Scholarships

Scholarships

Use the following links to explore additional scholarships resources for taking classes at Skagit Valley College. Scholarships are considered gift aid - financial aid money that does not typically have to be repaid. The resources offered here have been vetted by the financial aid office and are verified as legitimate resources.

SVC Foundation

The Skagit Valley College Foundation offers a wide variety of scholarships to eligible students every year. 

The application opens once a year, typically in December, and closes in early March. 

 SVC Foundation Scholarships

Community and Local Scholarships

Skagit Valley College’s community partner, Futures Northwest, offers a one-stop-shop for local and community scholarships offered in the Whatcom, Skagit, and Island Counties. To explore their extensive list of scholarships, click below and and navigate to their scholarship section.

 FuturesNW Scholarships

College Bound

The College Bound Scholarship (CBS) is an early commitment of state financial aid to eligible students who apply in middle school and meet the pledge requirements. The College Bound Scholarship covers average tuition at public college rates, some fees, and a small book allowance at over 65 colleges, universities, and technical schools in Washington state. 

Note: The Financial Aid office will automatically check your eligibility for CBS when reviewing your file.

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CareerOneStop Scholarship Tool

A free resource hub and search tool called CareerOneStop that offers a wide variety of resources for career exploration, training, jobs, and scholarships. Their scholarship database hosts over 9,500 scholarships, fellowships, grants, and other financial aid opportunities.

 CareerOneStop

Washington State Residents Only

College Success Foundation

An educational nonprofit that serves students in Washington state and the District of Columbia. They provide resources and assistance to underserved populations, low-income students, first-generation college students, and foster youth. They manage a variety of scholarship opportunities. 

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WashBoard

The WashBoard is a free scholarship matching site for Washington State residents and students attending college in Washington State. Students start by creating an applicant profile. The WashBoard then matches your profile with scholarship opportunities that you may qualify for or be interested in. 

The WashBoard

WSAC

Learn more about financial aid programs offered in Washington State by visiting the Washington Student Achievement Council's (WSAC) website for financial aid programs. WSAC offers programs that are Need-Based and Merit-Based. They also have several Workforce programs.

WSAC Financial Aid Programs

 

Need help with your essay?

Students can drop-in to the SVC Writing Center to get in-person help with scholarship applications and essays. Talking with a consultant is a great way to learn how scholarship application essays are different from academic essays. Students can also receive online support at skagit.mywconline.com.  

For more writing resources visit the Writing Center webpage.