Island County Public Health, in conjunction with other local organizations, is offering “Healthy Island Youth Initiative Physical Activity Scholarships” to Whidbey student/athletes in need.
The scholarships, which can be requested to cover things such as registration fees and equipment vouchers, are intended to provide confidential support to youth who might otherwise be unable to participate in physical activities.
They are available to students eligible for free or reduced lunch.
Funds have been donated by the Goosefoot Foundation, Island Thrift, the South Whidbey Parks and Aquatic Foundation, and Whidbey Telecom.
There is a limit of one scholarship per quarter per individual ($200), with a maximum amount of $500 per year.
Individuals may apply for consecutive quarters, but priority is given to new applicants.
To be eligible, a student must be a primary resident of Island County and commit to attend a minimum of 80% of scheduled practices and games/lessons.
No double-dipping, as those already being served by an existing scholarship or fee waiver program that covers the full cost of participation are not eligible.
If you are eligible for free school lunch, you can receive 100% towards registration/equipment fees.
Those who receive reduced school lunch are eligible to receive 50% towards their fees.
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Audrianna Shaw was a busy bee, playing three sports while still finding time to earn a bevy of academic scholarships. (Photos by JohnsPhotos.net)
Let the honors rain down.
The Coupeville High School Class of 2022, which endured through a pandemic which altered public schooling for two-plus years, exits this weekend.
But, before graduation arrives — 1 PM Saturday, June 11 at Mickey Clark Field — school officials and community members are hailing all the Wolves have achieved.
During a virtual ceremony, CHS seniors received awards and scholarships, with the Class of 2022 bagging an impressive amount of financial help for college or trade training.
Morgan Stevens received the CHS Senior Service Award, an honor in which students are nominated by fellow students, before being voted on by faculty.
Good citizenship and sportsmanship are considered, as well as “aiding other students unselfishly, (and) serving faculty, administration and their school in an unselfish manner.”
Brian Casey and Noelle Daigneault were also named as Lion’s Club Students of the Year.
Brian Casey was a strong performer on the field and in the classroom.
Scholarships:
Allen-Phibbs:
Noelle Daigneault ($1,000) Alana Mihill ($2,000) Mary Milnes ($2,000)
There’s $27,000 in scholarships on the table, and some of it could come to Coupeville.
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association is accepting applications through April 1 for its annual Smart Choices Scholarship Program.
There are three $5,000 scholarships, and a flurry of $1,000 bonuses available to students in the Class of 2022.
The program is funded by Gesa Credit Union, the Dairy Farmers of Washington, and Les Schwab Tires.
Excellence in athletics/activities, academics, leadership, and community service are considered by judges.
To be eligible, students must be a senior, have a minimum 3.0 grade point average, and be enrolled as a full-time student in a WIAA member high school such as Coupeville.
If you receive a scholarship, you have to graduate at the end of the 2021-22 school year, and enroll as a full-time student at a college, university, community college, trade or vocational school for the 2022 fall semester.
Mollie Bailey and other Coupeville High School Class of 2021 students raked in awards and scholarships in a virtual ceremony. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)
Let the scholarships rain down. Virtually, at least.
With the pandemic still disrupting life across the globe, Coupeville High School is giving out awards and grants to Class of 2021 students in an online ceremony, saving the live experience for Friday’s graduation.
This marks the second-straight spring the senior awards night has been virtual, with all signs pointing to 2022 breaking that pattern.
Scholarships and awards:
Association of Old Crows
($6,000 – four years):
Mollie Bailey
AAUW Academic Scholarship
($2,000 each):
Mollie Bailey
Megan Behan
Bayleaf Foreign Study/Travel
($1,000):
Knight Arndt
Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Julie Langrock Memorial
($2,500):
Drake Borden
Cascade Custom Homes and Design
($2,500):
Alex Jimenez
CHS Booster Club
($1,000 each):
Mollie Bailey
Alex Jimenez
Catherine Lhamon
Daniel Olson
Ben Smith
Genna Wright
CHS Parents
($500 each):
Mollie Bailey (Sports) Megan Behan (General) Autumn Cernick (Race the Reserve) Kylie Chernikoff (Life Grant) Emily Fiedler (Life Grant) Alex Jimenez (Race the Reserve) Catherine Lhamon (Sports) Chandell Schoonover (General) Ben Smith (Sports) Lily Zustiak (General)
“Money, free MONEY!!!!! Come and get it!!!!” (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)
Don’t pass up virtually free money.
With just a little work, Coupeville High School seniors can snag a variety of college scholarships and workforce grants, and the competition for some awards remains wide open.
The Senior Parent Board is extending their application deadline until next Friday, May 14 at 2:45 PM.
Applications and essays can be dropped off with Eileen Stone in the CHS office.
First though, take a gander at the photos below for all the pertinent info.
The three scholarships are available to any Wolf planning to attend a two-year, four-year, technical, or vocational school, with the grant aimed at someone going straight to work.
All bring a crisp $500, with just a smidge of work required to be eligible.