Richard J. Geiger Memorial Scholarship Grant
Funding Amount
US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Geography
- In Mason County or Thurston County planning to pursue a degree in engineeri
Overview
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.
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. 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
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.
What The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 121
- Total given
- $4.1M
- Median grant
- $14K
- Range
- $5,176–$321K
- By dollars: Washington 100%. Top recipient cities: Olympia, WA; Lacey, WA; Shelton, WA.
- 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 47% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
United Way of Thurston County · Olympia, WA
Operating
$321K
Boys & Girls Club Thurston · Olympia, WA
Operating
$254K
Mason County Host · Shelton, WA
Operating
$240K
Griffin School Foundation · Olympia, WA
Operating
$164K
Capitol Land Trust · Tumwater, WA
Operating
$153K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- STEM education
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