Scholarship Bulletin
Lincoln Scholarship Information
The following are a few scholarships that may be of interest to Lincoln seniors from local scholarships to national scholarships. This webpage is updated periodically. For more scholarship resources students can visit the Counseling page on Schoology and look in the Scholarships folder.
Sloane Stephens Doc & Glo Scholarship
- Amount: $5,100 (6 winners, $5,100 each)
- Application deadline: Aug 1, 2024
- Eligibility: Any high school senior with a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher, intending to either study healthcare or attend an Historically Black College and University (HBCU)
Sloane Stephens Doc & Glo Scholarship
Lincoln Alumni Association Scholarship
The Lincoln Alumni Association awards scholarships each year to qualifying Lynx students. Applications are now open for this year’s Class of 2024. Go to the Lincoln Lynx Alumni Association scholarship page to learn more about this scholarship and get ready to apply. Applications are due April 15, 2024.
Ballard Elks Scholarship
Each year the Ballard Elks Lodge awards three local girls and three local boys $1,000.00 each to be used towards college tuition. Students should select “Ballard Elks” during the application process. Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks. Applicants may also advance and be considered for additional state and National Elks scholarships.
This scholarship is available to high school seniors and the deadline is November 13th, 2023. You can find more information, and students can apply online using the button below.
If you have any questions, please contact one of the Ballard Elks Scholarship Committee members via email (listed below) or contact the Ballard Elks office at 206-784-0827.
- Cindy Peterson – doncinpete@comcast.net
- Kelly Jones – kmkjones@comcast.net
Ballard Elks Scholarship Committee
2025 Stim Bullitt Civic Courage Scholarship
The Seattle Public Library Foundation’s Stim Bullitt Civic Courage Scholarship is open to young scholars who live, work, or attend school in Seattle. The 2025 application will open on January 1, 2025.
Get inspired! Learn from past winners! What is the Stim Bullitt Civic Courage Scholarship? – YouTube
1st Place: $5,000 scholarship
2nd Place: Two $2,500 scholarships
Historically the applicant pool for this competition is relatively small. With three awards available, the chances of winning are high!
We encourage you to reach out to your local public librarian for any questions regarding library services for their students. Homework Help (in-person) and Virtual Tutoring are two resources your students can use to support their writing skills! I can also help connect you with your branch’s Teen Librarian who can help with research skills.
Full contest details: Stim Bullitt Civic Courage Scholarship – The Seattle Public Library Foundation (supportspl.org)
In addition to the scholarship prize and exposure to bestselling authors, the winning essays will be added to the permanent collection in the Hugh and Jane Ferguson Seattle Room at The Seattle Public Library.
UW NASA Space Grant
Space Grant offers $5000 scholarships to incoming first-year students planning to study science, technology, engineering, or mathematics at the University of Washington.
Space Grant aims to create a stronger STEM workforce by removing barriers and creating accessible pathways for students with skills such as multilingualism, multicultural perspectives, and unique work and life experiences.
Key Details:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and Washington State resident
- Winter Deadline: January 8, 2025 @12pm
Black Women in STEM Scholarship
BestColleges is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for our inaugural scholarship opportunity for Black Women in STEM.
This scholarship is part of BestColleges’ ongoing commitment to providing information and resources for all learners, regardless of identity.
Eligibility Requirements
In order to participate in the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a Black woman who is pursuing a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) degree at a four-year college or university
- Provide one letter of recommendation
- Write a 500-word essay that describes their interests and motivations for pursuing a career in STEM
Submit Black Women in STEM Scholarship essays
Kelly Foundation of Washington Scholarship
Are you bound for college, community college or an accredited trade school this Fall? The $2,500 Ewing C Kelly Scholarship might be available to help you get started. We consider your grades, high school accomplishments, personal statement, financial need and letters of recommendation. Please see your counselor to get a copy of the official Ewing C Kelly Scholarship application today!
Visit the Kelly Foundation of Washington Scholarship website for more information.
The Bold Foundation
The Bold Foundation has 5 new Washington State scholarships available for Lincoln High School students totaling $20K in award funds. Bold Foundation has many scholarship opportunities that you can check out here.
Following are the new scholarships available:
Carol S. Comeau Environmental Scholarship
- Amount: $6,000 (4 winners, $1,500 each)
- Application deadline: Apr 1, 2024
- Eligibility: Any high school senior at a public high school in Washington who is planning on attending college or a trade school to pursue environmental studies may apply for this scholarship.
Joanne Pransky Celebration of Women in Robotics
- Amount: $3,000
- Eligibility: Any female-identifying high school or two or four-year undergraduate student who is interested in working in robotics may apply for this scholarship.
- Application Deadline: Feb 29, 2024
Cat Zingano Overcoming Loss Scholarship
- Amount: $10,000
- Eligibility: Any student who is fighting through their own loss of a close family member, legal guardian or loved one, and is in need of financial support for their education as they move forward.
- Application Deadline: Jul 20, 2024
Scholarships for SPS Students
Scholarships are a type of grant (monetary gift you do not have to pay back) for students to use in paying for after high school training and college programs. Scholarships are available for students as early as elementary school and continue through graduate school.
Federal and State programs provide over 46 billion dollars in student aid. Private companies, community organizations, civic groups, foundations, and religious organizations provide an additional 3 billion dollars in scholarships.
Finding Scholarships
A scholarship database can be found in Naviance (all SPS 6th-12th grade students have 24/7 access to Naviance) as well as some of the following resources. You should never pay for access to scholarships you find online.
- Search Engine for Scholarships
- The WashBoard
- Scholarships for students with disabilities
- The Free Scholly App
- Seattle Foundation Scholarships
Scholarship Examples
12/19/2024 – Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
Students can receive a scholarship of up to $40,000 (up to $10,000/year) towards an undergraduate degree in engineering or computer science and an offer to complete a summer internship at Amazon.
The deadline for applications is December 19, 2024.
1/31/2024 – MLK, Jr. Scholarship Fund
A scholarship for South Seattle seniors from racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in higher education. Up to $4000 per year for four years.
The deadline for this application is January 31, 2024
2/10/2024 – Women’s University Club Foundation
The Women’s University Club of Seattle is offering three to five $10,0000 scholarships to graduating high school women. We are providing the attached information for you to alert your students to availability of these scholarships. We hope that you will encourage your eligible students to apply for a WUCF scholarship.
Below are key dates and application information.
- The application form and instructions for submitting an application are available at Women’s University Club How To Apply (womensuniversityclub.com)
- Three to five scholarships will be awarded.
- Each scholarship will be for $10,000.00, disbursed in $2,500 increments over four years.
- Selection is based on the applicant’s character, scholarship, and achievements related to her school and community that are above and beyond her school’s graduation requirement for community service.
The deadline for this scholarship is February 10, 2025
Share a Scholarship
Are you aware of and/or sponsoring scholarships that are not in our Naviance list? Fill out the form below to add your scholarship to Naviance for all SPS students to access.