WWCS School Counseling Mission Statement
Through a student and family-centered approach, School Counseling supports WWCS in the formation of every student, pre-K through post-graduation, toward maximizing potential within academic, personal-social, and vocational realms. The School Counselor strives to provide personalized service to every student and family through advising, outreach, counseling, and classroom guidance.
PNACAC has moved its annual fall fairs online! Washington Student Week is October 19-23, and you can register now by clicking the button on this site. Free!
Test Date | Register By | Late Register |
Oct 1, 2022 | Sept 2, 2022 | Sept 20, 2022 |
Nov 5, 2022** | Oct 7, 2022 | Oct 25, 2022 |
Dec 3, 2022 | Nov 3, 2022 | Nov 22, 2022 |
Mar 11, 2023 | Feb 10, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 |
May 6, 2023 | Apr 7, 2023 | Apr 25, 2023 |
June 3, 2023 | May 4, 2023 | May 23, 2023 |
Scholarship Documents and Information/Historical: These are typically offered each year and will be moved up as they are renewed for the next year.
PB and J Scholarship, dealdine is May 31. No GPA requirement!
McGregor Standing Tall for Northwest Agriculture scholarship, follow the link, up to $1,000 for ag-based or ag-related fields of study.
4-H: Check out the Burgess or these WA State 4-H awards, March deadlines.
Horatio Alger: See this site for a list of "targeted scholarships' that may apply to your school (Montana, Idaho, etc.)
Great article on Big Money, Hard Choices from Cardinal Newman Society.
WIAA Smart Choices Scholarship: This is based in WA state and on participation and leadership in school activities. Jack Lesko earned this one, 2023!
Scholarship Search Engines and Info for Non-Seniors!
Lux Family Scholarshp Essay Contest: Open to all current DeSales High School Students returning next year, deadline March 17. Please download this form or pick one up at school.. $500
2022 Seed Scholars Program, for women of color in junior year, 3.0 min GPA, provides access to Yale U summer program and support toward earning other scholarships.
Catholic Daughters of the Americas Scholarship for 2022 Freshmen. Due April 1.
College Board's Big Future Scholarship for the Class of 2023: It's so easy to qualify for their monthly drawings! Go here and follow the easy instructions. Side benefit: It will get you studying for your SATs and learning about colleges.
Horatio Alger Scholarship: The format for changed for the class of 2023, so it is now a scholarship open only to juniors. Check it out here.
These search engines allow students to create profiles, browse, learn more about national and statewide options. Check them out:
Washboard.org This one is WWCS School Counseling's favorite; it is run by WA state and inlcudes local, state, national awards by emailing students after they complete a profile. For any student, any year, any time, a worthwhile exercise.
Scholarship Guidance: The link here is specific for this region and time period (November through January) and worth a look.
General or Interest Specific Scholarships and Awards
Pointe Pest: This one is unique! All online with uploads required, $750 one-time award for paying good deeds forward. Due in April 2022; check it out HERE
College Board Opportunity Scholarships
College Board Opportunity Scholarships
Elks Scholarships and Legacy Awards, Watch for them Coming Soon!
For children and grandchildren of Elks only, application due February, 2022. Click here to apply.
Elks Vocational Grants: This is a local and WA state scholarship only, available to US Citizens planning on a 2 year terminal degree. Applications are online and due to the local lodge by March , 2022. Visit this site and be sure to roll your mouse over "What we do" and then click "Scholarships."
Elks Dave Nicholas Memorial is a LOCAL grant available to ALL students with a GPA of 2.2 to 3.2. Application is due annually the third Friday of March, or March 19, 2021, paper only, available from the counselor.
The Seattle Foundation STEM Scholarships
Just updated! The Seattle Foundation is a source for STEM scholarships of all types. Check it out!
Unique Scholarships
Someone may pay you for doing good deeds! Check out this unique $750 scholarship from Pointe Pest Control,
College and University Specific Scholarships/Awards
Applied to EWU?
Go here to apply, and submit by their recommended date of January 15, although final deadline has been extended.
U of Montana
Consider the options here.
U of Idaho
Read this, but no separate application required.