How much funding does Golden Beavers Scholarships provide?

Golden Beavers Scholarships provides Varies by scholarship; over $1.2 million awarded since 1988 to 500+ students in funding.

When is the deadline for Golden Beavers Scholarships?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Golden Beavers Scholarships

BALLARD HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION

Foundation Annual Grants for Education Grants for K-12 Schools

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Funding Amount

Varies by scholarship; over $1.2 million awarded since 1988 to 500+ students

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Golden Beavers Scholarships

Overview: The official scholarship program of the Ballard High School Golden Beavers (the alumni association), now part of the Ballard High School Foundation. Since 1988, the program has awarded over $1.2 million in scholarships to more than 500 students.

Focus: Scholarships for deserving Ballard High School seniors preparing for post-high school education, including college and trade education in Washington state.

Eligibility:

Must be a Ballard High School senior

Various named scholarships may have specific criteria (see below)

Named Scholarships Available:

Hughbanks Family Scholarships: Prioritize students with situational or financial need pursuing college or trade education in Washington state. Gifts dispersed over two years.

Laurie (Detert) Anderson '53 Memorial Scholarship: In memory of Laurie and her work with the Foundation

Richard "Dick" Mitchell '51 Memorial Scholarship: In gratitude for Dick's support and leadership

Tim Nygard '01 Ballard Legacy Scholarship: Awarded to two seniors with Ballard High School legacy roots who model character and compassion

John "Jack" Lawson '52 Memorial Scholarship: In memory of Jack Lawson, Past President and Scholarship Chair

Einar Johanson '47 Scholarship: In memory of Einar Johanson for significant support of the scholarship program

Judy Olson Rikansrud '58 Scholarship: In memory of Foundation Board Member/Past President

McMuldroch-Lathrop Family Scholarships: Honors connection to Ballard High School; recognizes the power of educational awards

Geographic Scope: Ballard High School seniors; some scholarships prioritize Washington state

Leadership: Scholarship Committee co-chaired by Ryan Carlisle '93 and Maggie Murphy Moffett '69, with eight committee members

Contact: Ballard High School Foundation, P.O. Box 17626, Seattle WA 98127, info@ballardhighschoolfoundation.org

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Eligibility: Must be a Ballard High School senior
2. Required Materials:
- Letter of recommendation
- Resume including:
- School and community activities
- Work experience
- Special honors and awards
3. Selection Process:
- Committee of eight members reviews applications
- Candidates are interviewed
- Scholarship winners are selected
4. Award Presentation: Winners are presented awards each spring at the Annual Scholarship Luncheon