Scholarships - Home

Scholarships are a great way to pay for your education or technical training. New scholarships are announced throughout the year, so it's good to check back to this page frequently for information on the latest opportunities, as well as links to application information and other details.

Students who will be enrolled in the Running Start program in the fall quarter are not eligible to apply.

Students who are already receiving a Pierce College scholarship are not eligible to apply for Foundation scholarships.

Scholarships available now

Applications for the Pierce College Foundation 2012-2013 annual scholarships will be available on February 15, 2012. 

Scholarships for Washington students are available on TheWashBoard.org.
Complete a profile and be matched with scholarships for which you meet the criteria.

www.thewashboard.org

 

For Step by Step instructions, you can download this 10 minute PowerPoint presentation produced by The WashBoard.org

For more information, contact:
Ruth Ann Hatchett
253-864-3261
rhatchett@pierce.ctc.edu

 

Scholarships for Women

Washington State Business and Professional Women's Foundation
Educational Scholarships 2011-2012

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Woman student and a U.S. citizen
  • Meet age requirements for specific scholarship or grant
  • A resident of Washington State for two or more years
  • Officially accepted into a program or course of study at an accredited school in Washington State or enrolled in an “online” accredited program accepted by Washington State Education institutions
  • Demonstrate scholastic ability
  • Be in need of financial assistance
  • Submit a copy of official transcript of grades

Applications available at:  http://www.bpwwa.com/scholarships_apply.html

Deadline:  April 1, 2012

 

Community Scholarships

 

Bob & Eleanor Grant Trust
Up to $15,000 per year

Criteria:

  • First-generation college students (neither parent graduated from a four-year college).
  • Planning to become a professional in natural or environmental sciences or social science with an environmental focus.
  • In need of financial assistance to complete college.
  • Residents of the state of Washington for at least 24 months prior to applying. (Students may attend any accredited college or university in the U.S.)
  • Entering the second year of a program at a two-year college or will have attained junior status at a four-year college.

Application available at http://www.bandegranttrust.org/
Deadline:  April 1, 2012


Nina Ball Scholarship
2 -   $1,000 scholarships

Criteria:

  • Transferring to a four-year university in Fall 2012
  • Planning a career in education

Required materials:

  • Copy of most recent college transcript
  • Letter of recommendation from a counselor, instructor or employers
  • One-page essay describing your educational goals and your financial circumstances

Send to:
Pierce County Retired Teachers Association
Att:  Scholarship Chair
Box 112493
Tacoma  WA  98411-2493

Deadline:  Postmarked by April 2, 2012

Download an application form here

 

Learn more about scholarship opportunities at TheWashBoard.org

Ruth Ann Hatchett
Assistant Director of Development
(253) 864-3261

Foundation

The Pierce College Foundation acquires private funding for the college, provides enhancements to college programs, improves access for students, and promotes the college to the community. For more information about the Pierce College Foundation, visit the Foundation Web site.