Golden Beavers Scholarships

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

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

Timeline

• Applications accepted annually
• Awards presented each spring