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Psst... I see more scholarships 🤫

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Daniela Murguia
July 23, 2024

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We’re back with another newsletter packed with all things education, news, updates, and scholarships!

We created a list of 10 scholarships for you to apply to in this newsletter!

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Stick around to also learn about upcoming internships, resources, and events for you! Let’s dive in!

SCHOLARSHIPS

Check out these scholarships due between now and early August! 

  1. Dimon A. Williams Memorial Scholarship | July 26 | $590

    • Any high school or undergraduate student who has at least a 3.0 GPA and is from a single-parent household may apply for this scholarship if they have volunteering experience and plan to pursue at least a bachelor’s degree.

  2. Marie Jean Baptiste Memorial Scholarship | July 30 | $1,000

    • Any African American high school senior or undergraduate who has contributed to their family and has non-profit, volunteering or community service experience may apply. Students of Haitian descent are encouraged to apply and will be given preference.

  3. Bachus and Schanker, LLC Scholarship | July 30 | $2,000

    • Any high school senior accepted to attend a four-year university by the time of the award, or full time student attending a four-year university in the United States who carries a 3.0 cumulative GPA may apply.

  4. World's Only Minecraft Scholarship | July 31 | $2,000

    • The $2,000 Minecraft Scholarship is open to high school and college students. You must be a U.S. citizen, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and submit an essay of at least 500 words that addresses the prompt on the scholarship provider's website.

  5. Anderson Engineering Scholarship | July 31 | $7,120

    • Any BIPOC undergraduate student who is pursuing engineering may apply for this scholarship opportunity, but applicants who are enrolled in co-op engineering programs are preferred.

  6. Castillo Scholarship | August 1 | $1,000

    • Any Hispanic, first-generation high school, undergraduate, or graduate student who is pursuing STEM may apply for this scholarship, but applicants who are Michigan residents are preferred.

  7. LGBTQIA+ in Cybersecurity Scholarship | August 5 | $1,000

    • Any LGBTQIA+ undergraduate or graduate student who works and is self-supporting may apply for this scholarship if they’re pursuing cybersecurity. Applicants who have been ex-communicated from their communities, have experienced homelessness due to their identity, and/or are attempting to return to school are preferred.

  8. Vietnamese Student of Excellence Scholarship | August 5 | $1,000

    • Any Vietnamese or Vietnamese-American undergraduate or graduate student may apply for this scholarship opportunity. To apply, write a 400-600 word essay, describing how your Vietnamese heritage has impacted your educational journey so far.

  9. Phil Murphy Technical Theater Scholarship | August 10 | $1,000

    • Any high school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student who is interested in a theater career may apply for this scholarship, whether they hope to be an actor, stagehand, lighting technician, sound technician, or a related position. To apply, write a 400-600 word essay describing what area of theater you’re planning to pursue and why.

  10. North Star Dreamers Memorial Scholarship | August 15 | $5,000

    • High school juniors or seniors pursuing science, entrepreneurship or plans to become an inventor may apply. To apply, write a 400-600 word essay about how this scholarship will help you with your career goals.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

FOR WASHINGTON STATE STUDENTS

ARTivism: Teen Arts Internship For BIPOC Girls & Gender Expansive Youth

  • ARTivism is a 10-week arts intensive for high school-aged girls and gender expansive youth of color. you will explore three art disciplines in two-week increments, and create unique pieces to display at a youth expo at the end of november. 

  • COMPENSATION: $1,600 stipend! 

  • LOCATION: Seattle (office is located on 1544 S. Snoqualmie St but may meet at other locations). 

  • Check website for eligibility requirements!

  • Final Applications Deadline - August 2, 2024.

  • Apply here!

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TeenTix Newsroom

  • The TeenTix Newsroom is a group of teen writers, ages 13 - 19 spanning grades 8 through early college students and from across the greater Seattle area, led by the Teen Editorial Staff. The Newsroom operates in line with the school-year schedule and runs continuously from September to June. Newsroom writers review events at TeenTix Arts Partners for the TeenTix blog - and GET PAID FOR WRITING!

  • You must be a current TeenTix Member to participate (SIGN UP NOW!)

  • Final Application Deadline - August 11, 2024 at midnight. 

  • Apply here! 

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Rainier Beach Youth Stewards

  • The Rainier Beach Youth Steward program is a youth employment program where youth, ages 14-18, gain job experience through wetland restoration and farm education.

  • Pay : Youth will be paid $19.97/hr and receive paychecks bi-weekly.

  • Final Application Deadline - August 3, 2024. 

  • Apply here!

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Seattle Youth Employment Program

  • The Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) supports young people (ages 16 to 24) from qualifying-income households and communities that experience racial, social, and economic disparities. The goal is to increase youth and young adults' ability to pursue careers that pay well and are meaningful to them.

  • Final Application Deadline - September 20, 2024.

  • Apply here! 

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RESOURCES & EVENTS

Drive Thru High School Resource Fair

  • Get school supplies, food boxes, free backpacks, win prizes, and so much more! 

  • WHEN: August 15, 2024 | 3 PM - 5 PM

  • WHERE: YouthSource Tukwila Parking Lot | 645 Andover Park West Tukwila, WA 98188

Flyer for the Reconnect to Opportunity Drive-Thru High School Resource Fair. The event is on August 15, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at YouthSource Tukwila Parking Lot, 645 Andover Park West, Tukwila, WA 98188. The flyer features illustrations of school supplies, food boxes, prizes, free backpacks, and community resources. Contact information for Panome Thilaphanh is provided at the bottom.

Rainier Beach Action Coalition Farm Stands (free food distribution)

  • Every Saturday

  • June 19-Oct 12

  • 10:00 - 12:00 PM

  • 9059 Martin Luther King Jr Way S. 98118

Flyer for the Grand Re-Opening of the Farm Stand. The event takes place every Saturday starting June 19th from 10am to 2pm at the RBAC @ MLK site. The flyer features a farmer holding greens and illustrations of vegetables on a green background.

Self Serve Community Fridge: Fresh & Free Veggies

  • Starting June 21

  • Open 24/7

  • Farm @ FP Schools

  • 9516 Waller Road E Tacoma, WA 98446

Flyer for the Self Serve Community Fridge offering fresh and free veggies starting June 21. The flyer features a well-stocked fridge with various vegetables, a neon 'OPEN 24/7' sign, and details of the location at Farm @ FP Schools, 9516 Waller Road E, Tacoma, WA 98446. Text at the bottom encourages people to 'Take what you need & leave some for your neighbor!'

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