Offers $500 scholarships to students who host successful blood drives during summer and winter breaks.

Provides three grant cycles a year for local non-profit 501 (C) 3 agencies and scholarships to certain students. Works to improve the cultural, economic, social, health and educational quality of life for residents of Yakima County, with special attention to unmet needs, and to help donors achieve their philanthropic goals.

Provides scholarships for students and families who otherwise might not consider college as an option because of its cost.  The amount of the scholarship will be based on tuition rates at Washington public colleges and universities and will cover the amount of tuition and fees (plus $500 for books) not covered by other state financial aid awards.   Students promise to graduate from high school, demonstrate good citizenship and seek admission to a college or university.   Family income will be re-checked and college admission confirmed after the student graduates from high school.   Scholarship awards can be applied toward a certificate or degree from a Washington public, community or technical college, an approved independent college or university, or private career school.

Administers theWashboard.org, a free, web-based scholarship matching clearinghouse for Washington residents and students attending college in Washington. Uses matching technology to compare a seeker’s profile with the criteria of available scholarships giving the seeker a unique list of potential scholarships based on their personal achievements and goals. Matches users with scholarships only, not loans, grants or other forms of aid.

Whatcom Community College offers multiple scholarship opportunities each year and also advertises general scholarships available through other agencies. You can review a list of "active" scholarships and obtain application information by visiting the kiosk outside our office, located in Laidlaw Center, room 135.

Provides adult students facing economic hardship financial aid to continue or complete their higher education including Associate or Trade degree. Grants are awarded quarterly for transportation, food insecurity, housing, child card allowing students to remain in school.

Offers a wide variety of services for job seekers, from individual job search assistance to an extensive list of workshops designed to help job search preparedness. Announcements of jobs within the state of Washington can be obtained at any WorkSource Center, Affiliate or online. Provides computer access to apply for Washington State Unemployment Insurance. Provides access to community and technical college programs and financial resources for retraining. Helps people find employment who have lost their jobs through company downsizing or plant closures. Other services may include the following: - Case management - Job readiness training - Career counseling - Vocational assessment - Individualized job search assistance - Job fairs - Employer connections - Career development workshops - Follow-up services - Educational scholarships.

Provides information and referral for the non-medical aspects of blindness including post-secondary scholarship assistance, support to consumer advocates, guide dog information, and some legal information on matters relating to blindness. Publishes the ACB Braille Forum, which is available in braille, large print, digital cartridge, as well as via podcasts, email, or downloaded.

Provides information, networking opportunities, mentoring, and technical assistance for businesses in areas of financial management, legal support, marketing, and more. Also offers a scholarship fund for American Indian and Alaskan Native students entering college.

Provides financial aid to students attending Everett Community College. Most grant programs are from limited annual allocations and award priority is determined by financial need. The college also provides scholarships, student loans, and work study programs.