Scholarships 2026-207
We are thrilled to introduce the Pacifica Foundation Seattle Scholarship Program, dedicated to empowering and supporting college and university students in their academic journey. At Pacifica Foundation Seattle, we believe in the potential of bright minds and are committed to fostering excellence, promoting the values of the Hizmet Movement, and alleviating the financial burdens that students often face.
Scholarship Criteria:
Our scholarship is designed to recognize exceptional individuals who embody academic excellence, demonstrate financial need, and uphold the principles of the Hizmet Movement. We encourage students from all walks of life to apply and join us in building a community of learners dedicated to personal growth, societal harmony, and global understanding.
Scholarship Benefits:
Recipients of the Pacifica Foundation Seattle Scholarship will receive financial support that covers various essential aspects of student life, including:
Pocket Allowance: A stipend to assist with personal expenses and day-to-day needs.
Accommodation: Support for housing costs, ensuring a comfortable and conducive living environment.
Utility Bills: Assistance with utility expenses to facilitate a stress-free living experience.
Eligibility Requirements:
Academic Merit:
A cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher in the U.S. for current college students.
An entering freshman graduating from high school with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher in the U.S.
An international entering freshman accepted to an accredited college, graduate program, or educational institution in the U.S.
Adherence to Hizmet Movement Principles:
Pacifica Foundation Seattle is an organization inspired by the “Hizmet Movement,” a faith-based social movement focused on using community service to target the elimination of poverty, ignorance, and conflicts. A fundamental value of the Hizmet Movement is community service by devoting time and energy to supporting the community.
An applicant must demonstrate that he or she is an active volunteer of the Hizmet Movement, participating in extracurricular activities, including and not limited to mentoring younger students and organizing Hizmet Movement-related events.
What to submit?
2. Resume
3. Most recent Official Transcript or acceptance letter to an accredited educational institution in Washington state.
4. Proof of identification (driver’s license, passport, or national ID card)
5. Two letters of recommendation confirming the student’s compliance with the eligibility requirements.
6. An essay summarizing the student’s opinion on Pacifica Foundation Seattle values as well as any personal information that would be helpful for the committee to decide on the eligibility of the student for a scholarship.
7. Most recent Tax Return from the family of the student (household income) and the student herself/himself). If the student’s parents are not in the USA, any official document and/or a personal letter demonstrating the need for financial aid is required.
Re-applying?
1. Most recent Official Transcript
2. Most recent Tax Return from the family of the student (household income) and the student herself/himself). If the student’s parents are not in the USA, any official document and/or a personal letter demonstrating the need for financial aid is required.
How to apply?
Please download the application form, fill it out, sign it, and submit it with all the supporting documents via email to scholarship@pacificafoundationwa.org before the deadline.
Timeline:
Application deadline: 10/15/2026
Notification of results: 10/25/2026
Pacifica Foundation Seattle scholarship committee will review the application packages carefully and may ask for an oral interview with an applicant if the committee deems it necessary.
Still, have questions? Please email scholarship@pacificafoundationwa.org.
Address
8626 180th ST SE, Snohomish, WA, 98296
Contact
contact@pacificafoundation.org
+1 (425) 478-1929
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