South Kitsap High School
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.**
Soroptimist International of Port Orchard
South Kitsap School District female seniors are eligible to apply. SIPO's primary focus is to assist those who have significant financial need. Several awards are available in various amounts and can be used at a 2- or 4- year college or a training or certification program. Completed applications must be submitted in a single PDF file format and emailed to awards@siportorchard.com by March 1st at 11:45 pm. Applications that are not in a single PDF file format will not be accepted.
*The due date has been extended to March 9th*
SoroptimistInternationalofPO26.pdf
Ewing C. Kelly~ Kelly Foundation
High school seniors residing in WA state and will attend any accredited university or vocational school in the Fall of 2026 are eligible to apply. Multiple awards in the amount of $3250 are available. Applicants are judged on academic merit, extra-curricular achievements, and financial need. Completed applications must be postmarked (mailed) by March, 7th 2026.
Ewing-C-Kelly-Scholarship-Application-2025-form.pdf
PNACAC Student Scholarship
Seniors who attend high school in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington are eligible to apply. Simply fill out the online form and submit a video essay of yourself answering one of the two prompts listed. Eleven scholarships in the amount of $1500 each are available. One is specifically for students enrolled as a member of a tribe. Completed applications must be submitted by March 15th, 2026.
https://www.pnacac.org/student-scholarship
Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarship
Any gender senior attending high school in Pierce, King, Kitsap, or Thurston county and are African American with a minimum GPA of 2.7 are eligible to apply. Involvement in community service and demonstrated leadership skills are factors considered. Completed applications must be emailed to cocnn@aol.com by March 16th, 2026.
AKA-SCHOLARSHIPAPPLICATION-2026.pdf
Norm Manly Maritime Education~ Youth Maritime Training Association
Washington state seniors who have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and will pursue education or training that leads to careers in maritime, marine sciences, or marine-related careers are eligible to apply. Scholarship amounts range in value from $1500- $5000. Applicants who are chosen to present in front of judges are guaranteed a scholarship. The oral presentation will determine the final scholarship amount. Completed application are due by March 30th, 2026.
Pat & John Read Pathfinder Scholarship~ South Kitsap Public Education Foundation
One scholarship in the amount of $5000 is available to a South Kitsap School District senior who demonstrates unwavering resolve and work ethic towards their career goal. This scholarship is renewable for up to four years totaling $20,000. Strong candidates take courses and/ or find extra curricular activities such as community service or paid work that align with their pathway. Completed applications are due in the SKSH Career Center or can be emailed to millet@skschools.org by March 31, 2026.
PatandJohnReadPathfinderScholarshipApplication2025-2026.pdf
Wade & Marlene Allison Memorial~ KCS Benevolent Foundation
Kitsap county seniors who will pursue education in a criminal justice related field qualify to apply. Three scholarships in the amount of $2500 each will be awarded to applicants that best personify the characteristics and personal attributes of law enforcement professionals. Completed applications must be received no later than 4:00 pm on March 31st, 2026.
KCSBFWadeandMarleneAllisonMemorialScholarshipApplication2026.pdf
Katie Proteau Educational Scholarship~ P.E.O. International
Seniors who identify as female are eligible to apply. Applicants must be in good academic standing, be a U.S. citizen or legal resident, and be committed to the advancement of women through education. One scholarship in the amount of $2000 is available and completed applications must be submitted by April 1st, 2026.
KatieProteauEducationalScholarship26.pdf
https://forms.gle/mxNG4b9UZZ6UaJPr7
Peninsula Art League Scholarship
Seniors of South Kitsap HS, Gig Harbor HS, Peninsula HS, and Henderson Bay who will pursue an arts education can apply. Eligible courses of study include art education, art marketing, fashion design, graphic design, digital art, photography, and set design to name a few. See the attachment for a full list of eligible fields. Create an art display with 5-10 pieces of your best work and a notebook including the requested information. Completed submissions are due April 3rd, 2026.
Elisabeth Bondy Civics Scholarship~ League of Women Voters
Seniors who have a home address within Kitsap county are eligible to apply. One award in the amount of $2000 and two awards in the amount of $750 are available. The application only requires an essay and does not require a transcript or letters of recommendation. Submit your application by 5:00 pm on April 3rd, 2026.
https://www.lwv-kitsap.org/bondy-scholarship/
Kitsap Audubon Society
Kitsap County Seniors who will pursue a 2 or 4-yr degree in environmental studies, forestry, marine or wildlife biology are eligible to apply. Six awards in the amount of $1000 each are available. The online application must be submitted by April 3rd, 2026. Your transcript and two letters of recommendation must be postmarked (U.S. mail) to Kitsap Audubon Society, P.O. Box 961, Poulsbo, WA 98370 by April 4th, 2026.
https://www.kitsapaudubon.org/scholarships
Natural Resources~ Green Diamond
Seniors who will pursue education in a field that continues the enrichment of natural resources and related industries qualify to apply. Examples of relevant fields of study include, but are not limited to, accounting, automotive repair, biology, engineering, environmental science, forestry, etc. Please open the link to see the full list of supported careers. Don't miss out; some of them may surprise you. Completed applications must be submitted through their online portal by April 3rd, 2026.
https://greendiamondresourcecompany.submittable.com/submit
Order of Eastern Star~ Port Orchard Masonic Lodge
Any South Kitsap School District senior with a minimum GPA of 2.0 is eligible to apply. Two letters of reference addressed to 'Port Orchard OES' and a transcript must be uploaded. Applications must be submitted before midnight on April 5th, 2026.
https://form.jotform.com/240410358453147
OES_SKHSSR-ScholarshipFlyer.pdf
Port Orchard- John Paul Jones
Seniors from South Kitsap High School with a minimum GPA of 3.0 are eligible to apply. Two letters of reference and your transcript must be uploaded. Completed applications must be submitted before midnight on April 5th, 2026.
https://form.jotform.com/240031829362148
JohnPaulJones-MasonicSeniorScholarshipFlier.pdf
WA CPA Foundation Associate Accounting Scholarship
WA state seniors planning to attend a WA State 2- or 4- year college or university to major in accounting or related field such as business, econ, finance, etc. OR become a CPA qualify for this scholarship. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Over twenty awards in the amount of $2000 are available. Last year, about 50% of applicants were awarded! Completed applications must be submitted by April 14th, 2026.
https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/WACPAAssociateScholarship26
Sea Mar Farmworker Scholarship
Seniors who work, have worked, OR whose parent/ legal guardian work or has worked as a farmworker are eligible to apply. Applicants must also be planning to enroll in a minimum of 10 credits in the fall of 2026 and exhibit financial need. Winners receive $1000 to be used at a community college, technical college, university, or trade school. Completed applications are due April 15th, 2026.
https://www.seamar.org/scholarship-farmworker.html
Latino/a Education Achievement Project~ Sea Mar
Students of Latino/a heritage planning to enroll in at least 10 credits in the fall of 2026 and demonstrate a history of advocacy, responsibility, perseverance, and a sense of obligation in improving the community are eligible to apply. Financial need is also a consideration. Awards in the amount of $2500 are available, and completed scholarships are due by April 15th, 2026.
https://www.seamar.org/scholarship-leap1.html
Kitsap Mustang Club
Kitsap Peninsula seniors who will attend an accredited college, university, or vocational school in the fall of 2026 to study automotive trades are eligible to apply. One award in the amount of $1000 is available. Completed applications must be received in the mail by April 15th, 2026. Get it in the mail no later than April 10th to ensure receipt by the due date.
KitsapMustangClubScholarshipApplication2025-2026.pdf
http://www.kitsapmustangclub.org/scholarship
Chris Casad Community Service~ South Kitsap Kiwanis
South Kitsap School District seniors who have actively participated in community service and have a minimum GPA of 3.2 or above are eligible to apply. One scholarship in the amount of $1000 is available. Completed application must be emailed to cchristman.62@gmail.com by April 17th, 2026.
KiwanisChrisCasadScholarship_2026.pdf
Performing Arts~ South Kitsap Kiwanis
Seniors in the South Kitsap School District who have actively participated in theater and/ or music and maintain a 3.2 GPA or higher are eligible to apply. One award in the amount of $1000 is available. Completed applications must be emailed to cchristman.62@gmail.com no later than April 17th, 2026.
KiwanisPerformingArtsScholarship_2026.pdf
Track & Field~ South Kitsap Kiwanis
Any South Kitsap School District senior who has participated in Track & Field and maintains a 3.2 or higher GPA is eligible to apply. One award in the amount of $1000 is available. Completed applications must be emailed to cchristman.62@gmail.com by April 17th, 2026.
KiwanisTrackFieldScholarship_2026.pdf
Kiwanis Club of Port Orchard
South Kitsap School District and home schooled seniors who live withing SKSD boundaries and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 are eligible to apply. The number of scholarships awarded ranges between 8-12 with a dollar amount between $1k and $4.5k. Completed applications must be emailed to millet@skschools.org by 11:59pm on April 20th, 2026.
KiwanisScholarshipApplication26-Fillable.pdf
Olympic College Foundation Scholarships
You can apply for these scholarships now, even if you have not committed to attending OC this fall. Create an account at https://olympic.awardspring.com/. Fill out one application and be automatically matched with nearly 70 scholarships available that you qualify for. Your submission will also be automatically entered and you can edit your application until the due date. The minimum award value is $1500 of the 70 scholarships and several cover a full year's tuition and fees. In previous years, over 200 awards have been given. Completed applications must be submitted by April 21, 2026.
https://olympiccollegefoundation.org/scholarships/
Theisen Memorial Scholarship~ Fred Needham VFW Post 2669
South Kitsap HS seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.75 and who will pursue education in nursing or business are eligible to apply. One scholarship in the amount of $2500 is available for a nursing applicant and one $2500 scholarship will be awarded to a business applicant. Completed applications must be turned into VFW Post 2669 by April 30th, 2026.
Port Orchard Lions Club Scholarship
South Kitsap School District seniors who will attend a college or professional technical school in the state of Washington are eligible to apply. Factors considered include community involvement, financial need, and how you have or will support the Lions Club global causes. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required to apply with additional consideration given to students with a GPA between 2.5- 3.5. Completed applications are due in the Career Center by 2:00 pm on April 30th, 2026.
South Kitsap Community Pride Scholarship
South Kitsap School District seniors are eligible to apply. There are no income requirements or letters of recommendation needed. Simply fill out the application, answer the four questions, and record a video of yourself answering the prompt. One award in the amount of $2000 is available. Completed applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on April 30th, 2026.
https://www.southkitsapproperties.com/south-kitsap-community-pride-scholarship
Bremerton Valley Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
Seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.2 or higher and attending a high school from South Kitsap up to Neah Bay are eligible to apply. Multiple awards in the amount of $1000 each are available. Winners must attend the awards ceremony in Bremerton on the evening of June 26th in order to receive the scholarship money. Completed applications must be mailed in and received by April 30th, 2026. Plan to get your packet in the mail by Monday, April 27th at the latest to allow for on time delivery.
BremertonValleyScottishRite2026.docx
Danford & Frances Moore Engineering Scholarship
One scholarship in the amount of $2000 is available to either a South Kitsap HS senior or Olympic College student working toward a 4-yr degree in Engineering, Water Resources, and/ or Biology. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 with preference given to those with an interest in music, though not a requirement to apply. Complete this application through http://WashBoard.org by May 1st, 2026.
Paramount Real Estate Group
South Kitsap High School seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible to apply. This application is free form. You are asked to write a letter including information about yourself and include a short essay on the significance of serving others. Volunteerism and community involvement are factors considered in application review. One scholarship in the amount of $1500 will be awarded. Completed applications must be received by the Career Center by May 1st, 2026.
Port Orchard Rotary Foundation
South Kitsap High School seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 are eligible to apply. Three letters of recommendation are required. Five awards in the amount of $2000 each are available. Completed applications must be submitted in a single PDF file if emailed and received by Monday, May 4th, 2026.
PortOrchardRotaryFOUNDATION25-26.pdf
Grey Chevrolet Memorial Scholarship
South Kitsap High School seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 are eligible to apply. Three letters of recommendation are required. Two awards in the amount of $4000 each are available. Completed applications must be received by the SKHS Career Center by Monday, May 4th, 2026.
GreyChevroletMemorialscholarship25-26.pdf
Bob Price/ Westbay Auto Parts Technical & Educational Scholarship
South Kitsap High School Seniors who will pursue a technical or vocational education at a technical/ vocational or 2-yr college are eligible to apply. Preference is given to students with a history of CTE courses. One award in the amount of $2000 is available. Two letters of recommendation are required and completed applications must be received by the SKHS Career Center by Monday, May 4th, 2026.
BobPriceWestbayAutoScholarship25-26.pdf
Emergency Services~ Port Orchard Rotary
South Kitsap High School seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.5 are eligible to apply. Three awards in the amount of $2000 each are available to students who will pursue education in an emergency service. This includes, but is not limited to, law enforcement, firefighting, nursing, emergency medical technician, corrections officer, emergency dispatcher, etc. Three letters of recommendation are required and completed applications must be emailed or received in the mail by Monday, May 4th, 2026.
Maynard Lundberg Scholarship
South Kitsap High School seniors who maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and participate in athletics are eligible to apply. Three males and three females will be chosen from submitted applications to interview with a panel of Port Orchard Rotarians. From those interviews, one male and one female will win a $5000 scholarship to be applied to their post secondary education. Completed applications must be turned in to the SKHS Career Center by Monday, May 4th, 2026.
MaynardLundbergscholarshipapplicationInstructions2026.pdf
Navy Child Youth Program List of Scholarships
The deadlines listed are not up to date, but the links provided still take you to appropriate pages for current information.
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
- Collegesuccessfoundation.org (over 100 pages of scholarships!!)
- collegeboard.org
- http://bigfuture.collegeboard.org
- The Washboard
- www.scholarshipguidance.com
- TuitionFundingSources.com
- https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-scholarships.aspx
- https://scholarships360.org/
- http://bold.org
- https://scholarshipamerica.org/
*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.