United Way of Clallam County hosts six scholarship funds through the Clallam Community Foundation, a long-term investment fund for United Way and other Foundation Partner Organizations. Families or individuals who make a gift of $25,000 or more to the Foundation can start a named fund. The following are named funds dedicated to helping local students pursue higher education or career training.
Details on how to apply for scholarship funds are released as they become available. However, most applications open in the spring. If you would like more information, contact our Student Financial Aid Liaison at collegeaccess@unitedwayclallam.org or 360-457-3011.
Scholarship Funds
Bright, Haygood, Copsey Fund (Music)
Schools Eligible: Port Angeles High School
Amount: $500
Frequency: Yearly
Description: This scholarship is awarded to a graduating student at Port Angeles High School who has shown strong participation in music all four years of high school. This award is selected by the band, orchestra, and choir directors at PAHS.
Bright, Haygood, Copsey Fund (Single Mom)
Schools Eligible: Peninsula College
Amount: $1,000
Frequency: Yearly
Description: This scholarship will be awarded to a single mother attending Peninsula College. Awards will be based on potential to benefit and financial need. This scholarship is selected by Tracy Wealth Management.
Hull Family Fund
Schools Eligible: Clallam Bay, Neah Bay
Amount: Based on number of applicants
Frequency: Yearly
Description: The Roger W. Hull Scholarship is intended for adults and graduating high school seniors who have maintained a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Eligible participants are individuals who have not completed their secondary educations; those who were unable to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice upon graduation from high school or equivalent; or those who require enhancement of job skills or training. Those applying for a scholarship must have a demonstrated financial need.
Hull Family Fund
Schools Eligible: Forks High School
Amount: Based on number of applicants
Frequency: Yearly
Description: The Roger W. Hull Scholarship is intended for adults and graduating high school seniors who have maintained a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Eligible participants are individuals who have not completed their secondary educations; those who were unable to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice upon graduation from high school or equivalent; or those who require enhancement of job skills or training. Those applying for a scholarship must have a demonstrated financial need.
Anne and James Minton Scholarship
Schools Eligible: All schools in Clallam County & general residents
Amount: $2,000 | 2 - 4 students
Frequency: Yearly
Description: The Anne and James Minton Scholarship is intended for adults and graduating high school seniors who have maintained a minimum 2.5 grade point average and are a member of a Native American Tribe of the Olympic Peninsula. Eligible participants are individuals who have not completed their secondary educations; those who were unable to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice upon graduation from high school or equivalent; or those who require enhancement of job skills or training. Those applying for a scholarship must have a demonstrated financial need.
Mac & Phyllis Munro Scholarship Fund
Schools Eligible: Clallam Bay
Amount: $1,500 | 2 students
Frequency: Yearly
Description: The Mac & Phyllis Munro Scholarship is intended for adults and graduating high school seniors who have maintained a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Eligible participants are individuals who have not completed their secondary educations; those who were unable to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice upon graduation from high school or equivalent; or those who require enhancement of job skills or training. Those applying for a scholarship must have a demonstrated financial need.
Jenny Steelquist Art Saves Lives Scholarship
Schools Eligible: Peninsula College
Amount: $2,000
Frequency: Yearly
Description: This scholarship was created to provide opportunity for students who demonstrate outstanding academic and artistic potential and to perpetuate the legacy of Jenny Steelquist’s influence as a visual artist and gifted teacher of the humanities and studio arts. A scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $2,000 with preference given to a student entering their second year at Peninsula College. Consideration will also be given to a student who is leaving Peninsula College for a formalized program to study art in an accredited college, art school or university to study fine visual arts (i.e. pottery, painting, sculpting), not digital/electronic multimedia. Funds may be used for tuition, text books, art supplies or studio fees.
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