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Planning for Your Future After High School
Do you know what you want to do after high school but need the resources to get there? Or maybe you don’t know what the future holds and need guidance on which path to take – whichever step you’re at in your planning, we are here to help! Washington has many options and supports to help you get the education or training you need, or decide which path is best for you! Check out Washington Student Achievement Council’s website for resources to help you take your first step.
College & Scholarships
As a high school senior, the pressure is on to find scholarships for college. At this point, high school senior scholarships are just as important as getting into the dream school. Fortunately, that means there are plenty of scholarships for senior high school students to apply to.
Applying for scholarships is a numbers game, and the more scholarships you apply to, the better your chances of actually winning. The key to a great scholarship search is to start applying as soon as possible!
As you plan to take your SATs and are scheduling your college tours, add searching for scholarships to your college checklist. Not every scholarship for high school seniors is based on academic performance or financial need. There are scholarships for high school students based on ethnic background, field of study and even extracurricular activities. Your hobby or interest could get you money for college.
Start your search for scholarships for high school seniors with scholarship searches. It’s free and lets you customize your search based on your interests, age, grade level and more. You can even set up special alerts to notify you when there’s a new scholarship opportunity that matches your profile.
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Career
PCIA is committed to helping students prepare for life after high school, whether that means heading to college or getting started on a particular career path. Your academic advisor will be with you every step of the way as you navigate your career options and decide what direction you want to go in. We use Washington state-approved career guidance curriculum to help guide you in your division making.
Your academic advisor can meet with you to help you explore career opportunities that might be a good fit based on your values, beliefs, and interests. Use these online career exploration tools to help you decide what career opportunities you’d like to explore in more depth, then, make an appointment with the academic advisor to talk through your options.
Types of Scholarships for High School Seniors
The following are some examples of categories of scholarships for high school seniors that could apply to you.