Grays Harbor Community Foundation Grants

Grays Harbor Community Foundation Grants is sponsored by Grays Harbor Community Foundation. Supports programs that establish quality education and learning opportunities, including dropout prevention and reconnecting dropouts to school and employment.

Scholarship Application | Grays Harbor Community Foundation Who qualifies for a scholarship?

All scholarship applicants must meet the following requirements: Must be a resident of Grays Harbor County OR Must have graduated from a Grays Harbor County high school Must submit a complete application following the guidelines listed in the application Must request renewal online each year to continue receiving a scholarship (3 additional years) Renewals may be deferred for one year only, after which a complete application must be submitted Beyond meeting these basic requirements, each applicant should exhibit outstanding character, a proven work ethic, and the promise of useful citizenship.

These more qualitative judgments will be based on the applicant’s personal essay, resume, transcripts and other information provided through the application form. Scholarships are Renewable for Three Additional Years All of our scholarships are renewable for three additional years at varying amounts.

Renewal request forms, as well as submitting a current college transcript, are to be completed ONLINE and are due on or before March 1st each year. In 2026, the Grays Harbor Community Foundation awarded over $1 Million in scholarships to outstanding undergraduate and vocational students from Grays Harbor County. Scholarships may be used for tuition, room and board, or required fees and supplies.

Recipients who remain eligible and reapply via the online renewal application process each year may receive up to four total years of funding for their undergraduate or vocational studies. Students fill out one application for one of the available scholarships and gets matched to the award that is the best fit. We cannot accept any mailed or emailed documents that are submitted outside of the Akoya GoApply system.

You will need to scan your unofficial transcript and attach it to the application in order for it to be considered complete. Received an award and need to sign your agreement? Visit our Online Portal Haerlen Family Elma Education Loan Program Grays Harbor Community Foundation Frequently Asked Questions We're here to help!

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