List of 2009 scholarships available at Bothell HS only

PLEASE NOTE: Scholarships are offered through the Northshore Scholarship Foundation, a local nonprofit organization. The application form for these scholarships is called
“The Northshore Scholarship Foundation Application” and is available only Online at

Application

Applicants for these scholarships must reside within Northshore School District boundaries or be attending Northshore high schools on an approved waiver and attend Bothell High School.

It is acceptable to duplicate the application if applying for more than one foundation scholarship that asks for the same application information. Transcripts need not be official or sealed.

READ THE CRITERIA AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY FOR
EACH SCHOLARSHIP BEFORE COMPLETING AN APPLICATION.

Richard Worthington, Jr. Memorial Good Citizen Award (Bothell). One new, renewable scholarship of $3,000 will be awarded. The criteria will include school/community service, good citizenship and good attendance. A GPA of 3.2 and a strong academic program is required. Financial need will be considered. The scholarship may be renewable for an additional three academic years. Use the standard Northshore Scholarship Foundation application form. No letters of recommendation are to be attached. The winner will be notified by May 7. Applications are due February 27, 2009 at the Counseling Office at Bothell High School. Applications for renewal are due March 31, 2009 at the Foundation address.

Kathleen Sanford Memorial Teaching Scholarship (Bothell) – The scholarship amount will be $1,500. It may be used at a 2-year or 4-year college or university. Criteria will include a sincere intent to pursue a career in K-12 education, good citizenship, good attendance, service to the school or community and a minimum 3.0 GPA. Financial need may be a consideration. Use the standard Northshore Scholarship Foundation Application form. No letters of recommendation are to be attached. Applicants should include information about their interest in pursuing a career in education. The winner will be notified by May 7. Applications are due February 27, 2009 at the Counseling Office at Bothell High School.

Bothell High School Faculty Scholarship (Bothell) - One scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded. The Bothell High faculty will nominate and select the recipient, so applications are not needed. Criteria will include good citizenship, service to the school and financial need. The winner will be notified by May 7.

BJ Brown Memorial Scholarship (Bothell) The scholarship amount will be $2,000. It will be awarded to a graduating senior at Bothell High School who has exhibited the following characteristics: always gives his/her best; is respectful and kind to all; demonstrates high academic achievement; is a loyal friend; and plans to attend a 2- or 4-year college with the ultimate goal of receiving a 4-year college degree. Candidates will be nominated by the senior class so applications are not needed. Finalists will be interviewed. The winner will be notified by May 7, 2008.

Bothell High School Alumni Scholarship (Bothell) – One scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded. The scholarship winner will be a senior committed to promoting spirit and pride at Bothell High School. Other criteria will include someone active in bettering the school and active in community involvement. Finalists will be interviewed. The finalists will be notified of the time and place of the interviews. Use the standard Northshore Scholarship Foundation application form. No letters of recommendation are to be attached. The winner will be notified by May 7. Applications are due February 27, 2009 at the Counseling Office at Bothell High School.

Lee and Velma Blakely Memorial Scholarship (Bothell) The scholarship amount will be $1,500. It will be awarded to a graduating senior at Bothell High School who has a sincere desire to continue education and is determined to find success. It may be used at a public vocational school, community college or a public 4-year college or university. Financial need will be a primary consideration. Candidates do not apply. The recipient will be nominated and selected by the staff at Bothell High School. The winner will be notified by May 7.

Northshore Rotary – Karen Forys Scholarship (Bothell) One scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded. It is sponsored by Northshore Rotary Club. Academic achievement, service to others and plans to attend a four-year college will be criteria. Financial need is a consideration. Use standard Northshore Scholarship Foundation application form. No letters of recommendation are to be attached. Finalists will be interviewed. Finalists will be notified of time and place of interviews. Winners will be notified by May 7. Applications are due February 27, 2009 at the Counseling office of Bothell High School.

Northshore Rotary Academic Scholarship (Bothell) One scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded. It is sponsored by Northshore Rotary Club. Academic achievement, service to others and plans to attend a four-year college will be criteria. Financial need is a consideration. Use standard Northshore Scholarship Foundation application form. No letters of recommendation are to be attached. Finalists will be interviewed. Finalists will be notified of time and place of interviews. Winners will be notified by May 7. Applications are due February 27, 2009 at the Counseling office of Bothell High School.

Kiwanis Club of Northshore Allen Haynes Academic Scholarship (Bothell) The scholarship amount will be $1,500. The scholarship is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Northshore. Criteria will include leadership and service to the school or community. Candidates must demonstrate potential for academic success. Active Key Club members are encouraged to apply. Financial need will be a consideration. Use the standard Northshore Scholarship Foundation application form. No letters of recommendation are to be attached. Winners will be notified by
May 7. Applications are due February 27, 2009 at the Counseling Office at Bothell High School.

Shawn Gardner Memorial Scholarship (BHS and WHS Only) The scholarship amount will be $1,500. Candidates will be current high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in counseling or some related “helping profession.” On the scholarship application, students should include information about why they have decided to pursue a career in their chosen profession. Financial need will be a consideration. Finalists may be interviewed. Use the standard Northshore Scholarship Foundation application form. No letters of recommendation are to be attached. Applications are due February 27, 2009 at either the Woodinville or Bothell high school counseling office. The winner will be notified by May 7.

Scholarship opportunities for those interested in more general fields of academic study
and vocational preparation are provided through these endowments: