Scholarships & Recipients

Established in 2013 by the Kirkland-Redmond chapter of the American Association of University Women, the AAUW Annual Scholarship supports Cascadia students who graduated from a local high school - and did not enroll in college immediately after graduating from high school.

Established in 2017 in partnership with the Biella Foundation and the South Seattle College Foundation, the Biella Foundation Community and Technical College Scholarship seeks to support Cascadia College students pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in either Mobile Application Development (MOBAPPS) or Sustainable Practices (BASSP).

To be awarded at the discretion of the CC Foundation.

Established in 2021 thanks in part to Ms. Eva Gordon, the Cascadia Scholars award supports underserved and underrepresented students at Cascadia College. Scholarship Sponsor: The Estate of Ms. Eva Gordon.

Preference is given to students who identify as black, indigenous, and other persons of color (BIPOC) and other members of marginalized and underrepresented communities enrolled in the Cascadia Scholars Program at Cascadia College. The Cascadia Scholars Program provides mentoring, resources, and support for students who are members of these communities. The program works with these historically underrepresented groups to help connect educational goals to their academic and career journeys. The scholarship may be a part of this support.

Established in 2008 in partnership with the Cascadia College Board of Trustees and the Cascadia College Foundation to honor the college’s founding leadership, the Founders and Trustees award seeks to assist deserving students.

Through the Frances Bianco Memorial Scholarship for Peace, awardees will be recognized for their commitment to pursuing a career in psychology, human rights and/or social justice – with an emphasis in Peace Studies. Established in 2014 by Cascadia College Faculty Denise Michaels the scholarship for honors to good and important works of her mother, Frances Bianco.

Established in 2006, in partnership with Cascadia College Faculty and friends of Mr. Fred Oliver Jackson – Founding Faculty and Navy veteran. Mr. Jackson’s focus of study included the diversities in people, cultures and the histories of our world. Fred was instrumental in helping others develop friendships and effective working relationships that crossed cultural and racial boundaries.

Established in 2023 by Cascadia College Alumnus, Nathan Hill, the Herb and Roz Annual Scholarship supports students who are the first in their family to attend college and pursuing a career in business.

Preference is given to students who demonstrate financial need and are pursuing a degree in business or entrepreneurship.

Established in 2007 by Mr. John and Mrs. Margaret Bock, candidates will be enrolled or accepted at Cascadia College and meet all department requirements to be a student in good standing.

Established in 2007 by Mrs. Julie and Mr. Grant Davidson, candidates will be enrolled or accepted at Cascadia College and meet all department requirements to be a student in good standing.

Established in 2022 by Justin Gillebo, Cascadia College Alumnus, and his wife Allie, the Justin and Allie Gillebo Scholarship supports students who are the first in their family to attend college and pursuing a business career.

Established in 2021 by retiring Cascadia College Board Trustees Dr. Julie Miller and Nancee Hofmeister, the Miller-Hofmeister Endowed Scholarship seeks to encourage students from underrepresented groups to enter, study, and graduate from Cascadia College in the sciences, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Candidates will be graduates from high schools in the Cascadia College service district – including the Kirkland, Redmond, Bothell, Kenmore and Mill Creek areas.

Established in 2015 by Cascadia College president Dr. Eric Murray and Mr. Jacob Sandford, the Murray-Sandford scholarship supports members of the LGBTQIA+ community who encounter barriers to their success to a greater extent than other students.

Established in 2006 by Jake’s mother, Susan Wolever, and his family and friends, the Nathan Jacob Allen Memorial Scholarship seeks to support Cascadia students with backgrounds similar to Jake Allen.

Established in 2024 by the Rotary Club of Northshore: Bothell and Kenmore, the Northshore Rotary Scholarship supports all Cascadia students - and particularly those with interest in serving their community through their career.

This award intends to fund the recipient's full cost of tuition, fees and books for one academic year – up to $5,500. Recipients are expected to attend the Rotary Club of Northshore's annual scholarships event to be recognized as a recipient of their award.

Preference is given to Cascadia students, enrolling full-time and for at least three quarters, who reside the North King County/South Snohomish County area or a graduate from a local high school - and intend to serve their community.

Established in 2023 by Cascadia College Alumnus, Dr. Matt Binder, the Ostroms – Wolfgang Memorial Endowed Scholarship supports students who are pursuing a career in healthcare.

Preference is given to students who demonstrate financial need and/or intend to pursue a medical degree (for example, Pharmacist, Medical Doctor, Registered Nurse, Physician's Assistant).

Established in 2022 to celebrate Cascadia College administrator Shawn Miller's significant contributions to community college students in Washington during his 23 years of service, the Shawn Miller Memorial Scholarship, supports underrepresented students (BIPOC, LGBTQ, Students with Disabilities) who are the first in their family to attend college.

Established in 2022, the Starting Point Award supports students who have been incarcerated or are affected family members of incarcerated persons. The scholarship seeks to promote opportunities for these individuals and contribute to their successful reentry through pursuing a college degree at Cascadia College.

Established in 2017 in partnership with friends and associates of Mr. Richard Dakin and the Denver Foundation, this award seeks to support students pursuing a cybersecurity or related degree at Cascadia College and either entering the workforce – ideally with a regional cyber-related business – or transferring to a regional college or university offering baccalaureate degrees in cybersecurity or related technology fields. Candidates should demonstrate an aptitude and/or interest in information technology, application development, and/or information security fields.

Established in 2005 by founding Cascadia College Board Trustee and founding Cascadia College Foundation Board Director, Mr. Robert Tjossem and Mrs. Linda Tjossem, candidates will be enrolled or accepted at Cascadia College and meet all department requirements to be a student in good standing.

Established in 2011 by the Cascadia College Foundation Board of Directors as the Gateway Annual Scholarship, and renamed in 2014 in recognition of retiring Cascadia College president, Dr. Bill Christopher, this award supports students who are first in their family to attend college.