Foundation Scholarships

Overview

Seattle Colleges offers a variety of scholarships and financial awards to support both new and current international students. Alongside affordable tuition and F-1 visa work opportunities, these scholarships provide valuable funding options to help students pursue their U.S. education goals.

Seattle Colleges offers a variety of scholarships and financial awards to support both new and current international students. Alongside affordable tuition and F-1 visa work opportunities, these scholarships provide valuable funding options to help students pursue their U.S. education goals. Scholarship Overview The Seattle Colleges Foundation Scholarships are funded by generous donors and support hundreds of students annually across North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College. These scholarships are available to a broad range of students, including international students, and are not awarded automatically. In the 2024-2025 academic year, over half of applicants received an award, with an average scholarship value of nearly $5,000. Eligibility Criteria To qualify for a Seattle Colleges Foundation Scholarship, applicants must: - Plan to attend and enroll in one of the three Seattle Colleges (North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, or South Seattle College) in the upcoming academic year - Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 at Seattle Colleges or a previous institution - Complete the FAFSA or WASFA application (strongly encouraged but not mandatory) The scholarships are open to a diverse group of students, including: - Part-time and full-time students - International students - DACA and undocumented students - Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) students - Seattle Promise students - Running Start students graduating from high school this year Important Notes - Scholarships are not automatically granted; students must apply to be considered - These awards provide significant financial support to help reduce the cost of education at Seattle Colleges - Completing FAFSA or WASFA can enhance eligibility and scholarship consideration Explore these scholarship opportunities to help fund your studies at Seattle Colleges and take advantage of affordable tuition combined with generous financial aid. Apply now to check your eligibility and secure funding for your academic journey.