Scholarships
This is an incredible opportunity—award levels range from $4,000 per year for four years to full tuition and fees for four years at Washington State University. To qualify, you must have at least a 3.8 GPA and plan to attend WSU Pullman full-time starting next fall.
If you would like to be considered for this scholarship, please email Ms. Bigler with your interest and submit a bio sheet by Monday, October 13th. Your bio should include your post–high school plans, your intended degree and career goals, any dual credit courses you’ve taken, accomplishments, activities, volunteer work, and anything else you’d like to highlight
Don’t miss out—see Ms. Bigler if you have questions!
Scholarships 
Scholarships are listed by the application due date.
Gold highlighted scholarships denote local scholarships.
(Chewelah and surrounding area)
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StudentScholarships.org may be the largest collection of scholarships on the web; they have been providing scholarship information to students across North America since 2003. There is also information on Career and Salary, as well as Financial Aid.
Deadlines are between October 28, 2025, and February 1, 2026.
$2500.00 "No Sweat Scholarship"
Amount: $2500
Eligible Candidates: 8-12th grade students
Students Apply at https://cirkledin.com/scholarships/
Application Process: Apply at the URL above. Free application.
Direct-to-student cash prize for any educational purpose: from books, to summer enrichment, to a new laptop.
No GPA requirements.
No minimum income requirements.
No essays to write.
Scholarships can be submitted quarterly.
SPRING - March 31, 2025
SUMMER - June 30, 2025
FALL - September 30, 2025
WINTER - December 31, 2025
Elks National Foundation-Scholarship Programs
Since 1931, the Elks National Foundation has helped students recognize their academic dreams. Each year, they award more than $3 million in college scholarships to at least 850 outstanding, service-minded high school seniors.
College Success Foundation Scholarships
Deadlines vary.
The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, designed to provide recipients with the opportunity to graduate college debt-free. Free workshops, free Schwab Brokerage Accounts, and free Study Abroad provides recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered in the school curriculum. Hagan Scholars can apply for a graduate scholarship after earning their undergraduate degree. Hagan Scholars have attended 429 colleges and universities located in 48 states.
Deadline December 1, 2025
Amazon Future Engineer
Amazon Future Engineer students can boost their future for themselves and their community with the support of college funding, paid internships, and industry mentors. You can receive a scholarship of up to $40,000
(up to $10,000/year) towards an undergraduate degree in engineering or computer science and an offer to complete a summer internship at Amazon!
Opening soon!
Washington State Fair Foundation - Blue Ribbon Scholarships
Students only need to submit one application for all our scholarships offered online. The application system will automatically apply students for the scholarships for which they qualify. The Washington State fair Foundation awards $159,000 in scholarships annually to Washington students.
Applications will open on December 1, 2025.
Deadline January 31, 2026
Washington State Fair Foundation
Numerica's $tarting Off Right Scholarship
Numerica is offering $1250 scholarships to 16 high school seniors enrolling in trade, vocational, certificate, associate, or bachelor’s degree program in the fall of 2026.
Applications open on February 1, 2026
Deadline February 28, 2026
Starting Off Right Scholarship
Gesa Credit Union Scholarships
Apply for your share of $100,000 in scholarships!
Applications will open on December 1, 2025.
Deadline February 28, 2026
American Indian Endowed Scholarship
The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) will accept applications for the 2026-27 American Indian Endowed Scholarship (AIES) soon! The American Indian Endowed Scholarship (AIES) helps financially needy students with close social and cultural ties to an American Indian community in the state of Washington. Students can use the scholarships at public colleges and many independent colleges in Washington.
Applications will open soon!
American Indian Endowed Scholarship Application
Washington State School Retirees' Association (WSSRA) Scholarships
WSSRA invites senior students who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher to apply for the available scholarships. These awards are given to students who plan a career in the field of education.
Deadline March 1, 2026.
American Legion Auxiliary - Department Gift Scholarships
The American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Washington will award two Scholarships of $400 each. One Scholarship will be reserved for the department entry for the National President's Scholarship. The remaining Scholarship will be awarded to a child, grandchild or great-grandchild of a deceased or disabled veteran.
Deadline March 1, 2026
Department Gift Scholarships Application
American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Chewelah Unit #54
American Legion Auxiliary - Local Gift Scholarship
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #54 is pleased to offer a $500 local scholarship to a deserving graduate to further their educational goals and aspirations.
Deadline March 1, 2026
Local Scholarship Application
American Legion Auxiliary - Florence Lemcke Memorial Scholarship
The American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Washington will award one Scholarship of $1,000 for study in Fine Arts. Return your completed application with all required documents to American Legion Auxiliary Unit #54 or the Counseling Office. Please call Chris Carpenter 935-6535/936-1627 with any questions or to get your applications turned in for consideration.
Deadline March 1, 2026
Florence Lemcke Memorial Scholarship in Fine Arts Application
American Legion Auxiliary - Marguerite Mc'Alpin Memorial Scholarship
The American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Washington will award one Nurses' Scholarship of $1,000 for graduate or undergraduate study and/or training in the field of nursing. Return your completed application with all required documents to American Legion Auxiliary Unit #54. Please call Chris Carpenter 935-6535/936-1627 with any questions or to get your applications turned in for consideration.
Deadline March 1, 2026
Marguerite Mc'Alpin Memorial Scholarship Applicationformer citizen of Evergreen Girls State.
Online Only
Fifteen scholarships, in the amount of $5,000.00 each, will be awarded for 2024.Three scholarships will be awarded in each of the five divisions of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Deadline March 1, 2026
Graduating Seniors can apply for any of the ALA scholarships listed above if they are a child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of a living, deceased, or disabled veteran. Applications must be returned to the local Unit #54 here in Chewelah, except for the Children of Warriors, which is online only.
Each year, Innovia awards over $350,000 in scholarships to deserving students like you who are college-bound or pursuing vocational or technical training. Single scholarship awards range between $400 and $8,000.
Elks Scholarships/Grants
Applicants for national foundation scholarships/grants will be judged on scholarship application, leadership, and financial need. Scholarships offered by the Washington State Elks Association to members of our community and high school seniors who demonstrate scholarship, leadership and financial need. Washington State Elks also offers a vocational grant and legacy awards for high school seniors who are children or grandchildren of Elks members.
Deadline(s) Various
Washington State Elks Scholarships
Horatio Alger Scholarship
Horatio Alger Association administers over 70 scholarship programs, offering opportunities for students in various stages of their academic careers to achieve their educational goals and realize their potential. By filling out one application, you will be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible, except for some Specialized Scholarships. 600+ scholarships up to $25,000 each! If integrity, determination, and courage describe you then you have what it takes to be a Horatio Alger Scholar. To qualify, you must have at least a 2.0 GPA and require financial assistance to attend college.
Deadline March 1, 2026
Horatio Alger Association Scholarships
Community Colleges of Spokane Foundation Scholarships
For students planning to attend the Community Colleges of Spokane, there is a general application for 100+ scholarships.
Deadlines Vary - Spring 2026
Link to Scholarship Information
The College Prep Scholars Program - for 11th and 12th grade students
Scholarships and awards for outstanding high school juniors from low-income backgrounds.
Deadlines Vary
Quest Bridge - College Prep Scholars Program
Peggy Meyer Memorial Scholarship
An annual scholarship will be awarded to a female graduating high school senior from Jenkins High School or Chewelah Alternative High School to help continue her education. Female applicants with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 may apply.
Deadline March 31, 2026
Peggy Meyer Memorial Scholarship
Chewelah Philanthropic Educational Organization Scholarship
P.E.O is and international Philanthropic Educational Organization dedicated to advancing educational opportunities for women, and exists to be a source of encouragement and support for women to realize their potential in whatever worthwhile endeavor they choose.
Deadline March 31, 2026
P.E.O. Scholarship
Korum Family Arts Scholarship Competition
This scholarship is being revised. Please check back soon for updated info!
National Technical Honors Society Scholarship
The National Technical Honors Society annually awards five $2,000 scholarships to their members committed to pursuing careers in construction-related disciplines.
Deadline April 1, 2025
Washington State SFI Implementation Committee
The Washington State Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) Implementation Committee (WASIC) is accepting scholarship applications from students pursuing an education in Forestry or Natural Resources, and is also available to continuing college-level students.
YouTube - Jobs in Sustainable Forestry
Application and Instructions for the 2026/2027 Scholarship is not available at this time.
Check here for the most up-to-date information.
Deadline April 1, 2027
Skagit Farmers Supply Scholarship
This Skagit Farmers Supply Scholarship is available to students pursuing education for careers in agriculture. The award is based on scholastic achievement, leadership in agriculture and an ability to contribute to agriculture in the future. Visit their website for complete information.
Deadline April 1, 2025
Skagit Farmers Supply Scholarship Application
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship
WSOS is committed to preparing Washington students for Washington jobs. Over the past 12 years, Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) has supported more than 15,000 Scholars. Opportunity Scholars come from every corner of Washington state and have gone on to become scientists, nurses, engineers, and more.
Deadline February 29, 2026 - Baccalaureate Scholarship
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship
Sea Mar Community Health Centers Scholarships
Sea Mar will be awarding $1,000 scholarships to students who are of migrant or seasonal farm worker backgrounds. In addition to this, Sea Mar offers a $2,500 scholarship to students who demonstrate a history of advocacy, responsibility, accountability, and perseverance. The money can be used to cover expenses while you’re enrolled in college such as tuition, food, housing, books, and more!
Applications for 2025/2026 will open soon!
Sea Mar Community Health Centers Scholarships
SkillsUSA Sharon Melton Myers Memorial Scholarship
Must be a current high school senior. Applicants from all CTE pathways are encouraged to apply for this $1000.00 scholarship.
Deadline April 15, 2025
Sharon Melton Myers Memorial Scholarship
Chokes N' Spokes Car Club
The Chokes N' Spokes Car Club Scholarship is available to the graduating seniors from several local schools, including Jenkins Jr/Sr High. The Scholarship awarded will be a minimum of $500.
Deadline to turn in the application into the Counseling Office is April 1, 2025.
Completed applications must be received by the Car Club no later than April 15, 2025.
Chokes N' Spokes Car Club Scholarship and Information
HOSA Scholarships
HOSA and its partners provide scholarships to HOSA members in a variety of career fields within health care.
A variety of health-related career field scholarships are available.
Deadline April 15, 2025
HOSA Scholarships
WashBoard
Looking for scholarships? The WashBoard makes it simple. We connect Washington students of all types with Washington scholarship providers...for free. Whether you will be attending in state or out, you save time by entering your profile once and letting us find the scholarship opportunities that fit. The WashBoard is free and will never sell your information.
Deadlines: Various
https://washboard.wsac.wa.gov/login.aspx
City of Chewelah Firefighters' Association
The City of Chewelah Firefighters’ Association awards one $500 scholarship to a graduating senior who plans to attend a trade/vocational school, college, or university.
Deadline Extended to April 30th, 2025
Deadline April 19, 2025
City of Chewelah Firefighters' Association Scholarship Application
Chewelah Arts Guild Senior Scholarship Program
The purpose of the Chewelah Arts Guild is to support the growth, development, appreciation, and understanding of the arts within the greater Chewelah community. To that end, the Chewelah Arts Guild will offer one or more scholarships up to a total of $1000 available to one or more graduating high-school senior(s) who have demonstrated a strong interest and talent in the arts.
Deadline April 19, 2025
Link to Scholarship information
Quartzite Public Affairs Scholarship
The Quartzite Public Affairs Scholarship is offered to a qualified graduating, Jenkins High School senior, who has demonstrated a strong talent, interest and commitment to public affairs. Qualifying Education and Career Paths are government affairs, international development, research or teaching, and social justice and responsibility.
Deadline April 21, 2025
Quartzite Public Affairs Scholarship
The Washington Association of Sewer & Water Districts (WASWD)
WASWD offers a college scholarship, and a utility operator scholarship for high school graduates or others who seek technical training for operator positions. The WASWD Scholarship Fund is dedicated to Walt Canter, a long-term Commissioner of the Cedar River Water and Sewer District (1969-2017). He is considered a legend in the Sewer and Water industry in the State of Washington.
- Full or Part-time student
- Attendance at an accredited college, university, or technical school
- Pursuit of a degree; Associates, Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate
- Pursuit of a degree in management or technical training in water or wastewater industry
Donald Scharffer Memorial Scholarship, Awarded through the VFW Post #2047
The Donald F Scharffer Memorial Scholarship is offered to a Jenkins High School Senior. An essay outlining future career goals is required. Turn in required documents to the counseling office.
Deadline May 1, 2025
Donald Scharffer Memorial Scholarship Award
Al Nelson Memorial Scholarship
The Al Nelson Memorial Scholarship is awarded through the American Legion Post #54
Deadline May 1, 2025
Al Nelson Memorial Scholarship
Chewelah Valley Lions Scholarship
The Chewelah Valley Lions Club offers one or more $1000 scholarship(s) to graduating seniors. Completed application and short essay required.
Deadline May 1, 2025
Chewelah Valley Lions Scholarship
Chewelah Rural Ambulance Scholarship
Chewelah Rural Ambulance will award a $1,000.00 Scholarship to a graduating Jenkins High School senior interested in pursuing a career in some area of medicine.
Deadline May 1, 2025
Chewelah Rural Ambulance Scholarship
Panorama Gem and Mineral Club Scholarship
This scholarship has been set up to provide supplementary financial assistance for one student who intends to pursue an academic program and a subsequent career. This scholarship will be awarded to the one student who has best demonstrated his or her ability to balance academic talents, school activities, and the pursuits of personal hobbies, interests, and goals.
Deadline May 1, 2025
Panorama Gem & Mineral Club Scholarship
Intuit for Education - Open to students age 13-19 yrs.
Deadline May 4, 2025
Financial Futures Student Scholarship Contest
The Sons of the American Legion
The Sons of the American Legion Post #54 are awarding a $750 scholarship to a graduating senior!
Deadline May 6, 2025
Veterans Memorial Scholarship awarded by the Sons of the American Legion
Classified Public Employees Association Scholarship
Students eligible for the Classified Public Employees Association Scholarship must be a graduating senior from Jenkins High School who are children, step-children, or grandchildren of CPEA members. Applicants may be planning to attend any type of post-secondary school (technical, community college, 4-year college). Three $500 scholarship will be awarded each year.
Deadline May 9, 2025
Chewelah Scholarship Foundation (Dollars for Scholars)
Any full-time Chewelah student, who will graduate from high school during the current school year is eligible to apply. Scholarships are available for vocational and trade schools, two- and four-year colleges and technical schools. Completion of this application qualifies applicant to almost 20 local scholarships. Click on the Student & Parent tab; create/update your profile, and follow the directions to apply for local scholarships. In addition, you will see opportunities for scholarships throughout the USA!
Deadline May 15, 2025
Link to Scholarship Information
Bright Future Scholarship Program
The Washington State Auto Dealers Association (WSADA) will award two (2) $3,000
scholarships to individuals enrolling and four (4) $3,000 scholarships to individuals
currently enrolled in a Washington State automotive technology program.
Deadline May 16, 2025
Bright Future Scholarship Program
Charity Chicks of Chewelah Scholarship
All graduating seniors who will pursue a postsecondary education may apply for one or more of the $1000 scholarships which will be awarded. Postsecondary options may include two-year college, four-year college, university, private career school, trade school, etc. Completed applications and essay should be returned to the counseling office no later than 5/16/25. If you have any questions please contact Sue Fisk @ 509-954-4010.
Deadline May 16, 2025
NEWFC Maurice Williamson Memorial Forestry Scholarship
This $500 scholarship is directed towards students from Stevens, Pend Oreille, Ferry, and Okanogan counties who are planning to study in a forestry/natural resource field at a 2-year, 4-year, or graduate post-secondary education level.
Deadline May 16, 2025
Friends of the Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge
To promote the preservation, awareness and appreciation of our environment, the Friends of the Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge offer scholarships to students pursuing careers in fish and wildlife management, environmental education, conservation and related fields.
Deadline May 19, 2025
Scholarship Opportunity Information and Application
Stevens County Cattlemen's Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility
• Son or Daughter of a member of the Stevens County Cattlemen’s Association, or
• Grandson or Granddaughter of a member of the Stevens County Cattlemen’s Association, or
• Member of the Stevens County Cattlemen’s Association
and
• Graduating high school senior attending post secondary education in 2024/25 (University, community college, trade school, or employment training program)
Deadline May 31, 2025
Stevens County Cattlemen's Dave Dashiell Memorial Scholarship
HSCTE will award two $750 scholarships to graduating seniors who have been, or are currently in a Healthcare program or classes, with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Complete details are stated in the application.
Deadline May 22, 2025
HSCTE Scholarship Information and Application
Wes V. Thomas Scholarship
Any graduating senior of the current school year from Ferry, Stevens or Pend Oreille Counties planning to pursue post-secondary education in Land Surveying or a closely related field of study may apply for this $1000 scholarship.
Deadline May 27, 2025
Wes V. Thomas Scholarship Application
The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation STEM Scholarship is designed to empower students aged 18 to 24 who are pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math. Eligible students should be from a small town (less than 25,000) and have a family household income of $55,000. For all the details visit the website!
Deadline June 15, 2025
The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation