Planning for college or a career after high school can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to help students and families choose the path that best fits their needs. Students and families are also encouraged to meet with a college counselor in the Career Center at their high school. 

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• College Success Foundation Leadership 1000 Scholarship

  • Up to $5,000 per academic year.

  • Students must be enrolled in a high school served by College Success Foundation and are planning to enroll in an eligible Washington State college or university.

  • Application Opens: October

  • Application Closes: November

  • For full eligibility and details visit the scholarship website.

• Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) Baccalaureate Scholarship

  • Up to $22,500 for students pursuing a high-demand STEM and health care major.

  • Students must enroll in an eligible public or private college or university in Washington State.

  • Application opens: January

  • Application Closes: February

  • For full eligibility and details visit the scholarship website.

• Kent Community Foundation Scholarships

  • Amounts awarded vary depending on the scholarship. Scholarships are awarded to Kent area high school seniors.

  • For full eligibility and details visit the scholarship websites.

  • Application Closes: March 22, 2024

  • Scholarships available each year include:

    • Audrey Rose Sells Scholarship

    • Diego Moreno Scholarship

    • Jim McGinnis Scholarship for KM Grads

    • Johnson-Stoddard-Osness Family Scholarship

    • Kent Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

    • Linda Ruby Scholarship

    • Pat Butler Scholarship

    • Rob Osbourne Scholarship

    • Richard and Ina Balash Scholarship

    • Thunderbird Community Sports Foundation Scholarship

• Scenic Hill Scholarship

  • $500 scholarship or more, depending on number of applicants.

  • Students that attended Scenic Hill Elementary for one school year and have applied or been accepted into a college, trade school, post-secondary school, or apprenticeship program.

  • High school transcript and letter of recommendation from a community member or teacher required.

  • For full eligibility and details visit the scholarship website.

  • Application closes: April 14, 2024

• Harry L. Soames and Rudy T. Soames Educational Foundation Scholarship

  • Scholarship amounts vary; one-time scholarship.

  • Be a graduating senior from a Kent School District high school.

  • Minimum GPA of 3.78 on a 4.0 scale.

  • Demonstrate financial need.

  • Be planning to attend full-time at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.

  • For full eligibility and details visit the scholarship website.

  • Application closes: TBD