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.
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association has opened the application process for its 2021 Smart Choices Scholarship Program.
Working together with the Dairy Farmers of Washington and Gesa Credit Union, the WIAA will award two $5,000 scholarships, and eight $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors.
Deadline for applications is April 1.
The scholarships honor excellence in athletics/activities, academics, leadership and community service throughout the students high school careers.
Judging is based on:
Athletic/Activity Excellence (30%)
Academic Achievement (30%)
Leadership (20%)
Citizenship/Community Service (10%)
Originality/Creativity of the Essay (5%)
Financial Need (5%)
Having scrambled to pull off a successful virtual event during the Age of Coronavirus, organizers of Race the Reserve announced Tuesday they will award a scholarship to a graduating Coupeville student.
The $500 needs-based grant is in addition to the $9,500 the annual event brought in for the CHS Class of 2021.
Students applying for the scholarship have until April 30, 2021 to submit an essay and informational cover sheet.
Those applying will be asked two questions:
**Describe a time where you had to overcome adversity or a challenge in your life.
**Why do you feel the scholarship should be awarded to you?
The scholarship will be given to a graduating senior who has been accepted and will be attending a two-year or four-year college or university, technical school, or vocational school.
All essays will be sent anonymously to an independent panel from the community, with no affiliation to the school, who will read and determine the recipient.
Panel members will have no idea who wrote the essays, as they will only carry a number, and not a name.
The winner will be announced during the traditional CHS senior awards night, with a check made out to the recipient’s future school.
For more information or any questions, students should contact the school counselor.
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