Thursday, June 28, 2018

Scholarships Due July 5th-30th

We only provide brief information about upcoming scholarships. You’re strongly encouraged to
follow the links to find out more information about eligibility and requirements. Don’t cross out a
scholarship before looking!

For first-generation U.S. citizens (born outside the U.S.), refugees, or immigrants (legal
documentation is not required).
Goedekers College Scholarship - $100-500 - Due 7/8
Write a 300+ word essay on why attending college and your field of study are important to you.

C.A.R.E.S. Scholarship - $500 - Due 7/15
Student must be diagnosed with an inherited blood disorder or have an immediate family member
who is. Must also be a resident of Kentucky.

Must be of Polish descent from the Chicago area and scholastic achievement in the Performing Arts.

Awarding a scholarship to a student in good academic standing who has used creative thinking to
succeed in his/her academic or personal life.
Adversity Scholarship - $5,000 - Due 7/15
Applicant must submit an essay or video on overcoming a life-changing adversity.

For architecture, design, and/or engineering students. Must create a unique shade sail structure
using Tenshon's standard sized shade sails.
Vegetarian/ Vegan Scholarship - Up to $200 - Due 7/15
Create and submit a video relating to what you want to tell others about vegetarianism and/or
veganism.

Students with a severe visual impairment may qualify. See website for details.
NLA Foundation Scholarship - Varies - Due 7/30
Open to minority students who are pursuing undergraduate training in Computer Science, Aviation,
Nursing, or Music.
Scholarship for Fine Art students. Must submit a 300-500 word essay.
Flavor of the Month Scholarship - $1,500 - Due 7/30
If you were an ice cream flavor, which would you be and why?
There are many other scholarships with due dates that will be coming up fast. Don’t forget to check
out our database on Compass under the “Financial Aid” tab.

Good Luck!

Friday, June 1, 2018

Seattle Pride on a Budget

June is Pride month which is celebrated in honor of the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. Seattle
celebrated its first Pride Week in 1974 and now the entire month of June is full of different Pride events
here in Seattle. There are so many events that it can feel a bit overwhelming - especially if you’re trying
to do things on a budget. Below, we’ve included some resources and events to help you get started!


Find another Pride event nationwide: http://seattlepride.org/events/regional/


June 7th 6:30-9pm -- Pride Family Fund Day at MOHAI - Crafts, story time, film screenings and live
performances for free!


June 9th 12-7pm -- Volunteer Park Pride Festival - Live music, food trucks, beer garden, craft booths
and more! Free for all ages celebration of LGBTQ arts, performance, and culture. Desi Valentine, special
guest surprise, Donormal, Little Bandit, Fruit Juice, Betsy Olson, Da Toya B.


June 14th 5-8pm -- Capitol Hill Art Walk (Queer Edition)


June 16 & 17 -- Pride Film Festival at Northwest Film Forum


June 21 -- Real Talk: LGBTQ Conversations for Change


June 22nd -- #GetWoke: Queer and Trans People or Color Party and Dance (21+)


June 22nd @ 6pm -- Trans Pride starting at Seattle Central Community College - gathers at 5pm -
festivities to follow in Cal Anderson Park 6:45-10pm


June 22-24 -- Wild Rose Pride (21+)


June 23 12-9pm -- PrideFest Capitol Hill


June 23 1-7pm -- Family Pride and Queer Youth Pride at Cal Anderson Park


June 23rd @7pm -- Seattle Dyke March and Rally - begins at Seattle Central College at 5pm


June 23 & 24 12-6/7pm -- Queer Geeks and Gamers at Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion


June 24th @ 11am -- Seattle Pride Parade Along 4th Avenue


June 24 12-8pm -- PrideFest at Seattle Center


June 24 -- KEXP Pride Party


June 24 - The Cuff Complex PRIDE Street Party (21+)


Additional Resources:

Happy Pride!