Scholarship Program
The Community Foundation manages over 70 scholarship funds totaling over $6.4 million. Scholarships are available to graduating high school students (including home school) and college students residing within Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties. In 2012, over $316,000 was awarded to students who are now fulfililng their educational goals and dreams.
Scholarships are a great way to make a difference in someone's life. They are created for many reasons - in memory of a loved one or to honor a particular field or skill - and all provide opportunities for students who need a little help to further their education. Scholarship critieria is determined by the donor and a committee selects the recipients based on the criteria. If you are interested in establishing a scholarship fund either during your lifetime or beyond, contact executive director Beth Stipe at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 509-663-7716 for a consultation.
How Our Scholarships Work
Determination of Awards
Scholarship recipients are selected on an objective and competitive basis considering academic and non-academic factors as well as demonstrated financial need. Some awards are made only on the basis of past student performance. Each scholarship has its own award level and selection committee, which recommends applicants to the Community Foundation Scholarship Committee and Board of Trustees for approval.
Determination of Financial Need
Because financial need is a factor in virtually all our scholarships, the Community Foundation looked for an equitable way to access need among applicants with a variety of family financial situations. Applicants are required to provide the Estimate Expected Family Contribution number calculated by completing the FAFSA or the online FAFSA4caster. Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Statement of Financial Need can be found here.
Announcement of Awards
In most cases, if you are awarded a scholarship you will learn about it at your high school graduation ceremony or senior award night depending on how your particular high school chooses to announce scholarshiips.
Payment of Awards
Payment is always made directly to the college or university. Initial payment of any scholarship is made upon receipt of a signed agreement from the scholarship recipient. If the scholarship award is designated to be paid over multiple years, subsequent payments are made with documentation the student has had a successful academic year and continues to meet the scholarship requirements.
Click here to view Our 2013 Scholarships.
