Andee Jorgensen Scholarship Grant

The Andee Jorgensen Scholarship, managed by the Renton Regional Community Foundation, supports students from King County demonstrating financial need and resilience against personal hardships. With an award of $1,000, this scholarship honors civic leader Andee Jorgensen and is available for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. Preference is given to those engaged in community service. The foundation aims to foster education and empower local youth to pursue their academic ambitions while overcoming challenges.

Note: You only need to apply once to be considered for all of the scholarship opportunities.
About RRCF
We partner with individual philanthropists and non-profit organizations to provide solutions to today’s challenges, so that together we can work toward our vision of a vibrant, equitable region where communities flourish and everyone thrives.
Scholarships
The Renton Regional Community Foundation manages a number of scholarship funds and strongly supports your dream to pursue a post-secondary education. In 2025 we awarded $117,950 to 27 students.
In 2026, 22 scholarships are provided due to the generosity of Renton Regional Community Foundation fund holders.
This scholarship honors, in memorium, Andee Jorgensen, a 50-year civic leader in Renton. Students must be a King County resident. This scholarship is not about GPA. It is about demonstrated financial need and will be awarded to students who have demonstrated an ability to manage adversity arising from personal and/or family hardship.

Eligibility

High school, undergraduate, and graduate students can apply.ALL applicants must meet the following criteria:Must have earned a high school diploma or GED by the time the award is made (Summer 2026).Must be enrolled by the following school year in a full or part-time program at an accredited two or four-year college, vocational, technical, or trade school.