James A Wharton Scholarship Grant

James A Wharton Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington
Last Updated: September 24, 2025

Summary

The James A Wharton Scholarship, established by the Community Foundation of North Central Washington, supports students from Chelan and Douglas Counties pursuing trade education, particularly in collision repair. Open to graduating seniors and nontraditional students, this scholarship encourages enrollment in vocational programs, emphasizing a commitment to learning. Recipients may renew their scholarships by reapplying competitively, ensuring continued support for those dedicated to advancing their skills in the trades.

Overview

James A Wharton Scholarship The James A Wharton Scholarship was established at the Community Foundation of North Central Washington in 2017 to encourage and support students entering the collision repair industry and other trades. The scholarship supports students from Chelan or Douglas County who are planning to attend or currently attending a trade school, with priority given to those who are attending auto and/or collision repair programs.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Graduating senior, current college student, or nontraditional student returning to college later in life from Chelan or Douglas CountyWill be attending a trade or vocational school or programWill be pursuing study in the trades, with preference given to auto collisionWill be attending college full-timeDemonstrates a willingness to learnRenewal is possible; must reapply with new applicants for competitive renewal