College & Career News
Hudson's Bay -March 2020
Off-Campus Events
ASE Saturday Academy workshops
Automotive Open House - Clark College
Wednesday, March 18, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Learn about Clark's Automotive programs and opportunities.
Clark College Running Start Information Night
This is an opportunity for high school students and their families to learn about the Running Start program at Clark College.
March , March 24
http://www.clark.edu/enroll/admissions/running_start/index.php
NWUCA Construction Career Day
Construction careers in today’s market are all about high-end, high-stakes, huge earning potential and the opportunity to travel the world.
This event is organized to introduce students to these exciting opportunities in our industry. Don’t miss out!
May 1st, 2020, Northwest College of Construction, 8111 NE Holman St. Portland, OR 97218
Deadline: April 10, 2020
Gear Up: How to Pay for College
NW Youth Careers Expo
The Expo shows students the region's amazing diversity of career opportunities, along with the skills and education needed for those jobs. The Expo includes hands-on learning, demonstrations, mock interviews, career workshops and the chance to talk directly with professionals about college-and-career options. The event takes place from 9 am to 1:30 pm
Pacific NW Massage Academy
Offering a 44 week, 725 hour Licensed Massage Therapy Program. Massage therapy provides endless opportunities and career directions.
Evening Classes Start April 6th, 2020
Day Classes Start August 31st, 2020
For information on open house dates, tuition payment plans and more take a look at our website at: www.pnw-massageacademy.com
Perry Technical Institute Open House
March 4th, 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Yakima, WA
Tour, apply, and schedule your exam on the day of event and the exam fee will be waived.
VPS Future Ready Parent Workshop
Various informational sessions for parents to learn about college and career planning.
Bates Center
WSUV A-Z OF PAYING FOR COLLEGE
WSUV campus, 6 p.m.
Learn different ways for college, scholarship strategies, deadlines, and more!
WSUV Junior College Awareness Day Field Trip
Tuesday, April 14
Sign up in the Career Center
Youth Employment Summit
Contact the Career Center for field trip information.
Meet local businesses and learn about career pathways. Participate in hands-on experiences in construction, tech, manufacturing, and healthcare.
College Campus Guidance
College Campus Representatives are available in the Career Center to help answer any questions. Sign up sheets are available in the Career Center.
Clark College:
3rd, 17th
WSU Vancouver:
10th, 24th
Scholarships
A4LE
The Oregon/SW Washington Chapter of the Association for Learning Environments Scholarship is a competitive, merit-based scholarship program designed for graduating students who seek financial support for their pursuit of post-secondary educational opportunities in similar fields represented by members of the Association.
Deadline: April 1, 2020
AISES Intel
https://www.aises.org/students/scholarships
For American Indian/Alaska Native AISES members pursuing degrees in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Material Science.
Deadline: March 31, 2020
All About Education
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/all-about-education-scholarship
($3,000) - In 250 words or less submit a response to the question: "How will a $3,000 scholarship for education make a difference in your life?"
Deadline: April 30, 2020
American Fire Sprinkler Association
https://www.afsascholarship.org/
Open to HS seniors. Citizenship/legal residency is required. A total of $20,000 is awarded. Ten (10) winners will receive a scholarship of $2,000 each.
Deadline: April 1, 2020
American Foreign Service Essay
http://www.afsa.org/essay-contest
9-12th graders. Must submit an essay related to Foreign Service. Winner recieves $2,500 a trip to Washington, D.C. to meet the Secretary of State, and full tuition for a Semester at Sea educational voyage.
Deadline: April 3, 2020
American Nuclear Society
http://www.ans.org/honors/scholarships/
For graduating HS seniors who have enrolled, full-time, in college courses & are pursuing a degree in nuclear engineering or have the intent to pursue a degree in nuclear engineering.
Deadline: April 1, 2020
AMR NW Diversity Recruitment
To qualify, applicants must identify as a racial or ethnic minority and/or a person of color. This scholarship opportunity is not open to AMR employees or immediate relatives (parents, siblings, children) of AMR employees. Applicants must be citizens or Legal Residents of the United States.
AMR has established a Diversity Recruitment Scholarship Program that provides two financial scholarships covering full tuition, course fees and textbooks to become a licensed Oregon paramedic and complete an Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Paramedicine.
Applications in the Career Center.
Deadline: March 15, 2020
ASHG DNA Day Essay
https://www.ashg.org/discover-genetics/k-12-education/dna-day/
($100-$1,000) For 9-12th graders. Must submit an essay related to genetics.
Deadline: March 4, 2020
A.T. Anderson Memorial
https://www.aises.org/students/scholarships
($1,000) This scholarship is awarded to American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian AISES members pursuing degrees in STEM.
Deadline: March 31, 2020
Better Business Bureau Integrity
https://bbb-scholarship.org/scholarships/
Video and Essay Scholarships
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Deadline: March 16, 2020
Building Futures Foundation
http://biaofclarkcounty.org/community/building-futures-foundation/
$10,000 in scholarships/grants in 2020 available to local students and apprentices
pursuing a career in the building industry.
Deadline: May 1, 2020
Cancer Unwrapped Writing Contest
http://cancerpathways.org/cancer-unwrapped/
Experiencing a cancer diagnosis can cause a storm of emotions. Whether cancer has made you feel angry, sad, lonely, or even grateful, we want to hear about it. The Cancer Unwrapped Teen Writing Contest invites high school students to submit essays about their experience with cancer for the opportunity to win cash prizes. Since the contest began in 2006, we have received more than 4,000 submissions and handed out over $150,000 in prize money.
Deadline: March 3, 2020
Captain Chris Stover Basketball
https://www.eboa.org/eboa/scholarship/
The Evergreen Basketball Officials Association (EBOA) is proud to offer a $500 scholarship to one male and one female senior who currently participates in Varsity Basketball or ROTC at schools in Clark County, WA. This award is in memory of US Air Force Captain Christopher Stover, a former Evergreen HS student, varsity cross country and track member, US Air Force Academy graduate and Pilot, and son of Rick Stover, an EBOA official.
Deadline: March 27, 2020
Cirkled In No Sweat
$2500 Scholarship.
Deadline: March 31, 2020
CJ Poney Auto Parts Video Contest
https://www.cjponyparts.com/cj-pony-parts-scholarship-video-contest
($500) - Create a short video, under 3 minutes long, on one of their specified topics.
Deadline: April 15, 2020
Community Foundation for Southwest Washington: Clark College
Several scholarships vary in eligibility and criteria from school, county, majors, interests or financial need.
Deadline: March 31, 2020
CORE's Que Llueva Cafe
http://www.ca-core.org/que_llueva_cafe_scholarship_program
For HS seniors who are undocumented and Latinx. $500-1,000 in scholarships.
Deadline: March 14, 2020
Create a Greeting Card
https://www.gallerycollection.com/greetingcardscontests.htm
$10,000) Submit original photo, artwork or computer graphics for a greeting card.
Deadline: March 2, 2020
Davis-Putter
https://davisputter.org/apply-for-scholarships/
($10,000) - Need-based scholarships are awarded to students who are able to do academic work at the college or university level or are enrolled in a trade or technical program and who are active in the progressive movement.
Deadline: March 31, 2020
Distracted Driving - Premier Law Group
- MUST have a minimum 3.0 GPA to apply.
- MUST be a resident of the state of Washington.
- This is a 1-time scholarship for $1,000.
- MUST submit an infographic or vlog talking about or showing the dangers of driving while distracted.
- A winner will be announced on July, 15 2020.
https://plg-pllc.com/distracted-driving-scholarship/
Deadline: May 31, 2020
E. Faye Dailey Volker Scholarship Fund
https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/63039-Community-Foundation-For-Southwest-Washington
Scholarship recipients must be:
--graduating seniors of Hudson’s Bay High School
--have at least a 2.0 GPA
--plan to attend Clark College
This scholarship is renewable for a total of three years. The first two years recipients must attend Clark College. To be eligible for a third award, recipients must attend Washington State University Vancouver.
Deadline: March 10, 2020
Emma L. Bowen Foundation
https://www.emmabowenfoundation.com/
Minority HS seniors & college freshmen w/ a min. 3.0 GPA & an interest in media careers (business, creative, journalism, technology, or sales) are eligible to apply. During this multi-year internship, students in the program receive an hourly wage & matching scholarship.
Deadline: March 10, 2020
ExploreVizComm
https://explorevizcomm.org/annual-student-poster-contest/poster-contest-rules-and-submission/
$500 scholarship eligibility competition is open to high school and college students in print, graphic communications, marketing and related studies. Students create an 11 x 17 poster.
Deadline: April 13, 2020
E-Waste
http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/ewaste-scholarship/
($1,000) - Complete the application form including a 140-character message about e-waste. The top 10 applications will be selected as finalists. The finalists will be asked to write a full length 500- to 1,000-word essay about e-waste.
Deadline: April 30, 2020
Ewing C Kelly Scholarship
http://kellyfoundationwashington.org/
The Ewing C. Kelly Scholarship is designed to reward students who demonstrate good citizenship while striving to attain their academic goals. Applicants will be judged on their academic merit, extracurricular achievements--both scholastically and in their community--and financial need.
Deadline: March 10, 2020
Freestone Future Leaders
https://www.freestonecapital.com/freestone-future-leaders-scholarship
Open to HS seniors or current undergrads are involved in meaningful extracurricular activities, demonstrate a commitment to improving their communities, and who possess an entrepreneurial spirit. Citizenship required. Must be a state resident.
Deadline: April 1, 2020
Future Leaders/Freestone Capital Management
https://www.freestonecapital.com/freestone-future-leaders-scholarship
Freestone Capital Management is dedicated to contributing $100,000 in scholarships over four years to help 20 students pay for college. This year’s round of scholarships will award a total of $25,000 to five students for the fall term of the 2020-2021 school year.
Deadline: April 1, 2020
Gene Forrester Memorial
https://wssra.org/index.php/foundation/scholarships
Students who will major in Agricultural Education at WSU. $2000 scholarship.
Deadline: March 1, 2020
Get Schooled - Scholarships with the biggest payout
Cost is a big factor when it comes to choosing a college - but it shouldn’t be that way. You should choose your school based on the values that it offers and whether it aligns with your own values. Check out this link for scholarships that have the biggest payout.
Deadline: Feb/March 2020
Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
($5,000) For outstanding young leaders (ages 8-18) who have focused on helping their communities and fellow beings and/or on protecting the environment.
Deadline: April 15, 2020
Horatio Alger national Career and Technical
https://www.acteonline.org/horatio-alger-scholarship/
The association will award 1,020 new CTE scholars to pursue their academic programs at community colleges and nonprofit institutions with a maximum award amount of $2,500 depending on the length of program and need of the student. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all scholarships are awarded.
Deadline: To be determined
HSCTE Medical
HSCTE is offering two $500.00 scholarships to qualified graduating senior students,one merit and one for financial need. The scholarships will be used for tuition and other direct school expenses at an accredited two- or four-year college or university for the 2020-2021 school year only. Technical schools will qualify as a two-year program.
Forms available in the Career Center
Deadline: April 4, 2020
Humanists of Greater Portland
https://www.waopportunityscholarship.org/students/applicants/cts/
The Humanists of Greater Portland is sponsoring it's 8th annual essay contest. The winner will be awarded a $3,000.00 scholarship. The contestants must be seniors or 2020 high school graduates who are completing a gap-year, who are bound for college in the fall of 2020, residents of the greater Portland area, and have a 3.0 GPA or higher. An essay topic is provided on the website.
Deadline: April 10, 2020
Incight
https://www.incight.org/scholarship
For students with disabilities who have demonstrated outstanding merit in giving back to the community and overcoming obstacles in order to pursue higher education.
Deadline: April 1, 2020
IQ Credit Union
https://www.iqcu.com/scholarships
Two graduating high school seniors entering college will receive $2,000.
Deadline: March 7, 2020
Jiffy Lube
https://www.yourturn2apply.com/
This unique scholarship program allows students to express their "inner drive" and personal ambitions with a simple 500 word essay, no academic requirements.
Deadline: March 16, 2020
Junior Duck Stamp Contest
https://www.fws.gov/birds/education/junior-duck-stamp-conservation-program.php
Submit an original piece of artwork regarding conservation.
Deadline: March 15, 2020
Just Poetry
http://www.justpoetry.org/submissions
Open to all U.S. HS students. Must submit an original poem with 20 lines or less. Up to $500.
Deadline: March 31, 2020
UW Khmer Cambodian Student Association (KHSA)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeG1t1XzTryrOdwRL5JVkIbRu5ZJ0SLeQZLhqIGODCqfE4a8g/viewform
The Khmer (Cambodian) Student Association at the University of Washington (KhSA UW) was established in 1982 with a mission to support and inspire all young Khmer students in pursuing higher education, both on campus as well as beyond in the greater community by providing resources and empowerment through cultural pride.
Deadline: April 15, 2020
KMR Group Foundation - Clark College
Students attending Clark College with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Deadline: April 9, 2020
Kyle Comeau Arts
An annual scholarship in the amount of $2500.00 will be awarded to a qualifying student of the Arts that fall under the hands-on format. Mediums such as, but not limited to, drawing, painting, airbrushing, sculpture (clay or metal), photography, music, etc. Visit the Career Center for more information.
Deadline: March 31, 2020
Louie Foundation Scholarship
http://www.louiefamilyfoundation.org/scholarship-application
100,000 in scholarships available especially for students w/ strong academics & whose parents are in the military or veterans of the armed forces.
Deadline: March 15, 2020
LULAC National Scholarship (Latin American)
($250-$2,000) Students submit a 300 words (maximum) on how your academic studies will contribute to your personal & professional goals. In addition, please discuss any community service or extracurricular activities you have been involved in that relate to your goals.
Deadline: March 31, 2020
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Deadline: March 3, 2020
NAEHCY Scholarship
https://naehcy.org/naehcy-scholarship-fund/
Four (4) $2,000 scholarships for the 2019-2020 academic year. For students experiencing homelessness. Opens in March 2020.
Deadline: April 30, 2020
National Federation of the Blind
https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program
($3,000-$12,000) For blind college students in the United States and Puerto Rico. Awarded are based on academic excellence, community service, and leadership.
Deadline: March 31, 2020
National Institutes of Health
https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/ugsp
For students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are pursuing careers in biomedical, behavioral, & social science health-related research. Must have a minimum 3.3 GPA or rank in the top 5% of their class & demonstrate exceptional financial need. Must be accepted to an accredited 4-year institution. Up to $20,000 per year. Renewable for 4 years.
Deadline: March 18, 2020
National Peace Essay
https://www.usip.org/public-education/students/AFSAEssayContest
Must write an essay related to their assigned topic. $1,000-$10,000.
Deadline: April 6, 2020
NW Career Colleges Federation
http://www.nwcareercolleges.org/scholarships/careers-that-work/application/
$1000 scholarships available. Offers tuition assistance for high school graduates pursuing post-secondary education at select private career colleges in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.
Deadline: June 19, 2020
Odenxa Marketing Group
Must submit 2 small essays, one related to travel, & the other on why they deserve a scholarship. Must be 16-25, w/ 2.5 GPA or greater. US citizenship required. $500.
Deadline: March 30, 2020
Pacific NW Association for College Admission Counseling (PNACAC)
https://pnacac.memberclicks.net/student-scholarships
$1,000 scholarships to students planning to attend a regionally accredited college or university in Fall 2020. Must have a current GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Record a video (no more than one minute in length) responding to one of the following prompts: “What would you like to be doing in 10 years, and how does college help you get there?” -OR- “How has your college/career counselor, school counselor or advisor helped you (and/or others) in finding the right college fit and what would you like to say to them?”
Deadline: March 1, 2020
Passport for Foster Youth
https://readysetgrad.wa.gov/college/passport
The Passport to Careers program helps students who have experienced foster care or unaccompanied homelessness prepare for and succeed in college, apprenticeships, or pre-apprenticeship programs.
Deadline: Throughout the year
Pence Construction Diversity
https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships
Purpose: To support underrepresented students of color in pursuing a degree in Construction Engineering Management.
Deadline: March 1, 2020
Porch Skilled Trade and Technology
https://porch.com/resources/scholarships
You must be pursuing a degree that enables you or others in your community to learn a new trade, develop skills and technology, or start a small business related to home services offered by Porch. Minimum 3.4 GPA.
Deadline: Entries accepted four times a year
Ready to Rise
https://www.readytorise.org/nw/clark/
Leadership Development. Participating colleges: Clark, WSUV, Central Washington, Western Washington, UW
Robert J. Handy
https://wssra.org/index.php/foundation/scholarships
Students whose degree will be in one of the following areas: teacher, counselor, speech therapist, occupational therapist, or psychologist. $900 for up to four years.
Deadline: March 1, 2020
Scholarship Junkies
https://www.scholarshipjunkies.org/scholarship-center/hudsons-bay-high-school
A group of scholarships in one location for Hudson's Bay students to access!
Deadline: Various
Scottish Rite
The Scottish Rite Scholarship Foundation of Washington proudly awards numerous scholarships each year to undergraduate students in the State of Washington. The scholarship is purely merit-based to promote and foster dedicated students in their path to success.
Deadline: March 31, 2020
Sea-Mar Farm Worker
https://www.seamar.org/scholarship-farmworker.html
For students who work or have worked OR, whose parent/legal guardian is or has worked as a farm worker.
Deadline: April 16, 2020
Seattle Foundation
https://seattlefoundation.smapply.org/
Various scholarships listed
Students of Integrity
Students who personify and communicate ethics in the real world, as demonstrated through community service, personal integrity, and academic accomplishments.
Deadline: March 16, 2020
Truman D. Picard Scholarship for Native Students
https://www.itcnet.org/about_us/scholarships.html
Dedicated to the support of Native American students pursuing a higher education in Natural Resources.
Deadline: March 13, 2020
TwinStar
https://www.twinstarcu.com/education/scholarships
To help members pursue additional education, TwinStar Credit Union offers scholarships to both graduating high school seniors and older students seeking college education. Nearly $46,000 is awarded each year.
Deadline: April 1, 2020
UW Nikkei
Scholarships available to students of Japanese ancestry who attend the University of Washington. Applications available in the Career Center.
Deadline: April 15, 2020
WA-CCER
Washington Association for Career Counseling and Employment Readiness will award two $500 scholarships to qualified graduating seniors who have demonstrated excellence in the field of Career & Technical Education during their high school career. The scholarship is to be used for tuition and other direct school expenses at an accredited two- or four-year college or university for the 2020/2021 school year only (Technical Schools will qualify as a two-year program). Applications in the Career Center.
Deadline: March 6, 2020
Washboard
https://washboard.wsac.wa.gov/login.aspx
Various scholarships listed.
Washington State Auto Dealers Association Bright Future
http://www.wsada.org/community/scholarships
http://www.wsada.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2017-WSADA-Scholarship-Guidelines.pdf
Must be currently enrolled in a WA State automotive technology program. List of schools: www.wsada.org
Deadline: April 17, 2020
Washington State Opportunity
https://www.waopportunityscholarship.org/students/applicants/cts/
To be eligible, scholars must enroll in an approved program, such as welding, manufacturing or IT, at one of WA’s 34 community and technical colleges. Scholars are eligible to receive up to $1,500 each quarter for the duration of their program, as well as support services.
Deadline: July 1, 2020
Washington State School Retirees
https://wssra.org/index.php/foundation/scholarships
$2500 Scholarship. Seniors who have a 3.0 GPA or higher and plan a career in the field of education.
Deadline: March 1, 2020
Watershed Earth day Contest
https://www.clarkpublicutilities.com/community-environment/environmental-stewardship-programs/
Contest is around the question, "What is a Watershed?"
Deadline: March 20, 2020
Western Union Family
https://foundation.westernunion.com/wuscholars/index.html
Selected scholarship recipients will receive USD $2,500 each to contribute toward tuition or school fees at an accredited post-secondary institution and will be selected based on criteria relating to the program's three pillars: Perseverance, Aspiration, and Community.
Deadline: April 30, 2020
Testing Dates
ASVAB Testing
Sign up in the Career Center
SAT: Juniors
Hudson's Bay
Internships/Apprenticeships
All Stars Staffing Bootcamp
Deadline: March 13, 2020
https://stars-staffing.com/ or email Tracey.Scharmann@vansd.org
Jobs for Youth
Ecology Youth Corps offers summer employment for positions including cleaning up the state's roads and highways. Gain work experience, safety training, environmental education, teamwork and more!
https://ecology.wa.gov/Waste-Toxics/Solid-waste-litter/Litter/Ecology-Youth-Corps
PIC Internships (Partners in Careers)
Several internship opportunities:
Activities Assistant\Clark County Clerk's Office Intern
Animal Care Technician
Early Childhood Education Classroom Assistant
Free Clinic Student Intern
PeaceHealth Student Intern
Pearson Field Education Center Intern
Students must submit a resume and cover letter (stating what internship they are interested in and the hours that they can intern each day).
Skilled Trades
Union Building Trades Apprenticeship Programs
Join Apprenticeship Coordinators from Oregon and SW Washington for an informative presentation focusing on training opportunities available through local union apprenticeship programs. Dates: March 6, June 5, September 4, December 4.
UW Foster School of Business Women's Youth Summit
Join us and connect with other like-minded young women while exploring the world of business through faculty and current student interactions!
Deadline: March 31, 2020
YMCA Internship
Program or Swim Instructior/Spring Internships
Employment
MILITARY CAMPUS VISITS
Representatives are available in the Commons during both lunches.
March 19, 26
Marines:
March 2, 9, 25
Navy:
March 4, 11, 18
WA Army National Guard Aviation/Maintenance Day
JBLM: April 1
Marysville: March 25
RSVP: Jill Wilkinson: jill.a.wilkinson.ctr@mail.mil
Air National Guard
Army
2nd, 3rd, and 4th Thursday of each month
SGT Juan Reyna Lopes 360) 553-9744
Coast Guard
2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month
OSI Jeffery A. Williams (360) 699-1045 x3
Marines
1st and 2nd Mondays, 4th Wednesday of each month
SSGT Michael Maltese (360)907-5737
michael.maltese@marines.usmc.mil
Navy
Dwayne Purnell (360) 957-8043
Washington National Guard
3rd Monday of each month
SSG Allen James Henley (360) 852-6735