Elevating Opportunities and Possibilities for Snohomish Students

The Snohomish Education Foundation (SEF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting every student in the Snohomish School District. Through scholarships, classroom grants, trades support, and essential needs assistance, we partner with our community to inspire, excite, and empower students from kindergarten through graduation and beyond.

WE HAVE THE ABILITY TO IMPROVE STUDENT’S LIVES

The Snohomish Education Foundation connects the community with our schools by supporting and enhancing learning experiences for all students in the Snohomish School District. We are the only entity in the Snohomish community investing in district-wide support for students, teachers and programs, as well as post-secondary resources — ensuring that every student, regardless of their background or financial circumstances, has access to opportunities and the resources they need to succeed.

Community generosity makes this possible.

  • Our local scholarship program provides scholarships for seniors pursuing college, technical training, apprenticeships, or trades pathways

  • The SEF Classroom Grants program provides funding that enhances curriculum, sparks innovation, and supports hands-on learning

  • SEF’s Trades Program provides support for tools, certifications, and equipment

  • Essential Needs assistance ensures students have shoes, clothing, school supplies, and emergency support when needed

  • Academic enrichment funding contributes to programs like the Snohomish School District Summer Academy and Credit Recovery, as well as keeping the school libraries open in the summer

“Thank you so much for funding our trip to the Museum of Flight! The kids had a wonderful time. Our students had the opportunity to learn about flight in a very hands on way; they did a pre-flight check on an actual aircraft, flew a rout from Sea-Tac to Paine Field in a flight simulator, and learned about the principles of flight through experimentation with advanced avionic tools. We are so grateful for the opportunity! Thank you!”

- Annette Ellis, Teacher at Parent Partnership

the latest news

  • November 10, 2025

    Record-Breaking Crowd and Fundraising at Snohomish Education Foundation Auction

  • August 6, 2025

    Snohomish Education Foundation Awards First-Ever Trades Fund Grants to Four Local Students

  • July 1, 2025

    Beyond the Bell: How SEF Keeps Summer Learning Alive