Education is the foundation of life, providing the formative lessons and experiences that will shape students’ careers, goals, and personal lives.
The impacts of education start early, with elementary educators setting the tone for the remaining years of a student’s academic journey. Passionate teachers who foster curiosity, confidence, and a love for learning can turn children into lifelong learners who will go on to achieve all of their dreams.
This scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about shaping the minds of the next generation through teaching.
Any female high school senior in Washington state who will be starting their college degree in elementary education beginning in fall of 2026 is eligible to apply.
To apply, tell us about yourself and how you plan to make a difference in children’s education by truly reaching children and making learning fun for them.
Please tell us a bit about yourself and how you plan to make a positive impact in educating elementary children. How will you really reach children and make learning fun both on the educational and social/emotional level?
The application deadline is Aug 9, 2026. Winners will be announced on Sep 10, 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 Sep 10, 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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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.