Student Scholarships

Student Scholarships

Funder: Grays Harbor Community Foundation
Geographic Scope: Grays Harbor County, Washington
Award Amount: Varies by individual scholarship; renewable for up to 4 years total
Website: gh-cf.org/scholarships

Overview

The Grays Harbor Community Foundation awards scholarships to local students for education after high school. The emphasis is on undergraduate studies at any two or four-year college or university and vocational/technical programs leading to a license or certification. Colleges/universities/programs must be within the United States; awards cannot be sent to international institutions.

Key Statistics (2024):

$601,000 in scholarships awarded to new students

$474,000 in renewal scholarships awarded

424 total scholarships awarded

Eligibility

All scholarship applicants must meet the following requirements:
• Must be a resident of Grays Harbor County OR must have graduated from a Grays Harbor County high school
• Must submit a complete application following guidelines
• Must request renewal online each year to continue receiving a scholarship (3 additional years)
• Renewals may be deferred for one year only, after which a complete application must be submitted
• Beyond basic requirements, applicants should exhibit outstanding character, proven work ethic, and promise of useful citizenship

Renewal Information

• All scholarships are renewable for three additional years at varying amounts
• Recipients can receive up to 4 total years of funding
• Renewal request forms and current college transcripts must be submitted ONLINE
• Renewal deadline: March 1st each year

Use of Funds

Scholarships may be used for:
• Tuition
• Room and board
• Required fees and supplies

Application Process

Students submit just one application and are matched to multiple scholarships. The scholarship review committee matches recipients to the criteria of individual scholarships.

High Schools Served:

Aberdeen High School

Elma High School

Hoquiam High School

Montesano High School

North River School

Ocosta High School

Wishkah High School

County-wide applicants

Notable Scholarships

Examples of available funds include:
• Ben & Blanche Weatherwax Memorial Scholarship ($4,000)
• A.M. and May Abel Memorial Scholarship ($7,500)
• Dr. Emmett and Dorothy Calhoun Scholarship
• Aaron Thomas Dineen Memorial Scholarship
• Many others across multiple fund types

Contact

For questions about scholarships, contact the Foundation.