Community Foundation Scholarships
Students, please take the time to explore the open scholarship opportunities listed below, and don't forget to check out additional resources available to you on the Students tab. We have many scholarships available, each with its own specific criteria.
The Community Foundation has a universal application process that helps to match you with all available scholarship opportunities through a series of questions at the beginning of the process. However, some scholarships require you to apply separately from the Community Foundation's universal application process. These scholarships are marked with an asterisk, and you can find additional information about them under the Key Criteria column of the table below.
Scholarship Notifications: All 2024 applicants can expect to receive a decision notification by mid-May. If you are awarded a scholarship, you will be provided instructions from Community Foundation staff on any next steps that are required to claim your scholarship award.
$1,000
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Graduating senior from Capital High School; cumulative GPA between 3.0-3.5 required. Must demonstrate financial need and community involvement. Preference will be given to students planning to pursue a teaching degree.
$2,500
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A senior graduating from a high school in Thurston County or a senior living in Thurston County but graduating from a high school outside the county, planning to pursue a post-secondary education in a trade school or vocational school, community college, or four-year college or university. GPA of 2.5 or higher is required.
$2,000
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Graduating senior residing in Thurston County and planning to pursue a career in law enforcement or another field, such as social work, related to the law enforcement sector. Preference will be given to applicants who identify as a person of color. (Renewable)
$1,000
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Purpose is to help OHS seniors in obtaining a higher education (two-year, four-year, vocational or technical institution). Preference may be given to students participating in Key Club, and a minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Must show an indication of personal success, and a commitment to community. 2 letters of recommendation required. (Renewable)
*Application through OHS
$5,000
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Must be currently enrolled, as sophomore status or above, with a declared major in natural resources or land use planning at one of the following institutions: University of Washington, Washington State University, Western Washington University, The Evergreen State College; minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 required.
$2,000
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Graduating Senior from NTHS with a cumulative GPA between 3.0-3.5, planning to pursue a post-secondary education including four-year university, community college, vocational, or trade school. Student must demonstrate community involvement.
$3,000
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Graduating senior from a Lewis County High School and planning to pursue a four-year degree from an accredited college or university. Must demonstrate financial need and work or community service experience. (Renewable)
$1,000
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Scholarships will be awarded based on individual needs, and priority will be given to MMK students who might not otherwise attend a school, college, or training program after graduation without financial assistance.
*Application through MMK
$4,000
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Graduating senior from OHS that attends a college or university in WA State; preference given to a student planning to pursue a teaching degree in mathematics. Students planning to pursue a teaching degree or a degree in the fields of meteorology, music, or environmental studies are also welcome to apply.
$1,000
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Graduating senior from OHS that demonstrates innovation, ingenuity, or creativity in their science, technology, engineering, or math studies. Special consideration is given for non-traditional learners, who might exhibit an unconventional approach to learning, or who have demonstrated their ability or interest outside of traditional academic markers. Must be planning to pursue a post-secondary education including four-year university, community college, vocational, trade school, or other educational institution (full-time or part-time enrollment).
$12,500
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Graduating senior from either OHS or NTHS. Must be planning to attend a public accredited 2-4 year institution in Washington State. Minimum GPA of 3.0 required. (Renewable)
$1,000
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Graduating Senior from Yelm High School planning to pursue studies related to education or the arts.
*Application through Yelm Dollars for Scholars
$1,000
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Graduating senior from a high school in Thurston County, demonstration of significant financial need required. (Renewable)
$3,000
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GED student or a graduating senior from a high school in Thurston County or Pierce County, demonstration of significant financial need required. Priority for students of color and those who demonstrate a commitment to others. (Renewable)
$3,500
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Graduating Senior from OHS planning to pursue studies related to education or teaching at a 2 or 4 year institution.
$1,500
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Graduating senior from one of the following high schools: Avanti, Black Hills, Olympia, New Market Skills Center, North Thurston, Rainier, Raymond (Pacific County), Rochester, Tenino, Yelm with a cumulative GPA between 1.75-2.75. Student must be planning to attend a trade school, apprenticeship program, vocational school, or 2 year program at a community college. (Renewable)
$1,000
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Recipient is chosen by entire OHS Faculty based upon highest qualities in 1) scholarship 2) attitude and conduct 3) school involvement.
*Application through OHS
$500
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Awarded to a graduating senior from OHS who plans to study engineering at a college or university in Washington State.
*Application through OHS
1,500
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Awarded to a deserving young woman who has excelled in athletics, academics, and citizenship at OHS. Person who is kind and a great team member.
*Application through OHS
$1,000
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Graduating Senior from Yelm High School planning to pursue studies at a trade, technical, or vocational school.
*Application through Yelm Dollars for Scholars
$1,000
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Graduating Senior from OHS planning to pursue a post-secondary education at a trade or vocational school or a two-year or four-year college or university. A minimum 2.5 GPA is required, and the student must demonstrate participation in at least one sport and community service as well as financial need.
$1,000
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Graduating senior from a high school in Mason County or Thurston County planning to pursue a degree in engineering, minimum GPA of 3.5 required.
$2,000
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Graduating Senior from Yelm High School planning to pursue a career in education or public service.
*Application through Yelm Dollars for Scholars
$5,000
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Graduating senior from a public High School in Lewis, Mason, or Thurston counties planning to pursue studies in the fields of science, technology, engineering or math at a four-year college or university. (Renewable)
Please Contact Community Foundation with any questions.
Please contact us if you have any questions at 360.705.3340 or please email our staff.
Application Help & Technical Assistance
Students that need help with their application or need technical assistance are encouraged to contact Tami Mason Lathrop (she/her) at tami@thecommunityfoundation.com.
Assistance for Community Partners & School Administrators
Community Partners and School Administrators that need assistance are encouraged to contact Tami Mason Lathrop (she/her) at tami@thecommunityfoundation.com.
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