Any Junior or Senior student can apply for the B. Davis Scholarship. Student needs to write a 1000 word essay answering this questions, "Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most.  Discuss why you believe that these traits are so important and how you feel that they are developed in an individual." 

Submissions must be sent via email for review before the deadline May 22, 2020. 

Read more about the scholarship.

Write a 500 word essay for BBB's online magazine, and if its chosen you win! For more information visit BBB Torch Talk Scholarship for important deadlines, application process, eligibility, and more.

Do you like to produce video's? The scholarship application requires you producing your own 90 second video... visit #BBB5K Video Scholarship for more information about the application process, important deadlines, and more!

All BC Foundation scholarships are to be used at BC only and can be applied to tuition, fees and, in some cases, books. To be considered for the BC Foundation Scholarship students must:
o    Plan to attend, or currently be attending Bellevue College.
o    Maintain a minimum 2.00 or above cumulative high school GPA through fall quarter/semester, if applying as a high school senior.
o    Maintain a minimum 2.00 or above cumulative college GPA through fall quarter/semester, if applying as a college student.
o    Some Foundation scholarships require a student to be enrolled full time, but others do not.  Full time enrollment is considered 12 or more credits per quarter.
o    Submit an unofficial transcript that includes fall 2018 grades
o    Request a recommender to complete the recommendation process by completing the Recommendation Form and include a letter of reference

Visit the Bellevue College Foundation Scholarship page for more information.

Blacks at Microsoft (BAM) is a company-sponsored employee network dedicated to supporting the continued growth and development of black employees at Microsoft Corporation. This year, BAM will award two $5,000 scholarships to outstanding high-school seniors who are interested in pursuing careers in technology. The scholarships are renewable, so winners who continue to meet the criteria can receive an annual $5,000 award for up to four years.

Past application due date:  March 8, 2019. New due date TBD

The CTS scholarship was created to help fill trade, health care, and STEM workforce shortages around our state. The scholarship provides $1,500 in flexible scholarship funding for students attending community and technical colleges. 
Students can use these funds to pursue an associate’s degree, certificate, or apprenticeship from one of Washington's 34 community and technical colleges. We are building pathways to the careers our state needs most such as nursing, welding, and information technology; nearly 1,000 trade, health care of STEM programs are eligible for CTS funding across Washington state. 
Past application due date: July 12, 2019 at 11:59.New due date TBD

Please note: applications for the CTS are accepted three times each academic year. Approximately half of the scholarships are awarded for the fall, with the other half awarded between the winter and spring.

Are you attending one of these participating schools? Talk to you Career Center Specialists. This scholarship program allows the high school to award up to five $1,000 one-time scholarships for participating schools.

The purpose of this scholarship is to get APA students interested in STEM career fields. There are 6 different award categories.
Past application due date: Scholarship online submission and recommendation letter are due June 23, 2019 at 5pm (PDT). More information about scholarship and how to apply
New due date TBD

College Bound students must keep their contact information up to date in order to receive their scholarships without any delays and to receive important updates about their financial rewards.
Students may call 888-535-0747, Option 1 to update thier information or contact them via email at Contact College Bound .
Students may also contact them if they believe they applied for the scholarship but are not on the school's list of students to receive the College Bound Scholarship.
Information on College Bound Scholarship

This need-based program pays full tuition and required fees, and is renewable for up to four years.
Information on Cougar Commitment Scholarship

Candidates for the HITEC Foundation Scholarship Application should meet the following requirements:

• Be of Hispanic heritage - at least one parent has to be of Hispanic descent
• A graduating high school senior or current college student
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Major in a technology field
• Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident

Past application due date:  March 1, 2019. New due date TBD
Information on HITEC Foundation Scholarship

The University of Washington is promising financially challenged students a future.
Information on Husky Promise Scholarship
 

The 3rd annual Scholar Award is being awarded to the graduating seniors from the class of 2019! The scholarship application needs to be completed and submitted. Then a letter of recommendation from a coach, teacher, or mentor needs to be emailed . For more details visit their website.
The 4th annual Scholar Award application is not yet available. New due date TB

The Kiwanis Club of Renton offers several scholarship for graduating high school seniors. The 2020 Kiwanis application will be released soon. Read about the scholarships offered for the 2018-2019 school year. 

The Lotus Scholarship Program is for students who are refugees or immigrants under the age of 21 who are pursuing a post-secondary education. 

All application information is kept strictly confidential. Students will need to read all of the eligibility requirements, create an account, and then complete the application online. 

For more information, eligibility requirements, and important deadline visit Lotus Scholarship.

The disAbility Scholarship at Microsoft delivers on the mission of Microsoft’s cross disability employee resource group to empower and enable people with disabilities. This scholarship enables high school students with disabilities to go to college and target a career in the technology industry. In addition, we hope to contribute to increasing the pool of persons living with a disability enrolling in higher education and, in the long term, decrease the unemployment bias for this demographic.
This scholarship will be awarded to promising high school seniors who plan to attend a vocational or academic college and have a financial need. The amount of this renewable scholarship to be awarded is $5,000 per year, up to $20,000 total, which is paid through the Seattle Foundation on behalf of the disAbility Employee Resource Group (ERG) at Microsoft to the recipient’s school’s Financial Aid Office.
Past application due date: March 1, 2019. New due date TBD

Over $70,000 in scholarship funds are available thanks to the Renton Regional Community Foundation each year. Explore the list of scholarships and determine which scholarships you are eligible for online at:
Be sure to follow the specific instructions given for each scholarship.
The Allied Arts of Renton Fund Scholarship (for ages 12-19) Past application due date: March 1, 2019. New due date TBD
All other scholarships past application due date: April 15th, 2019. New due date TBD
Information on Renton Regional Community Foundation Scholarships

The Rotary Club of Renton is offering four $3,000 scholarships for the 2018-2019 school year. A senior student from each of the high schools will be chosen to receive this award. Typed applications are due to your Career Center no later than (Past application due date):March 1, 2019.

Scholarship amount for the 2019-2020 to be determined. New due date for applications also TBD.

For more information about the scholarship, eligibility requirements, and to access the application please visit your Career Center Specialist. For information about the Rotary Club of Renton visit their website. 

Western Environmental Liner is a leading provider of geomembranes for industrial, commercial and government applications.  Innovation is key to our industry, and we recognize the importance of STEM education in producing the next generation of technological innovators.  

To encourage more students to pursue degrees is Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, we are proud to offer our 2019 Scholarship Program. To be eligable for this scholarship opportunity you must be a senior and interested in studying STEM. To apply, explain in 500-1,000 words why you choose to purse a STEM degree.

For full details, visit their 2019 private scholarship program website.

Past application due date: April 30, 2019. Past application due date: 
 

A free scholarship search making it easier for Washington Students to efficiently find and apply for relevant scholarships.

Information on The Washboard Scholarship

PCA awards scholarships of $500-$2,000 to high school athletes, based on their responses to questions pertaining to how they meet the standard defined in Elevating Your Game: Becoming a Triple-Impact Competitor by PCA Founder Jim Thompson

Personal Mastery: Making oneself better
Leadership: Making one's teammates better
Honoring the Game: Making the game better.
Eligibility extends to any high school junior residing anywhere in the U.S. and playing for a high school team or in club sports!

Information on Triple Impact Competitor Scholarships

Removing barriers. Championing students. Launching professionals!

The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) supports low- and middle-income Washington students pursuing eligible high-demand majors in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) or health care and encourages recipients to work in Washington state once they complete their degrees.

WSOS awards scholarships to seniors interested in studying STEM/Healthcare at a college in Washington. So, if you’re even considering studying STEM/Healthcare, apply to this scholarship! If you change your mind, after you begin your studies, you will not be penalized. This means you have nothing to lose, but up $22,500 to gain!!!

Application Milestones Dates
Past application due date: February 11:59 pm. New due date TBD
Financial Aid Past application due date: March 4. New due date TBD
Official Transcript Past Postmark date: March 4. New due date TBD

To have your high school mail your Official Transcript by February 26, within the WSOS application, you must indicate to share your information with your high school. Your high school will only be notified that you’ve started or completed your application.

For more information about this scholarship, ask your Career Center Specialist.

Somali Student Association of UW Seattle will award two students a scholarship worth $500-$1,000. Past application due date: June 1. New due date TBD. 

For information regarding this scholarship, visit their website.

Common Application (“Common App”) 
Common Black College Application 
Coalition For College Access 
Washington State Community and Technical Colleges (check individual schools/specific degree programs/pathways for specific application instructions)

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Visit Mrs. Derrig or Ms. Johnson in the Career Center to get more information on the application process. Please have your resume available. You can also contact them by email: Mrs. Derrig or Ms. Johnson or call (425) 204-3856.

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Visit Mrs. Derrig or Ms. Johnson in the Career Center to get more information on the application process. Please have your resume available. You can also contact them by email: Mrs. Derrig or Ms. Johnson or call (425) 204-3856.

Are you a high school sophomore or junior interested in becoming a Professional Pilot, Air Traffic Controller, Airport or Airline Manager, or Unmanned Aerial Systems Specialist? If so, then you and your parent are invited to Aeronautical Science Pathway (ASP) Info Night! Join us for a presentation and Q&A about how you can join the 2019-2020 ASP class to jumpstart your career in aviation. Aeronautical Science Pathway is for high school juniors and seniors.  Next information night is February 4, 2020, click below to RSVP.

Read more about the Aeronautical Science Pathway Information Night. 

Since 1891, young people from across the state have come to Olympia to serve as pages for the Washington State House of Representatives. Paging presents students with a unique educational opportunity to participate in the legislative process. Selection as a page is a great honor. Page duties range from ceremonial tasks such as presenting the flags to operational chores like distributing amendments during legislative sessions. Each job is vital to the efficient operation of the Legislature. As the week-long experience, it is hoped that pages will share their experiences and observations with others in an effort to contribute to understanding of the legislative process. Applicants must be at least 14 years of age and have not reached their 17th birthday.

Read more about the Washington State House of Representatives Page Program to learn more information, eligibility requirements, and how to apply.

Lead Science Educators in Training (LSET) are intern volunteers in Camps for Curious Minds which have operated for over 30 years. This opportunity provides high school volunteers ages 16 and up with rich science and nature based learning opportunities. LSET volunteers gain leadership experience, career exploration opportunities, service learning verification and more. There are new camp locations in South Seattle (Rainier Prep) this year too!

Read more about the LSET program to learn more information, eligibility requirements, and to apply online. 

See your College & Career Specialist in your Career Center for eligibility requirements, commitments, how to apply, and program dates. 

In this fun, challenging, and hands-on workshop you'll learn technical and storytelling skills, build your confidence, and work with others while creating radio stories and podcasts for KUOW about the topics you care about. This is a PAID opportunity open to 15-18 year olds! This workshop is the entry point to RadioActive's advanced producer program, a year-round opportunity to collaborate on youth-led radio productions.

Read more about KUOW RadioActive Intro to Journalism to learn more information, eligibility requirements, and how to apply.

King County International Airport has two internship opportunities for current High School students. Students need to apply for the internship position by March 26, 2020.  For more information, read about the internship position as either a Properties and Development Intern or Environmental Engineer Intern. 

Engineering Summer Academy at Penn , offered July 5th-25th 2020, is the academy’s intensive, three-week programs combine sophisticated theory with hands-on practical experience in cutting edge technologies.
 

The Seattle University AI4ALL offers a Criminal Justice and Artificial Intelligence program for students from July 12-24th, summer 2020. This is an overnight on campus experience at Seattle U that focuses on the impacts of criminal justice, machine learning, and innovation while addressing a modern ethical and social issue through artificial intelligence.  

Read more about the program for application deadlines, scholarships available, and program details. 

Albers School of Business and Economics Summer Business Institute offers a Social Entrepreneurship program for students from July 5-10, summer 2020. This is an overnight on campus experience at Seattle U that focuses on social entrepreneurship where high school students can explore business and entrepreneurship.

Read more about the program for application deadlines, scholarships available, and program details. 

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center's Summer Internship: Current juniors and seniors are welcome to apply for an 8 week, paid summer research internship at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. The Hutchinson Center has an international reputation for its pioneering research in biological sciences, bone marrow and stem cell transplantation, cancer prevention, epidemiology, and biostatistics. Selected interns will spend 1 full week in training. This includes hands-on training in laboratory safety techniques and skills in our Training Labs, designated safe labs for minors. Interns will then be paired and matched to a host mentor who will supervise them over the remaining 7 weeks on specific projects or activities in the host lab. The internship culminates with a reflection presentation during the final week.

Read more about the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Summer Internship to learn more information, eligibility requirements, and how to apply.
 

UW Materials Science Summer Day Camp offers a program July 13-18th, 2020. Students must be rising juniors or seniors fall 2020 an at least 16 years of age. Looking for students who are interested in a free activity to support their college applications, and who are involved in math, science and technology classes and are highly motivated inquisitive learners with an interest in math and science and a desire to explore new content areas. 

Read more about the UW Materials Science Summer Day Camp

Current high school sophomores and juniors who are interested in learning about the nursing field and how to get into nursing school are invited to apply to the UW School of Nursing Nurse Camp.This is a free week-long day camp (summer dates to be determined) geared towards increasing access and opportunities in nursing to minority and low-income high school sophomores and juniors who are at least 16 years of age by the first day of camp. Students from all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Read more about the UW Nursing Camp to learn more information, eligibility requirements, and how to apply.

Students Exploring Pharmacy (STEP) is a customized program designed to inspire Seattle-area high school students as they explore pharmacy as a career option. Students engage in hands-on activities that provide an introduction to pharmacy practice and perspective on the numerous ways a pharmacist contributes to improving people’s health—in ways that go far beyond dispensing medications. STEP students learn from the best. World-renowned UW School of Pharmacy faculty experts lead these classes. The UW School of Pharmacy is ranked in the top 10 nationally and internationally and has pioneered leading-edge pharmacy practices.

Read more about the UW STEP Program to learn more information, eligibility requirements, and how to apply.

Every year we offer local high school students from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to participate in our Nurse Camp at Seattle Children’s. During this three-day camp, students will gain insights into the world of pediatric nursing by participating in clinical observation sessions. In these sessions, students will shadow nurses in a clinical environment and observe as they provide patient care and interact with patients and families (students will not provide patient care). Students will also work through interactive hands-on skills labs to learn and practice various nursing skills on models. In addition student will have the opportunity to engage with an educational panel to ask questions and discuss nursing as a viable career path.

Read about the 2020 Summer Nurse Camp to get an idea of eligibility requirements and how to apply. 

YEOC is a nine-month college pipeline program hosted by the University of Washington Foster School of Business. The program currently serves 190 high school sophomores, juniors and seniors from 75 schools in the state Washington. Students attend sessions on the UW campus one Saturday every month for college preparation, business lectures, professional development, and powerful mentorship. YEOC is a FREE nine-month program. The only cost to students is transportation to UW Seattle.

Read more to find about Young Executives of Color, program eligibility requirements,  how to apply, or to fill out an interest form to be notified of upcoming dates and deadlines. 

The University of Vermont Summer Academy: July 6th- July 31st

UVM Summer Academy is an outstanding, academically challenging 4-week program (2 weeks on campus, 2 weeks online) for high school students who have completed 10th, 11th, or 12th grade and are interested in exploring a specific field of study. Read the FAQ's to learn more. 

Students can select from one of the following programs:
Adventures in Neuroscience
Storytelling with Words & Photographs
Renewable Energy: Energy Harvesting Technology Design
Microbiology in Action: Antibiotic Discovery
Facing Enviornmental Futues
Animal Sciences Pre-Vet
Health Academy
Drones Course
Biomedical Science

Each year the Seafair Foundation invites local area high school sophomores and juniors to apply for one of ten Seafair Ambassador positions. Selected students represent Seafair in a unique yearlong calendar of community participation. From essays submitted, the group is narrowed down for personal interviews from which ten students are chosen.

Read about the 2019 Seafair Ambassador Internship. As of March 2, 2020 no new information has been posted on the Seafair Foundation website. 

Camp Long is hiring now for their pre-employment program called Leaders in Equity, Environment, and Facilitation (LEEF) Program for 17-21 year old students. Gain skills in facilitation and certification environmental education leadership and community building. Workshops race, social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Personal goal-making and planning technical skills in outdoor learning, public speaking, group facilitation, and environmental education. Networking with Seattle peers and professionals employment pathway skills.

For more information, eligibility requirements, and how to apply 

Questions? Please contact Matt Kostle by email  or call (206) 348-9574.

Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD) is an educational organization that works to eliminate the opportunity gap by leading with racial equity. PSESD believes listening to young people is a critical part of their racial equity work in education.

Visit PSESD to learn more information, eligibility requirements, and how to apply for their internship opportunities.

The Alaska Airlines Internship program is designed to give high school students the opportunity to develop the skills, experiences, networks that are critical to any professional career while gaining a good understanding of what it's like to work for an airline. There are a variety of roles available including Flight Training, Marketing, Financial Planning, Technology and other focuses. We are looking for interns who are team players, responsible, driven and have computer skills.

Check Alaska Airlines Internship page to see when opportunities come available. 

Port of Seattle offers high school internships across all departments that follow these career focus areas:

• Buiness Management, Planning, and Administration
• Business Technology and Solution Design
• Communications and Outreach
• Customer Service
• Engineering and Construction Management

Visit the Port of Seattle internship page to learn about available opportunities or contact them directly via email. 

The Museum Apprentice Program provides high school students with an absolutely free, unique and exciting volunteer opportunity. MAP is a year-round volunteer program specifically designed for high school students. During this program, students work on projects related to the museum field, museum education, oral histories, living history, documentary making, and public service. Students take part in an eight hour training course. Please check your schedule before you apply to make sure you can meet this requirement as well as attend the regular MAP meetings. Students learn about exhibit design, practice presentation and teaching techniques, and delve into aviation and space related topics.

For more information, eligibility requirements, and how to apply read about the Museum Apprenticeship Program.

Western Aerospace Scholars is a two part program for high school juniors that consists of (1) online distance learning course designed in partnership with NASA and the University of Washington and (2) a multi-day residency experience where scholars work with STEM professionals and NASA scientists to plan a realistic space mission. 

Read more about the Western Aerospace Scholars program to learn more information, eligibility requirements, and how to apply.

KEXP’s internship program seeks to provide interns from historically under-invited communities with hands-on experience in the nonprofit arts sector. our program is designed to develop and equip emerging leaders interested in furthering their careers in a broad array of fields including music programming, production, development, business support and software development.our interns learn skills in business communication, project management, problem-solving, audio technology, database management and more. 

For more information, eligibility requirements, and how to apply visit KEXP internships.

Seattle Foundation will be accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year starting Fall 2020. Youth Grantmaking Board (YGB) which helps young people learn how philanthropy can create positive change in their community by giving them the opportunity to take the lead on all phases of grantmaking.  Sophomores, juniors and seniors who are driven to create positive change and can help inspire more youth to join this movement are encouraged to apply.

Read more to learn about the Seattle Foundation's Youth Grantmaking Board.

Community Health Professionals Academy (CHPA) is a multi-session at the University of Washington School of Dentistry. This program is aimed toward high school, junior high and middle school students from minority or underrepresented communities interested in dentistry, medicine, public health and other healthcare related careers. CHPA program provides insight into these fields through hands-on activities, public speaking skills, and receiving mentorship from current health professional students and provides. There are eight Saturday sessions between January to May at UW, and applications are accepted in the fall. 

Read more about the Community Health Professionals Academy 2021. 

The Washington State Legislature has one of the finest page programs in the country. Each year, hundreds of students from across Washington State have the opportunity to take part in the legislative process and observe the Legislature and other branches of state government in action. In order to serve as a Senate Page, you must be a resident of Washington State and 14-16 years old at the time of paging. Students who have not yet turned 14 or have already turned 17 are not eligible to participate.

Read about more about the WA State PAGE program. Read more about their application process. 
 

 
Young people will be immersed in the Pacific Science Center community through hands-on training to present educational programs for public guests, behind the scenes projects, workshops and social events. The immediate activities are fun, but the long term benefits are great too: program members will develop their confidence, job skills, learn about careers education in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and education fields. Once members have completed approximately 100 hours of service learning, including training as volunteers, they will be assessed on skills and performance. If expectations are met, members can be hired into a paid position. 9th and 10th graders are encouraged to apply and open to all high school aged youth.

Read more about the Pacific Science Center Discovery Corps

The Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) is an internationally renowned non-profit research institute dedicated to the study and application of systems biology. Three options for summer internships include: (1) ISB's standard 8-week (~320 hours) internship in research labs working as an assistant starting July 1st. You must be a current junior to apply for this option. (2) Project Feed 1010 Ambassador Program. You can be a current 10th or 11th grader when applying to be an ambassador. (3) “STEAM Towards the Future” and be among our first cohort of Systems Medicine Ambassadors. Apply as a 10th or 11th grade student for a 90-hour interactive experience that weaves art into systems medicine.

For more information, eligibility requirements, and how to apply 

DO-IT Scholars prepares Washington State high school students with disabilities for success in college and careers. Scholars attend Summer Study sessions, held during two consecutive summers at the University of Washington campus. This allows students to experience college life and work on self advocacy skills. Throughout the school year, Scholars connect with program staff, DO-IT Mentors, and each other using email and e-lists. They also meet in-person at DO-IT events, complete individual and group projects, and receive valuable information and support for the transition to college.

For more information, eligibility requirements, and how to apply visit DO-IT Scholars. 
 

Are you a junior or senior looking to be part of our next generation of community leaders? Are you interested in attending the Student Leaders Summit held in Washington, D.C. ? Bank of America offers an 8 week paid internship to learn about the importance of nonprofit organizations and how they work together with the civic and government sectors. 

For more information, eligibility requirements, and to apply read Bank of America's Corporate Philanthropy or call 1-(800)-218-9946. 

Inspiring Girls Expeditions interweaves science, art, and backcountry travel to inspire future leadership, curiosity, confidence and success. Each year we select expedition teams of 8-9 teenage girls and 3 instructors to spend 12 days exploring and learning about a remote wilderness environment. Through scientific field studies with our team of professional scientists, artists, and wilderness guides, you will build critical thinking skills, gain self-confidence, and make lasting friendships. Unique experience, tuition free.

For more information, eligibility requirements, and how to apply read Are you interested in joining an expedition or find out about their alternative opportunities. 

Do you want to work on cutting-edge technology that will make a real difference in people's lives all over the world? Do you want an inside look into high-tech professions that will inspire you as you make plans for college? Get a head start on building a good resume and GET PAID! This paid 10-week summer program offers an exciting opportunity to work side-by-side with software engineering teams on real Microsoft technical projects. Get valuable experience, contribute to meaningful work, and receive support from a mentor (eligible only for students in Western Washington). 

Read Microsoft High School Intern Program to learn more information, eligibility requirements, and how to apply.

Are you a high school student between the ages of 15-19 and interested in careers in public service or learning more about non-profits? Then TIPS, Teens in Public Service may be right for you. 

For more information, eligibility requirements, and how to apply read , "TIPS Intern FAQ's." 

Google is invested in increasing the enrollment and retention of Computer Science students, particularly those who are historically underrepresented in the field. The study of Computer Science can be challenging and fun, and Google wants to inspire these students – the innovators of the future – to become active participants and leaders in creating technology.

For more information, eligibility requirements, and how to apply read about CSSI. 

The Summer 2020 Core Plus Aerospace Internship is a 5 week paid internship for students enrolled in aerospace manufacturing programs and takes place at Boeing's Everett or Renton facilities. Students will build a foundation to enter into manufacturing careers such as engineering, avionics, applied science, and more. 

Apply online until February 29, 2020. 
Contact Boeing’s Workforce Development team or explore key details to get started. 

 

Caminos al Futuro is a fully-funded, selective pre-college and residential summer program for rising seniors in U.S. high schools offered by the Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute at the George Washington University, in Washington D.C. Typical candidates have a record of outstanding academic ability and a demonstrated commitment to service and leadership within the Hispanic/Latino community.
 

This program is a FREE, seven week program for 10-11th grade girls (rising juniors and seniors) to learn about computer science, gain exposure to tech jobs and join a supportive sisterhood of thousands of girls across the US. Each week, girls are introduced to computer science principles through real world projects in art and storytelling, robotics, game development, web development and more. Participate in workshops, connect with female engineers and guest speakers, go on field trips and much more!

To be notified of upcoming dates and locations fill out the Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program Interest Form or you can read more about Summer Immersion Program , or visit the FAQs page. Please send an email with any questions you may have.

UW College of Engineering Mathematics Academy is open to high-achieving 11th graders who are encouraged to apply for this four-week, full day program to be held at the Seattle UW campus. Students will explore career opportunities available through research projects, site visits, lab tours, and professional development events.

Program dates July 5-31st, 2020. Read more about  this summer opportunity

Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) provides internship opportunities for young people (16-24) in our community who are from low-income households (see guidelines) and communities that experience racial, social, and economic disparities. SYEP promotes work readiness and helps young people explore career opportunities during their summer internships. Students must be a Seattle resident with a demonstrated ability to be responsible, determined and committed and must complete designated job readiness trainings and orientations.

Read about the SYEP program to learn more information, eligibility requirements, and how to apply or simply apply now!

welcomes a select group of mathematically talented rising high school juniors and seniors from around the world for intensive study in advanced mathematics. The opportunity has closed for the 2019-2020 school year. Sign up for early notification of next years program.  Read more about their summer programs. 

A summer program designed to teach a student to appreciate the nature of mathematics and all its wonders.

Read more about the program eligibility, overview, and more.

The Princeton University Summer Journalism Program in addition to introducing students to the multifaceted world of journalism, PSJP is designed to immerse students in a residential experience at one of the best colleges in the country: Princeton University. 

Read about eligibility. 
Read about the application process.

Students are required to complete 20 hours of community service as part of their high school graduation requirements. 

The project may be completed through participation in school activities (e.g., National Honor Society, Key Club, athletic teams, etc.) as well as other acceptable community activities.

• Community service hours are typically completed outside of school time. Additionally, the work must be voluntary in nature and not tied to any class credit or pay. 
• It is recommended that the community service be related to the student’s career exploration or to a cause about which the student feels passionate.
• Written requests for waivers shall be addressed to the Principal and will be granted when appropriate, in accordance with Procedure 2410.

A Certificate of Merit will be issued to high school students meeting the requirements below.  This recognition is designed to honor those students who demonstrate a deep commitment to serving their community by going far above and beyond the graduation requirement for community service. Community service hours may be accumulated annually or throughout the high school career.  Students will keep a written log and hours must be verifiable. 

• A bronze-level designation on the certificate is earned for completing 80-99 hours of community service.
• A silver-level designation on the certificate is earned for completing 100-119 hours of community service.
• A gold-level designation on the certificate is earned for completing 120+ hours of community service.

Available volunteer opportunities

Search by organization name, career cluster, age or hour requirements! 

Our community is a dynamic place offering an endless supply of volunteer opportunities that can benefit from your contributions, skills, and talents! 

This database provides current information and strives to provide accurate information, however, opportunities or requirements are continually changing.  Always contact an organization directly for their most current volunteer information and requirements.

Additional volunteer opportunities may also be shared in your high school’s daily announcements, posted on bulletin boards around the school or made available through a high school club. 

Countless additional opportunities exist to be uncovered through your own exploration! If you participate in a volunteer opportunity not included on this site, please share this information with your high school’s College & Career Specialist  so we may include the organization on our list for future students. 

1.    You’ll feel empowered about the positive impact you’ll make in our community!
2.    Your sense of ownership of our community and ability to make change in it will increase!
3.    Nearly all volunteer opportunities are free, making it accessible to all! While a tiny portion of volunteer opportunities require fees to participate to cover costs of materials, if you need to, you can always inquire about scholarships and/or financial assistance. 
4.    Volunteering gives you a chance to expand upon and practice your skills or even learn new ones!
5.    The giving of your contributions, such as time and skills, demonstrates your character and positive qualities. This makes a great way to begin building your professional network and relationships, with people who can support you with your future goals and success.
6.    Volunteering can expand your world! You may meet new people from all aspects of life, explore other cultures and even make new friends!
7.    Whether you are just beginning to explore your career options or have narrowed your interests down, volunteering can provide you with a chance to explore potential educational or career pathways. 
8.    Many scholarships and college admissions are granted to students who demonstrate service to other people through volunteering. 
9.    Earn an award through the Renton School District by earning the Superintendent’s Certificate of Merit! 
10.    RSD students must complete a minimum of 20 hours of community service as part of the district’s graduation requirements. 

Time Logs

You are strongly encouraged to track your volunteer hours after each volunteer shift on the RSD Community Service Time Log.

Find the Community Service Time Log, Service Reflection Questions, and Community Service Pre-approval forms online. Please note that most volunteer opportunities do not require the Pre-approval form, ask you counselor or your College & Career Specialist if one is required. 

Doing so will help ensure you accurately record the actual number of volunteer hours completed. Do not “keep track” of your hours in your head. It is too easy to not remember the dates and actual number of hours volunteered. Why shortchange yourself? Don’t do it! Record as you go!

The person responsible for recording the RSD Community Service Time Logs forms may differ at each RSD high school. Your high school’s Career Center, Counseling Office, or Main Office will be able to direct you to where to submit your RSD Community Service Time Logs. 

Explore volunteer opportunities now!

You are strongly encouraged to volunteer on an on-going basis, beginning as soon as a 9th grader and to finish more than the minimum requirement of 20 hours. 

• Volunteering more than the minimum requirement reflects an individual’s character and can become an important aspect of a scholarship, job and college/university application that can help distinguish a student from other applicants. 
• If you do not have employment experience, regular volunteering may provide you with a reference.
  This is a non-family member who can speak of your experience, personal character and qualifications that can lead to a job. Volunteering can also be a fun and unique way to spend time as a class, sports team, club or with a group of your friends!
• You can become involved in a short-term project or a onetime event that is only a few hours.
  Other volunteer opportunities are long-term and may require a commitment of multiple hours per week or month.
• Organizations may have needs for volunteers during the day, weekends, afternoons, evenings and/or holidays.
  Some organizations will not be able to accommodate your schedule needs due to type of service they are providing, while some organizations or specific volunteer opportunities can be flexible around your schedule. Make sure to consider your other commitments when scheduling your volunteering. You’ll also want to plan for transportation and the time it takes to commute somewhere.

Volunteers perform a variety of unpaid tasks for nonprofits, faith communities, organizations, and groups that often depend on the support of volunteers to sustain and continue their services.

Volunteers perform a wide range of tasks. These tasks can include stuffing envelopes, feeding animals, tutoring children, and other youth, building homes, serving as a museum guide, collecting donation items, fundraising, or even painting fingernails at a senior center! Volunteers are of all ages and all aspects of life, coming together to support and strengthen our community.

It is important to remember that when you accept a volunteer position, you are making a personal commitment to be there for that organization. Volunteers that show up late, cancel at the last minute, or provide poor quality effort, can end up harming the organization and preventing it from the work it provides to our community. Please honor your commitments.

Step 1: Talk with your friends and family members

• What kind of volunteering do they do? Does this appeal to you?
• What type of experiences have they had? What skills have they gained?
• Are there openings available and/or do they have a contact person?
• Consider volunteering together with friends and family. Many organizations will host groups. In fact, some volunteer opportunities are specifically for groups!

Step 2: Review an organization’s website

• Read about an organization, their mission statement and current efforts. Does their work align with your beliefs and values? Do you want to support the services that they provide?
• Learn about current volunteer opportunities
• Access volunteer application and other required forms

Step 3: Determine a service area to focus on

• Animal shelters/zoos
• Arts/Music
• Children/Youth
• Civil Rights/ Social Justice
• Community engagement
• Environment
• Families
• Homelessness
• Holiday assistance
• Hunger/Food insecurities
• Minority groups 
• People with disabilities
• Religious institutions
• Seniors

• Are you a member of a sports team, youth club, faith community or a similar group that already offers volunteer opportunities or will allow you to volunteer with them? Or, who are wanting to volunteer together at another organization?
  Most organizations offer group volunteer opportunities but do have different requirements about the size of the group.
• Can you take your skills, both learned in and outside of school and share them with other people?
  For example, as a player of a sport you already know the importance of being a team player, leadership and communication skills and working towards a common goal. These skills can be transferred into leading a group of people preparing and serving a community meal.
• Do you speak more than one language?
  Consider asking if an organization can utilize your language skills. For example, the Asian Counseling and Referral Services provides services to its clients in their preferred language. 
• Use this guide for research and then connect with an organization that interests you. They may have a Volunteer Coordinator, who is the person who will guide you on the process of volunteering with their organization. If unsure of who to contact, use the general phone number or email address of an organization and communicate your intentions of volunteering. 
• Consider the location of where you will be volunteering, and the transportation required to get there.
  Most organizations cannot assist you with your transportation needs. There are ways to reduce transportation costs, such as carpooling with a group of friends to cut down on gas costs or even volunteer within your neighborhood to remove transportation costs all together. 
• Many organizations have established volunteer programs in place:
  • Animal shelters
  • Art organizations
  • Children/Youth Services
  • Environmental groups
  • Food pantries/banks
  • Hospitals/medical clinics
  • Religious institutions
  • Schools
  • Senior Centers
  • Services to people with disabilities

Many organizations require you to complete a volunteer application as part of their orientation process. This allows an organization to collect your contact information and parent/guardian permission. In some cases, it also collects your areas of interest, any relevant experience you may have and/or teacher/coach references. Those may be required by highly sought after but limited volunteer positions, such as those in the medical field. Make sure that you still complete all application and paperwork professionally and neatly.

A Washington State background check may also be required for certain organizations due to type of service they provide. If so, it will be free of charge to you. However, it can take a few weeks to process background checks. So, make sure to plan accordingly, as it will need to be processed prior to the start of your volunteering.

A volunteer application has a different purpose than a job application. The volunteer application, and any other forms you may be asked to complete as part of an orientation process with an organization, are for their own records and documentation purposes. So, don’t stress about not being accepted as a volunteer or not when you complete a volunteer application.

If you are 17 years and younger, there may be additional paperwork required of you and/or limitations to the type of volunteer positions you may do. This is only a reflection of the needs and limitations of an organization, not of you. So, don’t get discouraged! Remember, volunteering provides growth opportunities and can be a helpful aspect in gaining paid employment and/or acceptance in educational majors and/or schools. 

Consider your skills and interests when deciding where to volunteer. You can select a volunteer opportunity where your current abilities and skills can be strengthened, or you can try out a volunteer opportunity where you’re gaining new skills. In the end, you’ll gain some type of experience for all the volunteering you do, so make it meaningful for yourself!

Ask about the training provided to you as part of an orientation process and the timeline required to begin volunteering. Questions to ask about include what items you should bring with you. For example, some park restoration projects provide gloves and shovels while some projects will need you to provide your own. If unsure of what to ask, you can always ask the organization’s Volunteer Coordinator if there is any information that you will need to know. Asking questions will help prepare you for a great, rewarding volunteering experience!

An internship can be paid or not. If an internship is not paid, yes, you may count the hours towards your volunteer hours. If an internship is paid, no, you can’t count these hours. This is because you’re already being compensated for your time. 

RSD provides access for RSD students, in grades 6th – 12th, to use Career Cruising. This online platform grows with you and supports the development of your lifelong dreams and goals by allowing you to take assessments on your areas of interests, explore colleges and majors, learn about career pathways including required education, earning outcomes and more!

1. To access your Career Cruising account, use the below login information and visit:
www.careercruising.com

2. Career Cruising Login information:

a. Username: It is your RSD computer login with the added prefix of “RSD-”
RSD-fir.las000
Example: RSD-kev.ngu018

b. Password: Use your RSD lunch ID
This is also your RSD student number
Example: 000000

Need Career Cruising help? Ask your College & Career Specialist in your Career Center.
 

Just Serve: Use their free app to locate volunteer opportunities on the go!
www.justserve.org

Seattle Works: Featuring volunteer opportunities primarily within City of Seattle.
www.seattleworks.org

United Way of King County: Always featuring hundreds of local events, you can even register to make signing up for events simple!
www.uwkc.org/volunteer/

Volunteer Match: Create a free profile to be notified of local volunteer opportunities that match your areas of interest. Make sure to indicate your city or zip code to find local opportunities.
www.volunteermatch.org