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SCHOLARSHIP: BEN B. CHENEY FOUNDATION
AMOUNT: $2000
DUE DATE: March 15, 2008 (must be received on or before)
CRITERIA: Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and must be pursuing a major such as, mathematics, electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or an education degree with a focus on teaching math or science. Preference given to applicants who have a work history, can demonstrate financial need (based on FAFSA), volunteered and shown leadership experience, participated in SEMI High Tech U and/or FIRST Robotics

SCHOLARSHIP: LEWIS CENTER PRINCETON ARTS Leonard Milberg ’53 Secondary School Poetry Prize
AMOUNT: 1st Prize: $500, 2nd Prize: $250, 3rd Prize: $100
DUE DATE: March 21, 2008 (postmarked)
CRITERIA: Student must be in 11th grade during 2007-08 school year. Applicants may submit up to three poems with name, address, email address, telephone number and high school on each poem.
Address to:
Leonard Milberg ’53 Poetry Contest
Program in Creative Writing
Lewis Center for the Arts
Princeton University
185 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08542;  

SCHOLARSHIP: SEMI Foundation
AMOUNT: $2500
DUE DATE: March 28, 2008 – Must be turned in to Ms. Lyssand by March 28th
CRITERIA: Must be used at an accredited 4-year college or university. Student must have exhibited high qualities of attainment in multiple areas including academics, leadership, character, citizenship and motivation. Student must have participated in at least one varsity interscholastic high school sponsored athletic team. (Dance, drill, debate and cheerleading do not qualify for the Cheney scholarship). The student must be a senior with a grade point average sufficient to meet minimum 4-year college requirements.

SCHOLARSHIP: Youth Scholarship for Children of Law Enforcement & Fire Service Personnel
AMOUNT: Varies
DUE DATE: March 28, 2008
CRITERIA: See application for full list of rules and eligibility requirements. Applications are available in the career center.

SCHOLARSHIP: JOHNNIE MOORE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION – Burley Community Club
AMOUNT: $300
DUE DATE: March 31, 2008
CRITERIA: Open to graduating seniors residing within a four mile radius of the community of Burley, WA. A locator map is attached to the scholarship application.

SCHOLARSHIP: TWINSTAR CREDIT UNION
AMOUNT: $1000
DUE DATE: MARCH 31, 2008
CRITERIA: Applicant’s High School must be located in Pierce, Lewis, Thurston, Grays Harbor, Clark or Mason County service area. Applicant must be a prime member in good standing with TwinStar Credit Union. Application must be submitted with a copy of the applicant’s transcript. (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.) Applications are available in the career center or may be downloaded from www.TwinStarCU.com.

SCHOLARSHIP: BECU Foundation
AMOUNT: $2500
DUE DATE: MARCH 31, 2008
CRITERIA: Applicants must be a member of BECU, and have a GPA of 3.0 or greater. Selection will be based on community/school involvement, leadership and academic achievement. Apply at www.becu.org/scholarship or pick up an application in the career center.

SCHOLARSHIP: The Jerry Beckendorf Community Service Scholarship
AMOUNT: ??
DUE DATE: MARCH 31, 2008
CRITERIA: Applicant must be a high school student in Pierce County, WA; parents or guardian must be a member of a labor union; student must plan to attend college or university, community college or junior college, trade or technical school in the fall of 2008. Letter of recommendation, union verification form and 500 word essay must be included with application.

SCHOLARSHIP: THE SEATTLE FOUNDATION The Atsuhiko Taheuchi Memorial Scholarship
AMOUNT: $5,000 (10)
DUE DATE: MARCH 31, 2008
CRITERIA: Be a high school senior or undergraduate from Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii or Alaska demonstrating financial need. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in high school or undergraduate studies. Preference will be given to students of Japanese ancestry or other Asian ancestry. Applications are available in the career center or online at www.seattlefoundation.org.

SCHOLARSHIP: PIERCE COUNTY POMONA GRANGE #16
AMOUNT: $750
DUE DATE: April 1, 2008
CRITERIA: Applicant must be a Grange member or the child or grandchild of a Pierce County Grange member. All pages of the application must be received before the deadline to be eligible. Awards based on scholastic ability, participation in extracurricular activities including Grange membership and Grange activities, 4-H, church, Scouts, school clubs, sports, music, etc., character references and the applicant’s need for a scholarship.

SCHOLARSHIP: WILLIE STEWART COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
AMOUNT: $750 - $2,000
DUE DATE: April 1, 2008
CRITERIA: Scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors who are going on to further their education and who have spent a minimum of 50 hours in the past year serving their community through volunteerism. For more information and to apply online go to: www.uwpc.org

SCHOLARSHIP: Clay Huntington Sports Communications Scholarship
AMOUNT: $1,000 total
DUE DATE: April 1, 2008
CRITERIA: Must have one full year of journalism experience, i.e.: sports writer or editor of school newspaper or yearbook, public address announcer; stringer or correspondent for a daily newspaper; high school sports information director, sports promotion; teen page correspondent of a daily or weekly newspaper or magazine, etc. Applicant must intend to declare a major in Radio/Television Production and /or Broadcast/Editorial Journalism or similar communications-related field. Include application cover sheet and supply examples of work as requested. An interview may be required. See application for complete set of rules and requirements.

SCHOLARSHIP: WSU Department of Physics and Astronomy
AMOUNT: Up to the cost of in-state tuition at WSU for one semester
DUE DATE: April 8, 2008
CRITERIA: Freshman scholarships for students excited about Astronomy and Physics and who are seriously intending to major in these areas. Winners will be selected on the basis of the high school grade point average, SAT (or ACT) scores, letters of recommendation from high school teachers and a statement of interests and goals. For more information check out their website at http://physics.wsu.edu

SCHOLARSHIP: BOB MAGUINEZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: $1000
DUE DATE: April 8, 2008
CRITERIA: Applicants must meet admission standards at a vocational or technical school, community college or university; have proof of participation or involvement in a high school athletic program in an official capacity as a player, trainer, or statistician; include completed application as requested, as well as a copy of your official transcript (which will become the property of the committee); and send the completed application to the following address:
Bob Maguinez Scholarship Committee
c/o David Tate
5006 66th Ave. E.
Puyallup, WA 98371

SCHOLARSHIP: Lyle & Madelyne Smith Scholarship (Tacoma-Pierce County Chaplaincy)
AMOUNT: $1500
DUE DATE: April 15, 2008
CRITERIA: Applicant must be pursuing a career in criminal justice or a dependant of a Pierce County Sheriff or Tacoma Police Officer. Applications available in the career center.

SCHOLARSHIP: GENE JUAREZ ACADEMY
AMOUNT: $1000
DUE DATE: April 15, 2008
CRITERIA: Graduate from high school in 2008, complete and return application by
May 5, 2008, submit confirmation of attendance from your high school counselor, complete a personal interview with a Gene Juarez Academy Admissions Representative, meet all admission requirements and be accepted to Gene Juarez Academy, begin classes at Gene Juarez Academy by August 2008.
www.genejuarezacademy.com or pick up application in the career center.

SCHOLARSHIP: BILL STONER ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
AMOUNT: $1000 & $500
DUE DATE: April 18, 2008
CRITERIA: Applicant must include a cover letter addressing financial need including information regarding the receipt of other scholarships, Academic and/or community awards, and Career goals. Must have two letters of recommendation. Applications available in the career center or may be downloaded at www.thefair.com.

SCHOLARSHIP: HILLEL FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH LIFE
AMOUNT: ??
DUE DATE: May 3, 2008
CRITERIA: Must be Jewish student attending the University of Washington during the 2008-2009 academic year. This is a need based scholarship.

SCHOLARSHIP: 2008 FIRE FIGHTERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: $2000
DUE DATE: May 5, 2008
CRITERIA: Applicant must be a son or daughter of an active Tacoma Fire Fighter in good standing with Local #31 or a son or daughter of a retired Tacoma Fire Fighter who was in good standing with Local #31 prior to the time of his retirement. Complete by-laws and application is available in the career center.

SCHOLARSHIP: Luke’s Legacy Scholarship
AMOUNT: $1000 (renewable for three additional years if requirements are met)
DUE DATE: May 15, 2008
CRITERIA: Applicant must have earned at least one varsity letter in WIAA High School Golf. Selection criteria will include demonstrated need for financial assistance, academic performance and a commitment to community service.

SCHOLARSHIP: DELTA UPSILON SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: $1000, $750, $500, $250
DUE DATE: May 14, 2008
CRITERIA: Open only to men entering University of Washington for the 2008-09 academic school year. Based on personal merit as well as academic qualification and well balanced extracurricular activities. Finalists will be contacted via phone or email for an informal interview.

SCHOLARSHIP: MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF PIERCE COUNTY
AMOUNT:
DUE DATE: May 16, 2008 (must be received by MBA)
CRITERIA: Must be a Pierce County resident, take multiple courses in a field of study that enhances their education and benefits the building trades. Such fields may include association management, government affairs, architecture, engineering, business or other housing-related studies. Verification of enrollment in school will be necessary before scholarship funds are released. Based on school and community participation and is not directed solely toward academic performance. Include two letters of recommendation and transcript of grades.

SCHOLARSHIP: Building Industry Association of Washington
AMOUNT:
DUE DATE: May 19, 2008
CRITERIA: Applications available at www.biaw.com. Application must include three letters of recommendation and an essay. Please see application for complete rules and more information.

SCHOLARSHIP: ITT Technical Institute – Seattle Campus
AMOUNT: $2500
DUE DATE: May 20, 2008
CRITERIA: Scholarships will be awarded based on recommendations, academic record and an essay indicating interest and desire in completing a degree program. Pick up application packet from the career center.

SCHOLARSHIP: BEV AND WES STOCK SCHOLARSHIP (Seattle Mariners Women’s Club)
AMOUNT: $1000
DUE DATE: June 1, 2008
CRITERIA: Graduating high school senior in the state of Washington who is planning to pursue an athletic-related career and will be attending a college or university in the coming academic year. This scholarship is based on merit (Curriculum, GPA, Community Service), is for one year (non-renewable) and will be given to a deserving athlete who displays good character both on and off the playing field, no matter what the sport.

SCHOLARSHIP: Carl L. Hossman Memorial Scholarship
AMOUNT: $5000
DUE DATE: June 8, 2008
CRITERIA: Open to any male student that is attending the University of Washington 2008-2009 school year. Good character, strong work ethic, and ambition in life Judged by grades, difficulty of classes taken, standardized test scores, positions of leadership help, and participation in extra curricular activities. Attach an essay telling about yourself including information not included in your application.

SCHOLARSHIP: INTERNATIONAL AIR AND HOSPITALITY ACADEMY
AMOUNT: 3 - $1000 Airline/Hospitality scholarships & 1 - $2000 Culinary scholarship
DUE DATE:
CRITERIA: Graduating Senior - SEE MS. LYSSAND for more information

SCHOLARSHIP:  AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHEFS through the AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION FOUNDATION
AMOUNT: http://www.acfchefs.org/Content/ACFPrograms/AAC/scholarships.htm
DUE DATE: http://www.acfchefs.org/Content/ACFPrograms/AAC/scholarships.htm
CRITERIA: Educational scholarships are offered to high school students beginning to seek a culinary or pastry arts degree.

SCHOLARSHIP:  PACIFIC NORTHWEST ALUMNI OF ALPHA DELTA PHI
AMOUNT: www.alphadeltaphi.org
CRITERIA: Applicant must be a male student who accepts an invitation to join the Washington chapter of Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity.  Student should be well rounded, proven leader, committed to academic excellence and will attend the University of Washington in September.  Please visit the website for more information.