Scholarships & Recipients

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).

Established in 2025, in partnership with Katrina and Daniel Sather, this award seeks to support business degree students with financial need – and who have a keen interest in entrepreneurship.

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 honors the 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.

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 2024 by the Rotary Club of Northshore: Bothell and Kenmore, these scholarships seek to support Cascadia students with interests in serving their community - and particularly those with interest in owning and/or operating a small business, serving in the fields of first-responders, and/or non-profit organizations. These awards fund up to the recipient's full cost of tuition, fees and books for one academic year.

Established in 2025 in partnership with the Puget Sound Energy Foundation and Community and Technical College Foundations in Washington State, this award seeks to support first-generation college students in STEM and trade careers – including energy innovation – 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 2025 in partnership with Deby and Martin Rourke, this award seeks to support students who delayed their college education more than three years after completing high school – and demonstrate financial need.

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 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.

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 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 LGBTQA+ community who encounter barriers to their success.

Established in 2006 by Jake’s mother, Susan Wolever, and his family and friends, to remember Cascadia College student Nathaniel "Jake" Allen, the Nathaniel Jacob Allen Memorial Scholarship seeks to support Cascadia students with backgrounds and career interests similar to Jake Allen.

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.

Established in 2005 by founding Cascadia College Board Trustee and founding Cascadia College Foundation Board Director, Mr. Robert – 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 Dr. Bill Christopher's significant contributions to Cascadia's community during his tenure as college President, the William Christopher-Gateway Scholarship supports students who are first in their family to attend college.