Each one-year scholarship has its own unique requirements such as educational status, graduating high school senior, continuing or graduate student, residency, academic achievement and/or financial need.

Skagit Valley College Associate Degree & Vocational-Technical Scholarships fund allied health studies, education and early childhood studies, return-to-work training, industrial or automotive technology, and marine technology as well as general studies or vocational-technical studies that lead to an associate degree, license, or certification.

College & University Scholarships fund various fields of study and include business, education, health, music, arts, math, science, engineering, marine or environmental studies, and community focused physical or mental health studies.

Scholarships are funded primarily by sales from the Thrift Shop located at 3rd and “O” Avenue, Anacortes. Sales growth at the Thrift Shop has enabled the club to substantially increase the dollar amount and number of scholarships given over the years.  The Scholarship Program began in 1957 with one $75 scholarship and over the years has awarded approximately $1.7 million in scholarships.

Many of the scholarships awarded are named in honor of contributions by current or past charter club members and club presidents, whose vision and service have impacted SIA Club programs and Thrift Shop operations. Scholarships are also awarded in memoriam and funded by private legacy donors. 

A list of named scholarships and a brief history of each is provided and linked below.