Kirby Reel Scholarship Grant

Community Foundation for Southwest Washington
The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington is a public charitable organization dedicated to strengthening communities across Southwest Washington by connecting people, resources, and philanthropic goals. The Foundation works to inspire giving, steward charitable funds, and invest in programs and initiatives that address local needs and opportunities. Through donor-advised funds, scholarships, grants, and community partnerships, the Foundation supports education, economic opportunity, health, and quality of life throughout the region. Guided by values of integrity, collaboration, equity, and long-term impact, the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington serves as a trusted partner for donors and nonprofits committed to building resilient and thriving communities.
This scholarship supports southwest Washington residents who are first-generation college students entering their second year of an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program at a local community college. Designed to reduce financial barriers during the most demanding phase of nursing education, the scholarship helps students remain focused on completing their degree and entering the nursing workforce.

Eligibility

Scholarship recipients must be residents of southwest Washington and current college students who are entering their second year of nursing school to obtain their associate’s degree in nursing.