Additional Scholarship Opportunities
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In addition to our TCC-related and TCC Foundation scholarships there are many other scholarship opportunities available for TCC students.
Download the free Scholarship Coach (pdf) ebook to learn how to navigate the scholarship process and find scholarships to apply for.
The basics
Scholarship opportunities and application tips
Visit the financial aid office in Building 14 where we post scholarship listings on an information bulletin board. In addition, the following sites make it simple to find a scholarship based on your goals, background, qualifications and need:
- Read the application carefully and follow all instructions.
- Type all application forms, letters, essays, questionnaires or other information.
- Proofread all materials to make sure there are no misspellings or errors.
- Make sure your contact information is up to date. If need be, create a clean email address such as firstname.lastname@gmail.com.
- Letters of recommendation (also known as a letter of reference) should come from teachers, counselors, coaches and supervisors. Letters of recommendation should never come from friends or family.
- Think of your essay as your interview. Your essay is what sets you apart from the other applicants.
- Make a copy of your completed application to keep for your records.
- Never pay for scholarship searches.
Here are a few other popular scholarship opportunities to check out. Note that these scholarships are not associated with TCC and will need to be applied to separately from Foundation scholarships.
Lea Armstrong Scholarship
- Academic Year: 2023-2024
- Application Opens: February 15
- Application Closes: April 15
- Anticipated Award Notification: May 15
- Award Amount: $2,000 per scholar
- Number of Awards Available: ~15
- Apply: Lea Armstrong Scholarship (Search for “Lea Armstrong Social and Community Organization Scholarship (LASCO)” in the search bar.)
Martin Family Foundation Honors Scholarship
The Martin Family Foundation Honors Scholarship Program enables community college students of exceptional ability and outstanding achievement to complete their baccalaureate degrees at the University of Washington in Seattle. The scholarship provides $12,000/year for 2-3 years at UW Seattle (depending on course of study and academic plans).
For students who are planning to transfer to UW in Seattle this summer 2023, fall 2023, winter 2024 or even those who have already transferred to UW Seattle but have not yet earned more than 18 UW credits:
- Scholarships are open to students from any WA community college, and in any field of study. See eligibility details below.
- Learn about the scholarship, eligibility requirements, application process at https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/scholarships/martinfamily.
- Learn more about the Martin Family Foundation, read FAQs, bios of current and past scholars and more are at http://expd.uw.edu/scholarships/martin/.
- Access the online application at https://expo.uw.edu/expo/apply/701.
- Deadline for applications is July 3, 2023.
Have questions? Contact us anytime and/or drop in during our virtual office hours:
Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must:
- Be Washington State residents who meet any one of the following three categories:
- US citizens, or
- US Permanent Residents, or
- Eligible for in-state tuition through HB 1079 qualification or DACA standards.
- For additional information about HB 1079 or DACA standards qualification, please visit https://wsac.wa.gov/wasfa and please read about UW’s requirements at https://www.washington.edu/financialaid/hb-1079-real-hope/.
- If you have any questions or concerns about meeting this requirement, please contact Robin Chang at robinc@uw.edu or 206-543-2603.
- Be currently attending or have attended a community college in the state of Washington.
- Have earned a minimum of 36 credits at a Washington State Community College by the time they matriculate at the University of Washington in Seattle. Students who hold an Associate's degree are encouraged to apply.
- Washington State community college transfer students who are currently enrolled at University of Washington in Seattle may apply if they have not earned more than 18 UW credits by the application deadline.
- The award will depend on successful admission to University of Washington Seattle as a matriculated student.
- Unfortunately, students planning to attend UW Bothell or UW Tacoma are not eligible to apply.
- This scholarship is open to both transfer students who are not part of Running Start, and Running Start students, assuming all of the eligibility requirements are met.
- Selection committees give no consideration to an applicant’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education Grant for Women
- This need-based grant program provides one-time financial assistance to women returning to school for a degree or certification so they can help support themselves and their families.
- Learn more and apply
Pierce County School Retirees' Association Scholarships
- Three scholarships for students training to become teachers.
- www.washboard.org . In the search bar, type Pierce County. You will then see the three scholarships available.
- Deadlines:
- Pierce County School Retirees Association Scholarship(Future Educator’s Scholarship) : April 21, 2023
- Chuck Abernathy Memorial Scholarship for High School Seniors: April 21, 2023
- Chuck Abernathy Memorial Scholarship for Student Teaching: Aprils 24, 2023
Pleneurethics Scholarship- This scholarship is available to all students. Successful applicants must complete a scholarship paper over the course of the academic year.
- Learn more and apply
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship - Career and Technical- The WSOS Career and Technical Scholarship (CTS) supports students who are pursuing
an eligible degree, certificate or apprenticeship program who do not plan to pursue
a bachelor’s
degree after completing their current program. - This scholarship accepts applications three times each academic year.
- Learn more and apply
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship - Baccalaureate- The WSOS Baccalaureate Scholarship supports students who are pursuing an eligible science, technology, engineering, math or health care degree and who plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree after completing their current program.
- Learn more and apply
Zonta International Scholarships
- Zonta is dedicated to achieving gender equality in education and supports scholarships, fellowships and awards for women and girls pursuing education and careers in these traditionally male-dominated fields.
- Learn more and apply
The My (Un)Documented Life scholarship page has a list of current scholarships open to undocumented students. In addition, the 2016 Undocumented Scholarship Guide for College (pdf) is a compilation of scholarships that were available in 2016 to use as reference.
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