Eligibility Requirements
In order to be eligible to receive a Seattle Schools Scholarship Fund award, the student must:

• be a graduating senior of a Seattle Public Schools high school or alternative program within Seattle School District No. 1 during the year the award is awarded: and be a current resident of the State of Washington; and
• have demonstrated a certain level of academic achievement and potential for college success.

Awards
The Seattle Schools Scholarship Fund provides awards to students selected from the traditional and alternative high schools.The students are selected in accordance with criteria that are mutually agreeable to the donors and trustees of the fund.Awards may vary in amount each year, and are dependent on the generosity of contributors. The established goal is $2,000 for each recipient of the annual award.

Selection Criteria
Consideration is given to the following criteria in determining both the candidates and recipients of the Seattle Schools Scholarship Awards:

• financial need
• recognizable contribution to their school and/or the community
• performance in academic pursuits
• candidates from our high schools reflect the multiethnic, multicultural, female/male populations
• candidates have overcome significant life challenges to obtain a high school diploma.

Alternates are selected in the event the first-choice candidates are unable to utilize the grant.

Candidates are selected by school counselors and the Scholarship Fund CommitteeTrustees.

Last updated: November 25, 2008