Dorothy M. Yothers Second Chances Scholarship Grant

Dorothy M. Yothers Second Chances Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Washington State Elks Association
Amount: Up to US $1,000
Last Updated: September 01, 2025

Summary

The Dorothy M. Yothers Second Chances Scholarship, offered by the Washington State Elks Association, aims to support mature women over 25 in achieving their vocational and technical education goals. Each recipient can receive up to $1,000 per quarter, based on financial need, and the scholarship is renewable contingent upon maintaining a GPA of 3.0. This initiative honors the legacy of Dorothy M. Yothers, promoting empowerment and education for women in Washington State.

Overview

About Us Making a Difference in Washington State The Washington State Elks Association is essentially a charitable organization. From April 1 through March 31, the Elks of Washington State generate funds and volunteer work in support of our many programs. For over 130 years, the Washington State Elks Association has been actively promoting the principles of our Order and supporting our 35 lodges throughout the state. Our Mission Our purpose is to unite all Elks in closer bonds of fraternity, to promote the interests of the Order, exchange items beneficial to local lodges, foster the virtues of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love, and Fidelity, and to further patriotic devotion to the principles of the United States of America. Supporting Communities Across Our State Elks lodges bring so much more to their communities than just a building, golf course, or pool. Our lodges have provided therapy services to children for over 70 years and supported our veterans for as long as the lodges have been in existence. We continue giving scholarships to students in our communities, promote Americanism, youth activities, and fight the war on drugs through our Drug Awareness Program. Dorothy M. Yothers Second Chances Scholarship This scholarship is designed to help deserving mature women offset some of the costs of achieving their financial goals. Recipients can receive up to $1,000 per quarter based on their specific financial need. This scholarship is renewable up to completion of the course based on a GPA of 3.O. Although Dorothy, the wife of Bob Yothers, Past Grand Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, has flown off to a brighter dawn, her legacy lives on today.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Any female over 25 years of age who plans to pursue an eligible Vocational/Technical course in the state of Washington, above and supplemental to high school or preparatory school level, may file an application. All applicants must be citizens of the United States of America on the date the application is filed. This application must be filed with Washington State Elks Association.