Olympia Tumwater Foundation- Traditional Scholarships Grant

Olympia Tumwater Foundation- Traditional Scholarships Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Olympia Tumwater Foundation
Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000
Last Updated: February 26, 2026

Summary

The Olympia Tumwater Foundation offers traditional scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 for high school seniors in Thurston County planning to attend college in Washington. Established in 1950, this charitable organization promotes education and community engagement. Scholarships are awarded based on academic performance (minimum 3.0 GPA), work ethic, community involvement, and financial need, supporting local students in their pursuit of higher education.

Overview

About the Olympia Tumwater Foundation Founded in 1950, the Olympia Tumwater Foundation is a local charitable organization that traces its roots to the Schmidt family of Tumwater and the famous Olympia Brewing Company. The Foundation is governed by a board of respected community leaders and has a long history of public spirit and community goodwill. Today the Foundation is best known for the pair of properties it owns and maintains for public use – Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls and the historic Schmidt House – and the numerous college scholarships it awards to local students each year. Olympia Tumwater Foundation- Traditional Scholarships Traditional scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 are awarded to Thurston County graduating high school seniors who plan to attend school within the state of Washington. Applicants will be screened for academic promise, 3.0 grade point average or better, work ethic, community involvement, and financial need.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Graduating high school seniors in Thurston County who plan to attend a university within the state of Washington.