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Scholarships - Other

 
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Below you will find scholarship information in other categories. Please contact these organizations directly for their most current information.


Other

Affiliate Agencies

Higher Education Coordination Board
917 Lakeridge Way
P.O. Box 43430
Olympia, Washington 98504-3430
(360) 753-7850

Scholarship Guide & Bibliography – A guide to locating and applying for Post-secondary Scholarships.

American Indian Endowed Scholarship – Washington resident, academic merit, demonstrate close social and cultural ties with American Indian community and dedication to returning service in the American Indian Community.

Colville Tribal Educational Assistance Program – Enrolled member of the Colville Confederated Tribes at an accredited college, university or vocational school.
Contact: Gloria Atkins

Colville Confederated Tribes
P.O. Box 140
Nespelem, Washington 99155
(509) 634-8854

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Washington Financial Aid Association (WFAA)
Ethnic Awareness Committee Scholarship
Academic Year 2002-2003

Ethnic Awareness Committee Scholarship – The WFAA scholarship is designed to make higher education more accessible to promising students of color. This award is a one-year scholarship for a student of color attending a WFAA member college or university. The scholarship award amount is variable, up to $1,000.

Contact: Any WFAA Member College/University - first see details and links below.
Click here for a PDF version of the application.
Click here for a Word (RTF) version of the application.
Deadline: June 15

The WFAA scholarship is designed to make higher education more accessible to promising students of color. This award is a one-year scholarship for a student of color attending a WFAA member college or university. The scholarship award amount is variable, up to $1,000.

Scholarship Guidelines
Eligibility is based on the following:

  • Strong leadership ability;
  • Academic promise, must have a minimum 3.0 GPA or its equivalent;
  • Priority will be given to a student with financial need as certified on the application.
  • Must enroll at least halftime at a WFAA member community or technical college, public or private college/university.
Application Requirements
  1. Completed Scholarship Application (incomplete applications are not considered).
  2. A typed statement (maximum 2 pages) addressing each of the following:
    • your personal and educational goals and what motivated you to further your education;
    • how you have been influenced by your culture and how you will use your education to contribute to your culture or across cultures;
    • personal/extra-curricular activities; including community service, employment, high school/college, multicultural activities, honors and awards.
  3. Two letters of recommendation (one must be from a professor, counselor or instructor) that provide an assessment of your academic and leadership potential.
  4. An official high school transcript (if you are a graduating senior) or an official college transcript(s).

Applications should be received or postmarked by June 15, 2002

Mail completed application form to:
WFAA Ethnic Awareness Scholarship Committee
c/o James D. Flowers
University of Washington
105 Schmitz, Box 355880
Seattle, WA 98195-5880

Recipients will be notified by September 1, 2002

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