SCHOLARSHIPS/MONETARY OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
This is a list of all scholarships for which applications were available in the CareerCenter during this school year. Most will be available again this year, but some may not be offered by the sponsoring organization.
*All scholarships can be used at a two or four year college unless stated otherwise.
*Scholarships are listed by the month they will be made available to students, each scholarship may very from year to year as to when it will be available.
*Some scholarships may not be available that appear on this list, it varies from year to year depending on the source.
*Essay topics are subject to change.
*One candidate selected from Bethel, means that the Scholarship Committee will select the candidate, based on the qualifications and application, to continue on in competition.
SEPTEMBER
___ARTS RECOGNITION AND TALENT SEARCH
*Open to seniors who will be 17or 18 by December; submit audio or video tapes, photos, slides or manuscripts
demonstrating artistic accomplishment in dance, instrumental music, jazz, vocal music, theater or the visual arts, film and video, photography or writing
___COCA COLA SCHOLARSHIP
*Applicant should be well-rounded, have a variety of extra-curricular activities, strong leadership, and volunteer activities; minimum GPA suggested: 3.5; apply online @
___EVANS GOLF
*Must be trained and certified as a caddie; rank in upper 25% of class; outstanding personal character, integrity, and leadership abilities; financial need
___MISS PIERCECOUNTY
*Accepting applications from senior women; more information on website @
___PRINCIPALS’ LEADERSHIP
*Applicant should be in the top 20% of class; leadership skills; ONE STUDENT WILL BE SELECTED FROM BETHEL
___PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS
*Describe an individual service activity or an individual’s significant leadership in a group activity that may be related to a requirement from school, church, Scouts, etc. Activity must have taken place in the past year. ONE CANDIDATE WILL BE SELECTED FROM BETHEL.
___SOUND CREDIT UNION
*Applicant must be a prime member of Sound Credit Union. The account must be open for at least six months prior to deadline
___SULLIVAN LEADERSHIP
*Open to students who are interested in attending SeattleUniversity; minimum GPA 3.5; based on leadership, oral and written communication skills, and the student’s ethical vision
___TARGET ALL-AROUND
*Open to all grades; minimum GPA 2.0; based mainly on community service; applications also available at Target Stores
___HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION
*Open to seniors planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree; must have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity; apply online @
OCTOBER
___BANK OF AMERICA
*Register online @bankofamerica.com/studentsweeps for a chance to win $1000
___BEST OF CO-OP FOR THE BEST
*Open to seniors interested in science-math-engineering-technology; minority and female students are encouraged to apply
___DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION GOOD CITIZEN AWARD/SCHOLARSHIP
*This scholarship is open to male and female;demonstrate by essay qualities of leadership, dependability and patriotism; should have some community service experience; ONE CANDIDATE WILL BE SELECTED FROM BETHEL. The finalist will write an essay based on a patriotic subject with a time limit of two hours and noreference materials allowed.
___DEVRY COMMUNITY SCHOLAR / PRESIDENT’S OR DEAN’S SCHOLARSHIP
*Applicants must be interested in attending one of the DeVry Universities; majors available in electronics, engineering technology, electronic tech, computer information systems, telecommunication management, business operation or accounting
___SAE ENGINEERING
*Must meet SAT or ACT score requirements; minimum GPA 3.5; essay required; application fees $5 - $10
___TOYOTA
*Based on academic performances & community service; ONE CANDIDATE WILL BE SELECTED FROM BETHEL
___U.S. BANK
*Seniors with strong academic achievement or who excel in school and community involvement are eligible to apply online @usbank.com/studentloans
___VETERANS OF FOREIGN WAR/VOICE OF DEMOCRACY
*Open to 9-12 grades; audio essay contest based on patriotism
NOVEMBER
___AXAACHIEVEMENT
*Seniors who are well-rounded, determined to do their personal best, and demonstrate achievement at a job, sport or extracurricular activity
___BLACK HISTORYMAKERS
*Open to juniors and seniors of all ethnic backgrounds who demonstrate leadership, scholarship (GPA minimum 3.0),
character and community service
___BURGER KING/MCLEMORE
*Applicants need not work at Burger King. Must work part-time for an average of 15 hours per week, 40 weeks a
year unless individual circumstances prevent a student’s employment. GPA limitations: 2.5 – 3.5; community service and/or
school activities; demonstrates financial need.ONE CANDIDATE WILL BE SELECTED FROM BETHEL
___CALGON TAKE-ME-AWAY ESSAY CONTEST
*Open to females, 18 years of age or older; minimum cumulative GPA 3.0
___CENTRAL WASHINGTONUNIVERSITY
*Seniors are given partial to full tuition wavers according to GPA & SAT/ACT scores; you must apply by Feb. 1;
more information online @
___CHAPEL OF FOUR CHAPLAINS ESSAY/ART
*Open to all seniors
___DORTHY HARRIS SCHOLARSHIP/WOMENS SPORTS FOUNDATION
*Open to female seniors planning to attend an accredited postgraduate institution during the fall of next year;
applicants must have participated on an officially recognized high school athletic team and have a 3.5 cumulative GPA
___EASTERN WASHINGTONUNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
*One application for a variety of EWU scholarships
___ELKS MOST VALUABLE SCHOLAR
*Applicants should be in the top 5 % of the class; based on leadership and financial need; essay and exhibits required
___EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE
*One application for a variety of scholarships awarded by this college
___FLEET RESERVE ESSAY CONTEST
*Open to students in grades 7-12 essay based on historical or political subject
___GATES MILLENIUM SCHOLARS
*Open to minority seniors; minimum GPA 3.3; demonstrate financial need, leadership in community service or
activities; more information @gmsp.org
___HORACE MANN
*Must be child of a full or part-time employee of a public school district or college,”B” average; minimum ACT
score 23 or SAT total 1100; apply through only
___MILITARY COMMISSARY
*Applicants must be children of active duty, Reserve/Guard or retired military personnel; minimum GPA 3.0
___NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR SCH0LASTIC ACHIEVEMENT
*SAT or ACT Test scores required; minimum GPA 2.5; essay required; $15.00 application fee
___NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
*Must be an active member of NHS; essay required; TWOCANDIDATESWILL BE SELECTED FROM BETHEL;see your NHS Advisor for an application
___PRIDE FOUNDATION
*Open to gay and lesbian students; applications are available online @
___R.C. EASLEY
*Plan to attend a four year college; C average or better; SAT or ACT Test scores required; applications may be
submitted until February; application fee required
___R. MERLE PALMER MINORITY SCHOLARHSIP FOUDATION
*Applicant must be in the top 25% of their senior class and identify themselves as ethnically other than Caucasian
applications are available online @
___SCHOLASTIC ART AND WRITING AWARDS
*Submit short stories, poetry, art entries, etc. for cash awards
___UW DO – IT PROGRAM
*Open to students who have an aptitude and interest in attending college; have a disability, and are interested in meeting and interacting with other students who have disabilities. Find more information @
___WASHINGTONSTATE ELKS GRANT
*Open to students who will enroll in a technical college program, a vocational program at a community college, an art institute, business college or specialized school
___WIREDSCHOLAR.COM
*Scholarship website; apply online at the above internet address
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*Scholarship website; apply online at the above internet address
DECEMBER
___ANNE FORD
*Open to a senior with an identified learning disability
___AYN RAND ESSAY CONTEST
*Read “The Fountainhead” and answer an essay question
___DISCOVER CARD (JUNIORS ONLY)
*Applicants apply online @ , or pick up applications in the CareerCenter
___ESA
*Log onto for information on scholarships from this foundation; applicant must be in upper 25% of their class, OR have a minimum GPA of 3.0, OR a minimum score of ACT 22/SAT 950
___FORT LEWIS MILITARY FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
*Applicants must hold a valid ID card and be the child/spouse of an active duty military person assigned to
Ft.Lewis or a retired army person residing in this area.
___GIRLS GOING PLACES ANNUAL ENTREPRENTEURSHIP AWARD PROGRAM
*Open to girls ages 12-18; more information available online @
___GONZAGA DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
*Open to outstanding students with significant ethnic and/or cross cultural experiences; GPA of 3.0
___IDAHO NASA SPACE GRANT
*Must plan to attend a college in Idaho; minimum cumulative GPA 3.0; plan to major in science, math, engineering, and computer science or math/science education
___IMAGINE YOUR FUTURE/MONSANTO
*Three scholarships for BHS seniors are available if you are planning to attend one of many private career schools or colleges throughout the United States. Go online for list of participating schools @
___JUNIOR LEAGUE
*Open to a female involved in community service and in social and health services, religion, athletics, the arts, education, etc.; minimum GPA 3.2
___NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY/O’DONNELL FAMILY FOUNDATION
*Open to anyone with MS or anyone who is the child of someone with MS; applicant must be from Washington
you can apply online @
___RON BROWN
*Open to African American seniors; based on academic excellence, leadership potential and activities/community service; apply online @
___SAM WALTON/WAL*MART
*Based on curriculum studied, test scores, activities, GPA, financial need and work activities
___TWENTY FIRST CENTURY EDUCATOR/PEMCO
*Applicant must have a 3.0 GPA; intends to major in and pursue a career in K-12 education; online address is
___UW NASA SPACE GRANT
*Open to students who will attend UW and major in math, science or engineering
___VIOLET RICHARDSON
*Open to females who have made the world a better place through volunteer efforts
___WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF GRANTS MANAGERS
*Applicants must have received assistance through Chapter I, migrant education, LAP, bilingual or Indian education; demonstrate good citizenship and leadership abilities
___WASHINGTON CROSSING
*Plan a career in government service; essay related to your career and the painting of George Washington crossing the Delaware
___WASHINGTON PRINCIPALS’ SCHOLARS
*Candidates will be selected by the principal based on a combination of SAT/ACT scores and GPA
___WASHINGTON SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
*Plan a career in engineering; minimum GPA 3.0; SAT and/or ACT scores as stated on application
JANUARY
___AAA TRAVEL CHALLENGE
*Open to all high school students; complete a challenge on geography and travel knowledge; apply online @
___ALL USA ACADEMIC TEAM
*Based on academics, creativity, leadership and an independent scholarly/artistic work
___ALTRUSA CLUB
*Open to all seniors
___ART INSTITUTE OF SEATTLE
*Plan to enroll in one of the Art Institute’s programs; specific portfolio or video presentation required for each area of study
___BEST BUY SCHOLARSHIP
*Applicant must be planning to attend a two or four year college, and have exemplary community service
___BETHEL EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TEAM (B.E.S.T.)
*One application for a variety of scholarships; some have specific requirements; COMPETITION IS ONLY AMOUNG BHS SENIORS FOR THE SCHOLARSHIPS ALLOTED TO OUR HIGH SCHOOL; consideration will be given first to those seniors who have no other scholarship money
___EDMUND F. MAXWELL
*Combined SAT score over 1200 and outstanding scholastic record are the criteria
___EDUCATION IS FREEDOM
*Open to seniors with minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; SAT and/or ACT scores; community service; qualify for little or no financial aid
___ ENERGIZE YOUR FUTURE
*Essay contest concerning the Northwest’s energy future
___EWING C. KELLY
*Composite score of 20+ on ACT or SAT total of 1100 required
___HERBERT LEHMAN
*Open to African-American seniors with excellent character, strong recommendations, and outstanding potential
___LEROY W. HOMER, JR.
*Open to students ages 16-23; plan to pursue aviation careers as professional pilots; this scholarship will award money for flight instruction
___LUCENT GLOBAL SCIENCE SCHOLARS
*Open to seniors interested in careers in technology
___MCCHORD OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB
*Applicants must be dependents of active, retired or deceased AF personnel; hold a valid ID card; min. GPA 3.0
___NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT
*Open to seniors with GPA of 2.75, and U.S. citizen; more information online @
___NELLIE MARTIN CARMAN
*Must plan to attend a four year college in Washington; lived in Washington 5 years; cannot be used for music,
sculpture, drawing, interior decorating or home economics; TWO CANDIDATES SELECTED FROM BETHEL
___NFIB FREE ENTERPRISE SCHOLARS AWARD
*Must be a dues paying member of the National Federation of Independent Business
___POSITIVE CHOICES
*Sign online to win a scholarship; random selection; apply online @
___PUBLICSCHOOL EMPLOYEES OF WASHINGTON
*Must be child of PSE member; academic and vocational scholarships available
___ROBERT J. HANDY
*Plan to enter the teaching profession
___SAMMY/GOT MILK
*Based on academic excellence, athletic excellence, leadership and community service
___TUSKEGEE AIRMEN
*Minimum GPA 3.0; essay regarding the Tuskegee Airmen
___UNIVERSTIY OF PUGET SOUND/LEADERSHIP, CHISM, HOWARTH, LEADER & COMM. SERVICE, TRIMBLE
*Open to seniors applying to the University of Puget Sound; other scholarships are available online @ , click on offices & services, then student financial services, scholarships, univ. scholarship application
___UW ALUMNI CLUB
*Awarded on the basis of scholarship, leadership, service and financial need
___WASHINGTON AWARD FOR VOCATIONAL EXCELLENCE (WAVE)
*Applicants must have completed 360 hours in one vocational area; activities and leadership are important
___WASHINGTONSTATE HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
*Applicants must be Latino; minimum GPA 2.5; community activities required. Scholarship winners will be required to volunteer for at least 2 WSHCC sponsored events and actively participate in the Chamber’s Mentoring Program.
___WASHINGTONSTATE PTA FOUNDATION
*Financial need is the primary consideration; short essays required
___WIESE MEMORIAL
*Open to seniors who will attend WSU; strong work ethic and good character
___WILLIE STEWART COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP
*Must have spent at least 50 hours in the past year serving the community
___WILLIE STEWART DISTINGUISHED LETTER (9-12)
*Must have spent at least 145 hours of service during one academic year; open to all high school students
FEBRUARY
___AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MILITARY COMPTROLLERS
*Must be entering a field of study directly related to financial/resource management (business, economics, computer science, accounting, etc.). SAT or ACT scores required
___BEN CHENEY
*One $2,500 scholarship guaranteed to a BHS senior; applicants must have participated on at least one varsity high school team and plan to attend a four year college
___BOB MAGUINEZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
*Open to seniors planning to attend a vocational, technical, community or university; participated in a high school athletic program in an official capacity as player, trainer, or statistician
___CLEO GREENRIVER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
*This program provides a unique two year leadership development opportunity. You must be interested in attending Green RiverCommunity College. It is possible to earn up to $12,000 during the two year program
___HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE
Student in grades 9-12 (including home schooled students) or who are high school seniors who may graduate high school at any time this year, or are students who are enrolled in a high school equivalency program;apply online @
___DAYLE & FRANCES PIEPER SCHOLARSHIP /AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
*Applicant must be a dependent (male or female) of a Veteran
___DELTA SIGMA THETA
*Applicants must be African-Americans with a minimum GPA of 2.5
___DELTA UPSILON
*Open to males who plan to attend UW
___DEPARTMENT OF GIFT/AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
*Applicant must be child of deceased or incapacitated veteran
___FLORENCE LEMKE/AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
*Applicants must be children of a veteran and plan to study in one of the fine arts
___FORD COUNTRY SCHOLARS
*Open to seniors who plan to have careers which support rural life and livelihood
___GOOD SAMARITAN AUXILIARY
*Applicants must plan to pursue a health-related career and attend college in Washington; minimum GPA 2.5
___MARGUERITE MC’ALPIN/AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
*Must be child or grandchild of a veteran and plan a career in nursing
___NATIONAL FOSTER PARENTS
*Applicants must be currently in foster care or the birth or adoptive children of foster parents; more information @
___NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S
*Must be child of a veteran who served in the Armed Forces from the Korean conflict through the Persian Gulf; must have completed at least 50 hours of community service
___PROPELLER CLUB
*Good citizenship, leadership in school and community, financial need and academic achievement are the criteria for this scholarship; minimum GPA 2.75; ONE CANDIDATE WILL BE CHOSEN FROM BETHEL, this person will attend an all-day session with the Propeller Club and present a speech.
___SEATTLE SUPERSONICS
*Open to all seniors planning to attend college. This is not a basketball scholarship
___SPIRIT OF YOUTH/AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
*Must be a junior member of the American Legion Auxiliary to apply
___SUSAN BURDETT
*Must have been a delegate to Evergreen Girls’ State
___WASHINGTON BURGLAR & FIRE ALARM
*Applicants must be children of active duty fire or police personnel
MARCH
___BETHELPUBLIC SCHOOL EPLOYEES
*Must be child of PSE member; academic and vocational scholarships available; also for dependents currently enrolled in higher education; Employee Academic and Vocational Scholarships available as well
___BILL STONER
*Open to all students through the Puyallup Fairgrounds Board
___BOEING CREDIT UNION
*Applicants must be members of BECU; minimum GPA 3.0
___CAREERS THAT WORK
*Three scholarships for BHS seniors are available if you are planning to attend one of 28 private career schools or colleges throughout the state. These include BCTI, Gene Juarez, and InternationalAirAcademy
___CLAY HUNTINGTON
*Applicants must have at least one year of high school journalism experience or in a similar communications-related field; must declare a major in radio/TV production or broadcast/editorial journalism or a similar field
___CLOVERPARK FOUNDATION
*One application for a variety of scholarships available at CloverParkTechnicalCollege
___COMMON KNOWLEDGE
*Open to all high school students; take a multiple choice quiz from a wide range of categories
___DELTA KAPPA GAMMA
*Applicants must plan a career in education
___EVELYN KEEDY
*Applicants must plan to attend one of the Art Institutes
___FIDM (FASHION INSTITUTES DESIGN/MERCHANDISING)
*Applicants must plan to attend one of these institutes for fashion design/merchandising, interior design, cosmetic merchandising, and graphic design
___GENE JUAREZACADEMY
*Open to seniors who plan to enroll in the GeneJuarezAcademy cosmetology program
___GRAHAM SENIORCENTER
*Open to all students
___GREENRIVER FOUNDATION
*One application for a variety of scholarships offered by Green RiverCommunity College
___HISPANICCOLLEGE FUND
*Must be of Hispanic background and plan to major in business or a business-related career; minimum GPA 3.0;
apply online only @ ; in the past it was due in mid April