Scholarship Award Cycles
Spring Award Cycle
(Primary)
- Main scholarship application period
- Applications open January–April
- Funding supports the next academic year (fall, winter and spring quarters)
- Most scholarships are awarded during this cycle
Fall Award Cycle
(Secondary)
- Additional scholarship application period (many for healthcare)
- Applications open July – September
- Funding supports winter and spring quarters of the current academic year
- Fewer scholarships are available during this cycle
Scholarships with Separate Application Processes
These scholarships are not available through AwardSpring and have different application requirements. Details for each opportunity are below. For questions, contact foundation@olympic.edu.
OC Foundation Second Chance Scholarship
Supporting students with past incarceration as they pursue education
The Second Chance Scholarship supports previously incarcerated students by reducing financial barriers to higher education, promoting equity and inclusion, and helping students persist toward degree or certificate completion. The scholarship was established by an anonymous donor and is awarded annually.
Annual awards include
- Two $2,000 scholarships for new incoming Olympic College students
- Two $3,000 scholarships for students who have completed at least 24 credits
- One $5,000 scholarship for students who have completed at least 36 credits
Application process: This scholarship uses a separate application and is not available through AwardSpring. Students must apply using this online form.
For 2025-2026, all scholarships for the Second Chance Scholarship have been awarded. The application will open again at the start of Summer Quarter 2026.
OC Foundation Finish Line Scholarship
Helping students complete their final quarter
The Finish Line Scholarship provides short-term financial support for students in their final quarter at Olympic College who may be unable to complete their degree or certificate due to unexpected financial barriers.
- Open at the end of each quarter for students graduating the following quarter
- Students must be referred by an OC faculty or staff member
- A limited number of awards are available each quarter
- Maximum award amount is $1,500
Application process: This scholarship is not available through AwardSpring and requires a referral from a staff or faculty member to apply.
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