Thurston Climate Action Scholarship
$4,000
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound administers 26 distinct scholarship funds that provide a diverse array of awards and invite students from every background and field of study to apply. We also extend our deep gratitude to the donors, advisors, and scholarship committee members whose ongoing support fuels our students’ futures.
Important dates
- February 9: Scholarship applications open
- March 27: Scholarship applications close at 11:59 pm
- Mid‑May: Scholarship decisions will be communicated to all applicants
- May 18 – June 19: Renewal scholarships recertification period*
Students who currently hold...
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound administers 26 distinct scholarship funds that provide a diverse array of awards and invite students from every background and field of study to apply. We also extend our deep gratitude to the donors, advisors, and scholarship committee members whose ongoing support fuels our students’ futures.
Important dates
- February 9: Scholarship applications open
- March 27: Scholarship applications close at 11:59 pm
- Mid‑May: Scholarship decisions will be communicated to all applicants
- May 18 – June 19: Renewal scholarships recertification period*
Students who currently hold...
Next Step Scholarship
$1,500
Introduction
The Next Step Scholarship was created to support students who intend to enter a trade, vocational occupation, or a career-focused program. Typical examples (not exhaustive) include dental hygienist, construction, truck driving, cosmetology/barbering, nursing, legal secretary, culinary arts, and information technology. Programs leading to physician, architect, veterinarian, attorney, or CPA careers are not eligible for this award.
Who is eligible
- Graduating seniors from public high schools located in Thurston, Mason, or Lewis counties, or from Raymond in Pacific County.
- Cumulative GPA must fall between 1.75 and 2.75.
- Applicants must plan to enroll in a trade school, apprenticeship,...
Introduction
The Next Step Scholarship was created to support students who intend to enter a trade, vocational occupation, or a career-focused program. Typical examples (not exhaustive) include dental hygienist, construction, truck driving, cosmetology/barbering, nursing, legal secretary, culinary arts, and information technology. Programs leading to physician, architect, veterinarian, attorney, or CPA careers are not eligible for this award.
Who is eligible
- Graduating seniors from public high schools located in Thurston, Mason, or Lewis counties, or from Raymond in Pacific County.
- Cumulative GPA must fall between 1.75 and 2.75.
- Applicants must plan to enroll in a trade school, apprenticeship,...
Richard J. Geiger Memorial Scholarship
$1,000
Overview The Richard J. Geiger Memorial Scholarship Fund was created to honor the memory of Rich Geiger, a Conservation District Engineer who served several communities across western Washington and worked to protect and restore the ecological health of Puget Sound. Colleagues and friends remember Rich as an outstanding engineer and a kind, humorous person who genuinely cared about those he worked with. This scholarship continues his commitment to mentoring students pursuing engineering careers. Eligibility - Must be a graduating high school senior from Mason County or Thurston County. - Intending to enroll in an engineering degree program. - Minimum cumulative...
Overview The Richard J. Geiger Memorial Scholarship Fund was created to honor the memory of Rich Geiger, a Conservation District Engineer who served several communities across western Washington and worked to protect and restore the ecological health of Puget Sound. Colleagues and friends remember Rich as an outstanding engineer and a kind, humorous person who genuinely cared about those he worked with. This scholarship continues his commitment to mentoring students pursuing engineering careers. Eligibility - Must be a graduating high school senior from Mason County or Thurston County. - Intending to enroll in an engineering degree program. - Minimum cumulative...
Amos Bridge Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction and history
Amos D. Bridge arrived in the United States from abroad in 1842 at age three and went on to establish Bridgecorp in Connecticut in 1875. From its early days the company operated under a Merit (open) Shop philosophy, with employee pay tied to individual production. Bridgecorp expanded into Maine in 1914 and moved its headquarters to the state during World War II. For roughly 90 years Bridgecorp was a leading name in Maine road construction until the company was sold to Pike Industries in 2004. After the acquisition, Bridgecorp’s workforce and equipment became part of Pike’s Heavy...
Introduction and history
Amos D. Bridge arrived in the United States from abroad in 1842 at age three and went on to establish Bridgecorp in Connecticut in 1875. From its early days the company operated under a Merit (open) Shop philosophy, with employee pay tied to individual production. Bridgecorp expanded into Maine in 1914 and moved its headquarters to the state during World War II. For roughly 90 years Bridgecorp was a leading name in Maine road construction until the company was sold to Pike Industries in 2004. After the acquisition, Bridgecorp’s workforce and equipment became part of Pike’s Heavy...
Robert W. Thunen Memorial Scholarship
$5,000
Thunen Memorial Scholarship — Overview and Requirements
Award amount
- $1,000 to $5,000 per recipient.
Purpose and timing
- Funds are intended to support students pursuing education and careers in lighting. Deadline for consideration for the fall term: April 30. (Example: an application submitted by April 30, 2025 would make any awarded funds available for the 2025–2026 fall school year.)
Who is eligible
- Full‑time third- or fourth‑year undergraduate students (junior or senior level) studying lighting-related subjects.
- Graduate students engaged in lighting-focused study. Graduate applicants should be working on a lighting-centered project or thesis as part of their degree...
Thunen Memorial Scholarship — Overview and Requirements
Award amount
- $1,000 to $5,000 per recipient.
Purpose and timing
- Funds are intended to support students pursuing education and careers in lighting. Deadline for consideration for the fall term: April 30. (Example: an application submitted by April 30, 2025 would make any awarded funds available for the 2025–2026 fall school year.)
Who is eligible
- Full‑time third- or fourth‑year undergraduate students (junior or senior level) studying lighting-related subjects.
- Graduate students engaged in lighting-focused study. Graduate applicants should be working on a lighting-centered project or thesis as part of their degree...
Jennifer Casey Alderman Legacy Scholarship
$10,000
Award — Jennifer Casey Alderman Legacy Scholarship
About Jennifer
"Hope is truly the best of things, and Twisted Pink continues to fuel my hope and the hope of all of us living with metastatic breast cancer." — Jennifer Alderman (September 29, 1975 – May 28, 2021)
Jennifer was first treated for Stage II breast cancer in 2009 and experienced a metastatic recurrence (Stage IV) in 2013. Her highest priority throughout her illness was being present for her children—Casey, Connor, and Riley. Jennifer loved watching their athletic events, traveling, and attending concerts. A founding patient advocate for Twisted Pink, she devoted...
Award — Jennifer Casey Alderman Legacy Scholarship
About Jennifer
"Hope is truly the best of things, and Twisted Pink continues to fuel my hope and the hope of all of us living with metastatic breast cancer." — Jennifer Alderman (September 29, 1975 – May 28, 2021)
Jennifer was first treated for Stage II breast cancer in 2009 and experienced a metastatic recurrence (Stage IV) in 2013. Her highest priority throughout her illness was being present for her children—Casey, Connor, and Riley. Jennifer loved watching their athletic events, traveling, and attending concerts. A founding patient advocate for Twisted Pink, she devoted...
MSSA Undergraduate Scholarship
$2,000
Overview
The MSSA Undergraduate Scholarship recognizes students who have shown dedication to pursuing careers in the health and human services sector.
Award amount and number
MSSA will grant two (2) undergraduate scholarships, each worth $2,000.
Who is eligible
Only applications that satisfy every eligibility requirement will be considered. Applicants must:
- Hold active MSSA membership and maintain that membership for the duration of the award period. Student membership is free; details are available on the MSSA website.
- Be enrolled in an accredited degree program at a nonprofit college or university.
- Be declared in a major related to health...
Overview
The MSSA Undergraduate Scholarship recognizes students who have shown dedication to pursuing careers in the health and human services sector.
Award amount and number
MSSA will grant two (2) undergraduate scholarships, each worth $2,000.
Who is eligible
Only applications that satisfy every eligibility requirement will be considered. Applicants must:
- Hold active MSSA membership and maintain that membership for the duration of the award period. Student membership is free; details are available on the MSSA website.
- Be enrolled in an accredited degree program at a nonprofit college or university.
- Be declared in a major related to health...
NATAS College/Graduate Scholarships
$6,000
Overview
The Chicago/Midwest Chapter of NATAS supports students throughout our region. Through the Foundation of the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of NATAS (a 501(c)(3) organization), we award up to $36,000 in scholarships each year. In addition to college and high-school award programs, the Chapter runs an active Junior Board composed of students and emerging professionals.
Important deadline
Regular application deadline: Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Who is eligible
You may apply if all of the following are true:
- You are enrolled at an accredited college or university located within the Chapter’s ADI (area of dominant influence) for the television markets listed below,...
Overview
The Chicago/Midwest Chapter of NATAS supports students throughout our region. Through the Foundation of the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of NATAS (a 501(c)(3) organization), we award up to $36,000 in scholarships each year. In addition to college and high-school award programs, the Chapter runs an active Junior Board composed of students and emerging professionals.
Important deadline
Regular application deadline: Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Who is eligible
You may apply if all of the following are true:
- You are enrolled at an accredited college or university located within the Chapter’s ADI (area of dominant influence) for the television markets listed below,...
NATAS High School Scholarships
$2,500
The Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences plans to award between one and four scholarships of $2,500 each for the 2026–27 academic year. These awards are intended for high school seniors who will be entering college in Fall 2026.
Deadline: Sunday, March 15, 2026
Purpose
These scholarships were created by the Chapter Board to support and encourage talented high school seniors who are preparing to attend post-secondary institutions and who intend to pursue careers in the television industry.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a high school senior graduating in Spring...
The Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences plans to award between one and four scholarships of $2,500 each for the 2026–27 academic year. These awards are intended for high school seniors who will be entering college in Fall 2026.
Deadline: Sunday, March 15, 2026
Purpose
These scholarships were created by the Chapter Board to support and encourage talented high school seniors who are preparing to attend post-secondary institutions and who intend to pursue careers in the television industry.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a high school senior graduating in Spring...
Kochhar & Co. Scholarship
$1,000
In 2011, Biki Kochhar, a Chartered Professional Accountant from Canada, established Kochhar & Co. Chartered Professional Accountant. The firm began with a modest office and a single employee. Kochhar & Co. primarily serves owner-managed corporations in the Okanagan Valley and operates offices in downtown Kelowna and Penticton.Qualification Criteria:For a student to qualify for the "Kochhar & Co. Scholarship", they must:Enroll in a college or university on a full-time or part-time basis by September 2026 at the latest.Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher in their most recent academic year.Submit a response to the essay question before 11:59 PM EST on...
In 2011, Biki Kochhar, a Chartered Professional Accountant from Canada, established Kochhar & Co. Chartered Professional Accountant. The firm began with a modest office and a single employee. Kochhar & Co. primarily serves owner-managed corporations in the Okanagan Valley and operates offices in downtown Kelowna and Penticton.Qualification Criteria:For a student to qualify for the "Kochhar & Co. Scholarship", they must:Enroll in a college or university on a full-time or part-time basis by September 2026 at the latest.Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher in their most recent academic year.Submit a response to the essay question before 11:59 PM EST on...
Oregon Sheep Growers Association Memorial Scholarship
$1,500
Overview:
The Oregon Sheep Growers Association (OSGA) provides a scholarship of up to $1,500.00 to support students pursuing education in agriculture-related fields and to encourage involvement in Oregon’s sheep industry. Funds are intended to help cover direct educational costs, including tuition, textbooks, and academic fees.
Eligibility:
- Must be a resident of Oregon. Attendance at an Oregon college or university is not required.
- Must have completed at least one year of college (sophomore standing or higher).
- Must be enrolled in, or planning to pursue, an agriculture-related major, agricultural sciences, or pre-veterinary medicine, and demonstrate a career interest in...
Overview:
The Oregon Sheep Growers Association (OSGA) provides a scholarship of up to $1,500.00 to support students pursuing education in agriculture-related fields and to encourage involvement in Oregon’s sheep industry. Funds are intended to help cover direct educational costs, including tuition, textbooks, and academic fees.
Eligibility:
- Must be a resident of Oregon. Attendance at an Oregon college or university is not required.
- Must have completed at least one year of college (sophomore standing or higher).
- Must be enrolled in, or planning to pursue, an agriculture-related major, agricultural sciences, or pre-veterinary medicine, and demonstrate a career interest in...
Oregon Association of Nurseries Scholarships
$3,000
Introduction
The ONF provides scholarships for students pursuing careers in ornamental horticulture and related disciplines. There are 21 distinct awards funded by individual donors and OAN chapters to help develop the next generation of green industry professionals. The ONF scholarship committee selects recipients each spring. Applications are judged on career goals in horticulture, academic performance, and financial need.
Who is eligible
Students preparing for a career in ornamental horticulture or closely related fields are eligible to apply. A full list of available scholarships is posted on our List of Scholarships page. When you submit an application, it will be reviewed...
Introduction
The ONF provides scholarships for students pursuing careers in ornamental horticulture and related disciplines. There are 21 distinct awards funded by individual donors and OAN chapters to help develop the next generation of green industry professionals. The ONF scholarship committee selects recipients each spring. Applications are judged on career goals in horticulture, academic performance, and financial need.
Who is eligible
Students preparing for a career in ornamental horticulture or closely related fields are eligible to apply. A full list of available scholarships is posted on our List of Scholarships page. When you submit an application, it will be reviewed...
