Scholarships

Eight scholarships are offered through the Franklin Alumni Association & Foundation. Click on each below to see more information. Paper applications for all scholarships are available at the Franklin Counseling Office. Most scholarships below have an online application link. See more below.

Interested in donating to a scholarship? Go to our DONATE page and select the scholarship from the Program drop-down menu.

Students with scholarships questions? Contact Scholarship Committee Chair Herman Houston at hermanhouston [at] gmail [dot] com

  • Amount: $2,000
    Number of 2024 Awards: 12
    Criteria: Awards are based on financial need, community need, family service, extracurricular activities, and academic progress. Funds will be used for education beyond college.

    Application Deadline: March 30, 2024
    Awardees notified: Spring 2024
    Who Can Apply: Any FHS 2024 Senior who will use funds to help pay for education beyond high school.

    APPLY HERE

    Required Materials:

    Application Statement: 300-400 word scholarship statement explaining:
    - What are your motivations for going to college?
    - What do you hope to accomAPPLY HEREplish after obtaining a college degree?
    - What hardships and/or challenges have you overcome?
    - What additional information would you like to share about yourself?

    Your transcript (unofficial is fine)

    Letter of recommendation from a non-family member (teacher, employer, mentor, community person, etc.) that helps us feel as if we know you. Or provide a name and phone number of reference we can call

    Resume: List and date of academic awards, honors, high school activities, or any community activities including organizations, employment, family support roles, etc.

    APPLY HERE

    Class of 1935 established a scholarship in 2000. Initial funding came from one graduate and each year the class made additional donations. In 2005, at the request of members of the Class of 1935, FAA&F took over administration of the scholarship. Alumni are invited to donate to the scholarship fund as an option during our membership drive. Recommendations for awards are made by the FAA&F Board. Checks are made to the school each student will attend. Awards are given out at the Awards Assembly in June.

    FRANKLIN SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS SINCE 2005

    2023: Fatima Tunkara, Jenna Yuan, Isamu Sims, Mahn Tri Hoang, Kasidy Foster, Stephen Soronio, Rian Bendtsen, Ngoc Bai Hong, Henok Yemane, Findley Gibbs, Annie Zhou, Scarlett Woodward, Joshua de Los Santos

    2022: Fatia Ame, Bamlaku Asmare, Delano Cordova, Etsubdink Demile, Ashley Gaibor, Amira Haji, Hector Heras, Myshaya Hillard, Selina Huang, Vicky Huang, Judy Kuang, Jasmine Martin, Jommel Pastores, Willie MacIntyre, William Rayment, Sammy Kassa

    2021: Christina Nguyen, Belen Zemas, Amy Huang, Nina Wubu, Savannah Blackwell, Jenny Kwan, Arif Abdalla, Yadidya Kefale, Ashley Wiley, Thuy Truong, Fraol Bgale, Ejo Olyad, and Olivia Blackshear.

    2020: Karla Berduo Ortega, Helen Kuang, Khadija Mohamed, Danny Nguyen, Diana Palma Garcia, Bao Zhong Zhang

    2019: Asia Avery Hemphill, Yuen Ying Kwong, Laila Pajimula, Linh Pham, Ryan Yu

    2018: Rong Peixian, Lu Ty, Murray Mia, Ali Musa, Benia Sara, Tolessa Ayantu, Thomas Chardai, Savannah Vera, Hailemariam Blin

    2017: Yasmeen Herrera Flores, Gracie Brown, Rosyva Valcin, Yohannes Tassaw, Colleen Icalla, Helen Nguyen, Michelle Yee, Damari Peralez-Long, Dureti Jamal

    2016: Ngoc Che, Connie Chen, Tamatalosiaoaiga Mose, Ajhane Richardson, Judy Wu

    2015: Leonice Bizimana, Dashamena Ebo, Amina Ibrahim, Rohmah Ismael, Farhiyae Mahmood

    2014: Gabrielle Balanon, Hailey Maruoka, Anita Nguyen, Alan Tan, Allen Tran, Richard Vuu

    2013: Ying Dang, Daphne Lu, Yordanos Mulu, Telia Royal

    2012: Pierre Borders, Malisha Cooper-Suggs, Abdul Mohamad, Meihong Zhong

    2011: Jamie Ngoc Dao, Asma Ahmed, Wintana Solomon Haile, Roda Sugulle

    2010: Patrixia Paraiso, Marie Angeles, Rebecca Vong, Doll Lee-McClain

    2009: Margarita (Maggie) Gonzalez, Courtney Johnson, Florence Sum

    2008: Donna Quach, Diana Ratsamee, Amando Robancho

    2007: Kristopher Chan, Victoria Lee Simmons, Karen Uchol

    2006: Shakura Felder, Shaunita Felder, Dilom Fesaha

    2005: Le Tran

  • Amount: $3,000
    Number of Awards: 1
    Criteria: To be used to help fund a major or minor in music at an accredited institution. All applications must have a music teacher recommendation.

    Application Deadline: March 30, 2024
    Awardees notified: March 2024
    Who Can Apply: Any FHS 2024 Senior who will use funds towards a major or minor in music.
    Required Materials:

    -Resume: list and date of academic awards, honors, high school activities, employment, or family support roles

    -300-400 word Personal Statement sharing your musical growth and challenges

    -Reference: name/phone/email of a non-family member who knows your character

    -Letter of Recommendation: from a non-family member (teacher, employer, etc)

    -Transcript (unofficial is fine)

    DOWNLOAD APPLICATION HERE

    Applications are also available in the Counselors Office.

    Robert “Bud” Gilman ('35) worked as a jazz pianist, playing in a number of locations in Seattle as well as other parts of the country. In addition he worked as a middle school counselor. His sister Bonnie Rattner (’53) established the Gilman Scholarship fund in 2008 from his estate. “We both loved music, and we knew that it can be very difficult to make money as a musician and to get assistance to study. I wanted to establish this scholarship to recognize students choosing this field that gives so much joy to people,” stated Bonnie.

    GILMAN SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

    2023: Rin Matsudaira

    2022: Will Rayment

    2017: Kiddus McLeod

    2014: Bill John Robancho

    2013: Josh Valdez

    2012: Danny Lee

    2011 No awards

    2010: Cedric P Thomas II

    2009: Aaron Springer, Cameron Springer

    2008: Michael Chan, Jonathan Dao, Steven Truong

  • Amount: up to $1,500
    Number of Awards: 2
    Criteria: Franklin senior with acceptance to an accredited post-secondary college, university, or professional/vocational program; Demonstration of significant financial need; Strong academic achievement, with a demonstrated ability to succeed in schooL; Demonstrated leadership and commitment to public and community service and advancing social sustainability; Extracurricular activities that demonstrate a commitment to service

    DOWNLOAD APPLICATION HERE

    Application Deadline: April 26, 2024
    Required Materials:

    -Essay
    -Transcripts
    -2 Letters of Recommendation
    -(optional) FAFSA Student Aid Report

    DOWNLOAD APPLICATION HERE

    Ed Lee, ‘70 was inducted into the Franklin Hall of Fame in 2014. From his beginnings as a civil rights lawyer fighting for tenant housing rights to tackling issues related to education, sustainability, immigration, affordable housing, and LGBT rights as Mayor of the City of San Francisco, Ed dedicated his life to making a difference in his local community and ensuring everyone’s voice was heard and included. Following his unexpected death in 2017, his family established a scholarship in his name.

    EDWIN M. LEE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS

    2023: Mariela Cordero, Michael Hoang

    2022: Hawi Yoseph, Celina Tran, Vivian Ngo

    2021: Jenny Kwan and Gisele Masmela

    2020: Cam Che, Sofia Nguyen, Danny Nguyen, Amy Pham, Kanoa Wong

    2019: Tina Nguyen, Laila Pajimula

    2018: Callie Chinn, Michelle Ma, Nghi Quan

  • Amount: $2,000
    Number of 2023 Awards: 5
    Criteria: FHS 2023 seniors with at least a 2.0 GPA, pursuing a vocational or technical degree or certification from an accredited school or program. Successful candidates have demonstrated the qualities of self-discipline in academic achievement, character through service to others in the community, and the desire to achieve excellence by seeking a post-high school education striving to master a skill that will prepare them for a life-changing career in service to others.

    Application Deadline: April 15, 2024
    Awardees notified: Spring 2024

    APPLY HERE

    The Coach Moody Scholarship is a $2,000 Vocational/Technical school award honoring the late Coach Tim Moody, who served as the Franklin High School baseball coach for twenty-five (25) years. During Coach Moody’s career, many athletes were also fortunate to know him as a football coach, a golf coach, and a basketball coach. Regardless of the sport, Coach Moody left a legacy far beyond measuring “wins” and “losses”. He gave both depth and definition to his philosophy of coaching qualities of discipline, character, and excellence. Coach Moody prepared his players for success in life. His wife Sherry, son Heath and many friends and relatives have established the Coach Moody Scholarship to continue his philosophy of encouraging and supporting Quaker students with a desire for success. If you are a Franklin senior pursuing a vocational or technical career, continue to echo your attributes that speak toward success.

    Required Materials:

    Your transcript (unofficial is fine)

    2 References: from a non-family member (teacher, employer, mentor, community person, etc.) that helps us feel as if we know you.

    APPLY HERE

    Coach Moody Scholarship Winners (starting 2023)

    2023: Jonathan Cruz Cante, Ngan Thanh Huang

  • Number of Awards Given: 1
    Amount: $1,000
    Criteria: By nomination only. The Franklin faculty and administration, as individuals, can nominate a Franklin senior student who has worked behind the scenes in their school involvement with very little recognition.

    Nomination Window: May 1 – May 31, 2024

    Send nomination to: bmahoney@uw.edu

    Rubina served as the head administrative assistant at Franklin for over a decade. In honor of the warmth, caring, and high expectations she brought to Franklin, the Rubina Scholarship was established to recognize a student who has worked behind the scenes, without fanfare, supporting school events and activities.

  • Amount: $2,000
    Number of 2024 Awards: 2
    Criteria: Awards are based on strong sense of resiliency, academic strength and/or progress. Funds will be used for education beyond high school or study in the arts or education.

    Application Deadline: March 30, 2024
    Awardees notified: Spring 2024
    Who Can Apply: Any FHS 2024 Senior planning to attend post-secondary learning, who has completed or is currently enrolled in an English Language Acquisition class or program and plans to study the ARTS or EDUCATION.

    APPLY HERE

    Application Materials:

    -Transcript (unofficial is fine)

    -Resume: list and date of academic awards, honors, high school activities, employment or family support role.

    -Personal Statement: 350-400 words on what your motivations are for going to college. What goals do you have? What challenges have you faced? Please included any additional information you’d like to share.

    -2 references from a non-family member.

    APPLY HERE

  • Amount: $5,000
    Number of 2024 Awards: 1
    Criteria: Awards are based on financial need, family service, extracurricular activities, strength of character and personal attributes demonstrated in application, and academic progress. Funds will be used for education in post-high school education to master skills in SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, THE ARTS, or MATH

    Application Deadline: Mach 30, 2024
    Awardees notified: Spring 2024. Finalists will have an interview the first two weeks of March 2024.
    Who Can Apply: Any FHS 2024 Senior who will use funds to help pay for education beyond high school in Science, Technology, Engineering, The Arts, or Math skills.

    APPLY HERE

    Required Materials:

    Application Statement: 500 words or less explaining:
    -describe why you are interested in pursuing post-secondary education in a STEAM field
    -explain what you hope to accomplish in obtaining a post-secondary degree or certificate
    -describe any hardships or challenges you’ve had to overcome
    -include any additional information you’d like us to consider

    Transcripts

    Resume outlining your awards (athletic or academic), extra curricular activities, community service, employment, and family support roles.

    Two letters of recommendations from people who know you well

    FAFSA and SAR reports demonstrating your financial need

    FINALISTS will have an interview the first two weeks of March 2024

    APPLY HERE

  • Amount: $3,000
    Number of 2024 Awards: 1
    Criteria: Awards are based on financial need, community need, family service, extracurricular activities, and academic progress. Funds will be used for education beyond high school.

    Application Deadline: Mar,h 30 2024
    Awardees notified: Spring 2024. Finalists will have an interview the first two weeks of April.
    Who Can Apply: Any FHS 2024 Black or African American male identified Senior who will use funds to help pay for education beyond high school in Engineering.

    Required Materials:

    Application Statement: 400-500 word scholarship statement explaining:- your family and background, educational preparation to pursue a STEM major, and future education and career goals.

    Your transcript (unofficial is fine)

    Letter of recommendation from a non-family member (teacher, employer, mentor, community person, etc.) that helps us feel as if we know you. Or provide a name and phone number of reference we can call.

    Resume: List and date of academic awards, honors, high school activities, or any community activities including organizations, employment, family support roles, etc.

    DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION HERE

    Applications are available in the counseling office.

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Archived Scholarships

The scholarships below are no longer active.

Richard Swarts 4 year science scholarships

This scholarship was funded by the money Biology teacher Mr. Richard Swartz received from his Aunt. The family chose to use the money toward Franklin students who desire to study science in some way. The Franklin Science Department Committee maDE final decision on awardees. This was a 4 year scholarship where winners were awarded $1,000 annually through a 4-year degree. Two awards were given out annually from 2017-2022.

RICHARD SWARTS SCIENC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

2022: Fatia Ame, Katelynn Cho
2021: Dang Pham and Lidia Gebrewolde
2020: Yasin Chowdhury, Sofia Nguyen
2019: Kathleen Dumlao, Tam Ta
2018: Maria Gloria, Sheina Ha
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Rubina J Manson-Sandlin Award for Servant Leadership 1.o

Rubina J. Manson-Sandlin, served the Franklin community as the head administrative assistant for over a decade. In June 2019, she passed away after a long battle with cancer and she will forever be missed. Rubina was a warm presence in the main office, treated everyone who came into the building with kindness and care, and worked tirelessly to keep the school community operating at a high level. In so many ways, she held Franklin together. To honor her life and the unique, invaluable contribution she made to Franklin, a scholarship was established in 2019, funded through donations by FHS Faculty & Staff. In 2024 the Franklin Alumni Association & Foundation, through generous donations, took over funding this scholarship and re-named it Rubina 2.0.

RUBINA J. MASON-SADLIN AWARD FOR SERVANT LEADERSHIP RECIPIENTS

2021: Emily Nguyen

2020: KanoaWong

2019: Selena Fermin