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Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association announces opening of 2020 Scholarship application

Thursday, April 2, 2020

Second annual "RNA Scholarship" is open to High School Seniors from Ridgecrest Neighborhood


The Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association (“RNA”) is pleased to announce two $500 scholarships, available to eligible high school seniors continuing post-secondary education in the 2020 -21 school year. 

Applicants will be judged on the strength of a short essay, based on a theme pertaining to RNA's mission to “…promote projects that benefit and enhance the quality of life in the Ridgecrest Neighborhood.”

Applications are now available online

Entries must be postmarked or submitted via email by Friday May 5, 2020. Award recipients will be notified by May 15th.

Eligible high school seniors who plan to pursue continuing education through a technical program, community college or a university are encouraged to apply. 

Applicants must currently reside, or have grown up in the Ridgecrest neighborhood as defined by our boundaries of: North to NE 175th Street and south to NE 145th Street; east to 15th Avenue NE and west to the I-5 freeway.

Scholarships may cover the cost of tuition and fees, books or supplies required for courses of instruction at the educational institution of your choice. Each scholarship will be paid by the RNA directly to the educational institution, for the use of the scholarship recipient once enrolled.

About Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association (“RNA”): 

The RNA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable and educational organization. Our mission is to inform and educate the public on matters relating to the community, and promote projects that benefit and enhance the quality of life in the Ridgecrest Neighborhood.

RNA hosts monthly board meetings which are open to the public. They are held on the second Tuesdays of the month from 7-9pm. Meeting dates and locations are available online HERE



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Local women achieving their dreams: Shoreline woman receives financial award

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Dominique Dwyer with her
daughter Amora

Soroptimist International of Bellevue Metropolitan, a global organization that works to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment, presented three $1,500 Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women to help local women improve their economic situation.

An awards dinner was held for the women and their families at the Big Fish Grill in Kirkland. A Big Thank You to Lisa Dupar Catering for their donation of a very delightful celebration cake and Fena Flowers in Kirkland’s donation of a beautiful centerpiece and flower bouquets for the three women.

Recipient Dominique Dwyer is a single mother living in Shoreline with her 7 year-old daughter, Amora.

She is attending Edmonds Community College where she will complete her transfer degree this summer. Dominique is applying to attend the University of Washington Bothell to complete a degree in community psychology.

One of her references described her:

She is strongly motivated to provide a positive future for herself and her daughter, in spite of significant challenges. She is able to persevere and get things done. She is a learner. She also knows how to ask questions in order to get the information that she needs. 
We have observed her as always reaching forward and learning whatever she can (inside and outside of school) and then adjusting accordingly to what fits her goals and her family in the best way.


Recipient Adrianna Hyatt of Kirkland has two children, Madelyn age 14 and Carson 6. She is a widow attending Northwest University where she was to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Adrianna’s goal; is to pursue a career in mental health counseling and community nursing.

Theresa Onya and her 6 year-old son Joshua, live in Bellevue. She has been accepted into the Nursing Program at Bellevue College beginning this spring. Theresa hopes to be a registered nurse.

The Live Your Dream Award provides women who serve as the primary wage earners for their families with the financial resources to offset costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education or additional skills and training. The award can be used for tuition, books, childcare, carfare or any other education-related expense.

These three women will now advance to the Soroptimist Northwestern Region level judging, where recipients can receive up to an additional $5,000. The program culminates at the federation level with three finalists $10,000 awards.

The Live Your Dream Award provides over $2 million in cash grants to head-of-household women in need each year.

Founded in 2004, the Bellevue Metropolitan club is part of Soroptimist International of the Americas, Soroptimist, a 501(c)(3) organization that relies on charitable donations to support its programs, also powers Live Your Dream - an online community offering offline volunteer opportunities in support of women and girls.

More information about how Soroptimist improves the lives of women and girls here and on Facebook.



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Cascade Symphony offers music scholarships to high school musicians

Monday, March 2, 2020

Scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $3,000 will be awarded by the Cascade Symphony Orchestra to qualified high school seniors from the Edmonds, Mukilteo, Northshore and Shoreline school districts.

Applications and audition recordings will be accepted electronically through the Cascade Symphony website.

Applications must be submitted by April 3 at 11:59pm.

Applicants must submit a five-minute recording of their finest playing (on string, woodwind, brass or percussion instrument), without accompaniment, performing pieces that best showcase their technical proficiency and musicality.

Candidates will be notified in late April, with the winners being presented their scholarship by Cascade Symphony Music Director Michael Miropolsky on the Edmonds Center for the Arts stage at the orchestra’s concert Monday, May 4.

“We have been awarding scholarships to high school seniors for many years,” said Holly Sullivan, committee chair for the Cascade Symphony. “Supporting education is a high priority for our orchestra.”

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Bachelor’s program scholarships available for female graduates of The Seattle Colleges

Friday, January 17, 2020

The Seattle Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is offering scholarships to women who will be 2020 graduates of The Seattle Colleges (North and South Seattle Colleges and Seattle Central College), and continuing on to earn their Bachelor’s degree in WA State. 

AAUW works to advance equity for women and girls through research, education and advocacy. Eligibility details and application here.



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Scholarships and grants available to students at Shoreline Community College

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

2020 is a better time than ever for Shoreline Community College students to access financial help for school. With many new resources for funding, some students may even qualify for free college.

Washington College Grant (WCG) 

Washington College Grant (WCG) is the most powerful and inclusive new source of funding that Shoreline students can access. It allows median and low-income families to go to the state’s two- or four-year colleges for free or for a reduced price.

Beginning fall 2020, the WCG will provide guaranteed need-based financial aid to college students whose household income equals up to 100 percent of the state’s median family income (MFI). Previously, only students with a household income up to 70 percent of the MFI were eligible to receive this free aid.

Award amounts vary based on income, family size, and the school or program students attend. Students whose families make $50,000 or less for a family of four will qualify for free aid at one of Washington’s public colleges. Students whose families make up to the median income of almost $92k for a family of four, will also qualify for some aid.

This makes it far easier to qualify for aid and lowers the cost of college for thousands more families. The WCG is a grant, meaning aid awarded through the program doesn’t need to be repaid.

Eva C. Gordon Memorial Scholarship

Thanks to a recent generous bequest, Shoreline also has an additional $550,000 in scholarships for new students through the Eva C. Gordon Memorial Scholarship. Washington State resident, Eva Gordon, passed in June 2018, leaving nearly $10 million to 17 Washington technical and community colleges. Each college’s foundation received just over half a million to give to students.

“The generosity of this gift is so moving and what it will mean for our students is life-changing,” said Cheryl Roberts, Shoreline Community College President. 
“We are extremely honored to accept Ms. Gordon’s donation and carry her legacy forward. These funds will greatly extend the scholarships we are able to offer hardworking students who endeavor to earn a degree or certificate but face great financial challenges to do so.”

The Eva C. Gordon Memorial Scholarship will be open to new Shoreline students in winter 2020. Applications will be available online on the Foundation webpage in January.

Student Emergency Assistance Grant (SEAG) Program

Students already enrolled in college but facing emergency situations that may impact their ability to continue can also access many sources of support at Shoreline. New this year is the Student Emergency Assistance Grant (SEAG) Program funded through the state. The SEAG earmarks $100,000 in assistance to students experiencing unforeseen emergencies affecting their ability to attend classes.

SEAG funds provide low-barrier access to emergency aid for students to pay for food, childcare, transportation, rent, utilities, and other non-tuition related expenses.

United Way emergency funds

The SEAG program is in addition to funds Shoreline already has available through the United Way to provide emergency help for students. In 2018-19, Shoreline received $75,000 in emergency funds through the United Way, which helped over 100 students facing a variety of emergency needs. Shoreline’s award grew to $100,000 in the 2019-20 academic year.

“The United Way recognizes the growing need students have for this type of support,” said Mary Brueggeman, Vice President for Advancement and Executive Director of the Foundation. 
“Unexpected expenses as little as $100 can sometimes cause a student to drop out,” she said. 

The SEAG and United Way funds ensure students have financial support in the face of emergencies that would otherwise cause them to withdraw from school.

Shoreline Community College Foundation

All these new sources of aid are in addition to the Shoreline Community College Foundation’s already generous annual and quarterly scholarships, which awarded $286,000 to students in 2018-19.

FAFSA

The first step for students to maximize their funding and unlock additional aid sources is to submit a free application for federal student aid (FAFSA).

Contact our financial aid office for more details about how to submit a FAFSA. For more information about scholarships, emergency funds, and grants. contact our Foundation scholarships manager in room 5218 or via email at alaakso@shoreline.edu.



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BECU Foundation is now accepting Student Scholarship applications

Thursday, January 9, 2020

It’s that time of year again – the BECU Foundation is currently accepting applications from student members for its annual scholarships!

This year, the BECU Foundation is recognizing and awarding $2,500 scholarships to full-time high school seniors and undergraduates currently enrolled in an accredited two-year, four-year or technical college or university who play an active role in giving back to their community.

Each awarded scholarship is renewable for two years ($5,000 total). With the help of our business partners, member donations and fundraising activities, we award a minimum of 25 scholarships each year.
New for 2020, students pursuing a degree in healthcare, STEM or trade fields may qualify for a Washington State Opportunity Scholarship worth up to $22,500. The scholarship supports Washington residents on their path to high-demand careers.

In 2019, the BECU Foundation awarded 80 student members either $2,500 or $3,500 scholarships each to use toward their postsecondary programs.

Scholarships recognize student members who have demonstrated community service as well as academic and leadership potential.

Since 1995, the BECU Foundation has awarded more than $2.9 million in scholarships to 1,159 student members.

Volunteer activities have included science interpretation for the Pacific Science Center, mentoring elementary students, and providing food to homeless youth, to name a few.

For more information on eligibility and to access the online application form, see this page

Note that applications are due by 11:59pm PST on Friday, February 28, 2020.



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Scholarships available for EMT training

Monday, November 18, 2019


Full scholarship opportunity available for training to become an EMT.

For an application or for additional information email star@kingcounty.gov . Applications are due  by January 10, 2020.

--Shoreline Fire



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Shorecrest grad earns scholarship with essay

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Olivia (third from left) with representatives from COUNTRY Financial


Portland, OR –COUNTRY Financial® is pleased to announce Shorecrest grad Olivia Knudson as the recipient of the 2019 COUNTRY Financial Life Lessons Scholarship.

COUNTRY Financial selected Knudson, currently a student at Seattle University, as the winner of a $5,000 scholarship for the compelling essay she submitted about the devastating loss of both parents to cancer and the impact it has made on her life.

COUNTRY Financial partnered with Life Happens to present the scholarship opportunity to Washington students. 

Life Happens is a non-profit dedicated to helping consumers make smart decisions to safeguard their loved ones. Each year, the Life Lessons Scholarship Program welcomes applications from college-aged individuals who have been negatively impacted after losing a parent. 

Students are asked to submit a 500-word essay or three-minute video in which they discuss the financial and emotional hardships they have faced as a result of the loss of a parent who had little or no life insurance. COUNTRY Financial sponsored ten scholarships across the country this year.

COUNTRY Financial serves about one million households and businesses throughout the United States and offers a full range of financial products and services from auto, home, business, farm and life insurance to retirement planning services, investment management and annuities.



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BECU Foundation awards scholarships to local student members

Saturday, August 10, 2019

In an effort to help students build long-term financial resiliency, the BECU Foundation awarded 80 student members either $2,500 or $3,500 scholarships each to use toward their postsecondary programs.

The scholarships are renewable over a two-year period and recognize student members who have demonstrated community service as well as academic and leadership potential. 

Since 1995, the BECU Foundation has awarded $2.9 million in scholarships to more than 1,100 student members.

The full list of BECU Foundation scholarship recipients includes these local students:
  • Emily Pacunski, Seattle University
  • Kai Wang, Shorecrest High School
  • Emory Hoelscher-Hull, Shorecrest High School
  • Mekatit Yohannes, Shorecrest High School
  • Ali Davenport, King’s Schools
  • Pierce Papke, King’s Schools

The Foundation honored the 2018 and 2019 scholarship recipients at T-Mobile Park in a program that recognized their achievements. BECU leaders also provided career advice and recruiters shared tips on how to create a professional LinkedIn profile, the benefits of networking and the importance of college internships.

“As a member-owned financial cooperative, BECU is passionate about improving the financial well-being of students, our members and their communities,” said Rachel Van Noord, BECU’s director of community outreach and executive director of the BECU Foundation. 
“We understand that receiving a postsecondary education correlates with greater lifelong income potential. Through the scholarship program, our goal is to help students establish strong financial futures by lessening the barriers they face when pursuing degrees.”

Interested students can apply online for the BECU Foundation scholarships in January of each year at this webpage. Members must be graduating high school seniors or undergraduate students currently enrolled in an accredited postsecondary degree program (students of graduate programs are not eligible), and have a passion for helping others.

About BECU
With more than 1.1 million members and nearly $20 billion in assets, BECU is the largest not-for-profit credit union in Washington and one of the top five financial cooperatives in the country.



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Rotary Club of LFP scholarship awards

Friday, May 31, 2019

Scholarship winners and Rotarians
Photo courtesy LFP Rotary

From left to right: Karen Edwardsen (Rotary), Sophronia Corbin, Ed Pearson (Rotary), Nazma Noray, Lauren Payne, Denna Milaninia, Rosa Sittig-Bell, Ling Lee, Andrew Thompson, Stella Beemer, Elliot Liu, Kim Tran, Emory Hoelscher-Hull, Curtis Campbell (Rotary), Kae Peterson (Rotary)


At their May 22, 2019 meeting, the Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park honored Shorecrest students selected for Rotary scholarships.

The awards were presented by Curtis Campbell, Karen Edwardsen, and Ed Pearson to 11 Shorecrest High School students.

Once again, Rotarians were amazed by the accomplishments of the young people in our community. The multitude of hours they've served, not only in pursuing top grades, but also in volunteering to help others is impressive. We wish each student great success and satisfaction as they strive toward future goals and dreams.



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Alpha Delta Chapter of Washington State awards scholarship to Shorecrest student

Friday, May 24, 2019

From left: Karen Novstrup, Scholarship Committee, Mrs. Anu Sharma,
Bhavana Sharma, Kimberly Haff, Scholarship Committee.


Alpha Delta Kappa is pleased to announce the awarding of its annual scholarship. Alpha Delta is a fraternal group of teachers whose work includes creating altruistic opportunities.

Every year Alpha Delta awards at least one $1000 scholarship to a graduating senior entering the field of education. Students are chosen from schools represented by teachers in Alpha Delta Chapter.

Bhavana Sharma, of Shorecrest HS, is this year’s recipient. She is the daughter of Bimal and Anu Sharma. Bhavana became interested in studying education during her experiences as a summer school volunteer. She went on to assist at local elementary school programs and at the YMCA.

Her goal is seeing that all students have an equal chance at success and that no one is excluded. Bhavana has worked hard in high school, taking some honors, AP, and Running Start courses. She plans to use her $1,000 scholarship at either Seattle Pacific University or the University of Washington, Bothell. Bhavana plans on pursuing elementary education.

Karen Novstrup and Kimberly Haff, both retired teachers in the Shoreline School District, were on the Scholarship Committee that evaluated applicants.

As Karen stated, "For me, the heart of ADK is altruism, and in particular, the scholarship program. What better way to support our students and the community than to encourage bright, talented young people to pursue a career in education. It is such a joy to see the enthusiasm of our scholarship winners and feel their excitement at the prospect of becoming a teacher. "

ADK is an international fellowship of women educators established to promote excellence in education and support worthy community programs relating to education, families, and world understanding. Teachers in Alpha Delta Chapter represent Shoreline and Edmonds School Districts. Alpha Delta Chapter was organized in Shoreline in 1963 and also contributes to local schools and charities.




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Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association announces new scholarship program for high school seniors

Monday, April 29, 2019

The Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association (“RNA”) is pleased to announce two $500 scholarships, available to eligible students who are continuing education in the 2019-2020 school year. 

Applicants will be judged on the strength of a short essay based on a theme pertaining to the RNA mission to “…promote projects that benefit and enhance the quality of life in the Ridgecrest neighborhood.”

Applications are now available at Shoreline area high schools, and online.

Entries must be postmarked or submitted via email by Friday May 24, 2019. Award recipients will be notified beginning June 3rd.

Ridgecrest neighborhood
Eligible high school seniors who plan to pursue continuing education through a technical program, community college or a university are encouraged to apply. 

Applicants must reside in the Ridgecrest neighborhood, defined by our boundaries of: North to NE 175th Street and south to NE 145th Street; east to 15th Avenue NE and west to the I-5 freeway.

Scholarships may cover the cost of tuition and fees, books or supplies required for courses of instruction at the educational institution of your choice. Each scholarship will be paid by the RNA directly to the educational institution, for the use of the scholarship recipient once enrolled.

About Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association (“RNA”): The RNA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable and educational organization. Our mission is to inform and educate the public on matters relating to the community, and promote projects that benefit and enhance the quality of life in the Ridgecrest neighborhood.

RNA hosts monthly board meetings which are open to the public. They are held on the second Tuesdays of the month from 7-9pm. Meeting dates and locations are available online.


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LFP looking for applicants for AWC Center for Quality Communities Scholarship Fund

Friday, March 1, 2019

The City of Lake Forest Park is now accepting applications for the AWC Center for Quality Communities Scholarship Fund. 

The scholarship is available through a statewide competitive process for students who are actively engaged in their city government and/or community and plan to attend post-secondary school in fall 2019.

To be eligible, a student must be a Washington resident, graduating from high school, home school or receiving a GED in spring/summer 2019; plan to continue their education at an accredited college or trade school in the 2019-2020 academic year on a half-time or more basis; and been involved with a city government or with a community/school leadership activity.

Information and application materials can be obtained HERE. Completed applications are due no later than March 6, 2019. Submit completed materials to:

City of Lake Forest Park
Attention: Cory Roche
17425 Ballinger Way NE
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
croche@cityoflfp.com

The Center for Quality Communities promotes municipal leadership development and civic engagement. The Center’s goal is to develop a broad public understanding of the important role of cities and towns play in Washington. The Center is a 501(c)(3) organization.

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BECU Foundation accepting applications for scholarships

Thursday, January 17, 2019

BECU Foundation is currently accepting applications for its annual scholarships!

This year, the BECU Foundation is recognizing and awarding $2,500 scholarships to full-time high school seniors and undergraduates currently enrolled in an accredited two-year, four-year, or technical college or university, who play an active role in giving back to their community.

A few additional facts include:

  • This year, each awarded scholarship is renewable for two years ($5,000 total). With the help of our business partners, member donations and fundraising activities, we award a minimum of 25 scholarships each year.
  • In 2018, the BECU Foundation awarded 80 student members either $2,500 or $3,500 scholarships each to use toward their post-secondary degree programs. Scholarships recognize the student’s service in their school or community, leadership potential and academic achievements.
  • Since 1995, the BECU Foundation has awarded more than $2.6 million in scholarships to more than 1,079 student members.
  • Volunteer activities have included science interpretation for the Pacific Science Center, mentoring elementary students, and providing food to homeless youth, to name a few.

For more information on eligibility and to access the online application form, please visit the webpage. Note that applications are due by 11:59pm PST on Thursday, February 28, 2019.




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City of Shoreline seeks applicants for AWC Center for Quality Communities Scholarship

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

The City of Shoreline is now accepting applications for the AWC Center for Quality Communities Scholarship fund.

Scholarships are available through a statewide competitive process for students who are actively engaged in their city government and/or community and plan to attend post-secondary school in the fall of 2019. The City will nominate one of the applicants from Shoreline to compete with students from across the State.

Students interested in competing for the Center for Quality Communities scholarships must be:
  • Involved (or have been involved) with a city government, community, and/or school leadership activity;
  • Eligible to graduate from high school, complete home school, or receive a GED in spring/summer 2019;
  • A City of Shoreline resident; and
  • Plan to continue education in the 2019-2020 academic year at an accredited college, community college, or trade school on a half-time or more basis.

You can find information and application materials HERE. Completed applications are due no later than 5:00pm Wednesday, February 20. Submit completed materials to Communications Program Manager Eric Bratton at ebratton@shorelinewa.gov.

The Center for Quality Communities promotes municipal leadership development and civic engagement. The Center’s goal is to develop a broad public understanding of the important role of cities and towns play in Washington. The Center is a 501(c)(3) organization.



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Shorewood student wins BECU scholarship

Thursday, August 9, 2018

Leah Deobald
BECU Scholarship winner
BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, believes that postsecondary education and career development can help establish a strong foundation for someone’s financial future.

By providing the right support at the right time, they hope to help students achieve their financial dreams and start rewarding careers.

As ways to improve student financial health, this year the BECU Foundation awarded 80 student members with either $2,500 or $3,500 scholarships each to use towards their college education.

One of those students resides in Shoreline: Leah Deobald, 18, Shorewood High School.

Leah graduated from Shorewood this year and will be attending Juilliard this fall. She received a $2,500 scholarship from the BECU Foundation.

Leah was a two-time winner of the Washington State MTNA Senior piano performance and 3rd prize winner at the 2016 International Institute for Young Musicians. Some of her other accolades include being named National Young Arts Winner, 1st prize at the Bainbridge Symphony Concerto Competition, and 2nd prize at the Seattle Philharmonic Concerto Competition.

In Summer 2017, she attended the Aspen Music Festival and School and just returned from the Art of Piano Festival in Cincinnati Conservatory of Music on full scholarship.

She has performed on Classical King FM Radio, Kansas Public Radio, Benaroya  Hall, and in Carnegie Weill Recital Hall. Her performances have also taken her to St. Petersburg, Russia and Central Italy. 

Leah also supports poverty relief efforts through her work, raising near $4000 through solo recitals during her time in high school to fund Oxfam and World Concern projects. (See previous article) She enjoys performing at her church, University Presbyterian Church, and for the seniors at Aegis Living Retirement Community.

Since 1995, the BECU Foundation has awarded more than $2.6 million in scholarships to more than 1,000 students.

The BECU Foundation awards scholarships each year to qualified student members who have demonstrated community service, as well as academic and leadership potential.

“The BECU Foundation scholarships program embodies our People Helping People philosophy,” said Rachel Van Noord, BECU’s director of community outreach and executive director of the BECU Foundation. 
“Continuing education after high school can help establish a strong foundation for these student’s futures, and we are honored to play a small role in their journey towards pursuing postsecondary degrees.”

For the very first time, this year’s class of recipients will be eligible to renew their scholarship over a two-year period – receiving $5,000 - $7,000 in total – to help lessen financial barriers they may face after their first year of a degree program.


BECU is a not-for-profit credit union owned by its members. Members receive the benefits of ownership through better rates and fewer fees. With more than 1 million members and over $18 billion in assets, BECU is the largest credit union in Washington and one of the top five financial cooperatives in the country. BECU currently operates more than 49 locations in Washington and two financial centers in South Carolina. 



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Shoreline resident earns music scholarship from WWU

Friday, July 13, 2018

Zaldy Manuel Rogero
Western Washington University student Zaldy Manuel Rogero, son of Zaldy Santa Cruz Rogero and Eva Rogero of Shoreline, was awarded a $1,100 Music Department Scholarship for the 2018 – 2019 academic year.

The Music Department Scholarship is awarded to students in Western’s Music Department.

Rogero graduated from Shorewood High School in 2011.

He is currently the director of the Viking Vocal Jazz Club. He is majoring in Music Education and hopes to graduate in 2019.



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Shorecrest student awarded ADK scholarship

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Ashley Aversano accept ADK scholarship
Photo by Mary Jo Heller

Ashley Aversano wants to be a teacher in order to lead others to those “aha moments” that we all understand! As you will see by what she has done in her life, she has already had many opportunities to have those herself and to share some with others. 

A member of the National Honor Society, Ashley has earned her high GPA while taking such classes as Spanish, Honors Chemistry, Physics, and UW Pre Calculus as well as Child Psychology, where she discovered her love for teaching in a special needs preschool classroom.

Chris, Ashley, Judy, Taylor Averssano
at the awards ceremony
Photo by Mary Jo Heller
 

She continued working with children and peers by being a volleyball coach at Brookside and Meridian Park elementary schools, refereeing volleyball at the Alderwood Boys and Girls Club, working as a Homework Club math tutor, and being a TA for a Spanish class -- where she once had to help a sub by stepping in to teach the class when the teacher was absent.

In her spare time, Ashley played high school volleyball for four years and club volleyball for two. She has also worked in retail the past couple of years and is now training to be a manager at Plato’s Closet in Lynnwood.

Ashley Aversano will be graduating from Shorecrest High School this spring. She plans to attend Western Washington University and become a math teacher.

ADK is an international fraternal fellowship of women educators established to promote excellence in education and support worthy community programs relating to education, families, and world understanding. Alpha Delta Chapter was organized in Shoreline in 1963 and regularly contributes to local schools and charities.



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$30,000 in scholarship funds available to students enrolled in residential construction programs

Thursday, April 26, 2018

Deadline to Apply is April 30, 2018

Nearly 82 percent of construction businesses struggle to find qualified skilled labor, according to a 2017 survey conducted by the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS) and Redfin. This labor shortage, area companies say, is a factor in too few homes being constructed and contributes to higher home prices.

In the effort to develop skilled labor for the industry, bring more homes to market, and help ease the costs of housing, MBAKS is working to attract more high school and college-level students to exciting careers in the construction and trades industries through education programs and scholarships.

Each year, MBAKS offers $30,000 in scholarships to students seeking education related to the homebuilding industry and who are enrolled at qualifying technical, community college, and university-level programs within Washington state. Students can apply here.

Founded in 1909, the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties has grown to become the largest residential home builders association in the United States. With nearly 3,000 member companies, the association is dedicated to membership value, housing advocacy, community service, and financial stewardship throughout the Puget Sound region.


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Music scholarships from Cascade Symphony

Saturday, March 24, 2018

Scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $3,000 will be awarded by the Cascade Symphony Orchestra to qualified high school music students in their senior years from the Edmonds, Mukilteo, Northshore and Shoreline school districts.

Application materials should be mailed to: Cascade Symphony 2018 Scholarships, P.O. Box 876, Edmonds, WA 98020.

All entries must be postmarked by Monday, April 2.

An audition CD, containing up to five minutes of a candidate’s finest playing (on string, woodwind, brass or percussion instrument), without accompaniment, must be sent with each application.

The application form, along with further information, is available via the symphony’s website at .

Candidates will be notified in late April, with the winners being presented on stage during the Cascade Symphony Orchestra’s “Roman Festivals” concert the evening of May 7 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts.

“We have been awarding scholarships to high school seniors for many years, because supporting education is a high priority for the orchestra,” said Holly Sullivan, scholarship chair for the Cascade Symphony.




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