Scholarships
Career Center 360.874-5684
Want to go to college, but need some help with expenses? College scholarships and grants can help you attain your education dreams!
A variety of college scholarships and grants are available to South Kitsap School District students throughout the year. Scholarships are posted in the Career Center at SKHS and online. They will be posted in order of due date and students are advised to check at least once a week for new postings. Postings are also advertised on our school's daily news show, WTV.
Students should check out the Washington College Grant as well as the CSS profile to help with paying for college.
**Most scholarships require 1-3 letters of recommendation from teachers or non family member adults in your life that can speak on your behalf. This form LetterofRecommendationRequestFillable.pdf is a useful tool to help you make that request.**
Track and Filed~ South Kitsap Kiwanis
SKSD seniors who have participated in track and field with a minimum GPA of 3.2 are eligible to apply. One essay and two letters of recommendation are required. One scholarship in the amount of $1000 is available. Completed applications must be emailed by April 25th, 2025.
KiwanisTrackFieldScholarship_2025.pdf
Chris Casad Community Service~ South Kitsap Kiwanis
SKSD seniors with involvement in community service are encouraged to apply. One essay, two letters of recommendation, and a minimum GPA of 3.2 are required. One award in the amount of $1000 is available. Completed applications must be emailed by April 25th, 2025.
KiwanisChrisCasadScholarship_2025.pdf
Performing Arts~ South Kitsap Kiwanis
SKSD seniors with involvement in performing arts are encouraged to apply. One essay, two letters of recommendation, and a minimum GPA of 3.2 are required. One award in the amount of $1000 is available. Completed applications must be emailed by April 25th, 2025.
KiwanisPerformingArtsScholarship_2025.pdf
Kitsap County Republican Women~ Mary B. Norwood Memorial
Kitsap county seniors of any gender who support Republican principles and will attend a college or university in Washington State are eligible to apply. Completed application documents must be arranged in the specified order, bound in a document cover, and postmarked by April 28th, 2025.
Bremerton Valley Scottish Rite (Updated From and Due Date)
25 scholarships in the amount of $1000 each are available to seniors from Neah Bay down to South Kitsap HS with a minimum GPA of 3.2. Three letters of recommendation are required along with an official transcript. Unofficial transcripts are accepted as long as they are mailed directly from SKHS. The scholarship committee must receive completed applications by mail no later than April 30th, 2025.
BremertonValleyScottishRite-2025.pdf
South Kitsap Community Pride
Seniors graduating from any South Kitsap School District High School are eligible to apply for this $2000 scholarship and can be used at any accredited post secondary school. Income is not a factor, nor is GPA. The winner is chosen based on their vision of the future of our community. This application requires a video response in addition to the paper application. Completed submissions are due by 5pm on April 30th, 2025.
https://www.southkitsapproperties.com/south-kitsap-community-pride-scholarship
South Kitsap Education Association
Two scholarships in the amount of $500 each are available to South Kitsap School District seniors. One is for academic pursuit towards a degree (Odell-Hyde Scholarship) and the other is for vocational education pursuit (Jack Nelson Scholarship). Applicants are rated on their excellence in expected field of study, their interest in pursuing that field, their background and character, and their financial need. Completed applications are due in the SKHS Career Center by 2:30 pm on April 30th, 2025.
Visayan Circle of Kitsap County
Individuals residing within Kitsap County with a minimum GPA of 2.7 and have Filipino heritage can apply. Applicants with Visayan heritage specifically will be given preference. Approximately four awards in the amount of $1000 each are available. Completed applications are due by April 30th, 2025.
Danford & Frances Moore Engineering Scholarship
South Kitsap HS or Olympic College students that are seeking a 4-year degree in engineering, water resources, or biology are eligible to apply. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required and an interest in music is also preferred (but not required). One award in the amount of $2000 is available. Applications must be submitted through http://theWashBoard.org by May 1st, 2025.
https://www.kitsapfoundation.org/scholarships
Theisen Memorial~ Port Orchard VFW Post 2669
One award in the amount of $2500 is available to an SKHS senior who will pursue a degree in nursing, and one $2500 award is available to an SKHS senior who will pursue a degree in business. A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required to apply and candidates will interview with the VFW Post 2669. Completed applications must be submitted to the VFW by May 1st, 2025.
Paramount Real Estate Group of Port Orchard
One South Kitsap HS senior with a GPA of 3.0 or higher will win a $1500 scholarship. Factors considered are community involvement and volunteerism and quality of information provided. Completed applications must be submitted to the SKHS Career Center by 2:30pm on May 1st, 2025.
ParamountRealEstateScholarship25.docx
Maynard Lundberg
Two awards in the amount of $5000 each will be given to South Kitsap HS students, one male and one female, that best exemplify the values, commitment, spirit, and dedication of Maynard Lundberg. Three male and three female finalists will be chosen to interview with a panel of Port Orchard Rotary members with winners being determined from these interviews. Completed applications should be turned in to the SKHS Career Center by 2:30 pm on May 1st, 2025.
MaynardLundbergscholarshipapplicationInstructions2025.pdf
Leah Pronovost~ SK Western Little League of Port Orchard
Any SK School District senior who has played baseball at SK Western Little League is qualified to apply. There is no minimum GPA requirement. A single scholarship in the amount of $1500 is available to use at any accredited post secondary institution. Completed applications must be emailed by May 1st, 2025.
Port Orchard Rotary Foundation
SKHS seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 are qualified to apply. Five awards in the amount of $3000 each are available to be used at any accredited post secondary institution. Completed applications are due May 2nd, 2025.
PortOrchardRotaryFOUNDATION24-25.pdf
Port Orchard Rotary Foundation~ Emergency Services & Vocational Scholarship
SKHS seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and who will pursue careers in emergency services are qualified to apply. There are three awards available in the amount of $3000 each. Emergency services include (but are not limited to) law enforcement, firefighter, nurse, medical technician, corrections officer, emergency dispatcher etc. Completed applications are due May 2nd, 2025.
Grey Chevrolet Memorial
SKHS students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 are qualified to apply. Two awards in the amount of $4000 each are available to be used at a university or community college. Completed applications are due May 2nd, 2025.
GreyChevroletMemorialscholarship24-25.pdf
Bob Price/ Westbay Auto Parts Technical & Educational Scholarship
SKHS seniors who will pursue a technical/ vocational education are eligible to apply. One award in the amount of $2000 is available. There is no GPA or transcript submission requirement. Completed applications are due May 2nd, 2025.
BobPriceWestbayAutoScholarship24-25.pdf
SKHS PTSA
Open to any SKHS senior. One letter of recommendation and a personal narrative are required to apply. Two awards in the amount of $250 each are available and completed application must be emailed by May 2nd, 2025.
South Kitsap Chamber of Commerce~ Larry Harris Community Service Scholarship
South Kitsap School District seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and have demonstrated a dedicated commitment to community service and volunteering are eligible to apply. One award in the amount of $500 is available to be used at an accredited post- secondary educational institution. Completed applications are due via email no later than 5:00 pm on May 9th, 2025.
2025-Larry-Harris-Scholarship-Application.pdf
https://skchamber.org/scholarships/
South Kitsap Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
South Kitsap School District seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and will pursue an education in business or a trade are eligible to apply. Three awards in the amount of $500 each are available to be used at an accredited post-secondary educational institution. Completed applications are due via email no later than 5:00 pm on May 9th, 2025.
2025-Chamber-Scholarship-Application.pdf
https://skchamber.org/scholarships/
Mullenix Ridge PTA
Seniors who attended Mullenix Ridge Elementary for any length of time are eligible to apply. Funds can be used at any post secondary institution. Four awards in the amount of $250 each are available. Fill out the Google form linked below by May 12th, 2025.
Kitsap Foster Care Association
Kitsap County seniors who have been, or are currently in foster care this school year are eligible to apply. The application is very short with no grade requirements or letters of recommendation needed and funds can be used for any post high school goal. Applications must be submitted by May 13th, 2025.
https://forms.gle/yyLrs9iFT8R24CLz5
Filipino Women's Club of Kitsap County
Three awards in the amount of $1000 each are available to Kitsap county seniors of any gender. Eligible applicants are at least 1/8th Filipino heritage, demonstrate financial need, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students with a GPA under 3.0 can apply with a letter of explanation. No reference letters are required. Completed applications must be emailed by May 15th, 2025.
Central Valley Garden Club
Qualified applicants are those that will attend a college or university in the Pacific Northwest to pursue education in Horticulture, Floriculture, Arborist, Landscape Design, Botany, Plant Pathology, Forestry, Agronomy, Wildlife Science, City (rural & urban) Planning, Habitat or Forest/ Systems Ecology, Environmental Conservation, Land Management, and other related fields. One award in the amount of $2000 is available. Completed applications must be received by May 23rd, 2025.
CVGCScholarshipapplciation2025.docx
Olympic College: Link Updated 2/28/24
If you are attending Olympic College there are several scholarships available. Deadlines and requirements vary by offering. Please check out:
https://www.olympic.edu/fund-your-education/scholarships
Military Connected Youth (Various deadlines)
Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC):
Let the Army help you pay for college! ROTC is not basic training and does not include boot camp. The number one focus is academic success. ROTC scholarships can cover either tuition and fees OR room and board. Both choices come with money for living and books and can be applied to more than 1,000 participating schools. Scholarship determination is based on achievements and grades, not financial need.
https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/find-your-path/army-officers/rotc/scholarships.html
Naval Reserve Officer Training Corp (NROTC):
NROTC provides similar benefits as Army ROTC with the opportunity to become an officer in the Navy or Marine Corp, or earn a BSN in nursing. See the link and PDF below for details.
https://www.netc.navy.mil/NSTC/NROTC/
College Bound Scholarships
College Bound Scholar program begins in Middle School based on free and reduced-price lunch program enrollment.
Scholarship Related Links
- https://www.scholarships.com/
- https://www.scholarshipjunkies.org/scholarship-search
- https://www.chegg.com/scholarships
- http://www.college-scholarships.com
- http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com
- Collegesuccessfoundation.org (over 100 pages of scholarships!!)
- collegeboard.org
- The Washboard
- www.scholarshipguidance.com
- www.studentscholarships.org
- TuitionFundingSources.com
- https://www.purdueglobal.edu/blog/student-life/scholarships-minority-students/
*These links are provided for informational purposes only. It does not imply endorsement of any particular site. Parents/students should be aware that their personal information might be shared by some websites for commercial purposes.