Important Dates

• February 10: Scholarship Applications Open
• April 7: Scholarship Applications Close at 11:59 pm
• Mid-May: Scholarship Decisions Will Be Communicated With All Student Applicants
• April 14 - May 18: Renewal Scholarships Recertification Period*

*Students awarded with renewable scholarships that are eligible for a renewal in 2025 will be contacted directly by email with instructions.

Getting Started

1) Explore Available Scholarships to learn about the different awards, eligibility criteria, and what you'll need to apply. We recommend that you plan ahead and have the following information available before you begin your application:

• Your academic transcript (official or unofficial)
• A list of activities you participate in  
• Letters of Recommendation from 2-3 individuals  
• Your Student Aid Index (SAI) amount from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) or the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) Financial Aid Offer. It is recommended that you talk to your school counselor if you are unsure whether you should fill out a FAFSA or WASFA form.

2) When filling out your application, read the instructions carefully and take the time to explore why we ask certain questions by clicking on the provided links.  

3) Check out some of these helpful hints and tools to help you navigate the many ways in which to finance your education. Click here to view a copy of additional scholarship resources.

Award Announcement & Payment

If you are awarded a scholarship, you will be provided instructions from Community Foundation staff on any next steps that are required to claim your scholarship award.

Let's Connect!

If you need assistance using the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound's scholarship platform (SLM) for your scholarship application, or have questions regarding your eligibility or scholarship renewal we're here to help! Please contact Tami Mason Lathrop, Program Officer, at tami@thecommunityfoundation.com.