You have 18 days to make $5,000.
Apr. 1 is the deadline for senior high school student/athletes to apply for the 2019 Smart Choices Scholarship.
The program, run by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association, Dairy Farmers of Washington, and Les Schwab Tires, offers two $5,000 first-place scholarships, as well as eight $1,000 runner-up awards.
Winners are split between female and male athletes.
The awards recognize students for their achievements in athletics/activities, the community, and the classroom.
To be eligible, you need to fill out an on-line application, as well as write a short essay or film a personal statement video on “how you plan to use your education to benefit others.”
When applications are judged, it breaks down to 35% athletic/activity excellence, 35% academic achievement, 15% leadership, 10% citizenship/community service, and 5% on originality/creativity of the essay or video.
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