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Private scholarships for educational expenses may be obtained through a wide variety of outside sources. Students in search of scholarships to pay for college may find some of the links below useful.
The Whatcom Community College Foundation
WCC Foundation awards more than 200 Whatcom students a scholarship each year thanks to contributions from the community. Students can apply for 250+ WCC Foundation scholarship opportunities through a single application.
Learn more on the Foundation's scholarship page.
Local Scholarships
WECU Member Scholarships – Eight $1,000 scholarships
In 2024, $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to 8 eligible students. To better identify WECU members for scholarship interest, a student inquiry form will be available from WECU between April 1st through April 30th. All WCC students interested in applying for a WECU scholarship will be sent an application packet via email from WCC in May.
SWAN Scholarship
The SWAN Scholarship is awarded to women who work or reside in Skagit County. SWAN’s goal is to award a minimum of $2,000 to two or more recipients each year. Applications are accepted year-round with consideration occurring annually by September and fund distribution occurring as early as October. To apply complete the linked form and submit via email to swanskagit@gmail.com.
HLAA-Whatcom County Founders Fund Scholarship
The HLAA - Whatcom County Founders Fund Scholarship provides $2,000 scholarships to Whatcom County students who are experiencing hearing loss to attend any post-secondary school. GPA 2.0 minimum, must provide documentation of hearing loss.
Matched Education Savings Account (MESA)
Industrial Credit Union is offering a special savings program that can help
students earn an additional $1500 for educational expenses. MESA participants
who fulfill the program requirement will receive $3 in matching funds for every $1
they save as part of the program. For more information visit NWMESA.coop or
contact Industrial Credit Union at mesa@industrialcu.org.
State Scholarships
Child Care Aware of Washington
Early Childhood Education Scholarships
Deadlines: varies // Awards: up to $9,000
Sign up with TheWashBoard.org to set up your profile for Washington scholarships. Helpful tips to signing up video #1, video #2, video #3.
Washington Center for Nursing Scholarships, Loans, and Grants
Healthcare // Deadlines: varies // Amounts: varies
National Scholarships
FinAid!
The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid
A comprehensive source of student financial aid information providing help for students to find ways to finance their education. As well as access to a free scholarship matching service.
SallieMae -Scholarship Search -College Answer feature over 600,000 scholarships, grants, tuition waivers, internships, and fellowships.
College Board Scholarship Search - Locate scholarship and other information that matches your educational level, talents, and background.
Horatio Alger Nation Career & Technical Scholarship Program
500 scholarships up to $2500 each for students who have
faced and overcome great obstacles in their lives.
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
Asian American and/or Pacific Islander //Deadlines: varies // Amount: varies
The American Indian College Fund
American Indian and/or Alaska Native students
Multiple scholarship available // Deadlines: varies // Amount: varies
The Cobell Scholarship
American Indian and Alaska Native students
Merit-based and Need based scholarships
Deadlines: varies // Amounts: varies
Medical Assistant Scholarships and Grants
Medical Assisting // Deadlines: varies // Amounts: varies
Funding your Nursing School Education
Nursing // Deadlines: varies // Amount: varies
The Scholarship Guide for Single Parents
General // Deadlines: varies // Amount: varies
Scholarships for African American Students
Multiple scholarships // Deadlines: varies // Amount: varies
Learn How to Become
Scholarships & Financial Aid for LGBTQ Students
Multiple scholarships // Deadlines: varies // Amount: varies
Resources & Expert Advice for LGBTQ College Students
Multiple Scholarships // Deadlines: Varies // Amounts varies
College Scholarships for LGTBQ Students
Multiple Scholarships // Deadlines: Varies // Amounts varies
Scholarships for LGBTQ Students
Multiple scholarships // Deadlines: varies // Amount: varies
Scholarships & Financial Aid for Women
Multiple scholarships available // Deadlines: varies // Amount: varies
Scholarship Guide for Women
Multiple scholarships // Deadlines: varies // Amount: varies
Scholarships for Hispanic and Latino Students
Multiple scholarships // Deadlines: varies // Amount: varies
College Resources for Minority Students
Scholarships and other financial resources
Deadlines: varies // Amounts: varies
Financial Aid for Minority Students
General // Deadline: varies // Amount: varies
Transgender College Student College Guide
Multiple Scholarships // Deadlines: Varies // Amounts varies
Scholarship Opportunities for LGBTQ Students
Multiple Scholarships // Deadlines: Varies // Amounts varies
Scholarships for Nursing Students
Nursing // Deadlines: varies // Amount: varies
Gloria & Joseph Mattera National Scholarship for Migrant Children
Need Based // Deadline: Ongoing // $150-$500
***This information is provided for informational purposes only. Inclusion does not constitute endorsement nor affiliation. Whatcom Community College cannot guarantee the accuracy, timeliness, nor is the College responsible for the content in any of the external sites or sources of information. It is critical that students verify information, particularly where deadlines are concerned.