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Local Scholarships 2024-2025

  • Diversity in Education Scholarship

     

     

     

    The purpose of this scholarship is to support Mariner High School students from historically marginalized populations who desire to teach in public school settings. One scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded each year to a Mariner senior for tuition at the recipient’s chosen college or university. Prior recipients may reapply for continuing support during each of their undergraduate years so long as they remain in good academic standing and are pursuing a teaching certificate.

     

    Preference is given to students who:

    • Identify with an historically marginalized population based on race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, orientation, or disability.
    • Have been accepted into an accredited college or university.
    • Will attend a public college or university in Washington State or an Historically Black College/University.
    • Desire to teach in an historically under-served setting.
    • Demonstrate financial need.

     

     

    Applicants must submit each of the following:

    • Completed Application Form and two essays (described at the end of the application)
    • Two letters of recommendation from teachers or other school staff
    • One copy of your transcript
    • Optional: College/University Acceptance Letter

     

     

    Applications are due by Friday, May 9th and may be submitted to the Mariner High School College and Career Center. Questions may be sent to marinermeascholarship@gmail.com

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Name_______________________________________ Gender ______________

    Address __________________________________________________________

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    Email_______________________________________ Phone________________

    Racial/Ethnic Identification:___________________________________________

    Family Member Contact

    Name______________________________________ Relationship____________

    Address___________________________________________________________

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    Email _______________________________________ Phone________________

     

    Activities/Clubs/Sports _______________________________________________

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    Honors/Awards_____________________________________________________

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    Work and/or Community Service Experience _____________________________

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    How do you anticipate you will be paying for college? Are you receiving other scholarships?_______________________________________________________

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    College you plan to attend: ___________________________________________

     

    Grade level and subject you desire to teach: _____________________________

     

    Please submit your responses to EACH of the following two essay questions on separate sheets of paper along with this application.

     

    • In 250 words or less, describe how being from an historically marginalized group has personally impacted you and how it will shape you as an educator.

     

    • In 500 words or less, explain why you desire to be a teacher and how you expect to impact the field of education.

     

     

    In submitting this application, I swear and affirm that:

    • The information contained herein is true to the best of my knowledge.
    • If I am awarded this scholarship, I will continue my plans for study as indicated in this application, barring any unforeseen circumstances.

     

    Signature _____________________________________ Date _________________

  • Mukilteo foundation

  • MEA Scholarships (Click here)

  • Scholarship | Mukilteo Kiwanis

  • MSD Foundation Scholarship

     

     

     

     

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  • https://www.maxwell.org/

  • https://www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/our-approach/scholarships/

  • https://www.seattlefoundation.org/current-scholarship-opportunities/

  • Nellie Martin Carman Scholarship

  • https://www.trinityeducationfoundation.org/

  • https://mailchi.mp/112e76fa9801/600-scholarships-up-to-25000-each-16088291?e=7a5a61498c

  • http://www.collegeplan.org/cpnow/pnwguide/onlineaps/cebonap.htm

  • https://www.jrhmsf.org/

  • https://historiceverett.org/scholarship/

  • https://files.smartsites.parentsquare.com/3932/providence_general_childrens_association_scholarship_2025.pdf

  • https://www.wtb.wa.gov/wave/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=WSAC

  • https://sno-islesra.info/scholarships

  • https://files.smartsites.parentsquare.com/3932/2025_sea_mar_scholarship_flyer_bilingual.pdf

  • https://wsada.org/community/scholarships

  • https://www.psessf.org/ScholarshipApplication.html

  • https://waopportunityscholarship.org/applicants/career-technical/

  • https://doodles.google.com/d4g/how-it-works/

  • https://skagitfoundation.org/student-scholarships/

Scholarship Search Sites

Mariner HS Scholarship Nomination Interest Form: Each year, the Mariner HS Career & College Readiness Center and school counselors may be asked to nominate seniors for a few scholarships. Seniors who are interested in potentially being nominated must complete the Scholarship Nomination Interest Form to be considered for these scholarships. 23-24 Scholarship & Award Nomination Interest Form

Please note: You must apply directly to all local scholarships listed on the Mariner CCRC webpage. The Scholarship Nomination Interest form is only for a few scholarships that are not listed.