Scholarships for April

All scholarships are available in the Student Development Offices.  Seniors have received notification of all scholarships directly or via bulletin.

 

Washington State Grange Foundation Scholarship

Dozens of scholarships are available through the Washington State Grange Foundation.  Scholarship amounts vary and range typically between $750-$1000.00. For more information check out their website at www.wa-grange.org.   
Applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2005.

PEMCO All-Sports Clinic Scholarship Award

Students must be high school graduates, accepted to a college or university, following a program that leads to a degree in education and certificate in coaching, and manifest qualities of character, loyalty, citizenship, intellectual capacity, leadership and self-reliance. 
Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2005.

Italian Heritage Association Scholarship

Applicants must be a current paid member of the Italian Heritage Association or the child of a member.  Student must have at least a 2.5 GPA, two letters of recommendation and 200-400 word essay on “What Italian Heritage Means to Me.”  Applications are available in Mrs. Perkins office.

Applications must be postmarked no later than April 4, 2005.

McGregor Company College Scholarship Program

Graduating high school seniors who will be entering college in an agricultural field of study are eligible for one of three $1,000.00 scholarships.  Completed application, two letters of recommendation from teachers, coaches, activity leaders or employers, completed 500-word essay and official transcript are required to apply.  Applications must be postmarked by April 5, 2005.

Larry Siegel John McGillis Jr. Memorial Education Trust Scholarship

This scholarship, in memory of John McGillis Jr. (a graduate of DeSales High School and Whitman College student), will award $1,600.00 per year for four years.  Students will be chosen based on personal merit as demonstrated by the applicants high school record, SAT scores, and citizenship.  Only applicants with an SAT score of 1,000 or more will be considered.  

Applications must be postmarked by April 10, 2005.

Pat Gillette Memorial Scholarship

Two scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded to a graduating student athlete.  Each applicant must submit two letters of recommendation; one from coach and one from a teacher who has the student in class.  High school transcript and SAT scores must be included.  Applicants may be either male or female, must have minimum GPA of 2.5 and must have been involved in at least one area of High School athletics: i.e., varsity athletes, cheerleaders, managers or trainers.

Scholarship applications must be received no later than April 15, 2005

Carl J. Erickson Scholarship

Established by Mrs. John Erickson of Kennewick, WA in memory of her son Carl, who lost his life in WWII.  Students must be graduating seniors from Benton, Franklin & Walla Walla County, members of FFA or 4-H, ranked in the top third of the class (at Touchet that is a rank of 7 or higher), planning to attend Washington State University and major in Horticulture or Agriculture.  The estimated amount of the scholarship this year is $1,000.00.  It is renewable for three years.  Application must be received by April 29, 2005.

Northwest Foundation for Maxillofacial Research and Education Scholarship

For graduating seniors accepted to a college or university pursing a program that leads to a degree or certification in medicine or dentistry.  Students must demonstrate positive character, loyalty, citizenship, intellectual capacity, leadership, and self-reliance.  Scholarships are awarded $250.00-$1,000.00 for tuition, fees, books and room and board.  This is a non-renewable single year award.

Applications must be submitted by May 6, 2005.

State Farm Washington Culminating Project Excellence Award

State Farm supports service-learning (a teaching method that combines service to the community with classroom curriculum.  It is a hands-on approach to mastering subject material while fostering civic responsibility) because they believe that strong communities begin with strong schools.  Seniors who are completing a service based senior project may apply.  They must receive a nomination from their teacher or mentor.  This scholarship will provide five students with a $1,000.00 scholarship toward higher education.  Students can download the application at http://www.k12.wa.us/S2S/pubdocs/SFStudentApp.pdf

Applications must be submitted by May 16, 2005.

Columbia Basin Carpenters/Pasco Millwrights Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee

Announcement of apprenticeship opportunities!  Applications are available as follows:

Pasco Millwright Apprenticeship

2819 W. Sylvester
Pasco, WA
(509) 545-1781

Applications are available March 15, 2005
Applications are due April 15, 2005 by 5PM.

Carpenters Apprenticeship Office
2819 W. Sylvester
Pasco, WA
(509) 545-1781
Applications are available year round.

 

For both opportunities students must be at least 18 years of age, possess at High School Diploma, be physically able to perform the work of the trade, pass the UBC entrance exam (70% required), pass the pre-employment safety exam and possess a valid drivers license.  For more information please contact the offices listed.  Business hours are M-F 8am-12PM 1PM-5PM.