Bonney Lake High School
Community Scholarships
Bonney Lake High School’s Community Scholarship is a partnership with local community
members, organizations, and friends and family members of those who have been part of the
Sumner School District. It is their wish to recognize graduating seniors for their merit, community
activities, academics, athletics, financial need, and/or educational goal.
Applications Due: March 7, 2008 3:00 p.m.
2008 Community Scholarship Application
Scholarships and Interest Form
Table of Contents
Directions
Local Scholarships Tips and Information
How To Improve Your Application For Local Scholarships
Scholarships
Printable Version (Hard copies available in the Guidance Office)
Directions
Community Scholarship Deadline is March 07, 2008 by 3:00 p.m.
1. If you have not already asked a teacher or other significant adult in your life to write a letter of recommendation for you,
consider doing so now. Allow at least two weeks for the completed letter of recommendation. The “Letter of
Recommendation Request Form,” available in the Career and Information Center (CIC), can help you with this step.
2. Review the scholarship requirements for each scholarship to determine your eligibility. Mark all scholarships you are
interested in being considered for and for which you are applying, on the Interest Form in the back. This form must be
turned in to the CIC when you turn in your completed applications.
3. At the beginning of second semester request a copy of your updated transcript through the CIC.
4. Apply once for all scholarships by completing one Standard Application, attaching a copy of your transcript and Letter
of Recommendation and your completed Scholarship Interest Form. Turn in your application to the CIC.
5. Type or word-process your applications. REMINDER: The Standard Application form is available online and can be
completed on and printed directly from any computer with Adobe Acrobat Reader or Microsoft Word. The web address is
on the front of this booklet. Print each page as you complete it, as you cannot save the completed form.
6. Staple all forms together (no paper clips, folders, covers, sleeves, binders, etc.) in the following order:
- Application Form
- Letter/s of recommendation
- Transcript
- Scholarship Interest Form
7. Return completed applications to the CIC no later than Friday, March 07, 2008 by 3:00 p.m. Include the “Scholarships
Interest Form” at the end of this booklet, or we will not know which scholarships you wish to be considered for!!! NO
late applications will be accepted. LAST-MINUTE COMPUTER MALFUNCTIONS ARE NO EXCUSE; PLAN AHEAD!
Scholarship recipients will be notified in mid- to late May. Due to the volume of applications, it is not possible to notify
students who applied but were not selected for a scholarship. All recipients of scholarship will be invited to the Senior
Awards Night on June 05, 2008. Students are welcome to see the CIC secretary if they have any questions during the
process.
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Local Scholarships Tips and Information
All scholarships in this book use the Standard Application Form and it is permissible to make copies of your original application
to use for all scholarships using the Standard Application. If using the online fill-in Adobe Acrobat form vs. the printed form, you
can complete your application online, print it out, then make changes such as changing the name of the Scholarship on the form
for subsequent applications, and then print this out. This is the most efficient way to apply for multiple scholarships. You may
want to complete and print one page of the application at a time, or save the application on your home computer as you work.
Scholarship donors expect a neat and complete application. The donors have often devoted many hours toward fund raising to
finance their scholarship and they expect to see quality work from the applicant when completing the scholarship application.
Bonney Lake High School adheres to a philosophy of recognizing as many deserving seniors as possible. There are more
deserving students than there are available scholarships; therefore, the attempt is made to distribute scholarships to the
greatest number of qualified applicants.
Some scholarship donors will request an interview. Applicants will be notified through the CIC indicating the time and location of these interviews.
The quality of your Statement of Purpose on the Standard Application is of the UTMOST importance. Do not state that your
goal is to graduate from high school. It is assumed from your application that you plan to graduate!
In most cases, scholarships are not granted solely on financial need.
All students in need of financial aid for college attendance should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA- online at www.fafsa.ed.gov) and any forms required by the specific college/institution.
Local scholarships are usually for one year only and are not renewable. Recipients of scholarships must use the money in the
academic year following their graduation and preferably be enrolled throughout that following year.
Scholarship funds are mailed to the Financial Aid Office of the college/institution indicated on the recipient’s acceptance
card. IF THE RECIPIENT CHANGES HIS/HER CHOICE OF INSTITUTION OR FAILS TO ENROLL, THE SCHOLARSHIP
DONOR AND THE BLHS CIC MUST BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY.
Scholarship funds may be used for any program administered by the educational institutions unless otherwise stated.
Scholarships are announced at the annual Senior Awards Night. Recipients will be asked to attend this reception, which will be held June 05, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the BLHS Commons.
We do our best to post accurate and up-to-date information in this booklet. Occasionally, actual awards may vary-either higher
or lower- than the amounts stated in the booklet.
Recipients will be notified how to receive their funds either through the donor directly or through the CIC. All recipients will
receive a letter from the CIC encouraging them to immediately write a thank you note. Thank you notes must be completed
and mailed to the donor no later than June 10, 2008.
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How To Improve Your Application For Local Scholarships
Read all directions before you start filling out forms or asking questions.
Follow the directions carefully and completely.
Neatness counts! Use the online form or type your application.
Do not use report covers or other “fancy” bindings.
Staple your pages together; do not use paper clips.
The quality of your Statement of Purpose on the Standard Application is of the utmost importance. State your
plans for employment and post high school education. It is certainly acceptable to be imaginative and creative.
At the same time, don’t forget the basics. Take time to be sure your spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax,
etc., are correct. While it is a good idea to allow another person to review your statement, the basic ideas and
writing must be your own.
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE! The stress of wondering if you’ll meet a deadline is unhealthy and
unnecessary. No late applications will be accepted, even if caused by computer malfunctions. Plan ahead.
If your application packet is not complete by the deadline, you will not be considered. Be sure to follow up on
other scholarship opportunities from the college you have selected, your employer, your parents’ employers, and
any clubs or affiliations you have.
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Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPS SELECTED BY THE
BLHS FACULTY COMMITTEE
PIERCE FIRST SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must attend Pierce College and have a minimum 3.00.
Award: Tuition waiver for one full academic year (three quarters)
PIERCE NOW SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must attend Pierce College and have a minimum 3.00.
Award: Tuition waiver for two full academic years (three quarters)
SUMNER EDUCATION ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must be pursuing a career in education.
Award: $500
THE GREATER TACOMA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Different scholarships are granted to different schools on a rotating basis.
Award: Varies upon scholarships
WESTERN WASHINGTON FAIR ASSOCIATION ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must pursue a vocational or technical education
Award: $1,000
DAVID AND WILMA WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must attend two- or four-year institution. Minimum 3.00 GPA. Based on character, discipline,
citizenship, and responsibility. Consideration is given for prior Fair involvement (E.G. 4-H, FFA, etc.). Preference is given
to a student who has not received any other substantial scholarships.
Award: $1,250/year for four continuous years if acceptable GPA is maintained.
WINDERMERE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must have minimum 2.50 GPA and have financial need. If chosen as a finalist there will be an interview
process.
Award: 1,000
SCHOLARSHIPS SELECTED BY THE
SUMNER/BONNEY LAKE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
EILEEN LEIGHTON BEAULIEU SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must be pursuing a career in education.
Award: $500.
DR. JOE EBEN CORLISS SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must be pursuing a career in Business Entrepreneurship. This scholarship will require finalist
interviews.
Award: $10,000
2008 Dr. Joe Eben Corliss Scholarship Application
KATHRYN DALTON TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must be pursuing a career in education.
Award: $500
SUMNER/BONNEY LAKE EDUCATION FOUNDATION ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must attend 2-year, 4-year or accredited school for the Arts. Must be involved in the
Arts (i.e. music, theater, art) and planning to pursue a career in the Arts.
Award: $500
SUMNER/BONNEY LAKE EDUCATION FOUNDATION ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must attend 2-year, 4-year or accredited school.
Award: $500
SUMNER/BONNEY LAKE EDUCATION FOUNDATION ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must attend 2-year, 4-year or accredited school for the Arts. Must be involved in the
Arts (i.e. music, theater, art) and planning to pursue a career in the Arts.
Award: $500
SUMNER/BONNEY LAKE EDUCATION FOUNDATION VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must be pursuing a technical or vocational career.
Award: $500
SUNSET CHEVROLET SCHOALRSHIP
Requirements: Must be pursuing a career in automotive service
Award: $1,800
DR. GREG SUTHERLAND SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must be a past or present patient of Dr. Sutherland, positive outlook on life, character, contributions
to school, community and an active participant in local church youth groups or Para church organizations.
Award: $750
SCHOLARSHIPS SELECTED BY VARIOUS DONORS
ABSHER CONSTRUCTION SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must attend four-year college, pursuing work in the construction industry, either through construction
management, architecture or structural heating and venting and electrical engineering. Business is also a possible
major. Minimum 3.20. This scholarship is a competition with many schools in Pierce County.
Award: $2,000
BONNEY LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must be a resident of Bonney Lake.
Award: $500
KIWANIS CLUB OF DAFFODIL VALLEY SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must be a Key Club member.
Award: $500
DR. BRUCE MOLEN SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must be a past or present patient of Dr. Molen.
Award: $500
PEO CHAPTER IG SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must be pursuing a career in education and demonstrate financial need.
Award: Varies
PUYALLP KIWANIS SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must be a Key Club member.
Award: $500
ROTARY VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must be pursuing a technical or vocational career.
Award: $500
NATHAN R. SHOUSE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must have attended Lakeridge Middle School.
Award: Varies
WESTERN WASHINGTON FAIR ASSOCIATION ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must attend 2-year, 4-year or accredited school for the Arts. Must be involved
in the Arts (i.e. music, theater, art) and planning to pursue a career in the Arts. Based on talent.
Award: $1,000
SCHOLARSHIP INTEREST FORM
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The Sumner School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, or disability in education programs, services and activities.
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the
school district’s Title IX/RCW 28A.640 officer and/or Section 504/ADA coordinator either
in writing at 1202 Wood Avenue, Sumner, or by telephone at 253.891.6000. |
