Olympic College Foundation Scholarships (General Program)

Olympic College Foundation Scholarships

The Olympic College Foundation awards more than $300,000 and 200+ scholarships annually to current and prospective Olympic College students. The average student award is approximately $2,200 (about half a full-time student's tuition and fees for one year).

Geographic Scope: Olympic College in Bremerton, Washington and OC Shelton campus

Focus Areas: Multiple categories including:

• Business & Finance
• Education
• Music
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
• Professional-Technical programs
• First-generation college students
• Shelton & Mason County students
• Central Kitsap School District graduates
• Athletic programs
• Environmental & Forestry
• Journalism

Eligibility:

• Current and prospective Olympic College students
• Specific scholarships have different criteria (e.g., first-generation college students, education majors, STEM careers, specific high school graduates)
• Each scholarship has unique donor-established requirements

What They Fund:

• Tuition and fees support
• Student success through scholarships
• Specialized scholarships for specific fields and student populations

Contact Information:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 360-900-7586
• Address: 1600 Chester Avenue, Bldg 5, Rm 300, Bremerton, WA 98337
• Website: olympiccollegefoundation.org

Additional Support: Foundation also provides emergency funding to students through the Students in Need Group, helping approximately 4,000 students annually.

Application Process

1. Access Application Portal: Visit olympic.awardspring.com
2. Browse Available Scholarships: Review the full list of scholarships organized by category to find ones matching your qualifications
3. Complete Matching Process: The platform matches applicants with scholarships that fit their profile
4. Submit Application: Complete all required application materials through the portal
5. Contact for Questions: Reach out to [email protected] or 360-900-7586

Application Materials

Specific materials vary by scholarship but applicants should be prepared to:

• Provide personal and academic information
• Answer scholarship-specific questions
• May require essays addressing donor-specific criteria

Key Notes

• Applying early increases chances of receiving awards
• Multiple deadlines exist throughout the academic year (historically ranging from February through April)
• Over 200 scholarships available with different criteria
• Applicants can be matched with multiple eligible scholarships