Kenneth G. Tanner Memorial Scholarship
Kenneth G. Tanner was raised in the White Center community and was a kind soul with a special ability to connect with everyone he met.
Ken’s love for learning brought him joy, and he loved to have conversations about his many topics of interest, including dogs, sports, cooking, and science. He did not have the opportunity to attend college, but he believed that everyone should have the chance to do so.
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Kenneth G. Tanner by making college more affordable and accessible so aspiring students can fulfill their dreams.
Any high school senior in Washington may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have at least a 3.0 GPA and if they will attend a two or four-year college as a first-generation college student.
To apply, tell us about a time when you overcame a significant hardship to achieve something great and how you accomplished this.
In a short essay, please describe a time when you overcame a significant hardship to achieve something great in your life and how you accomplished this.
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The application deadline is May 1, 2026. Winners will be announced on Jun 1, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jun 1, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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