Paying for college, technical school, beauty school or any post-secondary certification can be expensive and overwhelming; we get it!
Did you know there is a whole community of people in Whatcom County who want to see you succeed? Each year more than 100 local students benefit from scholarship funds held at the Whatcom Community Foundation, funds that are provided by families, businesses, and service organizations right here in Whatcom County that believe in your potential.
The Whatcom Community Foundation is working to keep its scholarship program flexible and accessible:
· Students can attend colleges across the country.
· Scholarships benefit a variety of students; both need-based and merit-based awards are offered.
· Awards range from $1,000 – $10,000.
· Scholarships are open to any graduating senior in Whatcom County.
Whatcom Community Foundation’s Scholarship Program has funded over $2 Million in scholarships to students over the last 20 years.
In 2024, we awarded 83 scholars with a total of $161,000 in scholarships.
While we do provide funding to help lessen the burden of tuition, we are by no means experts on college access.
Luckily, we know who is!
If you are looking for assistance with college, training, and career pathways navigation, please check out Futures Northwest, they are local, provide awesome one-on-one support and have lots of helpful information on their website.
The vast majority of our annual scholarship efforts are managed through a single application process. This simple application is used to introduce our scholarship committee to all of our applicants. Typically, this application is opened early in the year and awards are made in May of the same year.
2025 Application portal closed on Friday, February 28, 2025.
The HLAA-Whatcom County Founders Fund Scholarship provides funding to Whatcom, Skagit & Island County students who are experiencing hearing loss and who plan to attend any post-secondary school.
Whatcom county students who are filling out the universal application are automatically applied to the HLAA scholarship and do not need to fill out this application link in addition. This link is for Skagit, Island, San Juan county high school seniors only.
2025 Application is OPEN | Apply HERE>
HLAA Application closes on March 31, at 11:59 p.m.
The Mr. Wood & Family Scholarship was created to provide scholarships to former students of elementary school teacher Sam Wood, upon graduation from high school or attainment of GED certificate.
Currently Accepting Applications | Apply HERE>
