Scholarship Undergraduate Graduate

Pacific Northwest Gold Star Scholarship

Community Foundation for Southwest Washington

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Avg. Amount Awarded
358
Days
April 16 2026
Application Deadline
Yes
Renewable
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Description

The Pacific Northwest Gold Star Scholarship was established by the Community Military Appreciation Committee (CMAC), which connects veteran advocacy organizations in and around southwest Washington. Scholarship recipients must be the child of a deceased parent who served in the U.S. armed forces in support of the Global War on Terror (2001-Present). Scholarship recipients must also either be of the following: a current or prior resident of Clark, Cowlitz, or Skamania County, WA; or have a military service parent who was a resident of Clark, Cowlitz, or Skamania County in WA or had resided in one of those counties prior to entering military service. Applicants with significant financial need will be given preference. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington for more information.

Amount Details

$2,500
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student or a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college, two-year college or a vocational-tech school
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of Washington
  • Checkmark Must be in or a veteran of any U.S. Armed Service Checkmark Must be a dependent of the service(s) specified above

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Report of Casualty
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
  • Checkmark Resume
  • Checkmark Transcript
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