Amount: $2,000
Number of 2026 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: 4/30/2026
Awardees notified: 6/1/2026
Who Can Apply: Any FHS 2026 Senior who will use funds to help pay for education beyond high school.

APPLY HERE

Required Materials:

Application Statement: 400-500 word scholarship statement explaining:
- What are your motivations for going to college?
- What do you hope to accomplish after obtaining a college degree?
- 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.

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

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 funds Recommendations for awards are made by the FAA&F Board. Awards are given out at the Senior Awards Night in June. Scholarship funds are issued to the school in the student’s name.

FRANKLIN SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS SINCE 2005

2024: Alina Ho, Ethan Wong, Billener Yirgaw, Wenney Chen, Tasin Chowdhury, Chukundi Salisbury, Jo’Nilya Peters, Seling Cao, Natalya McConnell, Shyann Henderson Joanna C. Maurera Israr Rukun

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: $2,000
Number of 2026 Awards: 5
Criteria: FHS 2026 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: 4/30/2026
Awardees notified: 6/1/2026

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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 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.

Required Materials:

Your transcript (unofficial is fine)

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

Coach Moody Scholarship Winners (starting 2023)

2024: Hawa Weggeh ,Oscar Carreon Hernandez, Christian Cortes, Kelvin Hilton

2023: Jonathan Cruz Cante, Ngan Thanh Huang

Amount: $2,000
Number of 2026 Awards: 1
Criteria: Awards are based on a strong sense of resiliency, academic strength or progress. Funds will be used for education beyond high school or study in the Arts or Education.

Application Deadline:‍ ‍4/30/2026
Awardees notified: 6/1/2026
Who Can Apply: Any FHS 2026 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: 400-500 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.

• A letter of recommendation from a non-family member.

Winners since 2024

2024: Evie Sweet, Karen Troung

Amount: $3,500
Number of Awards: 2
Criteria: To be used to help fund a major or minor in music at an accredited institution. All applications must have a recommendation from the Franklin High School music teacher.

Application Deadline: 4/30/2026
Awardees notified: 6/1/2026
Who Can Apply: Any FHS 2026 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

• A 400-500 word personal statement to include your musical growth and challenges

• A letter of recommendation from the Franklin High School Music Teacher

• Transcript (unofficial is fine)

APPLY HERE

Applications are also available in the Counselors Office.

Robert “Bud” Gilman, ‘52 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.”

GILMAN SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

2023: Rin Matsudaira

2022: Will Rayment

2017: Kiddus McLeod

2014: Bill John Robancho

2013: Josh Valdez

2012: Danny Lee

2010: Cedric P. Thomas II

2009: Aaron Springer, Cameron Springer

2008: Michael Chan, Jonathan Dao, Steven Truong

Amount: up to $5,000
Number of Awards: 3-4
Criteria: Franklin seniors 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; and extracurricular activities that demonstrate a commitment to service.

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Application Deadline: 4/24/2026
Required Materials:

• Essay

• Transcripts

• Two letters of recommendation

• FAFSA Student Aid Report (optional)

Ed Lee, ‘70 was inducted into the Franklin Alumni Association and Foundation 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 LGBTQ+ rights as the 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

2024: Sendy Yu Zhao

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: $6,000
Number of 2026 Awards: 1
Criteria: Awards are based on financial need, family service, extracurricular activities, strength of character, academic progress, and personal attributes demonstrated in the application. Funds will be used for post-high school education to master skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, or Math.

Application Deadline: 4/30/2026
Awardees notified: 6/1/2026
Finalists will have an interview
Who Can Apply: Any FHS 2026 senior who will use funds to help pay for education beyond high school in Science, Technology, Engineering, The Arts, or Math.

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

• First two pages of FAFSA Submission Summary, Student Aid Index, and Pell Grant eligibility

Finalists will have an interview

Awardees since 2024:

2024: Magarsa Ahmed

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: 4/1-4/30/2026

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.

Winners (beginning 2024)

2024: Sky Dumas

This scholarship is funded by the money Biology teacher, Mr. Richard Swarts, received from his aunt. The family chose to use the money toward Franklin students who desire to study science. The Franklin High School Science Department Committee nominates and makes the final decision on awardees. This is a 4-year scholarship where winners are awarded $1,000 annually.

RICHARD SWARTS SCIENCE 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
2017: Christine Ha, Jasmine Woon