Zillah High School
Scholarships

To ZHS Students and parents: 

This is a special page listing scholarships for Zillah High School students, a data base that has been built over the past 25 years.  Since it is updated as new information is obtained, ZHS seniors should check back monthly.  ZHS Seniors are advised to check each week the ZHS Scholarship Application Forms page to download actual forms.  Seniors, set a goal to contact the scholarship groups early so you can return a finished application at least TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE DEADLINE!

If you find that any of the listed scholarships no longer are valid or discover a scholarships not listed,  please email the  ZSD Webmaster so that we may update the data base.   Happy Hunting!

January

 
Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War scholarship: $350 award to descendents of veterans of the civil war.  Students must be interested in the study of history and can verify ancestry to the union veteran.  Write 616 west summit Street, Alliance, OH . 44601.  Due January 1st.

Boy Scouts of America-Reader's Digest public speaking contest: winners split a $6000 award.  Must be a high school student and a registered explorer scout.  Contact your explorer post for more information.  Write 3120 Rainer Avenue South , Seattle , WA . 98144 or contact your local scout office in Yakima .  Due January 1st.

Scholastic Art and Photography award scholarships: 260 awards of $4000, to study art or photography.  Students submit portfolios and photos of their work for review.  Write PO Box 732 , New York , NY 10003 .  Due January 1st.

Scholastic Writing awards scholarships: 100 awards at $1000 for winners of a creative writing competition.  Write PO Box 732 , New York , NY 10003 .  Due January 1st.

Washington Crossing Foundation scholarship: 50 state winner awards of $1000, plus 32 national awards of $5000, for students who are interested in a career in government service.  Must write a 200 word essay as part of the process.  Visit: www.gwcf.org or Write PO Box 1976 , Washington Crossing , PA 18977 .  Due January 1st.

Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation Education scholarship: 30 awards of $500-$4000, renewable, for son/daughter of a Weyerhaeuser employee to attend college, community college or technical college/school.  Write 33663 Weyerhaeuser Way South , Tacoma , WA . 98477.  Due January 1st.

 CIA Undergraduate Scholar Program: awards vary up to $10,000, renewable,  students must be 18 years old, 900 or better on sat/21 act, 2.75 GPA or higher and study computer science, cartography, engineering, math, economics, physics, linguistics, account or political science.  Write PO Box 2147 , Seattle , WA . 98111-2147.  Due January 3rd.

Association for Computer Professionals in Education scholarship: 2 awards of $500, a high school senior who has demonstrated achievement in educational computing and wishes to continue computer studies.  Write c/o Computer Science Department, Portland community college, 12000 SW 49th Street , Portland , OR . 97219.  Due January 8th.

Dupont Science essay awards program: 27 awards up to $1500, open to students grades 7-12, to think, explore, enjoy your own voyage of discovery and share those conclusions with others.  The essay must be between 700 and 1000 words.  Write General Learning Corp.  60 Revere Drive , Northbrook , IL . 60062-1563.  Due January 10th.

Gates Millennium Scholars Program: up to 30,000 awards which can equal full tuition and fees for students who are low income and also belong to a minority group such as African-American, Native American Indian, Hispanic or Asian-Pacific Islanders. There is an opportunity for renewal for up to four years of tuition support. Students must be a US citizen, have a 3.30 GPA or higher, be evaluated on academic accomplishments in  math and science,  have demonstrated leadership and community service in the school and community and have financial need.  Contacts: 1-877-690-4677 or 206-652-1993 or go to www.gmsp.org/.    Due January 10.

Washington Association for Biomedical Research scholarship: 6 awards up to $1000 for students in grades 10-12.  Applicants write an essay and /or produce a poster.  Students may enter either of the categories.  Write 200 Broadway, Seattle , WA . 98122-5322.  Due January 10th.

WSU College of Agriculture and Home Economics scholarships (CAHE): the following are from the college of Agriculture & Home Economics minimum GPA to apply is 3.3.  Amounts of awards vary.  By filling out one form you will be considered for dozens of scholarship opportunities. Write CAHE, WSU, Pullman , WA. 99164-6243. Due January 11th.

 NASA Space Grant scholarship: several awards for up to 4 years of expenses to attend the University of Washington to major in math, engineering, physical or natural sciences.  Write the University of Washington , 352 Johnson hall Box 351650 , Seattle , WA . 98195-1650.   Due January 12th.

Alert Magazine Scholarship:  a $500 scholarship to senior, students who write an editorial on what your school or community is doing to what you would like to see them do to prevent drug and alcohol abuse.  Must have a 2.5 GPA.  Write PO Box 4833 , Boise , ID. 83711-4833.  Due January 15th.

American Architectural Foundation minority/disadvantaged scholarship: 20 awards of $500- $2500, renewable for 2 years for a minority student to attend school to study architecture.  1735 New York Avenue NW , Washington , D.C. 20006 .  Due January 15th.

American Institute of Polish Culture scholarship: awards of $2500 to study journalism or public relations.  Must be of polish descent.  Write 1440 79th Street Causeway, Suite 117 , Miami , FL. 33141.  Due January 15th.

AT&T Engineering Scholarship program: 15 awards of all tuition and expenses paid for a woman or minority student to study engineering or computer science.  Write 101 Crawford's Corner Road , Room LE-213, PO Box 3030 , Holmdel , NJ . 07733-3030.  Due January 15th.

Basil & Ella A Jerard endowment scholarship-a $1000 award to incoming freshmen planning to major in English at WSU, may be renewed.  Write English Department or Financial Aid Office, WSU, Pullman , WA . 99164.   Due January 15th.

The Education is Freedom National Scholarship: Program provides college scholarships in the amount of $2,000 to high school seniors that meet the following criteria: U.S. resident for one year at time of application, Current U.S. High School senior, GPA of 3.0 to 3.5 (4.0 scale), First-time enrollment in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited 2 or 4-year college or university.  Selection Criteria: Financial Need, Activities/Leadership, Work History, Candidate Appraisal, Scholarship Awards  Award amount: $2000 per year, $1000 per semester Scholarship payable to institution bi-annually No deferment Renewable up to 3 years for completion of an undergraduate degree.  Download an application at http://66.111.106.251/eif/index.jsp, Write: 2711 North Haskell Avenue, Dallas, TX 75204, 1-866-EIF-EDUCATE. Due January 15.

Japanese American citizens league scholarships: the following awards for students of Japanese heritage:

Write 671 South Jackson, Suite 206 , Seattle , WA . 98104.   The above scholarships are Due January 15th.

National Roofing Foundation scholarships: awards of $2000 to study architecture or construction.  Write O’Hare International Center , 10255 West Higgins Road, Suite 600 , Rosemont , IL . 60018.  Due January 15th.

Printing, Publishing, Packaging and Graphic Arts Industries Scholarship: 75 awards between $300 to $1200, many renewable, for students interested in graphic communications, design, printing, publishing, etc.  Write 4615 Forbes Avenue , Pittsburgh , PA 15213-3796 .  Due January 15th.

VASA order of America scholarships: to students and families of Swedish ancestry and have been a member of VASA for at least one year:

  • college/vocational scholarships: $750
  • Larson scholarships: $2500, renewable for 4 years
  • Fernstrom awards: $750
  • Birtwisstle awards: $2000

Write 4406 Salmon Point, Stockton , CA 95219 .  All VASA order of America scholarship awards are Due January 15th.

Washington Pest Consultants Association Scholarship: one award of $500 renewable for 4 years for a total of $2000, for a graduating high school senior to continue their education at a community or 4 year college.  Student must be family member of a WPCA member and plan to study horticulture, food science or other agriculture related careers.  Must have at lest a HS GPA of 2.75.  Wrtie WPCA, PO Box 3572 , Pasco , WA 99302 or call 509-547-5538.  Due January 15th.

Washington Scholars program: 3 awards in each legislative district of full fees and tuition, renewable for 4 years, to a Washington public college.  Principal nominates top 1% of senior class to compete.  Opens the door for selection by the Washington State HEC Board for the Robert Byrd scholarships. You will be contacted by the High School principal if you qualify for this award.  Due January 15th.

WSU Journalism scholarship-several awards from $200 to $500 for incoming freshmen who plan to major in journalism at WSU.  Write Journalism Department or Financial Aid Office, WSU, Pullman , WA . 99164-2520.  Due January 15th.

Elk's Club National Foundation, "Most Valuable Student" scholarships: 2 local awards of $150.  Winners compete for district, state, regional, and national awards in a scholarship pool worth over $2,600,000.  Students must have demonstrated outstanding school/community service, leadership, academic achievement, and have clear cut goals for the future.  The application must go to a local lodge first for judging.  Call 1-800-825-ELKS or go to  www.waelks.net/scholarships.htm  for further information. Due January 16th.

Foundation for Exceptional Children Stanley Jackson scholarships: awards of various amounts for disabled students.  Write 1920 Association Drive , Reston , VA. 22091.    Due January 18th.

AAA traffic safety poster contest: a local award of $100, with chances to compete for national awards totaling $13,000.  open to students 9-12.  Students design a poster and submit it for judging.  Write PO Box 34995 , Seattle , WA . 98124-1995.   Due January 27th.

Christopher’s "You Make a Difference" poster contest: 8 prizes with a first prize of $1000.  open to students grades 9-12.  Students create a poster on the selected theme.  Write the Christopher’s high school poster contest, 12 East 48th Street , New York , NY . 10017.    Due January 31st.

Creole-American scholarships: awards of $1500 to study genealogy, language or Creole culture.  Open to individuals of mixed racial ancestry who submit a four generation genealogical chart attesting to Creole ancestry or interracial parentage.  Write PO Box 2666 , Church Street Station , New York , NY 10008.  Due January 31st.

CWU Music Department scholarships-several scholarships of various amounts, chosen from an audition which is held in march.  Write chairperson, CWU Music Department, Ellensburg , WA . 98926.  Due January 31st.

CWU-Yakima Herald-Republic Music scholarship-3 to 6 scholarships ranging from $500 to $1000, offered to Yakima county high school seniors who plan to major in music at CWU, based on scholarship achievement, and tow letters of recommendation by persons able to assess the applicant's musical ability and an audition.  Write Office of Financial Aid, Ellensburg , WA . 98926. Due January 31st.

Freedom Forum journalism scholarship: 50 awards $2500- $4000, renewable to study print or broadcast journalism or mass communications.  Write 1101 Wilson Blvd. , Arlington , VA. 22209.  Due January 31st.

Mensa  Education scholarship: several awards up to $1000.  Students compete for awards on the basis of a 500 word essay.  Write 1521 Riverstone Lane #201 , Boise , ID. 83700.  Due January 31st.

National Association of Hispanic Journalists scholarships: several awards of various amounts for a Hispanic high school senior to continue their education is some form of journalism including broadcasting.  Write 1193 National Press Building, Washington , D.C. 20045 .  Due January 31st.

Phi Delta Kappa scholarships: 42 awards of $1000 and 1 of $2000 for students interested in a career as a teacher.  Write PO Box 789 , Bloomington , IN. 47402.  Due January 31st.

Wal-Mart foundation scholarships: awards of $1000 to high school seniors who live within the advertising area of a Wal-Mart store.  Each store gives an annual scholarship based on academic record, school activities, financial need.   Contact the Yakima or Sunnyside Wal-Mart managers or Write 702 SW 8th Street , Bentonville , AR 72716 or go to http://www.walmartfoundation.org/wmstore/goodworks/scripts/index.jsp .  Due January 31st.

Washington State 4-H scholarships All state 4-H scholarships are sent to the county extension office in Yakima .  Write: Yakima County Extension Service, 4-H, Yakima County Courthouse , Yakima , WA . 98901  or visit: http://4h.wsu.edu/kidstuff/scholar.htm for information and applications.   Due January 31.

 
February

AAMAE Maxine Williams scholarship: awards up to $500 for a student to study medical assistant training at a community college.  Write: AAMAE 20 North Wacker Drive, suite 1575 , Chicago , IL 60606 .  Due February 1st.

American Association of Medical Assistants Scholarship: 3-7 awards of $500 to assist a student in a career of medical assistant.  Write: 20 Wacker Drive #1573, Chicago , IL . 60606.  Due February 1st.

American Ceramic Society scholarships: awards up to $5000 to study ceramic science & engineering.  Write: Yakima chapter, acs, 1413 South 27th Ave , Yakima , WA . 98902.  Due February 1st.

American fund for dental health scholarships:

  •  Dental Lab Technology scholarships: several awards of various amounts for students to study dental lab technology.
  • Minority Dental Student scholarship: several awards of various amounts to minority students who are interested in any dental profession.

Write: 211 East Chicago Avenue , Chicago , IL . 60611.  All AFDH scholarships are due February 1st.

American Geological Institute scholarship for minorities: 46 awards from $500 to $10,000, renewable.  Open to African Americans, Hispanic Americans and Native Americans. to study some phase of geoscience.  Must have a 2.8+ GPA and submit ACT/SAT scores.  Write: 4220 King Street , Alexandria , VA 22302-1507 .  Due February 1st.

American Heart Association-Washington affiliate, cardiovascular research scholarship:  6 summer awards of $3000 to juniors & seniors.  $1000 per month during the summer is paid to the students to work in a biomedical research facility and study cardiovascular research. Write: 4414 woodland park Avenue North, Seattle , WA . 98103.  Due February 1st, 1995 .

American Society of Newspaper Editors foundation scholarships for minority freshmen:  22 awards of $500 for students to study journalism.  Must have a 2.5 GPA and write an essay on their career goals.  Write: PO Box 17004 , Washington , D.C. 20041 .  Due February 1st.

Asian American Journalists Association scholarship awards: several awards of $250-$2500 awarded to Asian descent students pursuing careers in broadcast or print journalism.  Write: 1765 Sutter Street , Room 1000, San Francisco , CA 94115 .  Due February 1st.

Associated Grandmother Clubs of Washington scholarship: awards of $500 to a community college or technical school and $1000 to a four year college.  Awards given based on financial need, demonstrated ability, industriousness, and promise of useful citizenship.  Write: 1133 West Margaret, Pasco , WA . 99301.  Due February 1st.  

Avon President's Club scholarship: 75 awards of $2000 for children or grandchildren of Avon President's Club members.  Contact your local Avon district representative for details. http://www.youravon.com/articles/info_library/repscholarship.html    Due February 1st.

Beta Sigma Phi scholarships: 6 awards of $1000 to a son or daughter of a BSP member in good standing.  Write: PO Box 8500 , Kansas City , MO 64114 .  Due February 1st.

Council for Exceptional Children scholarship:  awards open to juniors or seniors who are members of CEC.  Special education teacher recommendations is required.  Write: 727 Norma Lane , Aberdeen , WA . 98520.  Due February 1st.

Duracell/National Science Teachers Association scholarship competition: 41 awards totaling $30,000 nationwide.  Scholarships are given to students who design and build battery powered devices which are creative, practical and energy efficient.  Write: 1840 Wilson BLVD, FL 3, Arlington , VA 22201-3000 . Due February 1st.

Gonzaga University Diversity scholarships: several awards of $2500 per year, renewable for four years for a total of $10,000.  Students must be black, Hispanic, Asian or Native American, and must have 3.0 GPA.  Write: Office of Admissions, Gonzaga University , Spokane , WA . 99258-0001.  Due February 1st.

Knights of Columbus National scholarships: Several awards of varying amounts. Eligible candidates for any of these awards must be a member or a son/daughter of a member, must be accepted to a Catholic college. Write: PO drawer 1670, New Haven , CT. 06507 .  Due February 1st.

Kreielsheimer scholarship: 5 awards of full tuition, renewable for 4 years for a student to attend Cornish College of Fine Arts in Seattle with the goal of earning a bachelors of fine arts degree (art, dance, design, music, performance production and/or theater).  Write: 710 East Roy Street , Seattle , WA . 98102.  Due February 1st.

National Honor Society scholarship: 250 awards of $1000.  Students must be a senior member of NHS, demonstrated leadership, character, scholarship, and service.  ZHS can nominate two students.  $4 entry fee.  Contact your local NHS advisor or Write: PO Box 6317 , Princeton , NJ , 08541-6317 .  Due February 1st.

National Peace Essay contest: awards at state of $1000, 500, $250, & $100, and national levels with the top prize of $10,000 and an expense paid trip to Washington DC .  Open to any high school student (grades 9-12).  Students write an essay on a current topic.  See your current English or Social Studies teacher or go to http://www.usip.org/ed/Programs/NPEC/NPEC2001/npecintro.html, or Write: USIP 1550 M Street NW, suite 700 , Washington , D.C. 20006 .  Due February 1st.

National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (NASDAR) American History scholarship: 1 award of $2000, renewable, for a high school senior to study American History.  Write: 315 North 56th Avenue , Yakima , WA . 98908.  Due February 1st.

National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) scholarships, 

  • Breakthrough to nursing scholarships of  various scholarships for minority group students to study nursing. candidates must send a self-addressed envelope with 60¢ postage to NSSNA, 555 West 57th Street, Suite 1325 , New York , NY 10019 .
  • Member scholarship and specialty scholarships: awards up to $2000 for students who will enroll in a 2 or 4 year nursing program, based on involvement with student nursing organizations, academic achievement, community service. 

Write: 553 West 57th Street , New York , NY . 10019.  All National Student Nurses Association scholarships are due February 1st.

Pacific Printing Industries scholarship: several awards of varying amounts to seniors who plan on a career in printing management.  Write: 5317 SW Westgate Drive , Portland , OR . 97221-2488.  Due February 1st. 

Sons of the American Revolution scholarship: several awards of $100 to $1000.  Students must be interested in the study of American History, write a 5-6 minute speech on a person or event of the American Revolution.  Write: State SAR office for annual contest locations. P. O. Box 142, Port Orchard WA 98366,  or website http://www.asisna.com/wassar/ or (360)-876-7252 or HOLOPUNI@prodigy.net   Due February 1st.

Washington State Auto Dealers Scholarship: 10 awards of $300 awarded to high school seniors will be attending an independent (private) Washington State College.  Contact your private college financial aid office for details and applications.  Write: 1809 7th Avenue Suite 600 , Seattle , WA 98101 .    Due February 1st.

Washington State Elks vocational grant scholarship: several awards of various amounts for seniors who enroll in a vo-tech or community college in pursuit of a certificate, diploma, or associate degree.  State winners are eligible to compete for the elk's national foundation, vocational grant program: 321 awards of $2000, renewable for a 2nd year, to students to enroll in a vocational-technical course at 2 year college or technical school. Call 1-800-825-ELKS or go to  http://www.waelks.net/scholarships.htm  for further information. Due February 1st.

 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Undergraduate Scholarships:  Several awards from $500-$100 for high school seniors of good character.  Must be accepted to a college or university and submit an essay. Send a SASE for an application.  Write: Attn: NEF, 1734 New Hampshire Ave NW , Washington , D.C. 20009 .  Due February 1st.

WASA-PEMCO 21st century educator scholarship: 3 awards of $1000, renewable for  four years, for a senior who lives in Washington state, is interested in a career in education,  with a 3.0 GPA or better, who is active in a variety of activities, and exhibits leadership. three pools of candidates, 1-Eastern Washington students, 2-Western Washington students, 3-minority students.  Write: 825 Fifth Avenue SE , Olympia , WA . 98501.  Due February 3rd.

Quill and Scroll, National Newspaper Association writing and photo contest: any high school student may enter in one of 10 divisions including editorial, cartoons, news, photo feature, photo sports, feature story, in-depth reporting, advertisement, sports story.   Seniors may also compete for $500 scholarships.  Quill & Scroll society, University of Iowa , Iowa City, IA. 52242-1528.  Due February 5th.

BMI Student Composer Awards: awards ranging from $500 to $2500 for a total of $15,000. Students submit their original compositions, vocal, instrumental or electronic music.  Write: 320 West 57th Street , New York , NY 10019 .  Due February 8th.

NCR Corporation centennial scholars program: 100 awards of $3000, 2 awards per state for a student in top 10% and with a GPA of 3.5 and high sat scores.  Write: NCR c/o ETS, PO Box 6730 , Princeton , NJ 08541 .   Due February 11th.

University of Washington , Alumnae Board scholarship.  20 awards of with one year’s tuition for students who are interested in attending the University of Washington . Write: UWAB, 7919 NE 26th Street , Medina , WA 98039 . Due February 11th.

Lutheran Brotherhood scholarships: 200 awards up to $2000 for members or dependents of this organization.  Write: 625 4th Avenue South , Minneapolis , MN 55415 .  Due February 12th.

Stonehouse Golf Youth Scholarship: 2 awards of $1000 for any field of study.  is open to high school seniors who are planning to attend college and who participated in high school golf for at least two seasons. Playing golf in college is not a criterion to apply. To be eligible for this award, you must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Your application will be evaluated on a combination of categories, which will include: academics, golf accomplishments and community service participation. Two recipients (one male, one female) will be selected. Write: 1411 Harney Street, Suite 150 , Omaha , NE 68102 or  for additional information
 http://www.stonehousegolf.com .  Due February 14.

Columbia Basin College Foundation Scholarships: Numerous awards for incoming freshman.  Students complete on application to compete for several scholarship opportunities.  Go to http://www.cbc2.org/foundation/cbc_sch3.html for an application and for further information or call 509-547-0511, ext. 2319.  Due February 15.

Educational Ministries of American Baptist churches USA scholarship program: loan programs to assist church members with the costs of higher education. Contact your local pastor for further information.  Due February 15th.

Eastern Washington University   scholarship awards: Many awards for incoming freshman accepted to the University.  Go to http://www.ewu.edu/x2181.xml for information on EWU scholarship opportunities and to apply on online. Due February 15th. 

EF Global Citizens awards. 12 awards of $1000 for students interested in global studies.  students must be nominated by a faculty member and Write about what they feel it means top be a global citizen.  In addition to the scholarship, the winners will receive an all expenses paid trip to London , Paris and Rome .  Write: 1 education Street, Cambridge MA 02141 or email scholarships@ef.com.  Due February 15th.

Garden Club of America scholarships:  awards of $1000-$1500 to study environmental studies in college.  Write: