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.
FUNDING AMOUNT
The scholarship amount is determined by need and ability.
APPLICATIONS DUE:
June 1, 2025
APPLY NOW:
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.
FUNDING AMOUNT
The scholarship amount is determined by need and ability.
APPLICATIONS DUE:
June 1, 2025
APPLY NOW:
5Application Questions/Requirements:
APPLICATION DUE:
June 1, 2025
APPLY NOW:
- 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 education 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
APPLICATION DUE:
June 1, 2025
APPLY NOW:
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Support equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and help build relationships
for undocumented students from Skagit County
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
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
