Community Foundation of South Puget Sound Scholarships
Community Foundation of South Puget Sound connects local donors with students pursuing two- or four-year degrees, vocational training, or technical education. Its catalog includes funds with specific criteria, and most use a universal application that matches students through an initial set of questions. In 2025, the foundation reported 68 students supported with $245,166 in new and renewed awards; that is a cycle total, not an individual amount.
About Community Foundation of South Puget Sound Scholarships
Community Foundation of South Puget Sound connects local donors with students pursuing two- or four-year degrees, vocational training, or technical education. Its catalog includes funds with specific criteria, and most use a universal application that matches students through an initial set of questions. In 2025, the foundation reported 68 students supported with $245,166 in new and renewed awards; that is a cycle total, not an individual amount.
The 2026 universal application opened February 9 and closed March 27. Decisions were scheduled for mid-May, and students with renewable awards had to recertify between May and June. Dates for 2027 must be checked when posted. Some opportunities, including awards routed through Dollars for Scholars or a school, have their own forms and deadlines; the individual page takes precedence over the general calendar.
The Next Step Scholarship illustrates the range: its $1,500 fund serves graduating seniors from public schools in Thurston, Mason, or Lewis County, or Raymond, planning a trade, apprenticeship, vocational program, or two-year community-college course. Its 2026 window has closed. Published criteria include a 1.75–2.75 GPA, transcript, four-year attendance record, and two recommendations; renewal requires reapplying.
There is no single academic profile for all scholarships. Some emphasize financial need, others leadership, service, a field of study, or a specific school; some are renewable and others one-time. Complete the universal form carefully and check whether your option requires a separate route. If awarded, follow acceptance instructions and ask how the scholarship coordinates with Washington College Grant, FAFSA, and the college’s cost of attendance.
Ask the financial-aid office for a written term-by-term estimate separating tuition, fees, housing, books, and other costs. Keep the award letter, records, and any service agreement. If your studies, residence, or course load change, contact the administrator before that decision affects your aid.
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