Scholarships

Blue Ribbon Scholarships~ Washington State Fair Foundation

There are nine scholarships that South Kitsap School District seniors qualify for. One scholarship is open to any field of study, two are for technical training in a trade, one music, one forestry science, one community service, one law enforcement, one art, and one agriculture/ veterinary education scholarship is available. Of these categories, each has multiple awards in varying monetary amounts ranging from $1000- $5000. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 to apply. One application form is filled out and candidates are automatically entered into all of the scholarships they qualify for based on the information provide. See the link below for descriptions of each scholarship and to find the application link. Applications are due January 31, 2025.

https://www.thefair.com/foundation/scholarships/

Legacy Awards~ Elks National Foundation

For children or grandchildren of dues-paying Elk members. There are 350 national awards in the amount of $4000 each. Applications must be completed by February 3, 2025.

http://enf.elks.org/Leg

Women's University Club Foundation

For female high school seniors in King, Pierce, Snohomish, or Kitsap counties attending an accredited college or university in the fall of 2025. Successful applicants will reflect the Foundation's values of innovative leadership, civic involvement and personal growth. One award is available in the amount of $10,000 paid over four years. Competed application must be emailed to scholarship@seattlewuc.com no later than February 10th, 2025.

https://www.womensuniversityclub.com/foundation/scholarship/how-to-apply

Phyllis Lawson~ Washington Association of Career and Technical Administrators

Seniors who will have completed a CTE pathway by graduation and plan to pursue a career in that field are eligible to apply. Strong candidates also volunteer or participate in extracurricular activities associated with that CTE pathway. A reference letter from your CTE teacher is required. SKHS is allowed to forward one application to WACTA. Completed applications are due in the Career Center by 2:00 pm February 13th, 2025 to be considered for submission to WACTA.

PhyllisLawsonScholarship2024-25.pdf

Kitsap ABC Scholarship~ Asset Building Coalition of Kitsap

Open to Kitsap county residents with a low-to-moderate household income. It's focus is repairing wealth disparities in communities that historically have been disproportionately harmed. Native American, African American, and Hispanic individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Six awards are available in the amount of $5000 each and can be used at a 2-year or 4-year college or for a certification or vocational program. The online application consists of 15 questions, no FAFSA information required or letters of recommendation. Scholarship finalists are required to participate in an in-person interview with a panel in Bremerton. Applications must be submitted by February 15th, 2025.

https://www.kitsapabc.org/scholarship/

Paul Baumann ll Scholarship

For SKHS seniors who will pursue a career in journalism, authorism, artistry/ illustrating, photography, or video production/ editing. One award in the amount of $1000 and one award in the amount of $500 is available. Completed applications are due in the Career Center by 2:30pm on February 28th, 2025.

PaulBaumannllScholarship25-Fillable.pdf

Kitsap Community Foundation

South Kitsap High School Seniors are eligible to apply for 10 out of the 20 scholarships listed. Of those 10 scholarships, there are approximately 15 awards available ranging from $500- $3,500 each. See the attached catalogue for specific scholarship information and requirements. Applications for these scholarships are through theWashBoard.org and most are due by February 28th, 2025. A few are due in March and May. 

https://www.kitsapfoundation.org/scholarships

KCF_Scholarship-Catalog_2025.pdf

Robert J. Handy~ Washington State School Retirees' Association

Seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 living in Washington State and pursuing a career in public education are eligible to apply. Teaching, school counseling, speech, physical, and occupational therapist, social worker, or school psychologist are eligible careers. Two scholarships in the amount of $900 each are renewable for up to four years  and are available to applicants in Kitsap, Clallam, Jefferson, Mason, or Pierce county. Applications must be submitted online by March, 1st 2025.

https://wssra.org/index.php/foundation/scholarships

Washington State School Retirees' Foundation Scholarship

Seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 living in Washington State and pursuing a career in public education are eligible to apply. Teaching, school counseling, speech, physical, and occupational therapist, social worker, or school psychologist are eligible careers. One scholarship in the amount of $3000 and one $2000 scholarship are available to applicants from Kitsap, Clallam, Jefferson, Mason, or Pierce county. Applications must be submitted online by March, 1st 2025.

https://wssra.org/index.php/foundation/scholarships

Gene Forrester Memorial~ WSSRA

Two scholarships in the amount of $2000 each are available to seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and will major in Agricultural Education at Washington State University. Applications must be submitted online by March, 1st 2025.

https://wssra.org/index.php/foundation/scholarships

American Indian Endowed Scholarship~ Washington Student Achievement Council

Applicants must have close social and cultural ties to an American Indian tribe in Washington State and intend to use their education to benefit the American Indian community in Washington. Financial need must be demonstrated by FAFSA and awards can be used at schools in Washington only. Dollar amounts range from $500 to $2000 with 10-15 scholarships available. Completed applications must be postmarked by March 3rd, 2025.

https://wsac.wa.gov/american-indian-endowed-scholarship

Ewing C. Kelly~ Kelly Foundation of WA

High school seniors from Washington state are eligible to apply. Several awards are available in the amount of $3000 each. Applicants are judged on academic merit, extra-curricular achievements- both scholastically and in their community, and financial need. Completed applications must be postmarked by March 7th, 2025.

Ewing-C-Kelly-Scholarship-Application-10-02-2024.pdf

Natural Resources Scholarship~ Green Diamond

Awards are given based on natural resource industry involvement, academic merit, participation in extra-curricular activities and area of study. There are over 30 qualified fields of study including various business, biology and environmental, and vocational paths such as automotive repair and heavy equipment operations. Click the link below to see if your interests are listed. Typically, 10-15 awards are available in amounts up to $1000 each and can be used at a college or vocational program. To access the application, you must first create an account through submittable. Click 'Create Your Account' at the bottom of the green diamond page. Completed applications must be submitted online by March 31st, 2025.

https://greendiamondresourcecompany.submittable.com/submit/309816/natural-resources-scholarship

Pat and John Read Pathfinder Scholarship~ South Kitsap Public Education Foundation

One award is available in the amount of $5000 and may be renewed annually for upto three additional years. Any SKSD senior may apply and must demonstrate strong work ethic, determination, and a clear idea of their education and career goals. Activities and courses of study completed should support the stated education pathway. Financial need is not a consideration for this scholarship. Completed applications must be submitted to the SKHS Career Center by 2:30 pm on March 31st, 2025.

PatandJohnReadPathfinderScholarshipApplication2025_1.pdf

Peninsula Art League

Open to seniors from South Kitsap HS, Gig Harbor HS, Peninsula HS, and Henderson Bay. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and pursue an arts education. Requirements include creating a scholarship notebook and a professional looking art display that includes 5-10 samples of your best original work. See the link below for details including qualified fields of study and notebook requirements. PAL awards $16,000 annually and last year that was split between six winners. Submission is due April 4, 2025.

PeninsulaArtLeagueScholarship25.pdf

Bremerton Valley Scottish Rite

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 15th, 2025.

BremertonValleyScottishRite.docx

Port Orchard Lions Club

One scholarship in the amount of $1500 is available to a graduating South Kitsap senior who will attend a college or professional-technical school in the Washington state. Priority is given to applicants who have, or will support one or more of the Lions Club's global causes including diabetes, hunger, vision, childhood cancer, disaster relief and the environment. Completed applications are due in the SKHS Career Center by 2:30pm on April 21st, 2025.

2025LionsScholarshipApp.pdf

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.

Theisen-ScholarshipVFW.pdf

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.

FWKCAScholarship25.pdf

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: