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Funding Amount

Up to $6,000 per year ($2,000 per quarter for up to 3 quarters)

Deadline

May 8, 2027

375 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Student Scholarships

Program Description: The South Seattle College Foundation awards scholarships to support South Seattle College students based on financial need, personal history, academic merit, achievement, and/or specific areas of study.

Geographic Scope: South Seattle College students

Award Details:

  • Maximum of three quarters of tuition and fees (based on 15-credit load)

  • Awards can be as much as $2,000 per quarter for three quarters

  • Up to a total of $6,000 for the year

  • Awards can be used as early as summer quarter of the same year

    • Funding Sources:

  • Endowment Funds

  • Adopt-A-Student Funds

  • General Scholarship Fund

    • What Scholarships Cover:

  • Tuition and fees

  • Textbooks and supplies

  • Other educational expenses

    • Eligibility:

  • Current SSC students (part-time or full-time)

  • International students

  • BAS students

  • Undocumented students

  • Running Start students graduating from high school this year

  • ESL/ABE students transitioning to college-level or professional/technical courses

    • Recent Award History:

  • Spring 2025: 111 students awarded for 311 quarters totaling $498,100

  • Spring 2024: 102 students awarded for 289 quarters totaling $434,000

  • Spring 2023: 96 students awarded for 242 quarters totaling $350,000

    • Application Process: Annual application during spring quarter

    Contact Information:

  • Name: Kathie Pham

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Phone: 206-930-7927

  • Mailing: PO Box 46656, Seattle, WA 98146

    • Additional Resources:

  • Weekly Zoom office hours on Tuesdays 5–6 PM

  • Center for Learning & Using English (CLUE) for writing support

  • E-tutoring available

  • WorkSource Career Center for résumé help

  • SSC Foundation Scholarship Guide available

  • Scholarship Flyer available

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Online Application Portal:

  • Apply at: https://southfoundationscholarships.awardspring.com/

  • Application is now open for 2026–27 academic year

    • Deadlines:

  • Closing date: May 8 (annual)

  • Annual application process takes place during spring quarter

    • Required Materials:

  • Single, easy application allows applicants to apply to multiple scholarships

  • Written statements (support available through CLUE)

  • Résumé (support available through WorkSource Career Center)

    • Application Features:

  • One application to apply to multiple scholarships

  • Awards based on donor specifications and preferences

  • Unrestricted SSCF scholarship funds also available

    • Browser Requirements:

  • Must use Firefox, Chrome, Safari, or Microsoft Edge

  • NOT compatible with Internet Explorer

    • Support & Questions:

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Weekly Zoom office hours Tuesdays 5–6 PM (drop-in)

  • Check application status in AwardSpring portal: southfoundationscholarships.awardspring.com

  • CLUE (Center for Learning & Using English) for written statement help

  • E-tutoring support available

  • WorkSource Career Center for résumé help

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    education

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