Scholarships

Scholarship Notebooks 2026

Scholarship Notebooks have now been distributed to donors. Please reach out to the Counseling Office if you have any questions. 
 

Would you like to know more about our Scholarship Notebook program? Check out our Student Guide to learn more about this beloved tradition, now entering its 81st year! You can also check out a recording from a recent after school presentation - Scholarship Notebooks 101 & High School & Beyond.

Click here to join the Scholarship Notebook Google Classroom!

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Important Dates and Events

• Nov. 5th - Trade & Tech Night, hosted by College Success Foundation
• Dec. 19^th (SCHOLARSHIP NOTEBOOK DUE DATE) - PAHS Staff Letter of Recommendations Requests  
• Jan 8^th through Feb 12^th - Scholarship Notebook Assistance, Drop-In Thursdays at Lunch (Stay tuned for details!)
• Feb 11^th and 12^th - Scholarship Notebook Assistance, 3p to 5p in PAHS Library (Stay tuned for details)
• Feb. 16^th (SCHOLARSHIP NOTEBOOK DUE DATE) - Scholarship Notebooks (midnight deadline!)
• May 20^th - Scholarship Awards Night
• June 3^rd  (SCHOLARSHIP NOTEBOOK DUE DATE) - Thank You Cards

Resources:

• Scholarship Notebook Presentation Video (w/
• Scholarship Notebooks 2026 - Student Guide 
• Scholarship Notebooks 2025 - Student Submission Survey Worksheet (This may be lightly updated for 2026, but will primarily remain the same. This is an optional worksheet, but even reading it will help you be prepared for both your notebook and the survey!)
• Summary of 2024 Scholarships
• Letter of Recommendation Request (Worksheet)
• Federal Student Aid Information (FAFSA)
• The Washboard (Great resource for WA state scholarships outside of Scholarship Notebooks!)

Contact Us 

Charity Brock
PAHS Scholarship Notebook Coordinator
cbrock@portangelesschools.org

360-452-7602
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General Scholarship Information

Financial assistance for college comes from four main sources: colleges, the government, national and regional scholarships, and local scholarships.

Local Scholarships: The Port Angeles community has one of the most successful local scholarship programs in the state, awarding about $500,000 annually to graduates. Scholarships are available for students planning to attend technical, vocational, community, or four-year colleges.

Accessing Scholarships: Port Angeles High School helps students find regional and national scholarships by posting applications on its website.

Government Aid: The federal and state governments offer grants and loans based on financial need. Families should complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) in early October. The high school partners with Peninsula College to hold an annual workshop explaining these programs.

College-Specific Scholarships: Colleges themselves award the most scholarships. Students should visit the websites of their intended colleges to learn about available scholarships and apply as soon as they are accepted. High school juniors are encouraged to work with the College Success Foundation Representative or their Counselor to identify potential schools. Considering scholarship offerings can be an important factor in deciding where to apply.

Financial Aid Facts

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