General Information

Each year private organizations, corporations, fraternal groups, clubs and labor unions provide funds for students to complete their education. Most scholarships are based upon both achievement and need, while other scholarships are based on scholastic achievement and school/community involvement. Students are encouraged to apply for all scholarships for which they are eligible.
This document is provided to help with student’s scholarship search. It does not contain all scholarship opportunities available. Students are responsible for verifying scholarship details and ensuring their application packets are complete and deadlines are met.

Finding Scholarships
1. Check with your school career center. If you have a special talent in athletics, the arts, or a subject area, check with your coach or teacher.
2. Contact local organizations. Call community organizations, such as the Rotary or Kiwanis, religious or ethnic organizations, youth organizations, fraternities and sororities, and alumni groups. Contact your local Chamber of Commerce to learn if any local businesses offer awards. Also check with professional organizations related to your career interests, such as the American Bar Association or the American Medical Association.
3. Ask employers and labor unions. Many companies and labor unions offer scholarships to employees, members, or their dependents.
4. Search for local scholarships in your community. Review a list of Washington community organizations which have raised money for student scholarships in your area.
5. Visit free online search services. Many search services allow you to input your academic, ethnic, and interest information and receive regular updates on scholarships that might apply to you. Beware of any company that wants you to pay for a scholarship search. Instead use a few of the free search services below.

Free Online Search Services
www.thewashboard.org 
www.scholarshipjunkie.org
www.collegeboard.com 
www.collegenet.com 
www.collegeplan.org 
www.collegesuccessfoundation.org 
www.fastweb.com 
www.finaid.com 
www.meritaid.com 

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS - There are local scholarships for students in the Renton School District! Check Xello often to see upcoming scholarships! 

  • To access the scholarships on Xello: Acess Xello through RSD Portal > Select Plans > College Planning > Under Scholarship, Select your "xx Matches"