Graduating H.S. Seniors : General Scholarships

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Marlene & Henry Bauer Scholarship

No. of Awards: One

Amount: $4,000 (paid over 4 years)

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior of a Chelan, Douglas or Okanogan county high school (or a nontraditional student).
  2. Will attend a community college as a full-time student.
  3. Must be pursuing a career in business, marketing, management, accounting or other business related field.
  4. Have a 2.5 GPA or above.
  5. Demonstrate financial need

Renewal: Continuing as a full-time business major and maintaining at least a 2.0 GPA are required to keep the award in place the following year.

Lee Bofto Honorary Scholarship

No. of Awards: One

Amount: Determined by committee

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior of Wenatchee High School.
  2. Must have participated in athletics or served the WHS athletic department in some way (address the involvement in your personal statement).
  3. Have at least a 2.5 GPA.
  4. Passed the WASL or equivalent exam.
  5. Demonstrates financial need.

Renewal: Not available.

 

Brewster Mike Marin Memorial Scholarship

No. of Awards: Determined by committee

Amount: Determined by committee

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior of Brewster High School.
  2. Based on need, potential and scholastic ability (not demonstrated solely by grades).
  3. Demonstrates strong moral character and integrity.

Renewal: Possible.  Must reapply and will compete with new applicants.

Brewster High School Scholarship

No. of Awards: Determined by committee

Amount: Determined by committee.

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior of Brewster High School.
  2. Based on need, potential and scholastic ability (not demonstrated solely by grades).
  3. Demonstrates strong moral character and integrity.

Renewal: Possible.  Must reapply and will compete with new applicants.

Cancer Care / Betsy Tontini Nursing Scholarship

No. of Awards: Determined by committee

Amount: Determined by committee.

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior of a Chelan or Douglas County High School.
  2. Will study nursing at Wenatchee Valley College.
  3. Minimum 3.0 GPA.
  4. Demonstrates significant chance of success.
  5. Demonstrates proven leadership ability by participation in community service and extracurricular activities.

Renewal: Possible.  Must reapply and will compete with new applicants.

Chelan County Fire District #1 Volunteer Association Scholarship

No. of Awards: Two.  One to the Chelan County Fire Dept. and one to the Chelan Douglas Firefighters Association

Amount: Determined by committee.

Eligibility:

  1. Be a member or retired member in good standing of the  Association for at least one year OR.
  2. Be a spouse, child or grandchild of a member.
  3. Relationship to the Fire District must be addressed in your personal statement.
  4. Running start students may apply.

Renewal: Possible.  Must reapply and will compete with new applicants.

Rudolph and Carolyn Christianson Scholarship

No. of Awards: One

Amount: Determined by committee (paid over 4 years)

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior of a Chelan, Douglas or Okanogan county high school.
  2. Demonstrates promise and potential academically and in career choice.
  3. Demonstrates leadership abilities.
  4. Personal interviews are required.

Important Note: 5. Financial need not considered.  FAFSA4caster is not required.

Renewal: Not available.

Cone Family Scholarship

No. of Awards: Determined by committee

Amount: Determined by committee.

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior of Chelan High School.
  2. Must be attending an accredited 4-year college.
Renewal: Possible.  Must reapply and will compete with new applicants.
Melvin P. 'Mel' & Lyndell Crowder NCW Memorial Horticulture Scholarship

No. of Awards: One

Amount: $500

Eligibility:

  1. Be enrolled in the Tree Fruit Projection Program at WVC; OR.
  2. Be enrolled in the Tree Fruit Management in the Horticulture Program at WSU.

Renewal: Possible.  Must reapply and will compete with new applicants.

Kelly Darlington-Winton School Scholarship

No. of Awards: One

Amount: $250

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior of Cascade High School.
  2. Must have attended Winton School (personal statement must show year (s) attended).

Renewal: Not available.

Eric DePersio Memorial Scholarship

No. of Awards: One

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior of Wenatchee or Westside High School.
  2. Demonstrates financial need.
  3. Demonstrates potential and scholastic ability.
  4. Demonstrates significant improvement academically and/or has overcome obstacles during high school.

Renewal: Not available.

Doell Family Scholarship

No. of Awards: Determined by committee

Amount: Determined by committee

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior of a Chelan, Douglas or Okanogan  high school.
  2. Demonstrates financial need.
  3. Demonstrates potential and scholastic ability.
  4. Students majoring in journalism or music are given priority.
Renewal: Not available.
Douglas County Waste Management Environmental Studies College Scholarship

No. of Awards: Determined by committee

Amount: Determined by committee

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior of a Douglas county high school.
  2. Must major in environmental sciences or environmental engineering.
Renewal: Not available.
Fern Cousineau Duncan Art Scholarship

No. of Awards: Determined by committee

Amount: Determined by committee

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior of a Chelan, Douglas or Okanogan county high school.
  2. Must be pursuing art as a career, not just as a hobby.
  3. Demonstrates financial need.
  4. Candidates will present a portfolio of a minimum of 10 pieces (don't send these pieces with your application).  See your art department for details.

Renewal: Not available.

Henry Max Galbraith / East Wenatchee Grange No. 1012 Scholarship

No. of Awards: One

Amount: Determined by committee

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior who is a Douglas county resident.
  2. Will attend Wenatchee Valley College.
  3. Must be enrolled in an ag or ag-related field of study. OR
  4. Be enrolled in Allied Health Sciences.

Renewal: Possible.  Must reapply and will compete with new applicants.

Fisk and Lila Gerhardt Scholarship

No. of Awards: Four

Amount: Determined by committee (paid over 2 years)

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior of Wenatchee High School.
  2. Minimum GPA of 3.8.
  3. Must attend a 4-year college or university.

Renewal: Not available.

Virgil V. and Pearl E. Gustin Scholarship

No. of Awards: Determined by committee

Amount: Determined by committee (paid over 2 years)

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior of Mansfield or Waterville High School.

Renewal: Not available.

Jack & Dede Hill WSU Exchange Club Scholarship

No. of Awards: One

Amount: $600

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior of Wenatchee High School.
  2. Must attend Washington State University.

Renewal: Possible.  Must reapply and will compete with new applicants.

Roy W. Hill Music Scholarship

No. of Awards: Two

Amount: $16,000 (paid over 4 years)

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior from a Chelan or Douglas county high school.
  2. Must major in music.
  3. Must be a full-time student.
  4. Personal interviews are required.

Renewal: Continuing to be a full-time music major in good academic standing and completion of 40 hours.

Keyes Fibre Corporation / Don Evenhus Scholarship

No. of Awards: Determined by committee

Amount: Determined by committee

Eligibility:

  1. Dependent children (up to age 26) of current employees of the Molded Fibre Plant in Wenatchee.

Renewal: Possible.  Must reapply and will compete with new applicants.

Application: 2010 Keyes Fiber Application

Stella Knobel & Mary Jean Carter Scholarship

No. of Awards: Determined by committee

Amount: Determined by committee

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior or nontraditional student from Chelan, Douglas or Okanogan county.
  2. Must be a full-time student.
  3. Must have a major or minor in music.
  4. Must be a passionate and experienced organist or pianist with organists having priority.

Renewal: Possible.  Must reapply and will compete with new applicants.

LeMaster/Auvil Scholarship

No. of Awards: Determined by committee

Amount: Determined by committee

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior of Chelan, Eastmont and Waterville high schools.
  2. Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
  3. Must attend a post-secondary school in Washington State.
  4. Based on financial need, leadership qualities, academic potential and participation in extracurricular activities.
  5. Priority is given to students who attended Orondo School.

Renewal: Not available.

Mission Scholarship

No. of Awards: One travel award

Amount: Determined by committee

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior of a Chelan or Douglas County high school.
  2. Must travel to Latin America to provide community service through a qualified church or 501(c)(3) public charity.
  3. Must complete the service within one year of award date.

Renewal: Not available.

Clarence and Della Murray Scholarship

No. of Awards: Determined by committee

Amount: Determined by committee (paid over 2 years)

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior of a Chelan, Douglas or Okanogan county high school.
  2. Based on unmet need and potential scholastic ability.
  3. Must demonstrate strong moral character and integrity.

Renewal: Not available.

Hal Newman Memorial Music Scholarship

No. of Awards: One

Amount: $2,000

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior of Wenatchee High School.
  2. Must be seeking further education in instrumental or vocal  music.

Renewal: Not available.

NCW Italian Heritage (Sons of Italy) Scholarship

No. of Awards: Determined by committee

Amount: Determined by committee

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior of a Chelan, Douglas or Okanogan county high school.
  2. Must be accepted as a full-time student in an accredited higher education program.
  3. Applicant or a legal family member must be of Italian heritage / descent and that heritage must be addressed in the personal statement.
  4. Based on financial need.

Important Note: 5. Recommendations must be from a teacher and civic leader or business person

Renewal: Not available.

Okanogan Masonic Lodge /#169 - Herbert and Elizabeth Davis Scholarship

No. of Awards: Determined by committee

Amount: Determined by committee

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior of any high school in Okanogan County.

Renewal: Not available.

Paine Electronics Engineering Scholarship

No. of Awards: One

Amount: $10,000 (paid over 4 years)

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior of a Chelan or Douglas county high school.
  2. Must major in mechanical or electrical engineering.
  3. Must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
  4. Must demonstrate financial need.

Renewal: Continuing to major in mechanical or electrical engineering and a successful academic year are required to keep the award in place the following year.

Tanner J. Perry Memorial Scholarship

No. of Awards: Determined by committee

Amount: Determined by committee

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior of Cashmere High School
  2. Must be enrolled in an accredited educational program
  3. Students pursuing a field related to science and/or math are given preference
  4. Must demonstrate a commitment to extracurricular activities such as cross country, leadership and/or knowledge bowl
  5. Important Note: Letters of Recommendations must include one from an  educator and one from a family member or a community ember to ensure this award goes to a student displaying strong moral character and demonstrated passion and  concern for others leader or business person.

Renewal: Not available.

Katie Rolfs Memorial Scholarship

No. of Awards: One

Amount: $500

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior of Chelan High School.
  2. Must be a worthy student who might not meet eligibility requirements for most scholarships.

Renewal: Not available.

Nick Schoffen Music Scholarship

No. of Awards: One

Amount: Determined by committee

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior of Eastmont High School.
  2. Must be pursuing further education in a music field.

Renewal: Not available.

Melonye Shurtz Memorial Scholarship

No. of Awards: One

Amount: $1,500

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior of Eastmont High School
  2. Must have at least a 3.0 GPA
  3. Must be pursuing further education in a service related field such as teaching, medical, social work, etc.
  4. Important Note: In addition to the personal statement, applicant must  submit an essay of not more the 300 words on the subject What difference can one person with a caring heart make?

Renewal: Not available.

Silver Star Scholarship

No. of Awards: Two.  One to a graduating senior from Chelan High School and one to a graduating senior from Manson High School.

Amount: $500

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior of Chelan and Manson High Schools.
  2. Must be a resident of Washington State for at least one year prior to graduation.
  3. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.
  4. Must have at least a 2.5 GPA.
  5. Important Note: Letters of Recommendation must include one from a school official and two from community leaders. Applications are eliminated if recommendations differ from this requirement.

Renewal: Not available.

Bob and Valerie Valaas Scholarship

No. of Awards: Determined by committee

Amount: Determined by committee.

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior of Wenatchee or Westside High School.
  2. Must plan to enter the Health Science program at Wenatchee Valley College.
  3. Must have at least a 2.5 GPA.
  4. Must demonstrate financial need and concern for others.

Renewal: Not available.

Wenatchee Bowling Association Scholarship

No. of Awards: Determined by committee

Amount: Determined by committee.

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior or previous recipient in their first year of college.
  2. Graduating seniors on the Wenatchee or Eastmont High School bowling teams may apply; however, priority will be given to an applicant who has current ,active participation  in the Wenatchee Valley USBC youth bowling program including bowling in a sanctioned league.
  3. Must demonstrate leadership abilities, bowling achievements, scholastic achievements and citizenship.

Renewal: Possible.  Must reapply and compete with new applicants.

WHS Alumni Foundation Scholarship

No. of Awards: Determined by committee

Amount: Determined by committee

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior of Wenatchee High School.
  2. Primarily based on a demonstration of significant financial need.
  3. Must show scholastic ability demonstrated by academic performance and formal test results.
  4. Must include SAT scores.
  5. Ideal candidate is a student capable of completing a college or technical program who might not be financially able to do so without the help of the Wenatchee High School Alumni Foundation.

Renewal: Possible.  Must reapply and compete with new applicants.

WHS Alumni Class of 1952 Leadership Scholarship

No. of Awards: Determined by committee

Amount: Determined by committee.

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior of Wenatchee High School.
  2. Must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
  3. Must demonstrate financial need.
  4. Must demonstrate leadership qualities.  Personal statement must address leadership skills.
  5. Important Note: Must include three Letters of Recommendation.

Renewal: Not available.

Wenatchee Rotary Foundation Scholarship

No. of Awards: Determined by committee

Amount: Determined by committee

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior of Eastmont, Wenatchee or Westside High School OR a Wenatchee Valley College student.
  2. Must be seeking further education as a full-time student.
  3. Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA throughout high school or at Wenatchee Valley College.
  4. Based on need, involvement in extracurricular activities, leadership and academic performance.
  5. Particular attention is paid to commitment of service to others including school, community, church and family.

Renewal: Once awarded, scholarship is renewed annually with reapplication and demonstrated success in student's field of study.

Wenatchee Women's Bowling Association - Opal Wickland Scholarship

No. of Awards: Determined by committee

Amount: Determined by committee

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior or previous recipient in their first year of college.
  2. Must be accepted to the school of their choice.
  3. Graduating seniors on the Wenatchee or Eastmont High School bowling teams may apply; however, priority will be given to an applicant who has current ,active participation  in the Wenatchee Valley USBC youth bowling program including bowling in a sanctioned league.
  4. Must demonstrate leadership abilities, bowling achievements, scholastic achievements and citizenship.
Renewal: Possible.  Must reapply and compete with new applicants.
Wenatchee Valley Street Rods Scholarship

No. of Awards: Determined by committee

Amount: Determined by committee

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior of a high school in Chelan County, Eastmont School District or Quincy School District.
  2. Must major in an automotive related field.
  3. Must have maintained a good record of citizenship and responsibility and not have a public criminal record.
  4. Also open to Wenatchee Valley College students enrolled in a medically related field.

Renewal: Possible.  Must reapply and compete with new applicants.

Grace Motteler Ekman Whitley Scholarship

No. of Awards: Determined by committee

Amount: Determined by committee

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior from Leavenworth, Manson, Tonasket and Wenatchee High Schools.
  2. Must have a 2.5 - 3.5 GPA.
  3. Successful candidates will be those who, though maybe not having the highest grades, demonstrate perseverance, commitment and a determination to improve their future through education.
  4. Personal statement should focus on student's motivation for academic improvement.
Renewal: Not available.
Andrew York Memorial Scholarship

No. of Awards: Determined by committee

Amount: Determined by committee

Eligibility:

  1. Graduating senior from any high school in Washington State.
  2. Must have been active in their community, specifically in drug and alcohol prevention or awareness.
  3. Must be accepted into an accredited college, university or trade school.
  4. Must show financial need and involvement in community, school and / or church.

Renewal: Not available.

Required Application:

Street Address:

9 South Wenatchee Ave. 
Wenatchee, WA 
98801

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 3332
Wenatchee, WA
98807

Contact:

Email: beth@cfncw.org
Phone: (509) 663-7716
Fax: 1-888-317-8314