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Other Scholarships

Local and State Scholarships

Next Step Scholarship

  • Open to: Pierce College Students (Puyallup and Fort Steilacoom) transferring to UW-T – having completed an AA no earlier than September 1.
  • Award: Up to $6,000 per year for two years.
  • Requirements: Minimum GPA 3.5, permanent Washington State resident, two faculty/instructor references, and transcripts from all higher education institutes.

Three applicants will be nominated by each college president and forwarded to the UW-T Scholarship Selection Committee. One recipient from each college will be announced.

Application Materials are Available Here

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship

The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) supports low- and middle-income students pursuing eligible high-demand majors in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) or health care and encourages recipients to work in Washington State once they complete their degrees.

The amount of funding that selected students will be eligible to receive each year will vary based on the number of credits they have completed.

  • Annual award amount: $2,500 - $7,500 depending on class standing
  • Renewable for up to five years based on credits completed and continued eligibility
  • Recipients receive access to additional workshops, events and exclusive support programs

View the website for the scholarship.

Leadership 1000 Scholarship

The Leadership 1000 Scholarship is designated for students who will be attending an eligible four-year college or university in Washington State.

  • Annual awards range from $2,500-$5,000.
  • Some scholarships are renewable for up to four years.
  • Approximately 60 applicants selected.

Applications can be found at the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Website.

National Scholarships

Barry Goldwater Scholarship

Please see the Barry Goldwater Scholarship website for more information. This is a national scholarship.

  • Scholarship Amount: Awarded up to $7,500 per year, for up to two years

We are searching for students with strong commitment to a career in research in mathematics, the natural sciences, medicine, or engineering.

View the application for the scholarship.

Morris K. Udall Scholarship

  • Scholarship Amount: Awarded up to $5,000

College sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to American Indian nations or to the environment.

View the application for the scholarship.

Online Scholarship Searches

Visit Scholarship Resources for scholarship search engines to find more funding you may qualify for.