Nearly 200 Snohomish School District Graduates Earn Over $286,000 in Local Scholarships
Student Access to Scholarship Application Platform Scholarship Establishment Form Scholarship Update Form for 2025This fall, 193 graduates from AIM, Glacier Peak, and Snohomish high schools will begin their post-secondary education journeys with the help of local scholarships totaling $286,041. These funds will support students as they pursue various educational paths, including trade and vocational schools, community colleges, and four-year universities, easing the financial burden and opening doors to future opportunities.
The Snohomish Education Foundation (SEF) plays a pivotal role in providing these scholarships, raising local funds for its own scholarships, and managing numerous other scholarship funds for families, businesses, organizations and individuals from the community each year. This support ensures that students have the resources they need to achieve their educational goals – regardless of what path that is in the future.
Robin Stefanson, Chair of the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee, emphasized the impact on the students: “Our community’s generosity has allowed 44 SEF scholars to receive a total of $50,000 this year. These scholarships are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students. Additionally, through the management of local community scholarships, we have been able to provide an additional $236,041. Together, these scholarships not only reduce financial stress, but also recognize the amazing talents and potential of our students.”
The commitment of SEF to supporting students is longstanding. Since its inception, SEF and the scholarship funds it manages have awarded $3,292,949 to high school graduates, demonstrating the community’s unwavering dedication to fostering the success of its young people.
Scholarship Growth Trends
- 2024: $286,041 to 193 graduates
- 2020: $181,310 to 209 graduates
- 2015: $166,563 to 179 graduates
- 2010: $112,000 to 153 graduates
- 2000: $26,100 to 49 graduates
- 1990: $3,600 to 19 graduates
2024 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
2024 SEF 1000 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Scholarships are tax deductible donations and assist students with costs associated with higher education. These scholarships are easy to start and rewarding to give. We encourage all of our scholarship sponsors to provide eligibility standards and/or participate in hand selecting their recipient(s). Each spring we hold a special ceremony to celebrate student accomplishments and invite sponsors to meet their recipients. Here are a few reasons that scholarships are an ideal giving opportunity.
- Local businesses may choose to award scholarships for a variety of reasons: to encourage study in their chosen field, increase their pool of qualified employees, or provide a community service.
- Service organizations award scholarships each year that encourage volunteerism within the community and reward students for good citizenship.
- Scholarships in the name of a family or in honor of a loved one. Scholarships are an incredible way to leave a legacy for a person or an entity.
The Snohomish Education Foundation not only provides administrative support, it also awards several thousand dollars in funds each year to students. The Foundation can also assist with the creation and maintenance of endowments. Endowments are principal investments that self fund awards through earnings. Contact us today at 360.568.5292 or office@snoed.org to find out how you can sponsor your own scholarship and make a young person’s college dreams a reality, or to donate to this worthwhile Foundation.
Scholarship Establishment Policy & Procedure
Scholarship Establishment Form
Scholarships administered by SEF are self-directed by individual scholarship sponsors and are subject to change. If you are interested in becoming an SEF Scholarship Sponsor, please contact the office at 360-568-5292 or email to: scholarships@snoed.org.
To donate to SEF or the general scholarship fund: click to: www.snoed.org/donate or mail a check to: P.O. Box 1312, Snohomish, WA 98291.
SEF Local Community Scholarship Awards
Alex Hopkins Memorial Scholarship
American Legion Auxiliary #96 Scholarships
Arts of Snohomish Scholarship
ATS STEM/ Trade Scholarship
Betsy Ford DECA Scholarship
Better Way, Paul E. Evans Memorial Scholarship (NEW IN 2024)
Bin Yang Chinese Language Scholarship (NEW IN 2024)
Bonnie Carrick, Friends of the Snohomish Library Scholarship
Boyden Family Scholarship
Bruce Fritch Memorial Scholarship
Burt Family Scholarship
Cathcart Elementary PTO Scholarship
Chapter FQ P.E.O. Scholarship
Chapter HW P.E.O. Scholarship
Chartwells Culinary Scholarship
Cliff and Rosemary Bailey Scholarship
Coach Armstrong Memorial Scholarships
Danny Osborne Memorial Scholarship
David Gilbert Memorial Scholarship
DECA Scholarship Awarded by SoundAir Aviation Services
Donna Robinett Memorial Scholarship (NEW IN 2024)
Dramatic Arts Scholarship GPHS
Foley-Bartelt Memorial Scholarship
Future Health Care Professional Scholarship
Future Service Providers of Washington Scholarship
Glacier Peak High School Parent Organization Scholarship
Gordon Cole Scholarship
Harold & Hazel Marten Writer’s Award
Jay Hajek Memorial Scholarship
Jeff Starr Scholarship Fund
Jon Sahlstrom Memorial Pediatric Scholarship
Joanne Kirkley Memorial Scholarship
John Sather Memorial Scholarship
John L. Scott Snohomish Small Town Big Impact Entrepreneurial Scholarship
Jonathan Sahlstrom Memorial Scholarship
Jonathan Bishop MD Scholarship, Snohomish Family Medicine
Karen E. Richards Memorial Scholarship
Keith Gilbertson, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Kiwanis Club of Snohomish Doris Wentworth Vocational Scholarship
Kiwanis Club of Snohomish Roy Fritch Memorial Scholarship
Kiwanis Club of Snohomish George Gilbertson Memorial Scholarship (NEW FOR 2024)
Kiwanis Club of Snohomish Scholarships
Kiwanis Club of Snohomish Vocational Scholarship
Kla Ha Ya Days Scholarship
Kyle Moens Memorial Scholarship
L.S. Bickford Memorial Scholarship
Little Cedars Alumni Scholarship
Lyla Meyer Scholarship
Machias Elementary PTG Scholarship
Math, Science & Engineering, Donna Breske & Associates Scholarship
Panther Cross Country Scholarship
Pat Kuhlman Nursing Scholarship
Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital Pre-Veterinary Scholarship
Professional Youth HR Leaders of Snohomish County Scholarship
Public School Employees of Washington Scholarship (NEW FOR 2024)
Remembering Vicki Osotio Scholarship
Robert & Mary Waltz Scholarship
Robinett Family Scholarship
Roosevelt Country Club Scholarship
Roulstone Family STEM Scholarship
Russ Roberts Memorial Scholarship
Ryan Seek Memorial Scholarship
Scott West Memorial Scholarship
SEF 500 & 1000 Scholarships
SEF Scholarship in Honor of Dr. Bill Mester
SEF Scholarship in Honor of Marian Berge & Mal Harding
Siddoway-Cedergreen Scholarship
Smoots Family Scholarship
Smoots Family Hillsdale College Scholarship
Snohomish Garden Club Scholarship
Snohomish Generations Scholarship (NEW IN 2024)
Snohomish Historical Society Scholarship
Snohomish Junior Athletic Association (SJAA) Jason Casteel Memorial Scholarship
Snohomish Junior Athletic Association (SJAA) Referee Scholarship
Snohomish Junior Athletic Association (SJAA) Stecher Leadership Award
Snohomish LIONS Club Scholarships
Snohomish Motorcycle Safety Awareness Scholarship
Snohomish Principal’s Association Scholarship
Snohomish Service Unit 223 Girl Scout Scholarship
Snohomish Sportsmen’s Assn. Vocational Bob Heirman Memorial Scholarship
Snohomish Sportsmen’s Assn. Tuck Gionet Memorial Scholarship
Snohomish Wedding Guild Legacy Scholarship
Snohomish Youth Volleyball Association Scholarship
Sommer Family Pre-Law Scholarship (NEW IN 2024)
SSD MC JROTC Parents Association Scholarship
Steve Salvadalena Memorial Scholarship
Stockton Memorial Scholarship
Totem Falls PTO Scholarship
Tuck Gionet Memorial Scholarship
Valley View Parent Club Scholarship
Wallace YMCA Scholarship
