John and Maradee Potter Scholarship Grant

John and Maradee Potter Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation for Southwest Washington
Last Updated: January 16, 2026

Summary

Overview

Who We Are We weave the work of communities, connecting and uplifting passionate people, critical resources and transformational ideas. Working side by side with every corner and sector of our region, we have identified social and economic justice as the most critical elements to a thriving community. We serve to advance efforts in these areas by fostering impactful giving, trusted partnerships and authentic engagement for a more equitable southwest Washington. John and Maradee Potter Scholarship Maradee Potter established this scholarship to honor her husband, John who died in 2021. John was retired from his career as a proofreader legal editor. John and Maradee were married for 36 years. Maradee is honoring her husband and her work to provide scholarships for students who have graduated from high schools located in Clark County, Washington and have been a recipient of Special Education services with a documented disability. Maradee worked in the Vancouver Public Schools as a Special Education Teacher during her career and continues to be an advocate for people with disabilities by serving on the Clark County Community Services Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board and Homes for Community Living Board. It is important to the donor that people with disabilities have equitable access to education and the support necessary to pursue post-secondary education and career training. Award Information The number and amount of scholarships will be determined by the scholarship committee. The scholarship may be renewable. Renewal applicants must reapply each year.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Requirements:The student selected to receive the scholarship award must: Have graduated (or the equivalent) from a high school located in Clark County,Washington ANDMust have been a recipient of Special Education services ANDMust have a documented disability.