When is the deadline for Mollie Davis Scholarship?

The deadline is February 22, 2027.

Mollie Davis Scholarship

Q: How much funding does Mollie Davis Scholarship provide?

Mollie Davis Scholarship provides Up to $10,000/year ($40,000 overall) for Bachelor's Degree; Up to $4,500/year for Associate Degree in funding.

YAKIMA ROTARY TRUST

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Funding Amount

Up to $10,000/year ($40,000 overall) for Bachelor's Degree; Up to $4,500/year for Associate Degree

Deadline

February 22, 2027

298 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Mollie Davis Scholarship

Funder: Yakima Rotary Trust

Background: In December 2008, Mollie Davis passed away leaving an educational bequest of $20 million dollars to fund two and four-year scholarships to benefit residents of Yakima County. The Yakima Rotary Trust was named the administrator of the scholarship program. The funds are managed by the Yakima Valley Community Foundation.

Award Amounts:

Up to $10,000 per year and up to $40,000 overall toward a Bachelor's Degree

Up to $4,500 per year toward an Associate Degree

Geographic Scope: Yakima County, Washington (residents; may be away while attending college)

Program Impact (as of 2025):

Over $11 million awarded in renewable scholarships

630 students funded

92-94% persistence/renewal rate

Program recognized as "high-functioning, high-quality and high-impact" by scholarship program expert

Eligibility Requirements

Must Be:

U.S. Citizen

Yakima County resident (may be away while attending college)

One of the following:

- High school senior
- High school graduate
- GED certificate holder
- Currently enrolled college student

Enrolled in full-time undergraduate study at a two or four-year college/university

Pursuing a first associate's or bachelor's degree

2024 Class Demographics:

78% first generation students

69% female, 31% male

91% seeking Bachelor's Degree

74% high school seniors

55% Running Start students

Required Supporting Documents

Student Aid Index (Results from FAFSA)
Proof of U.S. Citizenship
Proof of Yakima County Residence
May need: High school transcript or copy of GED certificate
May need: College transcript

Scoring Criteria

Financial Need: 40%
Academics: 30%
Resume (Community Service, Extracurricular Activity, Employment): 30%
Essay: 15% (evaluated in round two)

Contact Information

Mailing Address: PO Box 464 Yakima, WA 98907

Physical Address:
YVC Kaminski Conference Center
1704 W. Nob Hill Boulevard
Yakima, WA 98902

Phone: (509) 834-4595

Email: information@yakimarotarytrust.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Timeline:
1. December 1 - Online Application Opens (at noon)
2. February 22 - Application Deadline
3. By May 15 - Winner and non-winner notifications
4. Mid-June - Scholarship Award Luncheon
5. By mid-August - Scholarship checks sent to colleges/universities
6. By mid-December - Second scholarship checks sent to colleges/universities

Required Materials

1. Completed online application form 2. Student Aid Index (Results from FAFSA) 3. Proof of U.S. Citizenship 4. Proof of Yakima County Residence 5. High school transcript or GED certificate copy (may be required) 6. College transcript (may be required) 7. Resume highlighting community service, extracurricular activities, and employment 8. Essay (required for round two scoring)