Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship
Direct application
Up to $5,000
Eligibility
Location
Washington
Education level
High school
About this scholarship
Residents of Tukwila, Washington who are high school seniors (or equivalent) with at least a 2.75 GPA, demonstrated financial need on the FAFSA Student Aid Report, at least 15 hours of community service, and acceptance to an undergraduate program at a community college, trade school, or university may apply.
Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 based on committee review of academics, community service, references, financial need, and a personal essay.
Submit proof of residency, FAFSA SAR, transcript, community-service documentation, references, and a personal essay with the application form.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Proof of Tukwila residency
- FAFSA Student Aid Report
- Transcript
- Community-service documentation
- Academic and community/employer references
- Personal essay
- Application form
- Written statement describing need for financial assistance (separate from the personal essay; 'if more space is needed please attach a separate document' - no length stated)
- Official high school transcript in a sealed envelope (proof of GPA 2.75+)
- Two academic references (guidance counselor or teacher) and one community/employer reference
- Copy of FAFSA Student Aid Report OR annual household income and number of household members
- Proof of residency (most recent utility bill) - must be a Tukwila resident
- Minimum 15 hours of community service
- Application deadline postmarked by March 31, 2026; mailed or hand-delivered to City of Tukwila Mayor's Office
- High-school equivalent students may also apply.
- Award amount is based on committee review of academics, community service, references, financial need, and essay.