Richard J. Geiger Memorial Scholarship Grant

Richard J. Geiger Memorial Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of South Puget Sound
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: January 18, 2026

Summary

The Richard J. Geiger Memorial Scholarship, established by the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound, honors the legacy of Rich Geiger, a dedicated Conservation District Engineer. This scholarship supports graduating seniors from Mason and Thurston Counties who aim to pursue engineering careers. Preference is given to students demonstrating financial need, environmental interests, or musical talents, fostering the next generation of engineers committed to community and ecological improvement.

Overview

What We Do & How The Community Foundation promotes generosity and advances well-being in the South Puget Sound by stewarding long-term charitable resources that support the evolving needs and opportunities of our communities. We believe that inclusive, engaged communities—where people come together to address local challenges, welcome each other's differences, and collaborate—are essential to creating strong and healthy communities where everyone has access to opportunities to thrive. Richard J. Geiger Memorial Scholarship The Richard J. Geiger Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in memory of Rich Geiger, a Conservation District Engineer serving multiple western Washington areas, working to protect and restore the ecological health of Puget Sound. Those who knew Rich remember him not only as a topnotch engineer, but as a sweet and funny man who cared deeply about the people he interacted with. The purpose of this scholarship is to honor Richard’s legacy and carry forward his commitment to mentoring those interested in pursuing engineering as a career.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Graduating senior from a high school in Mason County or Thurston County planning to pursue a degree in engineering, minimum GPA of 3.5 required.