Carol Cooper Scholarship Grant

Carol Cooper Scholarship Grant

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

Summary

The Carol Cooper Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of North Central Washington, supports students pursuing an RN or BSN degree at Wenatchee Valley College. This scholarship honors Carol Cooper, a dedicated community volunteer and foster parent, by providing financial assistance to graduates or residents of Chelan, Douglas, or Okanogan counties. Preference is given to non-traditional students currently working in healthcare, ensuring that those who are committed to serving their communities can further their education.

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. Carol Cooper Scholarship Carol Cooper gave herself selflessly through her volunteerism. Carol enjoyed being involved in civic organizations, including Vashon Island Drama Dock, Meals on Wheels, Issaquah Women's Club, Lake Chelan Community Hospital Guild, and Chelan Valley Hope. She was a founding member of the Seattle Guardian Ad Litem program, as a court appointed representative for children in court cases. She supported and nurtured over 19 foster children, in addition to raising her own children. It was this love of instilling strong values in children that lead her family to develop the Carol Cooper Nursing Scholarship that aims to support students pursuing an RN or BSN degree at Wenatchee Valley College.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Graduate of a Chelan, Douglas, or Okanogan County high school. Or student who has permanent residence in Chelan, Douglas, or Okanogan County for a minimum of two years. Pursing a RN or BSN degree Will attend Wenatchee Valley College