Community Foundation of North Central Washington Scholarships
Community Foundation of North Central Washington administers more than 150 scholarships with distinct criteria and amounts for students in Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, and nearby communities. Funds can support community college, university, trade or technical training, and nontraditional students. For the 2025 cycle, the foundation reported 441 awards totaling $1,236,140 for 251 students; that is a past result, not a guarantee of future funding.
About Community Foundation of North Central Washington Scholarships
Community Foundation of North Central Washington administers more than 150 scholarships with distinct criteria and amounts for students in Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, and nearby communities. Funds can support community college, university, trade or technical training, and nontraditional students. For the 2025 cycle, the foundation reported 441 awards totaling $1,236,140 for 251 students; that is a past result, not a guarantee of future funding.
The page separates two applications: general scholarships, with a published March 1 deadline, and nursing, allied health, and trade-school awards, due June 1. Those 2026 dates have passed. In January 2026, the foundation advised students to complete FAFSA first, request recommendations, and gather transcripts; after submission, the system identifies likely matches and may require supplemental answers.
The application requests high-school or college transcripts, activities, a Student Aid Index from FAFSA, and recommender email addresses; some funds require up to three letters. Volunteer committees review each file, considering financial need, leadership, service, and special circumstances. Selected students sign an agreement and verify enrollment; payment is scheduled directly to the financial-aid office at an accredited institution.
The scholarship guide lets students search awards tied to a high school, district, service record, or career. Some funds favor trade students, while others require service hours or membership in an organization. Read the specific listing before requesting a letter and confirm the new annual calendar with CFNCW, since an individual fund may use a different deadline from the general application.
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.
College scholarship and financial-aid program