Senior Information

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

George T Welch Trust - Baker Boyer

• Must complete the CSS Profile from College Board. Must graduate from a Walla Walla County high school. Up to $4000 per school year.
• https://www.bakerboyer.com/about/community-impact/scholarships-and-grants/george-t-welch-scholarship
• Application due April 1, 2024

Kelly Foundation of Washington

• Based on academics, community service, and future plans. Must be a Washington State resident.
• https://kellyfoundationwashington.org/
• Due March 10, 2024 (must be postmarked by then)

College Success Foundation

• Must graduate from eligible high school (Walla Walla High is included! Have a 2.5 GPA and include one recommendation letter)
• https://www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/scholarship/leadership-1000-scholarship/#application 
• Includes multiple scholarships, including Walla Walla county specific scholarships (Carrie Welch Trust, for example)
• Due November 30, 2023

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship: Career and Technical Scholarship

• Plan to enroll in an eligible program and an eligible Washington state community or technical college or with an approved apprenticeship program sponsor for the upcoming term.
• Online Application found: https://waopportunityscholarship.org/applicants/career-technical/
• Opens: April 2024
• Deadline: June 6, 2024

2023 Smart Choices Scholarship

• For student athletes that show service, athletic ability, academic achievement, and leadership.
• Washington State specific
• Online application found here: https://www.wiaa.com/smart-choices-scholarship-welcome/
• Due March 15, 2024

Blue Mountain Community Foundation

• Walla Walla County specific
• Huge collection of scholarships, one internal application to be considered for all
• Early application opens Jan 1, 2024
• Can apply every year of college
• https://www.bluemountainfoundation.org/scholarships/scholarship-information/

Walla Walla Community College Foundation

• WWCC specific application
• One application to various scholarships/funds
• https://foundation.wwcc.edu/
• Early application: Oct 1st, 2023

Walla Walla Community College’s list of local scholarships

• https://www.wwcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/other_private_and_local_scholarships.pdf (very outdated, last updated 2010)

Walla Walla 4-H and FFA Scholarships

• Currently offering Howard and Pearl Burgess scholarships for 4-H seniors who have been members for at least three years, two scholarships available
• Walla Walla County Cattlemen's Association Scholarship, Must be a family member of a voting member of the WWCCA
• https://extension.wsu.edu/wallawalla/4-h-ffa-scholarships/
• More scholarships available through the Blue Mountain Community Foundation application

Baker Boyer Bank Finance Academy Scholarship

• Offered to senior student who completes Finance Academy sponsored by Baker Boyer
• Application here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=_7azq3ak3kyjBgMqLp5F4mGlO3YUGA1NoGxhH5vnTzNUQUNWU0JZS0ZVRktVVTAwVDg0TkUxRlJZSi4u
• Due May 1, 2024