Scholarships

A scholarship is an excellent way to secure financial aid for your education. PC Foundation Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit, other achievements, or financial need and the best part is that scholarships don’t have to be repaid.

Peninsula College Foundation Scholarships

The Peninsula College Foundation is committed to helping students succeed in college through its scholarship program and works with dozens of community donors to offer scholarships and awards to Peninsula College students. Complete the application to be considered for all available scholarships.

Note: Most PC Foundation Scholarships are for full-time students enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits per quarter. Awards are divided evenly between Fall, Winter and Spring quarters.

Eligibility

Peninsula College Foundation Scholarships are open to all PC students, including current and incoming, in all areas of study. Students who are out-of-state, adult learners, international and undocumented are also eligible for scholarships.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do Peninsula College Foundation Scholarships work?

A scholarship from PC Foundation can help you pay for educational expense. Scholarships are not loans. Thanks to donors in the community, you don’t pay them scholarships back. The Foundation office awards 100+ scholarships every year. Students must apply each year in order to be considered for a scholarship.

Who can qualify for a Foundation Scholarship?

Based on donor interest and intent, there are funds available for new and continuing PC students. Thanks to our donors all PC students may be eligible for a scholarship, including out-of-state, adult learners, international, and undocumented students. Everyone should apply!

How do I receive my scholarship?

Scholarships are applied to your student account. Funds will go towards your tuition or any additional fees. You will receive any remaining funds. Awards will be divided equally into three quarters (fall, winter, and spring). Students whose programs run in the summer may have their awards divided over four quarters if you contact the PC Foundation to make arrangements ahead of the award period.

Can I use a PC Foundation Scholarship at another higher education institution? 

No, PC Foundation Scholarships are only for students attending PC.

How are recipients chosen?

Scholarships are reviewed by the PC Foundation scholarship committee, which consists of staff and faculty. Each application is reviewed and scored by at least two reviewers whose scores are averaged. Applications are scored on financial need, demonstration of persistence, overcoming challenges, and motivation to succeed. The Foundation works hard to match donors’ interest and intent to applicants experiences and qualifications.

The Foundation awards scholarships in a manner that does not result in an advantage or disadvantage to an applicant because of their age, creed, disability, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, veteran or military status, parental or family status, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sex or sexual orientation.

What if I am having difficulty completing the online application?

Please contact the Foundation at foundation@pencol.edu or (360) 417-6246 so we may assist you.

I received a scholarship check. How do I send it to Peninsula College?

Scholarship checks made payable to Peninsula College can be mailed to:

Peninsula College 
Attn: Business Office 
1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd. 
Port Angeles, WA 98362

If dropping off in-person at our Port Angeles Campus, please visit either one of the following two locations:

  • Business Office (Building C)
  • Student Services/Financial Aid (Building D/Clocktower)

Checks should include the student's full name or student ID number on the memo line, or have an accompanying award letter with all necessary details:

  • Student's full name
  • Student's ID number (if known), or last 4 of SSN, or birthdate
  • Donor contact information
  • Where to return funds (in case funds need to be sent back to donor)

Additional Scholarships for Peninsula College Students

Peninsula College offers additional scholarships designed to support our students in achieving their academic and career goals. These scholarships are available only to students enrolled at Peninsula College and provide financial assistance for tuition, books, and other educational expenses. 

Clallam Promise Scholarship

The Clallam Promise Scholarship is a need-based scholarship available to students attending Peninsula College who have recently graduated (within the past year) from any Clallam County high school (Cape Flattery, Clallam Bay, Crescent, Forks, Lincoln, Neah Bay, Port Angeles, Quileute Tribal School, and Sequim).

The scholarship is designed to provide a maximum quarterly award up to $1,000 toward Peninsula College tuition and fees, with an additional $300 available toward textbooks, as well as up to $500 for the purchase of tools and supplies.

How do I apply? It’s easy! All you need to do is complete the FAFSA and complete your financial aid file with Peninsula College. This scholarship is first come, first serve, so make sure you apply now to see if you’re eligible.

How is the Clallam Promise Scholarship funded? The Clallam Promise is funded by the Albert Haller Foundation and the Ben & Myrtle Walkling Memorial Trust.

  • Peninsula College uses the FAFSA application process to determine eligibility for Clallam Promise Scholarship awards.
  • Students are notified by the Financial Aid office if they are eligible for Clallam Promise Scholarship funds, and will receive further instructions on how to obtain books and supplies (if applicable).
     
Webster Scholarship for Multimedia Communication & Journalism

The Webster Scholarship for Multimedia Communication & Journalism supports a new or continuing student at Peninsula College who is pursuing Communication Studies-Journalism or Multimedia Communications. Award amounts are dependent upon a student's enrollment level. Students may receive up to $6,900 for an academic year. To do so, students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA, in addition to maintaining a 3.0 combined GPA in in either Communication Studies-Journalism or Multimedia Communications classes.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Types of Students: Certificate program, High School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior
  • Situations Funded: Support for Tuition, Support for Mandatory Fees, Support for Books and Supplies
  • College: Peninsula College
  • School Types: Public 2-year community/technical college
  • Academic Programs: Undergraduate, Advanced Degree
  • Enrollment Status: Full-time, Half-time, Less than half-time
  • Field of Study: Broadcasting/Journalism, Multimedia Communications, Journalism
  • GPA: 2.0 or greater cumulative; 3.0 or greater combined in Communication Studies-Journalism or Multimedia Communications classes

Application Details:

  • If awarded, please indicate which of the following two paths you will use this scholarship for: 1) Communication Studies-Journalism; or 2) Multimedia Communications.
  • Please compose a cover letter which addresses your interest in developing or continuing your educational goals in Communication Studies-Journalism or Multimedia Communications.
  • If you are applying under the Communication Studies-Journalism path, please submit an essay or writing sample. You may type the sample directly into the application or upload the sample as an attachment to your application. The essay or writing sample must be submitted with the application to be considered for the scholarship.
  • Transcripts Required: Please upload either your high school or college transcripts to this application per these instructions.
    • High School transcripts are required for graduating seniors and Running Start students only.
    • Peninsula College Students: Upload your unofficial transcript.
    • Students from Other Colleges: Upload transcripts from other accredited institutions in the United States you have attended in the last seven years. Peninsula College does not provide copies of transcripts from other colleges.
  • Applications may be submitted via TheWashBoard.org website.

TheWashBoard.org  

Other Instructions: 

  • If the required course(s) for any quarter add up to less than 5 credits, student must register for additional credits to bring their quarterly credit total up to a five (5) credit minimum. If the scholarship isn't used one quarter, the student will lose it for the rest of the year, with the exception of absence due to military service.
  • Communication Studies-Journalism Students: Must have declared Communication Studies -Journalism as their education track and enroll in a minimum of five (5) credits of Communication Studies-Journalism (CMST) classes.
  • Multimedia Communications Students: Must have declared Multimedia Communication as their education track and enroll in a minimum of five (5) credits from the Multimedia Communications graduation checklist each quarter.  

Deadlines & Awards:

  • Academic Year 2025–2026: Application Due 06/16/2026.
  • Anticipated Award Notification: 06/23/2026 or prior.
  • Award Amount: Between $920 and $6,900 per person.


Note: This scholarship is offered throughout the year, with periodic award notifications given as awards are made. There's no need to re-apply once awarded for the current academic year; continuing awardees will be re-evaluated each quarter. A new application is only needed for the new academic year, which begins in Summer. 

Funding for the Webster Scholarship comes from an endowment established by the late Charles N. Webster, whose family founded the KONP radio station and the newspaper that is now known as the Peninsula Daily News. The donor organization is the Webster Trust.

Questions?

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact:

Peninsula College Foundation
foundation@pencol.edu | (360) 417-6246 

Peninsula College Office of Financial Aid
financialaid@pencol.edu | (360) 417-6390

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