PC Scholarships
2008-2009 Bachelor of Applied Science in Management Student Scholarship:
Award Amount: $550 for tuition only
Eligibility:
- Must be currently in the BAS program or accepted into the program for fall quarter 2008.
- Must have completed a Peninsula College AAS or AAS-T degree.
- Have a GPA of 2.5 or above.
Application forms are available in the Financial Aid Office or click here to download an application form.
Deadline: June 12, 2008
2008-2009 Skills Center Student Scholarship:
Award Amount: $550 (2) for tuition only
Eligibility:
- Must be current high school senior, graduating with class of 2008.
- Must have taken at least two full semesters of a Career and Technical Education course offered at Skills Center. Note: students may be currently enrolled in a 2nd semester course.
- Students must be planning to enroll in a Peninsula College Professional Technical Program of Study, fall quarter 2008.
For more information and applications please contact the Financial Aid Office.
Deadline: June 12, 2008
2008-2009 Webster Scholarship:
Award Amount: $1,500 divided evenly over fall, winter, and spring quarters.
Eligibility:
- New and continuing students planning to enroll at Peninsula College in 2008-2009 to pursue Journalism or Multimedia Communication
- Students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA at Peninsula College. In addition, Journalism path students must maintain a 3.0 combined GPA in their Journalism classes, and Multimedia Communication degree students must maintain a 3.0 combined GPA in their Multimedia Communication classes.
For more information and applications please log on to: http://pc.ctc.edu/mmc/webster/index.htm
Deadline: June 6, 2008
Jewel M. Webber Medical Assistant Scholarship:
Award Amount: $1,000 (2)
Eligibility:
Students entering or continuing in the Medical/Healthcare Assistant Program at Peninsula College. Preference will be given to single parent status and financial need.
Application forms are available in the Financial Aid office.
Deadline: May 15, 2008
English Studies Scholarship:
Award Amount: $1,500
Eligibility:
- Must be full time student pursuing an A.A. degree at Peninsula College.
- Must have completed English 110 (English Composition I), and English 112 (English Composition II).
- Must register for at least one literature course in each academic quarter covered by the scholarship; at least one of these courses should be continuing or linked courses at the 200 level (e.g., linking Literature 115 with 215, or 216).
- Student should demonstrate a strong aptitude for English and literature studies.
- Student should demonstrate a strong intention to enroll in a baccalaureate-level program as an English major following completion of studies at Peninsula College.
- Must have and maintain an overall GPA of 3.1 with a 3.8 in English/Literature.
Application forms are available in the Financial Aid office.
Deadline: May 15, 2008
Science Studies Scholarship:
Award Amount: $2,000
Eligibility:
- Must be full time student pursuing an Associate of Science or A.A. degree with a science or mathematics emphasis at Peninsula College.
- Must have completed 20 credits of science and/or math courses above the 100 level.
- Must register for at least two science and/or math courses in each academic quarter covered by the scholarship.
- Student should demonstrate a strong aptitude for science or math studies.
- Student should demonstrate a strong intention to enroll in a baccalaureate-level program as a science or math major following completion of studies at Peninsula College.
- Must have and maintain an overall GPA of 3.25.
Application forms are available in the Financial Aid office.
Deadline: May 15, 2008
Frances "Jo" Leary Memorial Nursing Scholarship:
Award Amount: $3,500 (2)
Eligibility:
- Must be accepted for admission in the Peninsula College Nursing Program for Fall 2008
- Preference given to non-traditional students such as single parents and physically challenged individuals who can qualify for the demands of a nursing career.
- Financial need a consideration.
Application forms are available in the Financial Aid office.
Deadline: May 15, 2008
McCarter Nursing Scholarship:
Award Amount: $1,200
Eligibility:
This endowment was created and is available exclusively to provide support for the Nursing Program at Peninsula College, including but not limited to the purchase of equipment and teaching aids, development of curriculum, improvements in teaching facilities, and awarding student scholarships.
Application forms are available in the Financial Aid office.
Deadline: May 15, 2008
Marilyn Pedersen Scholarship:
Award Amount: $500
Eligibility:
Scholarship is for a student at Peninsula College pursuing a career in writing with financial need.
Application forms are available in the Financial Aid office.
Deadline: May 15, 2008
The "MARY" Fund Nursing Scholarship:
Award Amount: $250
Eligibility:
Scholarship is for a student at Peninsula College entering the Nursing program. Scholarship can be used for tuition, book, supplies or other expense including financial need.
Application forms are available in the Financial Aid office.
Deadline: May 15, 2008
The Helen Farrington Nursing Scholarship:
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
This endowment was created and is available exclusively to fund needs of the Nursing Program at Peninsula College, including awarding of student scholarships.
Application forms are available in the Financial Aid office.
Deadline: May 15, 2008
Nursing Scholarship:
Award Amount: $500
Eligibility:
This scholarship is a one time award for a student enrolled in the Nursing program at Peninsula College.
Application forms are available in the Financial Aid office.
Deadline: May 15, 2008
2008-2009 John's Scholarship:
Award Amount: $2,000 (3)
Eligibility:
- Be a full-time student who is pursuing an Associate of Science degree in Nursing at Peninsula College
- Intend to register as a full-time sophomore Peninsula College student in the academic year for which the scholarship applies
- Have successfully completed all classes of the freshman year Nursing Program
- Have worked at significant paid employment during his or her freshman year of the Nursing Program
- Continue to make satisfactory academic and clinical progress of the Nursing Program
Application process
- Applicant must submit a letter in which they discuss their qualifications for the scholarship and how the scholarship will help them. Current address and phone numbers must be included.
- Applicant must provide verification of hours worked during previous academic year.
Application forms are available in the Financial Aid office.
Deadline: May 23, 2008
Outside Scholarships
Elena Buonpane Memorial Scholarship:
Award Amount: $500 (2)
Eligibility:
- Italian heritage
- Residency in Clallam or Jefferson County
- Name of College or Technical School enrolled or applying to
- Written Essay
Application Forms are available in the Financial Aid office.
Deadline: May 28, 2008
The Tylenol Scholarship:
Award Amount: A total of $250,000 in scholarship money to outstanding students who are pursuing health-related studies.
Training qualified people to work in health-related fields is critical to achieving America's high standards of healthcare. However, education costs are rising steeply, making it increasingly difficult for students and parents to keep up. That's why we're continuing our annual TYLENOL Scholarship program.
For more information and applications please log on to: http://www.tylenol.com/scholarship
Deadline: May 15, 2008
The Floyd Young Memorial Scholarship:
Award Amount: Maximum $500
The Kiwanis Foundation of Port Angeles is pleased and very proud to have an opportunity to honor Floyd Young, the former Academic Dean of Peninsula College.
To compete for a scholarship of at least $500 which will be awarded to one or more students who begin their second year at Peninsula in the Autumn of 2008, an applicant must submit to the Scholarship Committee, Kiwanis Club of Port Angeles, WA 98362.
Eligibility:
- Name, mailing address (current and summer) and telephone number (current and summer).
- An essay no more than 300 words in length which addresses the student's educational and vocational intentions and any factors bearing on financial need.
- Two letters of reference
- A copy of a transcript showing at least a 3.0 GPA for three quarters of work at Peninsula College.
Any questions may be directed to Steve Charno, judge@olypen.com
Deadline: July 1, 2008
The Do-Over Scholarship:
Award Amount: Maximum $1,000 (5 awards)
Eligibility:
Five students will each receive a $1,000 scholarship. Winners will be chosen based on their responses (250 word or less) to the given topic: "If you were given one ‘do-over,' would you: (a) use it for yourself; (b) give it to another person; or (c) choose not to use it? Please explain your choice." To be eligible to apply, students must be 13 years of age or older at the time of application and be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia.
For more information and applications please log on to: http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
Deadline: June 30, 2008
The Peninsula College Student Sponsored by Retired Public Employees Chapter 23 Scholarship:
Award: $500
Eligibility:
- Continuing full-time student (18 years of age or older) at Peninsula College Fall Quarter 2008
- Preference will be given to applicants not receiving other scholarships
Application forms are available in the Financial Aid office
Deadline: May 15, 2008
The National College Bound Scholarship:
This four-year scholarship cover the cost of college tuition, fees and books for low-income students who sign a pledge in the 7th or 8th grade promising to graduate from high school and to demonstrate good citizenship.
Eligibility:
- Be in 7th or 8th grade
- Submit a COLLEGE BOUND SCHOLARSHIP application/pledge
- GRADUATE from a Washington high school (or home schoo
- Maintain a cumulative high school GPA of at least a 2.0
- Be a good citizen and stay CRIME FREE
- Apply for ADMISSION to an eligible college in Washington
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Meet the FAMILY INCOME requirements at the time of graduation
- Be a RESIDENT of WASHINGTON
For more information and applications please log onto: http://www.hecb.wa.gov/collegebound
The 2008-2009 Post 4137 Veterans Foundation Scholarship:
Award Amount: $5,000
Eligibility:
- Must have been honorably discharged veteran; or, a child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of an honorably discharged veteran on whose service your application is based.
- Must be enrolled at or admitted to a private secondary educational institution, or a university, including community colleges, by April 1, 2008. The scholarship must be used beginning with either the 2008 summer or fall term, whether semester or quarter.
- You must provide a legible copy of your or the veteran's DD 214 as proof of:
- Your, his or her active duty service during World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam Conflict; OR
- Your, his or her eligibility to receive, or receipt of, the Southwest Asia Service Medal.
Application forms are available in the Financial Aid office
Deadline: May 30, 2008
The National Council of Jewish Women Scholarship:
Eligibility:
- Jewish student
- Undergraduate study at any accredited Washington State public or private college, university, technical/vocational school, or job retraining program.
- Students must be Washington State resident.
Application forms are available in the Financial Aid office
Deadline: May 15, 2008
The Association of Washington and Technical College Administrators "Building Our Future" Scholarship:
Award Amount: Maximum $1,200 per year
Eligibility:
- Completed or will complete their associate degree at a community or technical college during the year they are considered for the scholarship,
- Been admitted to a four-year college prior to receiving the scholarship stipend,
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Express a sincere and serious desire to teach/administer at a community or technical college,
- Enrolled or will enroll for full-time load as defined by the baccalaureate college,
- At least two letters of recommendation from community or technical college faculty member attesting to their ability to complete a degree, their seriousness in completing their degree, and their expressed serious interest in teaching or administering at a community or technical college. One of these letters must be from their intended major field of study, or the discipline preparatory to that field at the community college level. The other can be from any faculty member who knows the students work and goals.
For more information and applications please log on to: http://www.learningconnections.org/Association/scholarships.htm
Deadline: May 16, 2008
The Washington Financial Aid Association Scholarship:
Award Amount: The scholarship award amount is variable, up to $1,500
Eligibility:
- Strong leadership ability;
- Academic promise, must have a minimum 3.0 GPA or its equivalent;
- Financial need as certified on the application (determined by a 2008-2009 FAFSA) School certification demonstrating financial need as determined by the 2008-2009 FAFSA is required.
- Must enroll at least halftime at a WFAA member community or technical college, public or private college/university.
- Must be a Washington State resident and a U.S. Citizen or an eligible noncitizen.
For more information and applications please log on to: http://www.wfaa.org/docs/students/scholarships/ethicawareness.html
Deadline: June 27, 2008
The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW):
Award Amount: over $30,000 in scholarship money
Know as the "voice of the housing industry", the BIAW is the largest trade association in Washington State, representing over 350,000 families and over 13,500 member companies involved in the homebuilding business. The BIAW is proud to announce over $30,000 in scholarship money is available to assist and encourage workforce training in the construction industry.
Application forms are available at the Financial Aid office.
Deadline: May 19, 2008
Application forms available in the Financial Aid office.
Take Aim Scholarship:
Scholarship funds may be used for tuition or required fees, books, supplies or equipment at postsecondary institutions that maintain a regular faculty and curriculum as defined by the federal government. It is NELA's goal to grant at least one scholarship to eligible candidates at each of Washington's community and technical colleges.
Eligibility:
- Must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Transfer students must have applied to a four-year school by June 2008
- At the time the student submits the application, the student must continue to maintain satisfactory academic progress
- The student must have a verifiable financial need as established by the expected family contribution (EFC). The EFC is determined by information students and parents provide on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
For more information and applications please log on to: http://www.nela.net/takeaimscholarship
Deadline: May 31, 2008
Coca-Cola Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
- Must be nominated by a college campus
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Must have demonstrated academic success (with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale)
- Must have engaged in community service within the previous 12 months as validated by their college nominator either on campus or in the community or be self-employed full or part-time.
- Must be planning to enroll in at least two courses during upcoming fall term at a two-year institution.
- May not be children or grandchildren of Coca-Cola employees
For more information and applications please log on to: http://www.coca-colascholars.org/
Deadline: May 31, 2008
Martin Honors Scholarship:
Martin Honor Scholars may receive $6,000 per year in support for up to three years at UW. Awarded on a competitive basis, the Martin Honors Scholarship recognizes outstanding accomplishments in academics and leadership, a strong record of community involvement, and a clear sense of purpose. Candidates need not have formally applied to UW to submit applications for the Martin Honors Scholarship. Actual award, however, will depend on admission to UW.
Eligibility:
- Legal residency in Washington State,
- US citizenship; or
- Resident alien status with intent to become a US citizen.
For more information and applications please log on to: http://www.washington.edu/students.ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/martinfamily
Martin Achievement Scholarship:
Martin Achievement Scholars may receive $5,000 in support for their second year in community college and up to $6,000 per year for three years at UW. Awarded on a competitive basis, the Martin Achievement Scholarship recognizes promise and accomplishment in academics, leadership, or contributions to the community.
Eligibility:
- Legal residency in Washington State
- US citizenship; or
- Resident alien status with intent to become a US citizen.
For more information and applications please log on to: http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/martinachievement
BigSun Scholarship:
Award Amount: $500
Eligibility: The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution.
For more information and applications please log on to: http://www.bigsunathletics.com/
Deadline: June 20, 2008
Leadership 1000 Scholarship:
Eligibility:
- Washington resident, (for at least one year), planning to attend, or are attending a Washington state public or independent college
- Enrolled high school senior who has applied or been accepted into a four year college/university OR an enrolled college freshman or sophomore at the time of application
- Planning to or already pursuing a four-year undergraduate degree
- Must have filed a FAFSA-Free Application for Federal Student Aid, if eligible to apply. (If not eligible to submit a FAFSA, would need to submit alternative financial information to CSF)
- Income cannot be higher than: Family of 3- $62,000; family of 4- $70,000; family of 5- $78,000; family of 6- $86,000; family of 7- $94,000
- Must have demonstrated high potential
- Minimum 2.75 high school GPA at the time of application, if applying as a high school senior
- Minimum 2.7 college GPA at the time of application, if applying as a college student
- International students and students on foreign exchange for visas are not eligible
- Must be planning to enroll or actually enrolled full-time as a college student, 12 credits per quarter, or equivalent for semester
Application forms are available in the Financial Aid Office
Deadline: May 15, 2008
The Educational Opportunity Grant:
Award Amount: Up to $5,000
Eligibility:
- Washington state resident
- Place bound circumstances. The program defines place bound circumstances as having personal barriers, such as family or employment commitments, health concerns, financial inability, or other similar factors, that make it difficult for you to continue your education at an eligible college. In general, placebound students either have to relocate or are unable to relocate to attend college because of personal barriers.
- Junior class standing. Have at least junior class standing (as determined by the college you plan to attend) by the end of your first term of enrollment by completing a transferable associate's degree for an equivalent amount of transfer credits. The college you plan to attend must receive your official, final academic transcripts to determine your class standing.
- Financial need, as determined to be the financial aid office at the college you plan to attend.
- You must be a junior or senior in 2008-2009 by either transferring or returning to an eligible college after an absence of one or more years, you are ineligible to receive an EOG at the college you are currently attending.
For more information and applications please log on to: http://www.hecb.wa.gov/paying/waaidprgm/eog.asp
Deadline: October 1, 2008
The Hispanic College Fund Scholars Program:
The Hispanic College Fund Scholars Program includes multiple scholarship programs. Each program has different requirements and deadlines. Once you complete your applications, HCF will match you to the scholarship program which fits you best.
For more information and applications please log on to: http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/subsectionID.1,pageID.116/default.asp
The Sallie Mae Fund:
Sallie Mae would like to encourage you to visit their website to apply for their scholarships and search for others for free.
For more information and applications please log on to: http://www.salliemaefund.org/
The AES Engineers Scholarship:
Amount: $500
Eligibility:
Student must answer one of the essay questions that they will find on our site. Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted.
For more information and applications please log on to: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Deadline: September 15, 2008
The Evergreen State Fall 2008 Scholastic Achievement Awards:
Amount: $900
Eligibility:
- Have a cumulative, unweighted GPA in the award range(s) listed
- Apply for fall admission by the March 1 priority date.
- 3.5-4.0 GPA
For more information and applications please email http://www.admissions@evergreen.edu/
The Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants Scholarship:
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
- Will be beginning their Junior year in Fall 2008,
- Have completed at least two accounting courses with the intention of becoming a Certified Public Accountant, and
- Must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA overall.
Applications forms available in the Financial Aid Office and online: http://www.discovercpa.org/discovercpa/scholarships
Deadline: June 20, 2008
This is a nursing website that is dedicated to provide students with Nursing Scholarships and Financial Aid information at free of charge:
For more information log on to: http://www.nursingscholarship.us/
The Abbott and Fenner Scholarship:
Abbott and Fenner are committed to continuing our efforts at helping those who have the desire and ambition to succeed. The winner(s) of this annual scholarship will receive their award within 2 weeks of the listed deadline. All applicants should include their full name and mailing address with their submissions.
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
- The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as students currently registered in any accreditation post secondary institution.
- Must be between the ages of 16 and 30.
For more information and applications log on to: http://abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Deadline: June 20, 2008
Chapter HM-P.E.O. Memorial Fund Scholarship:
Amount: $300 per quarter, renewable
Eligibility:
- Full-time enrollment;
- Single mother with dependent children or older single woman;
- Financial need will be considered.
Application forms are available in the Financial Aid Office.
The Boren Scholarship for Undergraduate Students:
Amount: Maximum award is $8,000 for a summer, $10,000 for a semester, $20,000 for a full academic year
Eligibility:
All Boren Scholarship applicants must be U.S. citizens, enrolled as undergraduates in U.S. institutions and planning to study les commonly taught languages abroad. Scholars must complete their NSEP-funded programs before graduation.
For more information and applications log on to: http://www.iie.org/nsep
The Boren Scholarship for Undergraduate Students:
Amount: The maximum award is $30,000; $12,000 per semester for up to two semesters is available for overseas study, the maximum award for domestic only study is $12,000
Eligibility:
All Boren Fellowship applicants must be U.S. citizens, enrolled or who are applying for enrollment as graduate students in U.S. Institutions and planning to study less commonly taught languages and world regions.
For more information and applications log on to: http://www.iie.org/nsep
Loan Repayments and Scholarships for Health Care Professionals and Students in Washington State:
The Scholarship program is for students who have completed their prerequisites and are enrolled or accepted into a health program that will lead to licensure in Washington State as a primary care health care provider. The funds are not need-based, nor is the student required to be attending full-time. The following professions are included: Medical Doctor (MD, OD); Physician Assistant; Nurse Practitioner; Nurse (LPN, RN, Nurse Faculty); Dentist; Registered Dental Hygienist; Pharmacist; or Midwife.
The loan repayment program helps pay towards education debt incurred while training to become a primary care health care provider. To be eligible they must become licensed and practice at an eligible site in Washington State for a minimum of three years.
For more information and applications log on to: http://www.hecb.wa.gov/health
Kids Chance of Washington Scholarships:
Serious work-related accidents can have a devastating impact on families, especially children. The financial impact can be life shattering. Kids Chance of Washington is non-profit charitable organization whose mission is to provide educational scholarships to help these families in need. Through the collaborative efforts of business and labor organizations, need-based scholarships are provided to the children and spouses of Washington State worker injured on the job.
For more information and applications log on to: http://www.kidschancewa.com/
Nursing Scholarship Booklet:
The Nursing Scholarships and Financial Aid for 2005-2007 booklet is for students to use as a tool in securing educational scholarships, grants and loans. You will find local, regional, and national funding opportunities in this booklet for all levels of nursing education.
For an electronic version of this booklet go to: http://www.ahec.spokane.wsu.edu/