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How to Accept and Receive Scholarships

Applicants who are awarded a scholarship are required to complete the following steps by the deadline provided by the Foundation. Failure to complete the award process by the deadline will result in an automatic forfeit of the scholarship and the scholarship will be awarded to another eligible applicant.

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  1. Login to your scholarship account:
    • Current Seattle College students will use this application link.
    • Prospective Seattle College students will use this application link.
  2. Click on “Complete Follow-Up”.
     
  3. Complete the “Post-award” application. Make sure to click "Submit Follow-Up."
    • Upload a thank you letter to the donor - optional
    • Upload a picture – optional
    • Volunteer Opportunity - required
  4. Complete the colleges financial aid forms by August 1st. (FAFSA/WASFA & financial aid forms)
    • See college financial aid website for more information on completing your financial aid forms
  5. All scholarships will be sent to financial aid and added into scholars' financial aid package by the soonest upcoming quarter. Scholarship funds are allocated to the academic quarters you selected in your application, with a maximum of three quarters allowed. If you selected all four quarters, the default distribution will be Fall, Winter, and Spring.

After you have completed your post-award acceptance, your scholarships are sent to financial aid in Summer quarter for review and approval for the upcoming academic year. Scholarships are subject to be reviewed by the financial aid office and may be subject to change based on overall unmet need, quarter enrollment and/or credit enrollment.

 Please check your financial aid portal to verify your award is there before Fall quarter. If not, contact us and your college financial aid office.

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Scholarship amounts may vary based on financial aid packages and credits taken. Scholars must enroll in at least 9 credits per quarter (12 credits for international students) and meet the college’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy to receive their full scholarship. Scholarships for students taking fewer credits will be prorated.