Believe in Me Scholarship

Believe in Me was established in 2006 to provide shelter, education, health care, and emotional and spiritual support for children. Our vision is to help every kid develop the self-confidence they need to succeed. With generous support from donors, we fund programs that provide marginalized kids with a safe place to call home, a family that loves them, a feeling of community, and opportunities to learn, build self-esteem, and have fun.

Believe in Me Academic Scholarship Program

Our scholarship program empowers marginalized students on their pathways toward educational success. Our program is designed to give them access to quality education and to invest in their future. We are committed to helping students achieve their dreams and to unlock their potential.

What Expenses Does This Scholarship Cover?

The Believe in Me Academic Scholarship Program will cover the cost of tuition and fees, textbooks, and on-campus housing for up to four years. We are committed to helping students reach their educational goals by investing in their future.

Are You Eligible for a Scholarship?

In order for you to be considered for a scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:

• ​First-generation, post-secondary education-seeking students
• Students attending school in Washington State, N. Idaho, Oregon
  • Pursuing an education at a two-year college, four-year college or university, independent private career school, or trade school
  • 2.75 cumulative GPA in high school or a GED
  • 24 years of age or less
  • Can demonstrate leadership, grit, and perseverance
  • Belong to any of the following marginalized groups
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian, African American, Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian, and Other Pacific Islanders, Multi-race, Immigrant Families
  • Living in a household below the poverty line, experiencing food insecurity, or without housing
  • Adopted, aged out of the foster care system, living in foster care, or wards of the state
  • Students living with a disability, mental health issues, substance abuse disorder
  • Students with incarcerated parents, unemployed parents, parents who did not graduate from high school or did not attend college
  • Students of differing sexual orientation or gender identity
  • Pregnant teens and single-parent students
  • Students experiencing domestic violence, abuse, or trauma; and survivors of human trafficking
• Able to provide recommendations from two community references
• Involvement in extra-curricular activities, work, religious, or volunteer activities