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Congratulations on Receiving a Scholarship!
Please review the scholarship criteria on this page to confirm your eligibility.
If you see your scholarship listed, make sure you meet those requirements as well as the ones listed under "All Scholarships".
All Scholarships
I understand that...
•  scholarships are for educational expenses at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming academic year.
•  scholarship awards will be issued directly to the educational institution entered in the Scholarship Recipient Form.
•  if I transfer to another educational institution during the upcoming school year, I must notify the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington as soon as possible in order to have the scholarship funds transferred.
•  the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington might contact me in the future requesting information for publicity purposes. I may decline these requests without any consequence to current or future scholarship awards.
"I Have a Dream" Scholarship in Honor of Mary and Dick Granger
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• have been a "Dreamer" participant of the "I Have a Dream" Southwest Washington program, located in Clark County, WA, 
OR 
• be a child of a "Dreamer" participant of the "I Have a Dream" Southwest Washington program, located in Clark County, WA, 
OR
• be an individual who currently or has previously been in formal, informal, or spontaneous foster care in Clark County, WA
AIASWW Education Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a graduating high school senior attending a high school in Pierce, Thurston, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Skamania, Wahkiakum, Clark, Cowlitz or Grays Harbor Counties in Washington State
OR
• have graduated from a high school from the above counties and have been accepted as a first-year student into a university with an accredited architectural degree program
Amber Goheen-Harlan Memorial Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a graduating senior from a high school in Clark County.
• be a member of my school tennis team.
• have demonstrated good citizenship in high school.
Andrew J. Shields Memorial Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a graduating senior from a high school in Clark, Cowlitz, or Skamania counties.
• have enrolled in any accredited Fire Cadet program in Southwest Washington during high school.
• have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0.
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, career or technical school during the upcoming school year. 
Students who enlist in the U.S. military and provide proof of their deployment date may have their scholarship award deferred for up to four years.
Angela Svendsen Memorial Music Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a graduating senior from a high school in Clark County.
• have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0.
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, career or technical school during the upcoming school year.
• plan to pursue a degree in either music education or music performance.
Betty and Glenn Tribe Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a graduating senior from a high school in the Battle Ground or Ridgefield school district 
OR 
• be a current student at Clark College or Washington State University.
• continue my education at Clark College or Washington State University during the upcoming school year.
• pursue a Mechanical Engineering Degree.
Brinckerhoff Family Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• graduate from R.A. Long High School.
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming academic year.
C. Edwin and Marjorie B. Carlson Memorial Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a resident of Wahkiakum county and be a graduating senior of Wahkiakum High School
OR 
• be a prior recipient of the Edwin and Marjorie Carlson Memorial Scholarship eligible for renewal.
• have maintained a cumulative GPA of "C" or 2.00.
• continue my education at an accredited 4 year college or university during the upcoming academic year.
I understand that this scholarship may be renewable for up to 3 consecutive years following being awarded at high school graduation. To be considered, I must apply to the Community Foundation Renewal Application each year.
Charles Anderson Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a lineal descendant of a life member of Mt. Hood Masonic Lodge #32.
• be a current college student, not a graduating high school senior.
In addition, I must be...
• a member or a child of a member of the First United Methodist Church, Vancouver, WA
OR
• a lineal descendant of a life member of Mt. Hood Masonic Lodge #32.
Church at the Grove Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or GED equivalency score of at least 110% of the minimum passing score.
• exemplify Christian character.
College Scholarship for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• a current member of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington
OR
• a low-income high school volunteer 
OR
• connected to the Boys and Girls Clubs in nontraditional ways.
• have graduated (or be on track to) from high school or receive my GED.
• have at least a cumulative high school GPA of 2.0.
• be enrolled or planning to enroll full-time at an accredited public or private post-secondary educational institution (including two-year community colleges, four-year colleges and universities, and vocational, trade, technical or career schools) located in the United States.
Community Foundation General Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• have a connection to Southwest Washington.
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming academic year.
Constance Cerveny Music Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a graduate of La Center High School.
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming academic year.
Dave Chamberlain Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a graduating senior from a high school in the Evergreen School District.
• plan to enroll at a public or private college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming school year.
David J. DiCesare Memorial Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• have graduated (or be on track to graduate) from Columbia River High School OR Vancouver School of Arts and Academics in Vancouver, WA.
• be enrolled or plan to enroll at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming school year.
Davis Family Legacy Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a graduating high school senior from either Kelso High School or R.A. Long high school.
• currently be or have previously been in formal, informal, or spontaneous foster care
OR
• be siblings in a foster care household.
• plan to attend a university, college or trade school.
• demonstrate financial need.
Denis Gold Hathaway Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a graduating senior of Stevenson High School.
• plan to register or be currently registered at a trade school, apprenticeship program, or community college.
• plan to gain skills and education in a vocational or trades training program.
Dick Streissguth Memorial Cadet Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• have completed, or will have completed prior to the receipt of the scholarship, any Fire Cadet program in Clark, Cowlitz, or Skamania county.
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming school year.
Don and June Mulford Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a resident of Clark County, Washington. 
• continue my education at an accredited post-secondary education institution during the upcoming academic year.
Florence Jessen Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• graduate from Stevenson High School.
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming academic year.
E. Faye Dailey Volker Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a graduate of Hudson's Bay High School, with a high school GPA of at least 2.0.
• continue my education at Clark College during the upcoming academic year. 
OR
• if I have completed two years at Clark College, this scholarship may be used at Washington State University Vancouver.
This scholarship may be renewable for up to two years and the number and size of awards will be determined by the amount available to spend from the fund and the number of new and returning applicants.
EGW Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a graduating senior of Heritage High School in Vancouver, Washington.
• plan to register or be currently registered at an accredited community college or 4-year university.
• have a strong desire to complete a degree.
Gerald Bergquist Scholarship for Kelso High School
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• graduate from Kelso High School.
• have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.
• have participated in football while attending Kelso High School.
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming academic year.
Gerald Bergquist Scholarship for R.A. Long High School
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• graduate from R.A. Long High School.
• have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.
• have participated in the music program at R.A. Long High School.
• plan to major in music.
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming academic year.
Gene Duncan Family Endowed Education Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a graduating senior from Lincoln High School.
• plan to enroll in a 4-year university or a 2-year community college in the western United States at the beginning of fall term during the upcoming academic year.
• plan to pursue a degree in Education.
Harriett and Lawrence Wheeler Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• graduate from Del Norte High School, Crescent City, CA.
continue my education at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming academic year.
Herb C. Osborn Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a graduate of Onalaska high School.
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming academic year.
Jack and Carol Kelly Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• have graduated from a high school in Clark County, WA.
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming academic year.
• be enrolled full-time.
Jay and Diane Zidell Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a resident of Clark County, WA.
• be employed a minimum of 10 hours per week while attending school. 
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming academic year.
I understand that this scholarship may be renewable and that in order to receive additional awards, I must meet the minimum requirements and submit an application each year.
Jill Ann Newman Scholarship Endowment
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• graduate from Montclair High School in June 2025.
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming academic year.
• pursue a career in education.
• write a thank you letter to Dr. Jill Ann Slansky.
John and Maradee Potter Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• have graduated or be a graduating senior from a high school in Clark County.
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming academic year.
• have participated in Special Education services.
• have a documented disability.
I understand this scholarship is not renewable, but I may reapply each year to be considered.
Kathi Joy Wiley Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a resident of southwest Washington.
• plan to pursue post-secondary education at an accredited public or private nonprofit college, university, vocational/trade school or training program, or apprenticeship in the United States.
Ken and Dean Kirn Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a resident of southwest Washington pursuing a technical, vocational, or career degree
OR
• be a dependent of an employee of Columbia Cascade Company
OR
• be a graduate of the Inpatient or Outpatient Programs at Daybreak Youth Services
OR
• be a graduate resident of the Open House Ministries Family Shelter or resident's child.
• submit a copy of my final grades to the Community Foundation each quarter or semester.
• maintain a 3.0 GPA.
I understand that the remaining amounts of my scholarship award will be disbursed after my grades are verified.
I understand that I may apply for renewal each year I remain eligible by maintaining a 3.0 GPA with full-time (12+) credit hours.
Lenore Vande Zande Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a resident of southwest Washington (Clark, Cowlitz, or Skamania counties).
• be a woman who is a victim or survivor of domestic violence. 
• be enrolled in continuing education (2-4 year college or university; career, technical, trade or vocational school).
Leslie B. Durst Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a graduate of the Vancouver School of Arts and Academics with a minimum high school GPA of 2.5.
• continue my education at an accredited college or university during the upcoming academic year.
• plan to pursue a degree in the arts.
I understand that this scholarship may be renewable for up to four consecutive years. I understand that in order to be considered for additional awards, I must submit an application each year.
Light the Way Teachers' Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a resident of Clark County.
• be a current college student who is entering their third or fourth year of undergraduate coursework to obtain their bachelor's degree in education. 
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming academic year.
LSW Architects Legacy Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• plan to pursue a career that supports creative growth.
• be a resident of southwest Washington. 
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming academic year.
I understand that this scholarship is renewable based on proof of enrollment, good academic standing and demonstrated financial need.
Marie H. Hamilton Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a graduating senior from Ilwaco High School, in Ilwaco, Washington.
• plan to continue my education at an accredited 2 or 4-year college, university, or a technical or career school in the upcoming academic year.
Margaret and William Ginder Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• graduate from Camas High School.
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming academic year.
I understand that this scholarship may be renewable for up to four years. I understand that in order to be considered for additional awards, I must submit an application.
Mason Nolan WSUV Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• have attended Clark College for a minimum of two years.
• continue my education at Washington State University Vancouver for the upcoming academic year.
I understand that if I continue to meet the requirements, I may apply for additional awards by submitting an application each year.
Maury and Betty Hull Endowed Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a graduate of either Quillayute Valley School District or the Cape Flattery School District.
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming academic year.
I understand that this scholarship may be renewable for the customary four years of college and the award amount may vary each year determined by the scholarship committee. I understand that I must submit an application each year and continue to successfully meet course requirements.
Michael D. Harding Memorial Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• graduate from Columbia River High School.
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming academic year.p
• plan to register for a minimum of 8 credits per academic term.
Mike Nolan Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a graduate of La Center High School.
• have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming academic year.
Montadale Sheepbreeders' Association Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be an incoming college Freshman.
• be enrolled in a 4-year college or university, 2-year community college or vocational-technical college.
NAACP ACT-SO Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• have participated in the NAACP Vancouver Branch ACT-SO program.
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, Historically Black Colleges, technical or career school during the upcoming school year.
Nelson Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a graduating senior from either Ridgefield High School or Woodland High School.
• plan to major in Business or STEM fields.
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming school year.
Ovando-Arreola Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a resident of Clark, Cowlitz, or Skamania counties.
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming academic year.
• be enrolled full-time.
I understand that this scholarship may be renewed if I reapply each year to be considered with other applicants. I must document adequate progress toward a degree, remain in good standing at the institution enrolled, and demonstrate financial need.
Pacific Northwest Gold Star Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be the child of a deceased parent who served in the U.S. armed forces in support of the Global War on Terror (2001 to Present).
• be a resident of Clark, Cowlitz, or Skamania County, WA and/or the military service parent was a resident of Clark, Cowlitz, or Skamania County in Washington State 
OR 
• had resided in one of those counties prior to entering military service.
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming academic year.
I understand that this scholarship may be renewable if I reapply each year, document adequate progress toward a degree, remain in good standing at the institution at which I am enrolled and have continuing financial need.
Patricia Schroder Memorial Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• have graduated from a high school in one of these school districts: Evergreen (Clark County, WA); Camas (Clark County, WA); White Salmon (Skamania County, WA); or Frisco Independent (Collin and Denton Counties, TX).
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming academic year.
• experience challenges such as developmental, emotional and/or physical disabilities
OR
• have worked with or volunteered with students that experience challenges such as developmental, emotional, and/or physical disabilities.
I understand that this scholarship may be renewable for the customary four years of college. I understand I must submit an application each year to be considered.
People of Praise Scholarship - College
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a member or dependent child of a member of "The People of Praise" (Vancouver, WA/Portland, OR branch), an ecumenical Christian community.
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming academic year.
• remain in good academic standing: defined as a "C" or higher in each class (not a "C" average); no withdrawn, incomplete, or repeated classes for the previous two quarters or semesters.
I understand that this scholarship may be renewable for students who remain in good academic standing. I understand I must submit an application each year in order to be eligible.
Percy and Laura Conrad Memorial Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a graduate of Cordova High School, Cordova, AK
OR 
• be a previous recipient of the Percy and Laura Conrad Memorial Scholarship.
• continue my education at an accredited college or university during the upcoming academic year.
• pursue a course of study in marine biology.
I understand that this scholarship may be renewable for up to four years. I understand that in order to be considered for additional awards, I must submit an application each year.
Phoenix Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a past or present member of the Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Washington (Clark County).
• plan to continue their education at accredited public or private nonprofit colleges, universities, or vocational/trade schools in the United States.
• demonstrate financial need.
Robert and Margaret Pulliam Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• graduate from a high school located in Cowlitz County, WA.
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming academic year.
Rocket College Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• graduate from Castle Rock High School.
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming academic year.
Ronald Phillips Memorial Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a graduate of Washougal High School.
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming academic year.
I understand that this scholarship may be renewable. I understand that in order to be considered for additional awards, I must document adequate progress toward a degree, remain in good standing at the institution at which I am enrolled, and have continued financial need.
Roy F. Mather Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a resident of Clark County, WA.
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming academic year.
• pursue a degree in engineering.
• demonstrate outstanding academic achievement.
I understand that if I continue to meet the requirements, I may apply for additional awards by filling out an application each year.
Shirley S. Durst Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a graduate of the Vancouver School of Arts and Academics with a minimum high school GPA of 2.5.
• continue my education at Purchase College at the State University of New York during the upcoming academic year.
• plan to pursue a degree in the arts.
I understand that this scholarship may be renewable for up to four consecutive years. I understand that in order to be considered for additional awards, I must submit an application each year.
Stan and Darlene Sorenson Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• graduate from Ilwaco High School.
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming academic year.
• pursue a degree in Nursing
OR 
• pursue a technical, career degree or certificate.
I understand that this scholarship may be renewable. I understand that in order to be considered for additional awards, I must apply each year and document adequate progress toward a degree, remain in good standing at the institution at which I am enrolled, and have continued financial need.
Steve and Marilyn Burke Memovich Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• graduate from Stevenson High School.
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming academic year.
Susan Joyce Carter Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a graduating senior from Vancouver School of the Arts and Academics (VSAA). 
• demonstrate the importance of art in my life and continue the love of the arts after high school.
Tidland Family Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a graduate of Camas High School, Camas, WA.
• be no older than 30 years.
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming academic year.
I understand this scholarship may be renewable if I meet the requirements. I understand that I must submit an abbreviated application each year to be considered.
Vancouver Emblem Club #473 Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• be a United States citizen and resident of Clark County, WA.
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming academic year.
Vancouver Rotary Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, technical or career school in Washington or Oregon during the upcoming academic year.
• be a full-time student.
YWCA Clark County Chan Barnett Scholarship
I understand that to receive this scholarship, I must...
• have an association with YWCA of Clark County.
• be a resident of Washington state.
• continue my education at an accredited college, university, technical or career school during the upcoming academic year.
I understand that this scholarship may be renewable for the period of time it takes to complete my degree or certificate, as determined by my school. To renew, I must reapply each year, remain in good standing at the educational institution at which I am enrolled, and show continuing financial need.