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Olympic College Foundation Scholarships (General Program)

Olympic College Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$300,000+ total distributed annually; average student award $2,200

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Olympic College Foundation Scholarships

Overview: 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.

    How to Apply

    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

    What Olympic College Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    2
    Total given
    $463K
    Median grant
    $232K
    Range
    $156K–$307K
    • By dollars: Washington 66%. Top recipient cities: Bremerton, WA.

    Example grants

    • Olympic College · Bremerton, WA

      Program support

      $307K

    • Total Grants Under 5K Each

      Program support

      $156K

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    education

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