List of scholarships available at all schools for 2010-2011

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. Residents of the Northshore School District attending other secondary schools are eligible for scholarships that are not Northshore-School specific. Their applications should be sent to the Foundation at P.O. Box 173, Bothell, WA 98041.

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.

Les & Vista Anderson Memorial Vocational Tuition Assistance Grants. Several grants of $1,500 will be awarded and will be eligible for a renewal for a second year of study if good progress is demonstrated in the first year of the grant. Applicants must show a serious intent to study in a one- or two-year program at a community college or vocational/technical school. The scholarship may also be used to support an apprenticeship. (The grants are not to be used for community college if the educational goal is to transfer to a four-year college.) Financial need will be a consideration. The scholarships are sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Northshore. Applicants may be current seniors or former students whose class has already graduated. Use the standard Northshore Scholarship Foundation application form. No letters of recommendation are required. Winners will be notified by May 1. For graduating seniors and qualifying former students, applications are due February 5, 2010 at a Northshore School District High School Counseling Office; for renewals, submitted to the Foundation by March 31, 2010.

Jan Allott Scholarship – One new scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded to a Northshore School District graduating senior who intends to follow a course of study leading to at least a four-year degree. The scholarship may be used at a two- or four-year college providing that the goal is at least a four-year degree. Candidates should display interest in the fields of social work, education, social sciences or physical sciences. A GPA of 3.0 is required and financial need will be a primary consideration. Service to school and community will also be considerations. Finalists will be interviewed and will be notified of the time and place of interviews. The winner will be notified by May 1. Applications are due February 5, 2010 at a Northshore School District High School Counseling Office.

Karen Ann Olson Forys, PhD Scholarship - The scholarship amount will be $2,000. The scholarship will be awarded each academic year to one graduating senior from among Bothell, Inglemoor, Woodinville or the Secondary Academy for Success high school. The candidate must be accepted into an accredited college or university. The candidate must be pursuing a degree in either education or the performing arts. The candidate must demonstrate that he/she is a good citizen, has obtained a high school grade point average of at least 3.0 and provided service to school and/ or community. Financial need will be a primary consideration with a demonstrated willingness on the part of the candidate to earn a portion of the remaining school expenses that will be incurred obtaining their degree. Applicants should use the standard scholarship application form posted on the Foundation website. Finalists will be interviewed by the scholarship committee of the Woodinville Rotary Club and will be notified of the time and place of interviews. The winner will be notified no later than May 1. Applications are due February 5, 2010 at a Northshore School District High School Counseling Office.

Richard A. Hart Memorial Scholarship. One scholarship of $500 will be awarded. Candidates must attend Bothell United Methodist Church. The scholarship is not limited to applicants who live within the Northshore School District. Contact Bothell United Methodist Church for application information and any additional criteria.

Steven Haynes Memorial Fine Arts Scholarship. One scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded. Candidates will have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and test scores which indicate ability to complete college level studies. Evidence of distinguished performance in the Fine Arts, Performing Arts, or Visual Arts will be criteria. Portfolios are encouraged but not required. Use standard Northshore School District Scholarship application. No letters of recommendation are to be attached. The winner will be notified by May 1. Applications are due February 5, 2010 at a Northshore School District High School Counseling Office.

Nick Jewett Memorial Baseball/Softball Scholarship. One scholarship of $1,700 will be awarded. Candidates will have the potential to continue participation in baseball/softball at the college level. Use standard Northshore Scholarship Foundation application. No letters of recommendation are to be attached. The winner will be notified by May 1. Applications are due February 5, 2010 at a Northshore School District High School Counseling Office.

Julian and Kay Karp “Emerging Scholar” Award – One scholarship of $2,500 will be awarded. It may be used at either a two- or four-year college. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who has overcome significant obstacles in life and who, without encouragement or financial support, could find future education out of reach. Other criteria may include selfless contributions to those in need and impeccable citizenship. The nominee will probably, but not necessarily, be a “C” student. Students do not submit applications for this scholarship. The recipient will be selected from letters of endorsement or recommendation submitted by Northshore staff members. To nominate a student for this award, staff members should address a letter to the Julian Karp Scholarship Committee with information about the nominated student. Finalists for the award may be interviewed. The winner will be notified by May 1. Letters of recommendation and endorsement are due February 5, 2010 at a Northshore School District high school Counseling Office.

Pop Keeney Memorial Football Scholarship. One scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded to a Northshore School District senior who excels at football and wants to play the sport at the collegiate level. The applicants must demonstrate skill, teamwork, leadership, humility, love of sports and academic ability to succeed in college. The applicants must play football from the “heart”. Use the standard Northshore Scholarship Foundation application. No letters of recommendation are to be attached. The winner will be notified by May 1. Applications are due February 5, 2010 at a Northshore School District High School Counseling Office.

Carl Knoll/Dean Worthington Memorial Business Scholarship. The scholarship amount will be $1,500. The scholarship is sponsored by Northshore Rotary Club. Applicants must demonstrate interest in pursuing a career in accounting, finance, marketing or business management or a related business field. Financial need and service to the school will be considered as well as academic potential. Use the standard Northshore Scholarship Foundation application. No letters of recommendation are required. Finalists will be interviewed by the Northshore Rotary Club Scholarship Committee and should be prepared to discuss business interests. Applicants will be notified of time and place of interviews. Winners will be notified by May 1. Applications are due February 5, 2010 at a Northshore School District High School Counseling Office.

Robert C. Knowles Memorial Scholarship. A scholarship of $1,600 will be awarded. Criteria will include financial need. Applicants must have a sincere desire to continue education beyond high school. High school GPA will not be a primary consideration. Finalists will be interviewed by Northshore Rotary Club and should be prepared to discuss financial need as well as provide information about the proposed course of college study. Use the standard Northshore Scholarship Foundation application form. No letters of recommendation are to be attached. The winner will be notified by May 1. Applications are due February 5, 2009 at a Northshore School District High School Counseling Office.

Janet and Gordon Livengood Memorial Scholarships –One new scholarship of $2,000 will be awarded which may be renewable for an additional three academic years. Financial need will be a primary consideration. The scholarship may be used at either a community college or a four-year college. Other criteria to be considered are school/community activities, student leadership, work experience and grade point average. Use the standard Northshore Scholarship Foundation application form. No letters of recommendation are to be attached. Finalists will be interviewed. Recipients of scholarships in 2007, 2008 and 2009 are eligible to have their awards renewed. The winners will be notified by May 1. Applications are due February 5, 2010 at a Northshore School District High School Counseling Office. Applications for renewal are due March 31, 2010 to the Foundation.

Dr. Frank Love Memorial Scholarship – The scholarship amount is $1,500. Recipients are selected on the basis of current involvement in school and community service. Grade point average or academic standing will not be primary considerations. The intent is to emphasize that education is not an end in itself, but instead is a means by which people become contributing members of society. The scholarship may be used at a two-year or a four-year college. Use the standard Northshore Scholarship Foundation application form. Candidates must select "community service" subject as one of four opportunities to express themselves. A letter of recommendation may be attached. Finalists may be interviewed. The winner will be notified by May 1. Applications are due February 5, 2010 at a Northshore School District High School Counseling Office.

Malinowski-Marston Communications Scholarship. The scholarship amount will be $1,500. Candidates will have an interest in pursuing a career in print communications (excludes broadcasting, advertising, and public relations careers). Financial need, academic potential and seriousness of purpose are considerations. Use the standard Northshore Scholarship Foundation application. No letters of recommendation are to be attached. Candidates will be interviewed by the Communications Scholarship Committee of Woodinville Rotary Club and should be prepared to take work samples to the interview. Applicants will be notified of time and place of interview. The winner will be notified by May 1. Applications are due February 5, 2010 at a Northshore School District High School Counseling Office or the Foundation.

Bob and Ruth Munro Memorial Scholarship. One scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded. Applicants must have a minimum 2.8 GPA and be able to demonstrate financial need. Other considerations will include good citizenship, good attendance and service to the school or community. Special consideration may be given to students with an interest in the aviation trades, either flight or maintenance. In addition to current seniors, employees of Kenmore Air Harbor may also apply. Plans to attend college in the state of Washington are preferred. The scholarship may be used at either a 2-year or 4-year college. Finalists will be interviewed and will be notified of the date and time for interviews. Use standard Northshore Scholarship Foundation application. No letters of recommendation are to be attached. The winner will be notified by May 1. Applications are due February 5, 2010 at a Northshore School District High School Counseling Office or at Kenmore Air Harbor.

Northshore Auto Technology Scholarship – The scholarship amount will be $1,000. It will be awarded to an outstanding member of the Northshore Auto Technology program. Applicants need not submit applications, as the scholarship will be selected from the members of the Auto Tech program. The winner will be notified by May 1.

Paul Michael Roberts Memorial Music Scholarship – One scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded. Applicants must be planning for a career in music. The scholarship may be used at a 2-year college, a 4-year college, or a specialized music school. Use the standard Northshore Scholarship Foundation application form and attach a student statement regarding career goals. No letters of recommendation are to be attached. Finalists may be interviewed and will be notified of the time and place of the interviews. The winner will be notified by May 1. Applications are due February 5, 2010 at a Northshore School District High School Counseling Office

Betty Stoutenburg Memorial Art Scholarship. One scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded. Candidates will be seniors who demonstrate achievement, talent, and an interest in pursuing a career in art. Selection will be based on artistic achievement and financial need. Use standard Northshore Scholarship Foundation application and submit a portfolio of no more than 10 slides or works that depict the student’s abilities. Attach at least one letter of recommendation from a visual arts instructor and a personal statement from the student of his/her intentions to study in the visual arts field. The winner will be notified by May 1. Applications are due February 5, 2010 at a Northshore School District High School Counseling Office.

John Stoutenburg Healthcare Services Scholarship. One scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded. Candidates must be interested in entering the field of health care services, emphasizing a lifestyle of well being, fitness and treatments of a preventative nature. Fields of study should include, but not be limited to chiropractics, nutrition, physical therapy, acupuncture, or naturopathy. Financial need will be a consideration, in addition to academic achievement. Use the standard Northshore Scholarship Foundation application. Letters of recommendation from persons in the candidate’s intended field of study will be considered. Finalists will be interviewed and will be notified of the time and place for the interviews. Applications are due February 5, 2010 at a Northshore School District High School Counseling Office. The winner will be notified by May 1.

Woodinville Rotary Club UW Bothell Scholarship – The scholarship amount is $2,500 and is available to a graduating senior of any Northshore School District secondary school program. The recipient will enroll as an entering freshman at the University of Washington Bothell for academic year 2010-11 and shall have achieved a GPA of no less than 3.25. The scholarship is renewable for an additional three full academic terms at UW Bothell, based on the recipient’s successful progress toward a degree and who maintains a GPA of 3.25 or greater. Candidates, in addition to having achieved a strong academic record, shall have been active in service to school and community. Financial need will be given strong consideration, as will graduates of Woodinville High School. Finalists will be interviewed by the Scholarship Committee of the Woodinville Rotary Club and will be notified of the time and place of interviews. Use standard Northshore Scholarship Foundation application form available on the Foundation website. Winners will be notified by May 1. Applications are due February 5, 2010 at the career center of the applicant’s secondary school or mailed to Northshore Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 173, Bothell, WA 98041.

Rusty Young Community Leadership Award. One scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded to a Northshore School District graduating senior who has displayed a strong record of service to community as well as leadership at school and has a cumulative GPA of 3.0. The scholarship is sponsored by Northshore Rotary Club and applicants will be interviewed by the Northshore Rotary Club. Selection will be based on academic potential and financial need. Use the standard Northshore Scholarship Foundation application. Applications are due February 5, 2010 at a Northshore School District High School Counseling Office Applicants will be notified of time and place of interviews. Winners will be notified by May 1.