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High School Scholarships

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Timeline

Feb 1

Application Cycle Opens

2nd Monday in March

Application Cycle Closes

May 10

Scholarship Night Invitations Mailed

Tuesday after Memorial Day

Awards are presented at Scholarship Night Event

Eligibility Requirements

High School Scholarships are for graduating high school seniors who reside within the Stanwood-Camano School District or attend school within the district.
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Private school students attending school outside the district are eligible if they reside within the district.
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Home-schooled students living in the district are eligible.
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If awarded, recipients may request an extension on the use of their funds for up to two school years.

2026 Scholarship Information

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who decides scholarship winners?

I’m transferring schools. Do I need to notify anyone?

My recommender emailed me a letter. Is that okay?

I missed the deadline for claim info. Did I lose my scholarship?

I need help with my application.

I got a scholarship but won’t attend school this fall.

I just moved here. Am I eligible?

Do I need a separate community college transcript?

I don’t meet many requirements. Should I still apply?

I didn’t take the SAT/ACT. What should I put?

How many recommendation letters can I provide?

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Want to fund a scholarship?

Our program allows individuals, families, groups, or businesses to offer scholarships without creating their own award process. The deadline to establish a new scholarship for the following year is Dec. 1.

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