Fellowships

Check with WWU's Fellowships Office for additional options and assistance in applying by email: Christine.Compston@wwu.edu or phone (360) 650-4241.

Fulbright Scholarships

Fulbright Scholarships are intended to promote “international good will through the exchange of students in the fields of education, culture, and science.”  The program offers opportunities for students and young professionals to “undertake graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools worldwide.”  Because the primary goal of the Fulbright Program is to further mutual understanding, the application must clearly explain how the proposed plan of study or research will further that goal.  For further information:  http://www.iie.org/fulbright

James Madison Graduate Fellowships

James Madison Graduate Fellowships are awarded to recent college graduates and full-time school teachers for the purpose of completing a master’s degree in U.S. history, government, or education – in each case, with an emphasis on government and/or the Constitution – and subsequently teaching at the secondary level.  For further information: http://www.jamesmadison.com

Financial Literacy

FinAid

FinAid is a comprehensive source of student financial aid information, advice and tools about loans, scholarships, savings and military aid.  For more information visit http://finaid.org/about/.

Paying for College

The Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board provides a wealth of information from the State of Washington on how to estimate costs, apply for financial aid, and access federal aid programs and tax benefits.  For more information visit http://www.hecb.wa.gov/paying/index.asp.

Personal Finance Calculators

Plan ahead for the transition from student to professional by estimating the costs you may incur after graduation. http://www.mortgageloan.com/calculator/

School Employees Credit Union

Contact the credit union started by a teacher for teachers for help with planning as you transition from student to professional.   http://www.secuwa.org/home/about  The SECU has contributed several scholarships to Woodring for teacher candidates through the PEMCO Foundation.

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General Resources

College Board's Scholarship Search

The College Board's Scholarship Search offers online tools to help you locate scholarships, internships, grants, and loans that match your education level, talents, and background.  For more information visit http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp.

The Presidential Freedom Scholarships promote student service and civic engagement. These scholarships, funded in part by the Corporation for National and Community Service, a federal agency, recognize high school students for outstanding leadership in service to their community and neighbors. For more information visit http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/programs/pfs.asp.

Sallie Mae College Answer

This is a free scholarship search.  To learn more visit http://www.collegeanswer.com/index.jsp.

Scholarship America

Scholarship America® carries out its mission expand access to education through its three major programs: Dollars for Scholars®, Scholarship Management Services® and ScholarShop®.  For more information visit http://www.scholarshipamerica.org/index.php.

Science

Click here for list of science education scholarships.

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U.S. Department of Education
The HOPE Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits

For information about educational tax credits visit http://www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/PPI/HOPE/index.html.

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Military

ThanksUSA Scholarship

The ThanksUSA Scholarship Program is open to dependent children, age 24 and under, or spouses of active-duty U.S. military service personnel who are planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school. Eligibility criteria, program specifications and applications are available at www.thanksusa.org.

Minority Resources

American Indian College Fund

The American Indian College Fund is used to support student scholarships and other developmental needs at universities across the United States. Free registration is required. For more information about scholarships available through the American Indian College Fund and other opportunities for financial aid visit http://www.collegefund.org/.

American Indian Endowed Scholarship

The American Indian Endowed Scholarship helps financially needy students with close social and cultural ties to a Native American community to pursue undergraduate and graduate studies. Students can use the scholarships at public two- and four-year colleges and universities and accredited independent colleges, universities and career schools in Washington. For more information contact the Washington Higher Education Board at (360) 753-7843 or email aies@hecb.wa.gov. Website: http://www.hecb.wa.gov/paying/waaidprgm/aies.asp

American Indian Graduate Center Scholarships

For more information, visit the web site http://www.aigc.com/.

Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund

The Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund supports the financial scholarship needs of Asian and Pacific Islander American students. Applications are due in March each year.  For more information visit http://www.apiasf.org/.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) provides information about national and regional scholarships available to Hispanic students, including the PacifiCare Foundation-Latino Health Scholars Program. For more information visit http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/index.htm.

Gates Millennium Scholarships

The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS), funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide outstanding low income African American, American Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Islander American*, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline area of interest. Continuing GMS Scholars may request funding for a graduate degree program in one of the following discipline areas: education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science. The goal of GMS is to promote academic excellence by providing thousands of outstanding students, who have significant financial need, the opportunity to reach their full potential.  For more information visit http://www.gmsp.org/.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

For more information, visit the web site  http://www.hsf.net/.

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to $7,200 annually to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice.  For more information visit http://www.JackieRobinson.org.

Minority Corporate Counsel Association

The following site links to over 100 scholarship programs for minority students. For more information visit http://www.mcca.com/scholarships.htm.

Multicultural Advantage Scholarships and Fellowships Update

This is a monthly mailing of is a monthly mailing of scholarships, fellowships, grants awards and other opportunities for undergraduates, graduate students, professional students and Ph.D candidates from diverse backgrounds seeking to continuing education and other opportunities for career advancement. http://www.multiculturaladvantage.com/scholarship.asp

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

The NAACP offers the following national scholarships: Earl G. Graves Scholarship, Agnes Jones Scholarship, Historically Black College & Universities Scholarship Fund, Lillian and Samuel Sutton Scholarship, Roy Wilkins scholarship, and the Hubertus W.V. Willems Scholarship.  Scholarship award amounts range from $1,000 - $5,000 and are disbursed in two installments throughout a specified school year.  Each scholarship contains its own set of requirements and students are encouraged to apply for each award that aligns with their eligibility. For more information visit http://www.naacp.org/advocacy/education/ and scroll down to "Scholarship Program."

National Association for Asian and Pacific American Education (NAAPE)

NAAPAE has established a scholarship fund with the donations from the National Education Association and the Southern California Edison Company. High school seniors and college juniors and seniors may participate in the scholarship program.
For more information visit http://www.naapae.net/scholarship.htm.

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR)

This NCLR Web area provides opportunities to develop young Latino leaders, offering a variety of schooling opportunities—internships, training, and scholarships.  For more information visit http://lideres.nclr.org/opportunities/.

NEA, the National Hispanic Press Foundation

This scholarship site links to more than 1,000 sources of college financial aid at the Hispanic Scholarship Directory Web site and includes college application guidelines and a scholarship database searchable by state, college, and field of interest. Free registration is required. For more information visit http://www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org/.

National Urban League (NUL)
The National Urban League Scholarship Program offers college scholarships to help deserving African-American students attend some of our country's most influential and challenging institutions. For more information visit http://www.nul.org/scholarships.html.

Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA)
The OCA manages four scholarships: the Gates Millennium Scholars for higher education scholarships for minority student leaders, the Avon Foundation scholarship to fund college scholarships for Asian Pacific American (APA) women who will be entering their first year of college, the United Parcel Service Gold Mountain Scholarship, which focuses on APAs who are the first in their family to attend college, and the Verizon Scholarship program for financially disadvantaged APA high school seniors.  For more information visit www.ocanatl.org and click "programs."

Ron Brown Scholarships

Each year, a minimum of ten African American students will be designated Ron Brown Scholars and will receive $10,000 annually for four years, for a total of $40,000. The recipients may use the renewable scholarships to attend an accredited four-year college or university of their choice within the United States. Ron Brown Scholarships are not limited to any specific field or career objective and may be used to pursue any academic discipline.  For more information visit http://www.RonBrown.org.

The Sallie Mae Fund Unmet Need Scholarship Program

The Sallie Mae Fund Unmet Need Scholarship Program provides scholarships to help meet last dollar needs of low-income students. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, have a family adjusted gross income of $30,000 or less, demonstrate unmet financial need of at least $1,000 after the financial aid award package has been determined and have a grade point average of 2.5 and above on a 4.0 scale. Recipients must enroll at the undergraduate level on a full-time basis at an accredited Title IV eligible institution in the U.S. or Puerto Rico. Awards range from $1,000 to $3,800. Applications are available at www.salliemaefund.org.

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students

The scholarship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are members of minority groups.  For more information visit http://www.apsanet.org/content_11389.cfm.

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Private Scholarships

AXA Achievement Scholarship

The AXA Achievement Scholarship, sponsored by the AXA Foundation in association with U.S. News & World Report, is open to high school seniors who plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-or-four-year college or university in the fall. Applicants must be United States citizens or legal residents and must have demonstrated ambition and self-drive as evidenced by an outstanding achievement in an activity in school, the community, or the workplace. Applications are available at www.axa-achievement.com.

Best Buy Scholarship

The Best Buy Scholarship, sponsored by the Best Buy Children's Foundation, is open to high school seniors planning to attend an accredited U.S. college or vocational school in the fall of 2007. Scholarships are awarded to students who volunteer time to their communities, excel in academics, and participate in extra curricular activities. The application must be completed electronically on-line; no paper applications will be accepted. The application and directions will be available on the Best Buy website at bestbuy.com.

Burger King Scholars Program

Every year, the Burger King Scholars Program provides $1,000 scholarships that may be used for educational expenses during the first year of college or post-secondary vocational/technical school. For more information visit http://www.bkscholars.csfa.org/.

Coca-Cola Scholars Scholarships

Each year the Foundation awards 250 achievement-based scholarships. Fifty (50) awards are for $20,000, payable in equal installments over a four-year period. The remaining 200 awards are for $10,000, also payable over a four-year period. The scholarship can be used for any line of study at any accredited U.S. college or university.  For more information visit https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/jsp/scholars/FourYearInstructions.jsp.

Re-Entry Student Resources

Back 2 College

Back 2 College provides access to financial aid information for adults and single parents who want to pursue higher education.  For more information visit http://www.back2college.com/.

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Social Service