List of 2009 scholarships available at Woodinville 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 Woodinville 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.

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

Woodinville Rotary Make a Difference Scholarships (WHS ONLY). The scholarship amount will be $6,000. Several scholarships are available. The scholarship is sponsored by Woodinville Rotary Club. Criteria will include academic achievement, service to others, and evidence of acceptance to a qualifying college. Selection will be based on the applicant’s demonstrating that he or she would not be able to attend college without a scholarship that covers a substantial percentage of tuition, books and fees. The recipient will attend a two- or four-year institution of higher learning located within the state of Washington. Use standard Northshore Scholarship Foundation application form. No letters of recommendation are to be attached. Finalist interviews will be conducted. Finalists will be notified of the time and place of interviews. Winners will be notified by May 7. Applications are due February 27, 2009 at the Woodinville High School Counseling Office.

Woodinville Rotary Leadership/Service Scholarship (WHS ONLY) The scholarship amount is $2,000. The scholarship is sponsored by Woodinville Rotary Club. Criteria will recognize the graduates contribution to school/community service and leadership. Financial need will be a consideration. Use standard Northshore Scholarship Foundation application form. No letters of recommendation are to be attached. The winner will be selected by the scholarship committee at Woodinville High School. The winner will be notified by May 7. Applications are due February 27, 2009 at the Woodinville High School Counseling Office.

Peg Phillips Memorial Theater Arts Scholarship (WHS ONLY) The scholarship amount is $1,500. It will be awarded to a student who has been active in the drama program at Woodinville High School and who has volunteered or interned with the Woodinville Repertory Theater. The scholarship must be used at a two- or four-year accredited theater arts college, conservatory or university. An application entitled “The Peg Phillips Memorial Theatre Arts Scholarship Application” is available in the Career Center at Woodinville High School. Applications are due February 27, 2009 at the Counseling Center at Woodinville High School. The winner will be notified by May 7.

Doug Pride Memorial Scholarship (WHS Only) - The scholarship amount will be $2,000. As many as four scholarships are available – one new and three as renewals. The scholarship may be renewable for up to an additional three years. Conditions for renewal will include maintenance of a 3.0 GPA in college and declaration of a major within a time frame that will permit university graduation within four or five years of study. Candidates will attend Washington State University, Seattle University, or Eastern, Central or Western Washington University. Candidates will be interested in pursuing majors in architecture, business administration, engineering, veterinary medicine, science or teaching. The GPA must be at least 3.0 and candidates must be U.S. citizens. Use the standard Northshore Scholarship Foundation application form. No letters of recommendation are to be attached. Finalists will be interviewed by the scholarship committee of the Woodinville Rotary Club. Applications are due Feb. 27, 2009 at the Counseling office at Woodinville High School. Winners will be notified by May 7. Applications for renewal are due March 31, 2009, submitted to the Foundation. It is the responsibility of the recipient to apply for renewal.

Shawn Gardner Memorial Scholarship (WHS and BHS 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 School District scholarship application. No letters of recommendation are to be attached. Applications are due Feb. 27, 2009 at the high school counseling office. The winner will be notified by May 7.

Woodinville Rotary Academic Scholarship (WHS ONLY). The scholarship amount will be $2,000. The scholarship is sponsored by Woodinville Rotary Club. Criteria will include academic achievement, service to others, and plans to attend a four-year college. Financial need will be considered. Use standard Northshore Scholarship Foundation application form. No letters of recommendation are to be attached. Finalist interviews will be conducted. Finalists will be notified of the time and place of interviews. Winners will be notified by May 7. Applications are due February 27, 2009 at the Woodinville High School Counseling Office.

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