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Just Announced! Kellen “Bobo” Jones ‘08 Memorial Grant May 30
Each year, $500 grants are awarded to two Senior Student Athletes. The students must have participated in their sport(s) during their senior year unless there have been extenuating circumstances. The successful applicants will exhibit the characteristics and attributes that made Kellen Jones a successful athlete, teammate and Ballard Beaver. This grant may be used for any post high school vocational training, college, or license program. Apply now! Deadline for applications is May 30, 2025.
Athletics helped Kellen build his confidence, develop leadership skills, understand the value of the team (family), learn from the experience of others and to build honor. The focus he learned on the football field and the track helped him in his educational and personal development. Kellen valued all of the sports BHS offered and, in addition to participating, was a frequent spectator who appreciated the efforts and achievements of his peers. If you have questions, email KellenJonesMemorialGrant@gmail.com or bhsabcvp@gmail.com.
More Scholarship Opportunities
Seattle Association of Educational Office Professionals (SAEOP) Scholarship Due May 16
This year we are proud to continue the tradition of awarding three (3) Five hundred-dollar scholarships. We are seeking all interested and qualified Seattle Public High School graduating senior students (class of 2025) who wish to continue their education at a 2-year, 4-year college or vocational school. Please keep in mind throughout the application process that this is not a need-based scholarship. The deadline for returning applications is Friday, May 16, 2025.
Pick up a Scholarship Application Packages in the BHS Counseling Office.
Seattle World School (SWS) Alumni Scholarship/Mentoring Program May 1
BHS Seniors! If you ever attended the Seattle World School for at least one semester, you may apply for this money and program. You can apply regardless of immigration status, level of English, or grades, if you are interested is continuing your education after high school
Key points: Scholarship/mentoring program is only for students who ever attended Seattle World School. May be used at community colleges or WA state universities. Is renewable. Provides 1:1 mentoring and complements Promise program. Due MAY 1, 2025
Info about the scholarship is available on the SWS website. Students can apply and review additional information on the Apply for SWS Scholarship page (students will need a gmail account to apply).
Seattle Assistance League May 2
Summer Enrichment Scholarship
With Enrichment Scholarships, qualified students in grades 4-11 can explore their unique talents and interests. They gain new skills in leadership, outdoor survival, music, art, computer science, sports, or journalism, just to name a few.
- Maximum scholarship awarded will be $500
- All camps/programs will be considered, with the exception of those with a religious affiliation
- Applications must be postmarked (or emailed) by May 2, 2025
If interested, please contact: scholarships@alseattle.org. You can also find an application on on the Seattle Assistance League website.
University of Washington: Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies Scholarships May 5
Are you an undergrad passionate about social justice? A graduate student writing a dissertation on a labor-related topic? A busy activist building a student group or union campaign? You are in luck! Each year, the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies awards over $50,000 in scholarships and fellowships to students at the University of Washington.
The awards are available to students at multiple stages of education and experience, from incoming freshman to senior graduate students. Individual award amounts range from $1,000 to $10,000. Students at any of the three University of Washington campuses (Seattle, Bothell or Tacoma) are eligible to apply by May 5, 2025. Questions? Contact the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies at hbcls@uw.edu or 206-543-7946. You may also visit the Bridges Center office on the UW Seattle campus in Smith Hall, rooms 017, and 019 located on the ground floor.
Angels Wings Foundation (AWF) Scholarship Due June 13
AWF has a rich history of funding schools and orphanages, supplying healthcare, and supporting various social services for children in Thailand, as well as supporting educational opportunities for Thai students in the United States. They believe their scholarship would be of great interest to the community of Thai students at Ballard HS. This unique scholarship is one of the only of its kind for the Thai community and is AWF Founder and President Porntip Bui Simon’s way of honoring the unique heritage that we should all take pride in. Applicants must have at least one Thai parent to qualify for consideration. The application deadline is June 13, 2025.
Please visit the Angels Wings website to learn more or review and complete an application. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email; Amelia Williamson; amelia@angelswingsfoundation.org.
BigSun Scholarship June 19
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in or what their capacity in that sport is. Deadline is June 19, 2025 and the Amount of Award is $500.00
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 or in the community. Please visit our website at bigsunathletics to learn how to apply.
All applications must be submitted through our online common application. Students can review specific eligibility requirements and apply directly through our scholarship page.
$6,000 Scholarship Opportunity for Incoming Freshmen at the University of Washington July 15
The WA Beta Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon offers $6,000 in scholarships to incoming male freshmen students at the University of Washington who embody excellence in academics and extracurricular activities. The application deadline is July 15, 2025 — applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to begin the interview process. Applicants must be enrolled or intend to enroll full-time at the UW for the Fall 2025 Quarter, and the application can be found on our website.
The College Investor
The College Investor site lists several scholarship search engines and details the benefits of them. The best college scholarship search websites make it easy to find and apply for the legit scholarships that you have a real chance of winning. View the 10 Best College Scholarship Search Websites from The College Investor on the link below.
University of Victoria Canada
Seniors: Are you applying to the University of Victoria? Talk to your school counselor to learn more about the three $15,000 CAD scholarships that are available to Ballard HS seniors. If you qualify, it would lower the cost about 50% for you as an International student. Canadian citizens or dual citizens do not qualify for this scholarship.
SPS Scholarship Opportunities Begin Here for Seniors
Thousands of scholarships are available to seniors and go unclaimed every year!
StudentScholarship.org Multiple Due Dates
StudentScholarships.org has been providing scholarship information to students and scholarship management services to companies since 2003. They have the largest collection of Scholarships. Below you will find a list of Scholarship Programs available to students. More than 495 Individual Scholarships will be distributed through these Programs.
Largest Collection of Scholarships on the Web.
Bold.org
Bold.org is a student scholarship platform. They have recently announced new scholarships for Black and African American students and would be interested in receiving applications from Ballard High School students. All students should have the opportunity to pursue higher education and the career of their dreams. It’s our mission to make college accessible for all students by eliminating student debt.
Army ROTC Program Scholarships
The University of Washington’s ROTC program is now accepting applications for seniors interested in 4-year full tuition scholarships. We would love to offer your students the opportunity to be a part of the University of Washington’s deep and rich history. The Army ROTC is a program that allows you to attend college and earn a degree while simultaneously completing requirements to commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Army. ROTC is not an alternative to getting a college degree nor is it something students do in lieu of college.
Students who are interested in applying for the ROTC scholarship or would like to learn more about the program or UW please contact us at armyrotc@uw.edu . Visit our Army ROTC Scholarship page to apply.
Applications & Additional Information
All applications are available in the Counseling Center or can be downloaded. If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Carol Bristol at chbristol@seattleschools.org or stop by the Ballard HS Counseling Center.
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District Updates
Scholarships for SPS Students
Scholarships are a type of grant (monetary gift you do not have to pay back) for students to use in paying for after high school training and college programs. Scholarships are available for students as early as elementary school and continue through graduate school.
Federal and State programs provide over 46 billion dollars in student aid. Private companies, community organizations, civic groups, foundations, and religious organizations provide an additional 3 billion dollars in scholarships.
Finding Scholarships
A scholarship database can be found in Naviance (all SPS 6th-12th grade students have 24/7 access to Naviance) as well as some of the following resources. You should never pay for access to scholarships you find online.
- Search Engines for Scholarships
- The WashBoard
- Scholarships for students with disabilities
- Seattle Foundation Scholarships
Share a Scholarship
Are you aware of and/or sponsoring scholarships that are not in our Naviance list? Fill out the form below to add your scholarship to Naviance for all SPS students to access.