Foundation Scholarships

Seattle Colleges - All campuses
Amount
$5,000 USD
Auto applied
No
Last updated
November 6, 2025
Source
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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.

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.

Eligible nationalities

All nationalities

Eligible program levels

  • 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
  • 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
  • 3-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma
  • 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • Integrated Masters
  • Top-up Degree
South Seattle College Foundation Scholarships
Seattle Colleges - All campuses

Amount
$4,800 USD
Auto applied
No
Eligible nationalities
All nationalities
Eligible program levels
1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate, 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma, 3-Year Bachelor's Degree, 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma, 4-Year Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Masters, Top-up Degree