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Any scholarship received by the MTHS Career Center or the district is placed on the scholarship list in Naviance.  Locate Scholarship & Money under the Colleges tab.

NAVIANCE

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Check the Weekly Highlights every week for current scholarship opportunities

CLICK HERE for all past Highlight issues

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Check the bulletin board outside the Career Center for recently received scholarships
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The Foundation for Edmonds School District Scholarship will be available in the fall of each year. Many different scholarships are available through the Foundation. By submitting only one application, students are considered for any scholarship for which they meet the requirements: Edmonds foundation scholarship

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washboard

WashBoard.org connects Washington students with Washington scholarship providers, whether attending in state colleges or out.  Start by making a profile, WashBoard will match students with scholarships that meet some or all of the criteria input.  WashBoard is spam-free and will never sell your information._

 
SCHOLARSHIP & COLLEGE SEARCH links:
  • WashBoard: Connects Washington students with local scholarship providers….for FREE.
  • College Board: BigFuture Scholarship Search is used to match you with scholarships that you're eligible for based on their requirements.
  • Scholarships.com; keeps you informed on the latest free college scholarships, grants, financial aid & more.
  • Fastweb: free scholarship search platform that connects students to scholarships and financial aid tools
  • GoingMerry: Scholarships. FAFSA®. College cost comparisons. Student loan info- All in one place. All for free.
  • Niche: Niche is the market leader in connecting colleges and schools with students and families.
  • Purdue Global: 45+ College Scholarships for Minority Students
  • Scholarships for Native American and Alaskan Students: Best Online Guide to Scholarships and Resources for Native American Master's Students
  • NELA Center for student success: access to scholarship information for all students of all backgrounds, regardless of immigration status!
  • Gates Millennium Scholarship Program: $1 Billion for Minority Education.
  • UNIGO: Scholarship matching service with a database of over 2.4 million scholarships worth over $14 billion.
  • Raise Me: Start as early as 9th grade and earn scholarships from colleges for your achievements in high school, including for volunteering and taking the PSAT! 300+ campuses included
  • Finaid: Central source for financial aid resources. Helps to define difficult terminology, lists government grants, and introduces aid for special populations.
  • American Indian College Fund: Foundation started by 30 tribal colleges seeks to provide financial aid for Native American students across the US.
  • The Christian Connector provides free Christian college information service as well as a $2,500.00 Christian college scholarship drawing.
  • United Negro College Fund: Offers assistance to historically black colleges and universities. Offers scholarships, study abroad and mentoring programs.
  • EduMed: A Healthcare Student's Best Education Resource 
  • NextStepU: Helps plan for college, careers, and life. Free resource for students, parents and counselors.

America’s largest regional interstate tuition savings program

Through WUE, eligible students can choose from hundreds of undergraduate programs outside their home state, and pay no more than 150 percent of that institution’s resident tuition rate. Click here for the full list of participating WUE schools!
 
Since full nonresident college-tuition rates may exceed 300 percent of resident rates, WUE increases affordable higher-education choices for students, and minimizes the adverse impacts of student loan debt.
 
Undocumented Students

College-bound students who are not citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States are not eligible for state or federal financial assistance because of their immigration status. In addition, they are generally classified as international students and therefore are required to pay higher tuition and fees. However, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF) has compiled a list of scholarships that are open to undocumented students. The list is available on MALDEF's website at http://www.maldef.org or by calling (213) 629-2512.

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SCAM ALERT!!! HOW TO AVOID BEING SCHOLARSHIP SCAMMED!!!
 
10 SCAM WARNING SIGNS
  1. Fees: Scammers use bogus fees such as "application fee," "disbursement fee," redemption fee," or "processing fees," as a way to take your money. Scholarships DO NOT require fees. If you are asked to send a check for a fee......DO NOT APPLY....IT IS A SCAM!
  2. Credit card or bank count information needed: never give credit card of bank information to receive aid.
  3. Scholarship guarantee: NO ONE controls judges decisions. Be wary of "high success rates," which often refer to matches, not award winners.
  4. No work involved: Legitimate scholarship applications require both time & energy.
  5. No contact information: Before you apply, confirm the sponsor's name and contact information. The sponsor should supply a valid phone number, mailing address and email address. Be wary of a PO Box.
  6. Unsolicited scholarships: If you are called to receive an award for which you never applied, be alert.
  7. Pressure Tactics: Do not allow your self to be pressured into applying for a scholarship, especially when they are asking you to pay money.
  8. Claim of "Exclusive Scholarships:" Legitimate sponsors will not restrict knowledge about their scholarship or award to a single service.
  9. An official name or endorsement DOES NOT automatically mean legitimacy: A sponsor may use words like "national," "educatiton," or "federal," or have an official looking seal, but might still be a scammer.
  10. Your questions are not answered directly: Can't get a straight answer? What will be done with your information? Or other questitons? Proceed with caution!

If you do suspect or catch scholarship fraud happening....follow these steps:

  1. Save all forms you receive from the suspected scammer. Keep copies of written details about the offer and any correspondence.
  2. Take notes during any seminars or phone conversations. Record the date, time, phone number, and who you spoke to.
  3. Report the suspected scammer to local law enforcement, your students guidance counselor or any of the following organizations: