Scholarship Information
All students are encouraged to apply for scholarships they believe they may be eligible for!
Scholarships can be a large part of your financial aid package. They may be awarded based on merit or a student’s need. A reminder that scholarship application processes are separate from financial aid and deadlines can be spread throughout the year. All scholarships received by the Financial Aid Office must first apply to any outstanding balance with the college.
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship – Career and Technical
- Application opens September 29th, closes October 15th
- Must be a Washington Resident, undocumented students are accepted
- Meet eligibility requirements as listed on their website
Regularly updated list of scholarships and fellowships that don’t require proof of U.S. citizenship. Please refer to the webpage linked under “Click to Apply” for the comprehensive eligibility and application requirements.
Financial Aid for Education – Assistance League of Seattle
- Applications are reviewed quarterly
- Students must be a King County Resident
Martin Achievement Scholarship
- Applications currently closed, deadlines usually early April
- Please note this scholarship has a specific timeline based on when you intend to transfer
- Students must be planning to enter UW Seattle as transfer students.
- Citizenship requirements on website
- Application currently closed, check website for additional details
- Undocumented and international students encouraged to apply
South Seattle College Foundation
- Application open now through May 8th
- Undocumented and international students encouraged to apply
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship - Baccalaureate
- Application currently closed, check website for additional details
- Must be a Washington Resident, undocumented students accepted
- Meet eligibility requirements as listed on their website
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship – Career and Technical
- Application opens September 29th, closes October 15th
- Must be a Washington Resident, undocumented students are accepted
- Meet eligibility requirements as listed on their website
Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance
- Applications available September 2026
- Applicants must be pursuing a career in aerospace
The Women’s Century Club Scholarship
- Applications open now through June 30th
- Applicants must be female enrolled in the final year of their program of study with an expected graduation by December 31, 2027.
GSBA Scholarship and Education Fund
- Applications open October 11th
- Applicants must meet criteria listed on website including being a Washington resident (please note their residency requirements are not the same as the colleges)
South Seattle College Foundation
- Application currently closed
- Undocumented and international students encouraged to apply
American Indian Endowed Scholarship
- Applications available December 2026
- Applicants must have close social and cultural ties to an American Indian tribe or community in Washington state
American Indian Services Scholarship
- Applications open through July 1st
- Meet eligibility requirements as listed on their website including be an enrolled member of a U.S. Federally Recognized American Indian or Alaska Native Tribe/Entity or a direct descendant of a base roll member.
- Applications open 2027
- Applications must meet eligibility requirements on website including having experienced foster care
Financial Aid for Education – Assistance League of Seattle
- Applications are reviewed quarterly
- Students must be a King County Resident
- Applications open 2027
- Applications must meet eligibility requirements on the website, including having experienced foster care and pursuing an eligible program
Martin Achievement Scholarship
- Applications currently closed, check website for additional details | Please note this scholarship has a specific timeline based on when you intend to transfer
- Students must be planning to enter UW Seattle as a transfer student
- Citizenship requirements on website
- Scholarships open now, deadlines vary
- Seattle Foundation offers a significant number of scholarships with different eligibility requirements and applications
- Application currently closed, check the website for additional details
- Undocumented and international students encouraged to apply
South Seattle College Foundation
- Application currently closed
- Undocumented and international students encouraged to apply
- Scholarship application cycles range
- Students interested in Automotive Technology encouraged to apply
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship - Baccalaureate
- Application currently closed, check website for additional details
- Must be a Washington Resident, undocumented students accepted
- Meet eligibility requirements as listed on their website
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship – Career and Technical
- Application opens September 29th, closes October 15th
- Must be a Washington Resident, undocumented students accepted
- Meet eligibility requirements as listed on their website
Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance
- Applications available September 2026
- Applicants must be pursuing a career in aerospace
The Women’s Century Club Scholarship
- Applications open now through June 30th
- Applicants must be female enrolled in the final year of their program of study with an expected graduation by December 31, 2027.
GSBA Scholarship and Education Fund
- Applications open October 11th
- Applicants must meet criteria listed on website including being a Washington resident (please note their residency requirements are not the same as the colleges)
There are many places on the web where students can learn about funding for education. While we, at South Seattle College, do not assume any liability or responsibility for the content of these web sites, students may find the following resources useful:
Regularly updated list of scholarships and fellowships that don’t require proof of U.S. citizenship. Please refer to the webpage linked under “Click to Apply” for the comprehensive eligibility and application requirements.
The Wash Board
This website is a resource for Washington students seeking scholarships. The site, managed by the Washington Scholarship Coalition, matches students with scholarships they may be eligible for.
College Success Foundation
College Success Foundation manages and administers a variety of scholarships to help students overcome financial barriers to attend college.
United Negro College Fund
UNCF is the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority group members.
Human Rights Campaign
The Human Rights Campaign is the nation's largest civil rights organization working to achieve LGBTQ+ equality. They offer scholarships, fellowships and grants for LGBTQ+ and allied students at both the undergraduate and graduate-level.
Dollars For Scholars
A locally operated and national, nonprofit scholarship foundation. Dollars for Scholars is to expand access to educational opportunities by involving and assisting our community in the support of students and in the encouragement of educational achievement.