DavenportSchool District

Welcome!

Please check in with this web page now and again for important announcements and opportunities, including scholarships, testing information, and the occasional event. Feel free to contact me throughout the year with any questions, concerns, or opportunities you may know of that you'd like me to share with our students.

Go Gorillas!

Alison Hawley
Counselor
Davenport Middle and High School
[email protected]
(509) 725-4021

Announcements:

Course Descriptions: Click this link to find more information about courses offered at DHS.

Seniors - The FAFSA will open on December 1 for the 2025-26 school year. If you are considering a two year, four year, career or technical college next fall, YOU should complete the FAFSA!  Not sure where to start?  Contact Ms. Hawley for FAFSA help, or schedule an appointment with your parent/guardian for one on one assistance with completing your application. Create your FSA ID here https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch before starting your application here https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid

Juniors and Seniors - Need to take a college entrance exam? Visit www.sat.org to register for the SAT, or www.actstudent.org for the ACT. Not sure which one to take? Stop by my office and we'll weigh out your options. Most schools will accept either one, but to be sure, check with the college of your preference. Both test monthly throughout the year. Juniors, I recommend waiting until the March administration or later for your first exam. Seniors, to test or retest for a better score, you'll want to have your final attempt in by the November administration for college applications and January administration for scholarships.  Keep in mind that we offer the School Day SAT annually in October and March for seniors and juniors respectively. Good luck, and don't forget the study materials available online and in our library!

Free Official SAT Practice: Visit SATpractice.org for fantastic SAT prep including practice questions, full length practice tests, diagnostic quizzes, tutorials and more! These cleverly designed tools will help you focus your practice to do your best on the test. Khan Academy is partnering with College Board to provide you with the best materials possible, and best of all, they are free!

SCHOLARSHIPS

Start your scholarship search online! There are several search engines that can help you match your abilities, talents, and interests with thousands of dollars in scholarships.Beware of any company that wants you to pay for a scholarship search; there are plenty of free services out there. Here are a few links I recommend:

https://gearup.wa.gov/resources/scholarships Here, you'll find a continuously updated database of scholarships for Washington State and beyond provided by our state GEAR UP staff.  This is a great place to start - check back frequently!

www.thewashboard.org Here, you can create a profile that will match you with scholarships you qualify for. This is a great way to hear about opportunities that might otherwise pass you by. (By the Washington Scholarship Coalition)

www.studentscholarships.org Like The Washboard, you create a profile and this service helps match you with scholarships. See below for other national search engines.

www.fastweb.com

Keep in mind that individual colleges offer many scholarships based on financial need, academic merit, areas of study, student activities and more. Make sure to contact the college of your choice for more information. 

Virtual Possibilities Network:

Provides scholarships for graduating high school seniors or undergraduate students with their primary focus of study in engineering or science. Must be enrolled (or enrolling) as a full time student at one of these higher education institutions: Community Colleges of Spokane, Eastern Washington University, Gonzaga University, North Idaho College, Washington State University, Whitworth University, or University of Idaho. Please contact your institution for scholarship information.

Inland Power and Light Scholarship: Fifteen $1000 scholarships for students whose primary residence receives electricity from Inland Power. Students who are planning to attend community college, university or a trade school are eligible. Click here for more information and an application. Deadline: December 31, 2024
Center for Quality Communities Scholarship: Supporting high school seniors who are active in leadership in their city government, community, or school and plan to pursue post-secondary education.  The fund is supported by people who are passionate about cultivating Washington's future local leaders. Applicants must live in the city limits.  Visit https://wacities.org/cqc-home/scholarships for more information and an application.  Local deadline: January 7, 2025
The Washington State Fair Foundation's Blue Ribbon Scholarship Program: One application for several scholarships, several open to students statewide. Visit thefair.com/foundation/scholarships for more information and an application. Opens December 1st. Deadline: January 31, 2025
Washington State Opportunity Scholarships:  WSOS prepares Washington students to meet the state's workforce shortages by offering two scholarship programs for students pursuing a credential leading to a high-demand career in the state. Both scholarship funds are flexible and can be used to cover tuition, fees, and other costs of attendance such as housing, transportation, food, and more.

-  Four year program (BaS): Provides up to $22,500 for scholars pursuing a bachelor's degree in more than 150 high-demand STEM or healthcare majors.  Starts at $1000 and both renews and increases as you progress in your education.  Apply now!

-  Two year program (CTS): Provides $1,500 per quarter for scholars pursuing a certificate, apprenticeship, or associate degree in a high-demand trade, STEM, or healthcare field such as welding, manufacturing, or information technology.  High school applicants wait to apply in March for the 24-25 fall quarter.

Visit waopportunityscholarship.org for more information and an application.  Deadline for BaS: February 26, 2025
AgWest Scholarship: $2,500 for graduating high school seniors attending university or vocational programs in the upcoming fall term. Must be an active AgWest customer, dependent of an active customer, or child of an employee of an active AgWest customer. Visit https://agwestfc.com/about/community-engagement/scholarships/customer-scholarships for more information and an application. Deadline: March 1, 2025
Washington State School Retirees' Association: Awards eight WSSR Foundation Scholarships in the amount of $3000 each, eight WSSR Foundation Scholarships in the amount of $2000 each, sixteen Robert J Handy scholarships in the amount of $900 each (renewable for up to four years) and two Gene Forrester Memorial Scholarships in the amount of $2000 each. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and plan in pursuing a career in the field of education. Visit www.wssra.org under the Scholarship tab for more information and an application. Deadline: March 1, 2025
Innovia Foundation Scholarships:  Several scholarship opportunities, including Wilson Farms/Mondovi Grange and Lucille Houdon Scholarships for students in our area.  Awards range between $300 and $8000.  Visit innovia.org/students for more information.  Fill out a short questionnaire to identify which scholarships you're eligible for, create a MyInnovia account and apply for multiple opportunities with one application! Deadline: March 4, 2025
WIAA Smart Choices Scholarship Program:  Three $5000 and 12 $1000 scholarships to graduating seniors from WIAA member high schools for excellence in athletics/activities, academics, leadership and community service throughout their high school careers.  Click here for more information and an application.  Deadline: March 14, 2025
Marsden Scholarship: $30,000 over four years for students from Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho who continue to push themselves inside and outside of the classroom.  Financial need is considered, but academic potential is a greater consideration.  Visit https://www.stjohns-cathedral.org/outreach/marsden-scholarship/for more information and an application.  Deadline: March 15, 2025
The McGregor Company Scholarship: Designed to provide graduating high school students with a chance to pursue their Ag-related educational goals as they begin college.  Visit https://mcgregor.com/app/uploads/2025/01/McGregor-Scholarship-Application_2025.pdf to download an application packet.  Deadline: March 17, 2025
CCS Foundation Scholarship: The Community Colleges of Spokane offer one general scholarship application for multiple scholarship opportunities - a "must do" for anyone considering SFCC or SCC for Fall of 2023!  Start early and don't procrastinate!  Visit ccsfoundation.org/Apply-for-Scholarships for more information and the application. Deadline: March 18, 2025
Skagit Farmers Supply: For students pursuing education for careers in agriculture. This award is based on scholastic achievement, leadership in agriculture and an ability to contribute to agriculture in the future. Visit https://www.skagitfarmers.com/community/community-support/ for more information and an application. Deadline: April 1, 2025
Pacific Northwest Grain and Feed Association: For students seeking careers in agriculture, agribusiness, or other ag-related fields. Non-ag career fields will no longer be considered. Must be accepted into a 2- or 4-year accredited college or university. Visit https://www.pnwgfa.org/scholarship for more information and an application. Deadline: April 4, 2025
Bessie and Godfrey Thompson Scholarship: For worthy students who reside in Lincoln County and have graduated and received a diploma from a high school in Lincoln County, and have been accepted at a college, technical school, or other school of higher learning. Click here for an application and more information. Deadline: April 15, 2025
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Auxiliary Horton-Strength-Gail Post 3386 Scholarship: A total of four $1000 scholarships to eligible students who are a son, daughter, grandchild, step child, or step grandchild of a current member in good standing of the Post or Auxiliary.  One of the four scholarships is solely for the Davenport and surrounding area.  Click here for more information and and application.  Deadline: April 15, 2025
Martha Hall Educational Trust:  The Martha Hall Educational Trust was established by Martha Hall for the purpose of providing scholarships to residents of Lincoln County, Washington.  Students can receive a maximum of four grants.  Students must maintain reasonably good grades and be a full time student. Click here for an application and more information.  Deadline: April 20, 2025
Jodi Piper Memorial Scholarship: It was Jodi's wish to see students become more invested in their community.  This $500 scholarship reflects her wish and is not based on need nor grades, but rather on community service.  Selection will be made based on community service and the required essay.  Open to 2018 DHS grads who must be furthering education at an accredited trade or technical school, community college, state or private college or university.  Click here for an application and more information.  Deadline: May 2, 2025
HighLine Grain Growers Scholarship:  Two $500 scholarships to qualifying seniors who are enrolling in a 2- or 4- year accredited college, university or trade school.  In recognition of the importance of the family farm, this award is intended for applicants who are either working for or have family members working with our regional industry.  Must have a 2.5 GPA with the intent to enroll in the fall of 2025.  Click here for more information and an application.  Submit to the high school office by 3 pm on the deadline.  Deadline: May 16, 2025
Careers That Work! Scholarship:  $1000 for students enrolling in programs offered by member schools of the Northwest Career Colleges Federation. Examples include Aveda Institute, Divers Institute of Technology, Evergreen Beauty College, Paul Mitchell the School, and Perry Technical Institute. Visit www.nwcareercolleges.org for more information.  Contact Ms. Hawley directly if you are interested in this scholarship opportunity. Deadline: June 1, 2025