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Semillas de Esperanza


​Scholarship Program

Semillas de Esperanza scholarship program

ABOUT
This scholarship is intended for a highly motivated undocumented* or DACA students from Skagit County seeking to earn a college degree.
Multi-year funding would be provided to complete a college degree. This scholarship provides supplemental funding and applicants must demonstrate that they have applied for a range of other sources such as Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA), college and/or community-based scholarships to qualify.
The student may benefit from job mentoring and networking from the funders of the scholarship. Correspondence with donors will be through the Skagit Community Foundation (SCF) initially.

*Undocumented: does not have lawful status in the U.S. Includes DACA recipients.

ELIGIBILITY
To qualify for the scholarship, the applicant must be an undocumented graduating senior or current college student from Skagit County who plans to earn a college degree or professional certification. Students must maintain passing grades throughout college and will be contacted by the Skagit Community Foundation to ensure successful graduation. Preference will be given to those students demonstrating that they have applied for a wide range of other funding sources.
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FUNDING AMOUNT
The scholarship amount is determined by need and ability.

DEADLINE
June 1, 2023
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APPLY NOW:
Online Scholarship application
Application Questions/Requirements:
  • Basic Student Information: (name, contact information)
  • What experiences have shaped who you are? (character limit: 5,000)
  • High School or College Information: School(s) & Transcript(s) & Cumulative GPA
  • Anticipated Graduation Date: High School and/or College
  • Describe your high school / college experience
  • Did you participate in any college readiness programs? (examples: AVID, Compass to CAMPUS, Recruiting WA Teachers, etc)
  • Signed Letter of Recommendation & Student Photo
  • Personal Essay on why you want to continue your education (what would you like to study, & why?)
  • College of first choice / current college & reasons why
  • Please describe other educaiton options you are considering
  • Estimated direct cost of attending college annually (tuition, books, fees)
  • Estimated indirect costs of attending college annually (room & board, transportation, supplies, etc)
  • Have you received or applied for WASFA?
  • Have you received or applied for any other scholarships?
  • Please describe involvement in extracurricular activities
  • Contact Information for College (where scholarship should be sent, please include Student ID if available)
  • Electronic Signature & Date

Deadline:
June 1, 2023

APPLY NOW:
Online Scholarship application

Questions? Contact:
Maddy MacKenzie, Executive Director
maddy@skagitcf.org | 360-419-3181
Make a Donation to Semillas de Esperanza
Support equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and help build relationships
​for undocumented students from Skagit County
All donations to the Semillas de Esperanza Scholarship Fund are 100% tax-deductible.

The Skagit Community Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization incorporated in the
​State of Washington and is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Tax ID (EIN) 91-1572414
Phone: 360-419-3181​  |  Physical Address: 1220 Memorial Hwy, Suite C in Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1763
​Mount Vernon, WA 98273
The Skagit Community Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization incorporated in the
​State of Washington and is exempt from federal income tax under

​Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. 
​Tax ID (EIN) #91-1572414.

© 2022 The Skagit Community Foundation. All rights reserved.​

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    • Performing Arts Grants
    • Anacortes Women's Giving Circle
    • Grantmaking 2019-2021
  • Scholarships
    • Semillas de Esperanza Scholarship
    • Skagit Women in Business Scholarship
    • Roger & Lea Rae Reep Scholarship
    • Allen Lowe Memorial Scholarship
    • Clarence & Eileen Summers Scholarship
    • Alice Suave/P.E.O. Chapter G.B. Scholarship
    • Virginia Carlson Scholarship
    • Sandra Noblet Scholarship
    • James Beckner, MD Scholarship
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    • Make a Donation
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