Puyallup Fair Scholarship Programs
The Puyallup Fair 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, 190 students have received funds for higher education at colleges, universities and vocational technical schools totaling over $464,000.
The program is primarily supported by a Round-Up Dinner & Auction. The 10th annual Auction will take place Friday, August 8, 2008 at 6 pm.
Scholarships
Western Washington Fair Association 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.
Puyallup Fair 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
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. Download application.
Western Washington Fair 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 Western Washington Fair Association 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 contributed $3,000 in 2007 to the Daffodil Foundation 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
The Western Washington Fair 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.
