Washington Scholarships
Living or studying in Washington qualifies you for scholarships that most students never see: statewide awards restricted to WA residents, where the applicant pool is a fraction of any national contest. These verified awards sit on top of the national scholarships and Washington's own state aid programs, so treat them as one layer of a larger funding plan.
- Open scholarships
- 2
- Median award
- $2,500
- Largest award
- $2,500
- Next deadline
- May 23
APCF Cathay Bank Foundation Scholarship Program
$2,500Annual: April 20High school seniors residing in California, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Texas, or Washington who plan to enroll full time as first-year students at a U.S. accredited four-year college, university, or community college may apply. You need a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA and household income at or below the program's low-income threshold. Employees of Cathay Bank and their immediate family members are not eligible. APCF administers twenty Cathay Bank Foundation scholarships of $2,500 each for first-year study at accredited U.S. institutions. Submit the APCF application form, a recommender form, and your high school transcript by the deadline. Selected students must provide a college acceptance letter and tax return verifying income. The Cathay Bank Foundation supports youth in its business service territories pursuing higher education.
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$2,500Due May 23, 2027High school seniors or college students in Washington, Idaho, or Oregon planning careers in nuclear science, nuclear engineering, or related fields may apply. Exceptions outside those states may be considered. Applicants must be enrolled full-time at a four-year U.S. college or university. One recipient receives a one-year $2,500 scholarship. Email the complete application package to ANS-EWS@proton.me. Proof of enrollment is required before funds are released.
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Common questions
How many Washington scholarships are there?
Award Scholar currently lists 2 verified scholarships for Washington students, with amounts and deadlines checked against each sponsor's official page. The median award is around $2,500, and the largest reaches $2,500.
What Washington financial aid exists beyond scholarships?
Washington runs its own aid programs, including Washington College Grant, administered by Washington Student Achievement Council. File the FAFSA (As soon as possible after the FAFSA opens. Awards are made while funds last.) to unlock them, then stack private scholarships on top. See the full Washington financial aid guide for deadlines and eligibility.
Can Washington students also win national scholarships?
Yes. Statewide awards restrict the applicant pool to Washington residents, which improves your odds, but they are one layer. Most winning students combine state-restricted awards, national scholarships that match their profile, and state aid.
When is the next deadline?
The next verified deadline in this group is May 23, 2027. Deadlines are spread across the whole year, so a miss is never fatal — new windows open every month.