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

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