Scholarships
at Green River College Foundation

Scholarship application for the 25-26 school year due April 30th.

Incoming and prospective GRC students Apply Here.

Who Is Eligible?

Everyone is eligible to apply including IP, DACA, HS Completion, and Running Start.

The average scholarship awarded is $2,000. Scholarships can be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies at Green River College.

Scholarship Amounts

Each year more than 650 students apply for scholarships, and more than 50% who apply, are awarded.

How Many Apply?

All scholarship applications are reviewed by three different readers. The score is an average of the three different scores.

Scholarship Reviews

Types of Scholarships

Students who have significant financial need are eligible for need-based scholarships. These scholarships are only for use at Green River College.

Need-Based

Awarded to students who have outstanding academic merit, and are based sometimes on program of study. These scholarships are only for use at Green River College

Program/Merit-Based

Green River has one transfer scholarship awarded each year to a student transferring to the University of Washington Seattle campus.

Transfer

Awarded to students who are completing their studies in summer quarter (summer is their last quarter at Green River)

Summer Completion

Frequently Asked Questions

When Should I Apply?

Our main scholarship cycle is open from January 30th to April 30th. The majority of our scholarships are awarded in this cycle.

Our mini scholarship cycle is open from August 15th to October 15th. This cycle is for students who missed the opportunity to apply in the main round.

How Are Scholarships Paid?

Scholarship funds are paid directly to the college through the financial aid department. These are considered non disbursable funds and cannot be sent to students directly. If you plan to use your scholarship for something other than tuition, books, and fees, please communicate with the scholarship coordinator.

What Are the Requirements?

With this one application, you are applying to our Foundation Scholarship Program. You will be matched with scholarships within our program based on eligibility requirements of specific requirements. Every applicant is automatically applied to our general scholarship fund as well.

Some scholarships have higher GPA requirements, but all scholarships recipients must have and maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA

Recommendation Letters?

While these are not required, they will increase the score of your overall application. Please talk with the person first before requesting a recommendation letter.

How Will I Know if I Get a Scholarship?

We will communicate with you via your Green River College Foundation email address, so check it!

Questions Along the Way?

E: dflores@greenriver.edu

E: foundation@greenriver.edu

Scholarships at Green River College Foundation