Puyallup Fair Foundation Scholarship Program
The Puyallup Fair Foundation Scholarship Program is committed to assisting Washington state students pursuing academic goals. The program provides local students with scholarships for continuing education and training. The program works closely with youth in the Puyallup Valley. Each year a selection of scholarships are presented to motivated students working toward direct career paths. Since the scholarship program’s inception in 1991, 230 students have received funds for higher education at colleges, universities and vocational technical schools totaling over $559,000.
The program is primarily supported by a Round-Up Dinner & Auction. The 12th annual Auction will take place Friday, August 13, 2010 at 6 pm.
Scholarships
Four-Year Academic Scholarships
Four-year scholarships are awarded to five graduating seniors from Puyallup, Sumner, Rogers, Bonney Lake and Emerald Ridge High Schools with a 3.0 or better GPA who demonstrate character, discipline, citizenship and responsibility. Scholarships are to be used at an accredited two or four-year institution. Recipients receive $1,250 per year, totaling $5,000. Apply through your high school guidance counselor's office.
Fred Oldfield Scholarship for the Arts
One-year art scholarships are awarded to a graduating senior from Puyallup, Sumner, Rogers, Bonney Lake and Emerald Ridge High Schools who are involved in the study of arts, including music and theater, and who demonstrate the pursuit of a career in the arts. This scholarship, which began in 1996, is funded by the proceeds from an auction of a painting created by artist Fred Oldfield. The scholarships are in the amount of $1,000 and are to be used at an accredited institution for the arts. Apply through your high school guidance counselor's office.
The Bill Stoner Endowment Scholarship
The Bill Stoner Endowment Scholarships, first awarded in 1997, are intended to assist recipients in reaching their career goals. Named in recognition of Western Washington Fair Association board member, Bill Stoner. Two scholarships, one for $1,000 and one for $500 must be used to obtain training from an organized institution, trade or vocational school. Open to Washington state residents only.
Korum Family Arts Scholarship
This scholarship introduced in 2004 is an example of the Korum Family's generosity to our community. Three art scholarships are awarded to young artists so they may pursue their artistic/educational growth. Graduating seniors from Puyallup, Rogers, Emerald Ridge, Sumner, Bonney Lake, Orting, Walker and Cascade Christian High Schools are eligible to enter the competition for the $2,000, $1,000 and $500 scholarships. Apply through your high school guidance counselor's office.
Local College Scholarships
Each year the Puyallup Fair Foundation also awards scholarships to two local college students. A one-year, $2,500 scholarship is awarded to a full-time Pacific Lutheran University student engaged in any agriculture / education related course of study. The other scholarship, for two years of study, is awarded to a student enrolled in the Pierce College Veterinary Technician program. Recipients receive $1,250 per year totaling $2,500. Apply through your guidance counselor's office.
In addition, the Puyallup Fair Foundation contributes $3,000 annually to the Daffodil Festival Queen's Scholarship Fund.
Campbell-Montgomery Endowment Scholarship
This scholarship was created by Robert Campbell and Marna Montgomery Campbell. The $1,000 scholarship is intended to assist the recipient in reaching his or her career goal. Applicants may use the scholarship in order to attend a college of his or her choice. The recipient must be a graduating senior from Puyallup, Rogers, or Emerald Ridge High Schools with a notable academic record suitable for college level education. Preference will be given to a student who has expressed an interest and displayed talent in the art of writing, be it journalism, prose or poetry, theater or film. Apply through your high school guidance counselor's office.
Walla Walla Community College
Scholarship for Enology and Viticulture
This scholarship will be awarded annually to a Walla Walla Community College student in the amount of $1,000 per year for two consecutive years. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist and encourage talented students in their pursuit of a career in the Washington wine industry. Preference will be given to students who are from the State of Washington. The selection of the recipient will be by a committee including the WWCC enology and viticulture instructors and two winemakers from the Walla Walla Appellation.
Washington State University
The Western Washington Fair Scholarship for Enology and Viticulture
This scholarship will be awarded annually to a Washington State University student in the amount of $1,000 per year for two consecutive years. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist and encourage talented students in their pursuit of a career in the Washington wine industry. Preference will be given to students who are from the State of Washington.
Communities in Schools of Puyallup Student Citizen of the Year Scholarship
The Puyallup Fair Foundation and Communities in Schools of Puyallup will recognize one local student each year who has demonstrated consistent concern for their community and then matched it with both action and consequence.
The annual scholarship will consist of a cash award totaling $1,500 from the Puyallup Fair Foundation Scholarship Fund. The $1,500 is divided into three distinct categories - $500 goes directly to the student, $500 goes to a college scholarship fund and $500 will be distributed to charities and causes of the recipient’s choice.
Students are nominated by staff and faculty of the Puyallup School District. The final selection is made by the Board of Directors of Communities in Schools of Puyallup.
Americraft Partnership in Patriotism Scholarship
Partnership in Patriotism is a writing competition that provides high school students pursuing a college education the opportunity to express their views on allegiance. Contestants will write an 800 – 1000 word essay based on an annual patriotic theme. The theme of the essay, “Made in America”, calls for the students to discuss why it is important for Americans to buy products Made in America. It is Americraft's strong belief that scholars should have the opportunity to express themselves as often as possible, and Americraft encourages students to enter this writing competition annually. The scholarship is open to students in grades 9-12 at Puyallup, Sumner, Rogers, Bonney Lake and Emerald Ridge High Schools. An annual amount of $1,250 will be awarded to the recipient of the winning essay. Non-winning students may re-apply in future years.
