Cakes for College Scholarship Grant

Cakes for College Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington
Last Updated: September 23, 2025

Summary

The Cakes for College Scholarship, provided by the Community Foundation of North Central Washington, supports high school seniors from Wenatchee, Eastmont, and Cashmere who plan to attend Wenatchee Valley College. Up to 20 scholarships are awarded annually to students with a minimum 2.0 GPA who demonstrate engagement and strong communication skills. Established by the Keep It In the Valley Foundation, this initiative honors the legacy of founder Ben Paine, who benefited from a similar scholarship.

Overview

Community Foundation of North Central Washington The Community Foundation of NCW is a tax-exempt philanthropic organization that helps individuals, families, businesses, and agencies support charitable causes throughout Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties. Cakes for College Scholarship The Keep It In the Valley Foundation (KVF) turns funnel cakes into scholarships. Since 2013, KVF has run the Apple Blossom Festival's funnel cake stand as a nonprofit, with all proceeds going to the Cakes for College scholarship fund. Our founder, Ben Paine, was awarded a Community Foundation scholarship as a Wenatchee High School senior, helping him pursue a college degree at the University of Notre Dame. This act of generosity stayed with Ben throughout his life, inspiring him and his family. Together, in 2012, they established KVF to help the next generation from our valley get started on their path to earning a college degree. This scholarship aims to assist high school seniors planning to attend Wenatchee Valley College. Up to 20 scholarships are awarded each year to students graduating from high schools in Wenatchee, Eastmont, or Cashmere. Ideal candidates are engaged individuals with strong communication skills who make a positive local impact through school and community activities.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Graduating senior of Cashmere, Eastmont, River Academy, Wenatchee or Westside High Schools or a homeschooled student from those districts Will attend Wenatchee Valley College as a full-time student Minimum 2.0 GPA Renewal is possible for recipients; must reapply and compete with new applicants