ISP Scholarships
International Student Programs (ISP) offers scholarships for current international students who demonstrate strong academic and leadership abilities at Highline College. The scholarship committee wants to see students who earn excellent grades in challenging courses, make an impact in their classes and on the Highline campus at large, and are motivated to succeed in meeting their education and career goals.
- You must be an F-1 International student paying non-resident tuition.
- You must be enrolled full-time and in-status at Highline College. If you are in your final quarter and are studying part-time, you must speak with an advisor.
- You must meet the minimum GPA and credit completion requirements. Only Highline College classes will count toward eligibility.
- You must have completed Highline’s ISP Orientation in its entirety.
- You must be involved in extracurricular activities.
** All information below this line is currently being revised and is subject to change. **
All ISP students, meeting the minimum eligibility criteria, are encouraged to apply for one of the following scholarships:
ISP Academic Excellence Scholarship
- Award amount: $2,000
- Eligibility:
- Must have completed at least 36 Highline College credits
- Minimum 3.5 GPA*
- Application Deadline: January 12, 2026 (Winter Quarter)
- Award Disbursement: Tuition credit applied to Spring or Summer Quarter, depending on enrollment.
- Online Application Form: (not yet available)
ISP Graduate Honors Scholarship
- Award amount: $3,000
- Eligibility:
- Must have completed at least 36 Highline College credits
- Minimum 3.5 GPA*
- Must be graduating from Highline College in Spring or Summer Quarter 2026
- Application Deadline: January 12, 2026 (Winter Quarter). Applicants will later be required to provide proof of graduation and proof of admission to a transfer university; deadline TBD.
- Award Disbursement: Scholarship will be disbursed directly to recipients, after the student has submitted all documentation.
- Online Application Form: (not yet available)
*Only Highline College classes will count toward eligibility. Grades from courses completed at other institutions will not be considered.
** All information below this line is currently being revised and is subject to change. **
- Complete the online application form for each scholarship (see links above) by January 12, 2026.
- Graduate Honors applicants will submit additional documentation by a second deadline, TBD.
- proof of graduation from Highline College (Spring 2026 or Summer 2026)
- proof of admission to a university
Important Information
- Check your Highline email account daily. All communication regarding your scholarship application will be sent to your Highline email account.
- Recipients will be notified by February 10, 2026.
- Awards will be presented at the annual “Highline Welcomes the World” celebration in late February, 2026.
- For questions or assistance, contact the International Student Programs (ISP) office at int@highline.edu.