Zachary Scheppat passed away in 2022 due to a battle with epilepsy.
Zachary was a fantastic student and a passionate scientist, even going so far as to become a science tutor. The science students of today will be the bright, innovative minds of the future as science becomes increasingly important in our world. In order to ensure that these leaders of tomorrow achieve their full potential, it’s crucial for all students to have the financial support to attend college.
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Zachary Scheppat by supporting students pursuing degrees in science or science education.
Any high school senior in Washington state who has tutoring or volunteering experience and plans to study physical science, biological science, or science education may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us what impact you hope to have through your science or science education career.
What impact do you hope to have through your career in the sciences and/or science education?
The application deadline is Jun 1, 2023. Winners will be announced on Jul 1, 2023.
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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 Jul 1, 2023. 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.