Adult Scholarships
“Education gives students unlimited opportunities to improve their lives and the lives of countless people around them. Scholarships for adults help create new leaders and innovators - people who can change the world for the better.”
Several individuals and organizations have very kindly made scholarships available for students taking upper division or graduate level courses, non-traditional students, or adults who are returning to school after an absence. The following scholarships and awards are offered to local residents. Eligibility, applications and due dates vary. Please review thoroughly prior to submission.
- CLICK HERE for an application form for GENERAL ADULT SCHOLARSHIPS.
- See below for applications for ADULT ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS.
2008 Applications Due No Later Than August 15th.
Packets may be delivered to our street address, #10 8820 Viking Way, Stanwood (next door to the Uff Da Shoppe ) Tuesday through Thursday between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm OR mailed to our mailing address, PO Box 1209, Stanwood, WA 98292. (Please do not mail applications to our street address as they will not reach us!)
| General Scholarships | Awards # and $ | Eligibility Criteria: Applicant must meet basic criteria, plus specialized criteria of the scholarship. |
|---|---|---|
| A.A.U.W. - Arlington/Stanwood (AWARDED FOR 2008) | 2 @ $2000 ea. | Upper division or graduate level course study. Reside in Stanwood, Arlington, Camano Island or Lakewood - or - graduate of AHS or SHS. |
| Gladys Heintz Memorial Scholarship | 2 @ $650 ea. | Age 21 or over, otherwise unrestricted. |
| Peebler Caregiver Scholarship (in memory of Katherine Jones) | 1 @ $500 ea. | Age 21 or over. Care-giving of elderly including, but not limited to, nursing, medicine, nurse's aid, and home health care |
| Dolores Haglund Jones Memorial Scholarship (sponsored by the Stanwood Democrats) | 1 or more @ $500 or more | Age 21 or over. Single parent needing training/education assistance to compete in today's workforce. |
| Arts Scholarships | Awards # and $ | Eligibility Criteria: Applicant must meet basic criteria, plus specialized criteria of the scholarship. |
|---|---|---|
| Renee Marquette Memorial Scholarship for Visual & Written Arts |
1 @ $500 | Women aged 21 or over needing assistance in meeting their goals in the visual or written arts. |
| Hallie Price Visual Arts Fund |
1-2 @ up to $500 | Adults (21 or over) residing in Snohomish or Island counties. Participation in local arts groups and commitment to visual arts including clay, photography, architecture, interior design, and landscape design. |