SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

The following is a list of scholarships that are available to Dayton High School Students (and in some cases DHS Alumni). For more information or application materials please contact Suzi Tasker, Scholarship Coordinator, in the administration office at 509-382-2543 or email suzit@daytonsd.org.

***PLEASE FOLLOW DUE DATE GUIDELINES. TURN IN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS EARLY SO THEY CAN BE CHECKED FOR ERRORS AND TO MAKE SURE ALL OF THE INFORMATION IS COMPLETE. TURN THEM IN TO SUZI TASKER IN THE ADMIN OFFICE**

It is very important that you read each application carefully. Make sure that you read the criteria for each scholarship and make sure that you submit all application materials requested and follow directions for required application information. REMEMBER TO SIGN YOUR LETTER OF APPLICATION BEFORE SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION!!!

2024 Scholarship Deadlines

As the school year begins, scholarships will be updated continually. Please check back regularly for updated information and links. Last year's links are still listed below for your reference.

WA Association of Wheat Growers is accepting applications for their Wheat Ambassador Program. Link here for all the details.

Application deadline is October 16, 2023

Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship is now accepting applications. Find all the information here. Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.

Application deadline is November 13, 2023

Ben and Sue Dickinson Memorial Scholarship is open and accepting applications. Click here for current information about the scholarship.

Application deadline is February 14, 2024

Prater Scholarship is open to Dayton High School graduates. Application criteria can be found here.

Application deadline is February 23, 2024.

Neace Family Scholarship fund is accepting applications from Dayton High School Seniors. All the information can be found here.

Application deadline is February 23, 2024

Columbia County Ag Improvement Scholarship is available to a graduating senior of Dayton High School. Application and essay information can be found here.

Application deadline is February 23, 2024

John Israel Scholarship Trust Fund is open and accepting applications. Click the link to selection criteria and application procedure.

Application deadline is February 23, 2024.

Columbia REA Scholarships /Academic scholarships& Jeff Meredith Scholarship applications are open. Click here to get all the details on the details on the scholarship for $3,000/year for up to 4 years .

Application deadline is February 29, 2024.

Gesa Scholarship Awards are open and accepting applications. Click the link to get all the details and submit your application.

Application deadline is 11:59 PM Thursday, February 29, 2024.

Washington State School Retirees' Association (WSSRA) invites senior students who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher to apply. For seniors who plan a career in the field of education. Information can be found here.

Application deadline is March 1, 2024

Walla Walla-Columbia School Retirees Association Scholarships are given to prospective teachers and/or candidates in other school related fields. Two $2,000 scholarships are given. For requirements, click here. You MUST create an account with Blue Mountain Community Foundation to access the online application

Application deadline is March 1, 2024

American Indian Endowed Scholarship is accepting applications for the 2024-2025 award. Information can be found here.

Application deadline is March 1, 2024.

The Ewing C. Kelly Scholarship is accepting applications from Washington state seniors. Each award is worth $2,500 and winners will be notified in April. Click here for general information and links to the application.

Application deadline is March 8, 2024.

Ward & Vera Hoskins Memorial Scholarship is open to graduating seniors of the 2024 class. Application procedure and selection criteria can be found here.

Application deadline is March 8, 2024.

Dayton High School Alumni Association Award is open to any graduating 2024 from Dayton High School and DHS Alumni from past years. All information available here.

Application deadline is March 8, 2024.

The Vernon Marll Charitable Trust Scholarship Award is accepting applications from the current graduating class or DHS Alumni. Details can be found here.

Application deadline is March 8, 2024.

**Kenneth G. and Shirley M. Golliher Scholarship has been extended. Application deadline is now March 29, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.**

Please review all scholarship criteria carefully for eligibility. Incomplete applications will be considered ineligible.

Kenneth G. and Shirley M. Golliher Scholarship is open to the 2024 graduates of Dayton High School. Two $500 scholarships are available. Process for applying can be located here.

Application deadline is March 8, 2024.

Wave Washington Award for Vocational Excellence is now excepting applications. Information and application can be found here.

Application deadline is March 10, 2024.

Owen & Jan Agenbroad Continuing Education Assistantships are offered to four graduating seniors from the class of 2024. Details here.

Application deadline is March 15, 2024.

The Roger Harting Memorial Scholarship is available to a graduating senior of Dayton High School. All the details can be found here.

Application deadline is March 22, 2024

Dayton Booster Club Scholarship is open. Application information can be found here.

Application deadline is April 30, 2024.

Blue Mountain Community Foundation common application is open. Click this link to access the dashboard.

Application deadline is March 18, 2024.

Dayton/Columbia County Fund Scholarship will be offering an award to a member of the senior class. Details available here.

Application deadline is March 28, 2024.

Archer Ranch Scholarship is open to receive applications to 2024 graduates of Dayton High School. Application process located here.

Application deadline is March 29, 2024.

Dayton Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship will be offering an award to students pursuing study in the medical field. Dayton students and alumni can find information here.

Application deadline is March 29, 2024.

Lions Club of Dayton is offering 3 scholarships, Academic, Continuing Ed, and Vocational. The information for all 3 scholarships can be found here.

Application deadline for all 3 is March 29, 2024

AAUW has a scholarship available for one Dayton High School graduating senior girl planning to or already attending a college or university. Details here.

Application deadline is March 29, 2024.

John Hinchliff/Pheasants Forever Scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior of Dayton High School. Selection committee is looking for students who are planning to pursue a career in a vocational field. All details can be found here.

Application deadline is March 29, 2024.

Norgaard Scholarship is given to deserving graduating seniors of Dayton High School. Students planning a future at an approved college, university, or trade school are encouraged to apply. This scholarship is renewable. All details available here.

Application deadline is March 29, 2024.

Grace Scribner Scholarship is available to any graduating senior of Dayton High School planning a career in health care. Qualifications outlined here.

Application deadline is March 29, 2024.

Clapp 4-H Scholarship is open to seniors who have completed 3 years of 4-H project work. Entire application packet is available here.

Application deadline is April 1, 2024.

Bank of Eastern Washington is offering Agriculture/Business Scholarships. Application details can be found here. Student and/or family do not have to be customers of BEW.

Application deadline is April 1, 2024

Whetstone Ag Scholarship is accepting applications. All information can be found here. Preference will be given to individuals enrolling in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Sustainable Agriculture Systems at WWCC. Scholarship is for $1000 per school year. Recipients encouraged to reapply each year.

Application deadline is April 12, 2024

Dayton Volunteer Firefighters Association Scholarship is offered to students who will be enrolled in Fire Science and/or Emergency Management Services or the Field of Nursing. All the details can be found here.

Application deadline is April 12, 2024

Gailord and Jean Nelson are offering the Covello Wind Scholarship to graduating seniors from Dayton, Prescott and Lake Roosevelt High Schools. Eligibility information can be found here.

Application deadline is April 12, 2024.

Don & Nancy Fix Scholarship is open to graduates of DHS. The award recipient receives up to $8,000/year for four years at a college or university. Details can all be found here.

Application deadline is April 12, 2024.

Anderson Perry & Associates, Inc. is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating Dayton senior interested in pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) related field. Applications are online at www.andersonperry.com/scholarships. Prospective students will need to enter the application code to complete the application. The code is available at the District Office and can be obtained in-person.

Application deadline is April 15, 2024 at 12:00 a.m.

Arnold Fredrickson Memorial Scholarship is open to graduating seniors and alumni planning to pursue a degree in the field of music. Criteria and application details are available here.

Application deadline is April 26, 2024.

Elk Drug Scholarship is available to any graduating senior of Dayton High School. Application procedure can be found here.

Application deadline is April 26, 2024.

Columbia County Livestock Association Scholarship is open to children and relatives of current members. Qualifications and application procedure found here.

Application deadline is April 26, 2024.

Kiwanis Citizenship Award is open to graduating seniors or past Citizenship Award winners who meet the application criteria found here.

Application deadline is May 1, 2024.

Brandon Barton Memorial Scholarship honors a former graduate of Dayton High School. An award is given yearly to current seniors and/or graduates of Dayton High School. For all the details, click here.

Application deadline is May 1, 2024

The Dayton/Waitsburg Community Health Foundation is offering a Rural Healthcare Interest Scholarship for an individual enrolled in an accredited institution offering a health care curriculum. Details Here.

Application deadline is May 5, 2024

Columbia County Farm Bureau Montie Leighty/Wally Robins Annual Scholarship is open to graduating seniors or alumni. Please find all the details here.

Application deadline is May 6, 2024

Kay Preston Cochran Memorial Scholarship is accepting applications and is open to graduating seniors from Dayton. For more information click here

Application deadline is May 9, 2024

Fraternal Order of Eagles/Blue Mountain Aerie #2618 is offering a scholarship to Dayton High School graduating seniors and/or recent alumni. Application eligibility available here.

Application deadline is May 10, 2024.

Frances R. Spoonemore Memorial Scholarship is available to Dayton High School graduating seniors whose academic performance places them within the upper 25% of their class. All details can be found here.

Application deadline is May 10, 2024

Marv Evers Scholarship is open to Dayton High School seniors and may be renewed. Please check all the information here.

Application deadline is May 10, 2024

Columbia/Blue Mountain Counties Farm Bureau Scholarship is honoring Montie Leighty and Wally Robins. Open to graduating seniors. All information and application requirements here.

Application deadline is May 10, 2024.

B.W.Casseday, Dayton Chemicals, Inc. Scholarship is available to students interested in agriculture with a preference of those planning to study Agronomy. Students planning a vocational career are encouraged to apply. All details here.

Application deadline is May 13, 2024.

The following scholarship deadlines from

2023

The Homestead Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship for DHS seniors. The award is intended to provide support in those areas of study that are likely to provide the most benefit to Dayton, Washington and Columbia County. Eligibility and application can be found here.

Application deadline is March 22, 2023.

Dayton Volunteer Firefighters Association Scholarship is to reward those students who exhibit outstanding achievement while in high school and to promote future academic endeavors at an approved college, university, or trade school. Continue reading here.

Application deadline is May 26, 2023.

The following are links to college & university scholarship information pages.


Washington State University Scholarships

For students interested in attending WSU in the fall the following link will provide information on applying for scholarship opportunities through WSU, private donors and foundations.
Website/Applications

Gonzaga University Scholarship Opportunities
For students interested in attending Gonzaga University in the fall the following link will provide information and scholarship applications for first year students.
Website/Applications

University of Washington Scholarships
For students interested in attending the U of W the following link will provide information on scholarship opportunities for the Seattle, Bothell & Tacoma campus'. 
Website/Applications

Montana State University Scholarships
For students interested in attending MSU the following link provides information on a variety of scholarship opportunities. 
Website/Application

Idaho State University
For students interested in attending Idaho State University the following link provides information on a variety of scholarship opportunities. 
Website/Application

Pacific Lutheran University Scholarships
For students interested in attending PLU the following link provides information on a variety of scholarship opportunities.
Website/Application

Eastern Washington University
For students interested in attending EWU the following link provides information on their scholarship opportunities.
Website/Application

Walla Walla University
For students interested in attending Walla Walla University the following link provides information on their scholarship opportunities. 
Website/Application

Whitman College
For students interested in attending Whitman College the following link provides information on their scholarships.
Website Application

Columbia Basin Community College
For students interested in attending Columbia Basin Community College. Deadline for all applications is February, 21, 2020.
Website Application

TheWashBoard.org is a free, student-centered, online clearinghouse for Washington students seeking college scholarships. This user-friendly site allows students to search and apply for scholarship opportunities that are specific to their academic interests, college, university, or other criteria. Students can easily see what criteria are required and apply for only those scholarships that are a good fit. Scholarships are available year-round, so students should keep their profile up to date and log-in periodically to see if there are new matches.


Washboard Website

SallieMae Scholarship Website

College Board Scholarship Website

Seattle Foundation Scholarship Website

Scholarships for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Students Attending Trade Programs