Scholarships

 

SCHOOL-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding is pleased to offer scholarship opportunities to assist students with quarterly tuition payments. School-based scholarships are dispersed as tuition reductions and are applied incrementally each quarter to help cover the cost of attendance. The number of scholarships awarded per year will vary based on funding.

Scholarship applications will be available during the student’s first quarter of attendance. Maximum award amounts for each program are $1,000 for the 12-month Boatbuilding program or $750 for the 9-month Marine Systems program. Applications are reviewed by the Scholarship Committee and evaluated based on the eligibility criteria listed below.

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:

• Scholarships are need based. Applicants must have completed a FAFSA application to determine if they qualify for a scholarship.
• Applicants must complete an NWSWB scholarship application, which includes three essay questions.
• Priority will be given to needs-based applicants who plan to enter the maritime trades upon graduation.

Applications are reviewed by the Scholarship Committee and evaluated based on the eligibility criteria listed above. Students awarded scholarships must be in good academic and attendance standing when each quarterly scholarship payment is made. If a student is put on probation for any reason, they will forfeit any unpaid scholarship amounts.

OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS

These scholarships can help fund your education at the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding. Some are for local Jefferson County, Washington students only and others are for national or international application. If the listing is local (e.g., Jefferson County Rotary) think about an organization in your geographical location that might be similar. Many states have vocational offices that sponsor annual scholarships too — be sure to check out your state vocational agencies. The language below has been taken directly from scholarship providers.

Port Townsend Yacht Club Scholarship

Each spring the Yacht Club awards scholarships to individual students for study in a maritime educational program or college.  Approved fields include, but are not limited to:  marine biology, fisheries, ship and/or boat building and repair, ship operations such as officer training, and other marine fields.  Awards are made to the educational program or school to be used by the students and range approximately between $1,200-$1,500. Deadline for applications is February 7, 2022. For more information visit: www.ptyc.net/about/scholarships

Pacific Northwest Tool Collectors Scholarship

NWSWB staff reviewed application dates on 1/7/2022 and made any available updates.

The Pacific Northwest Tool Club’s scholarships are intended to financially support students enrolled in educational programs leading to employment in trades that use traditional tools, similar to those collected by members of the club. Deadline for applications is May 1, 2021. For more information visit: www.pntc.website/pntc-scholarship

Veterans Scholarship – Port Townsend Elks Lodge 317

NWSWB staff has reached out to organization on 11/17/21 to inquire on application details and application dates.

The Port Townsend Elks Lodge 317, Veterans Fund, has established a scholarship for military veterans, funded at $2,500, available each year in the month of April, through March of the following year. The fund is available to any honorably discharged military veteran, residing in Jefferson County and/or attending a post-secondary educational program in Jefferson County. The fund may be awarded to one veteran or to multiple veterans depending on need and the number of applications received. Deadline for applications is June 15. Learn more and apply HERE.

AAUW UWF Technical/Career School Scholarship for Women

The Technical/Career School Scholarship is applicable for an East Jefferson County woman to attend a school accredited by the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) or by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The award of $5,000 will be made to a woman for tuition, fees, and equipment. Deadline for applications is March 6, 2022. For more information click HERE.

NMRA Maritime Trades Scholarship

NWSWB staff has reached out to organization on 1/7/21 to inquire on application details and application dates.

The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) established its annual scholarship to be awarded to individuals pursuing education related to the maritime trades. NMRA is the national association of independent sales representatives, which recognized the need to encourage further growth within the marine industry. Funds for scholarships are raised from NMRA members. Applications should be available at the end of January 2022. For more information, email info@nmraonline.org with NMRA Scholarship in the subject line or visit www.nmraonline.org/scholarship.html.

DOUGLAS WARNE VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Douglas Warne Vocational Scholarship is funded from an endowment established by Past President of Leif Erikson Lodge 2-001, Sons of Norway Douglas Warne. An award is given to an eligible person up to 25 years old attending or planning on attending an accredited technical, trade, or vocational program in Washington State. The amount of the award for 2021 is $2,000.  This scholarship requires a member’s recommendation. Please contact current lodge member Kathleen Lange who is happy to submit her recommendation for an NWSWB student. Deadline for applications is March 30, 2022. For information and application visit www.leiferiksonlodge.org/scholarships.

DeWalt Trades Scholarship

We support those who build. The DEWALT Trades Scholarship is providing 20 awards of up to $10,000 each to students and makers pursuing full-time study at two-year colleges or vocational-technical schools. Applicants must be current high school seniors or college undergraduates with a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent). To apply, you must be pursuing a major in trade fields such as construction, industrial, motor/power sector, mechanics or technology, and you must be planning on full-time undergraduate study during the 2022-23 academic year. Applications opening November 2021. Deadline for applications is February 8, 2022. Only the first 1,000 applications submitted will be considered for scholarship evaluation. For information visit www.learnmore.scholarsapply.org/dewalttrade

Live Your Dream

NWSWB staff reviewed application dates on 11/17/2021 and made any available updates.

The Live Your Dream Awards provide monetary assistance to women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families. It is the cornerstone program of Soroptimist International of the Americas, LiveYourDream.org’s sponsoring organization. Each year, more than $2.4 million in education grants are awarded to over 1,500 women, many of whom have overcome enormous obstacles including poverty, domestic violence, the death of a spouse and/or substance abuse. Applications are accepted August 1 – November 15 of each year. For more information visit click HERE.

KCU Educational Grants

NWSWB staff reviewed application dates on 1/7/2022 and made any available updates.

The KCU Educational Grants Foundation was founded in 1999 by the Kitsap Credit Union (KCU) Board of Directors with a belief that all people in our communities should have the opportunity to make their dreams a reality by furthering their education beyond high school. The non-profit 501(c)(3) organization helps make those dreams come true by awarding $500.00 to $2,000.00 in educational grants to area students annually. Kitsap Credit Union funded an initial endowment to the foundation. Since that time, the fund has grown with additional contributions from KCU, KCU employees and individual donors. Grants are available for all areas of post secondary education. Students wishing to attend a vocational school, community college, graduate school or a university are encouraged to apply. Students who are Kitsap Credit Union members or are eligible for KCU membership may apply. Visit www.kitsapcu.org/services-educationalgrants mid-December of 2021 to apply for the 2022 – 2023 academic year.

Segal Americorps Education Award

NWSWB staff reviewed application dates on 11/17/2021 and made any available updates.

The Segal AmeriCorps Education Award is a post-service benefit received by individuals who complete terms of national service in approved AmeriCorps programs, such as AmeriCorps VISTA, AmeriCorps NCCC, or AmeriCorps State and National. For up to 3 qualified AmeriCorps alum each school year, the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding provides matching scholarships of $250 per quarter, up to $1,000 for the boatbuilding programs and $500 for the Marine Systems program. For more information click HERE.

Youth Maritime Training Association Scholarship

NWSWB staff reviewed application dates on 1/7/2022 and made any available updates.

Each year the Norm Manly Maritime Education Scholarships are awarded in the spring to graduating high school seniors in amounts ranging from $5,000 to $1,000. Scholarships may be used by students pursuing maritime training and education in community colleges, technical and vocational programs, colleges, universities, maritime academies or other educational institutions. Deadline for applications is March 1, 2021. For more information, visit www.ymta.net/ymta-scholarships.

Scholarship America’s Dream Award

Too often, student scholarship support dries up after freshman year. Scholarship America’s Dream Award is a renewable scholarship fund for students in their sophomore year and beyond — with growing, renewable awards that help ensure talented students can afford to complete the degree programs they’ve started. For more information visit: www.scholarshipamerica.org/dreamaward

Pride Foundation Scholarships

NWSWB staff reviewed application dates on 11/17/2021 and made any available updates.

Pride Foundation provides essential financial resources and community support to LGBTQ+ student leaders across the Northwest. Since awarding our first scholarship in 1993, we’ve awarded more than $7 million to more than 2,200 students in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Through the incredible generosity of our community, Pride Foundation has more than 60 scholarship funds—but students only need to complete one application. The variety of different funds allow us to offer a wide range of scholarship awards that encourage students of all backgrounds and educational interests to apply. Our application for the 2022-2023 school year is open as of October 11, 2021and we are accepting applications until January 7, 2022. Review scholarship guidelines and how to apply at www.pridefoundation.org/find-funding/scholarships/guidelines.

The Summit Shah MD Scholarship

NWSWB staff reviewed application dates on 11/17/2021 and made any available updates.

Dr. Summit Shah founded the Summit Shah MD Scholarship in reaction to rising tuition costs. He has been a tireless advocate of access to higher education and has founded the Summit Shah Scholarship to ensure that deserving students from all parts of the economic spectrum can reach their academic goals. High school students graduating this calendar year and who have been accepted into a college, university, trade school, or design school are eligible to apply. For more information visit: www.summitshahscholarship.com

Dollars for Scholars – Quilcene/Brinnon

Dollars For Scholars is a non-profit organization with a 501 C-3 designation. Its purpose is to provide scholarships and act as a center for donors, scholarship providers, and scholarship seekers within our chartered area. Qualified applicants are high school seniors and college undergraduates who reside in the communities of Brinnon and Quilcene, Washington. We attempt to match our scholarships to qualified students. For more information visit: www.quilcene-brinnon.dollarsforscholars.org

Port Townsend Kiwanis Club

Thanks to donations and fundraisers, Kiwanis provides scholarships to local high school students. Sorry, we do not currently provide scholarships for college re-entry and those who have not graduated from local schools. To apply for Kiwanis Scholarship you must go through theWashboard.org, a free web-based tool for Washington students seeking college scholarships. Create a profile and review your scholarship matches.

Washington State Elks Scholarships

The state Vocational Grant Committee will award qualified applicants who are planning to pursue an eligible vocational/technical course. Any graduating Senior High School student and/or General Education student, who is a U.S. Citizen is eligible, receiving a diploma or certificate during the current program year and planning to pursue an eligible Vocational/Technical Course, above and supplemental to High School or Preparatory School, may apply. For more information click HERE.

AES Engineers Scholarships

The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education. Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by an evaluation of the essays that are submitted. Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility. You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible. Deadline for applications is October 8, 2021. For more information visit: www.aesengineers.com

OutdoorStack Scholarship

NWSWB staff reviewed application dates on 1/7/2022 and made any available updates.

Each year OutdoorStack awards a scholarship to one student passionate about outdoor activities. Deadline for applications is April 15, 2021. For more information and to apply visit: outdoorstack.com/finaid

American Trucks Scholarship

At AmericanTrucks we are passionate about our mission to serve the community that supports us and we’ve recognized a growing trend in the building trades industry. Educational programs are receiving a lot of attention from national leaders and it’s our goal to be involved in a meaningful way. We are pleased to offer scholarships to students pursuing a career in the traditional building trades such as HVAC, carpentry, electrical, or related fields of study.  Eligible students are currently enrolled full-time in a secondary vocational school, technical institute, or are high school seniors who are enrolled in one of the aforementioned institutes. For more information click HERE.

AmericanMuscle Scholarship

As an industry leader, AmericanMuscle strives to encourage everyone to pursue an education that helps them accomplish their dreams. We are offering currently enrolled students or high school seniors who are pursuing post-secondary education pursuing an automotive themed major (mechanical engineering, robotics, marine systems etc.) an opportunity to be awarded tuition assistance towards their upcoming semester. This scholarship is ongoing and will be available for both the spring and fall semesters each year. For more information visit: www.americanmuscle.com/scholarships

CCF Foundation Education Award

Cocodrie Fly Fishing is proud to offer quarterly awards to university and college students! This scholarship will be awarded to a citizen or a Permanent Resident of the United States who is enrolled and taking classes at an accredited college or university in the United States. CFF will grant selected applicants a $1,500 financial award for their compelling essays on fishing, outdoors and adventure activities. For more information visit: www.cocodrieflyfishing.com/foundation-award

Additional Resources

Scholarships for Minority Students