Three scholarships available through the Pierce County School Retirees’ Association.
Site Information:
- www.washboard.org . In the search bar, type Pierce County. You will then see the three scholarships available.
- Deadlines:
- Pierce County School Retirees Association Scholarship(Future Educator’s Scholarship) : April 21, 2023
- Chuck Abernathy Memorial Scholarship for High School Seniors: April 21, 2023
- Chuck Abernathy Memorial Scholarship for Student Teaching: Aprils 24, 2023
1.Future Educator’s Scholarship
Who
- College student residing in Pierce County, completing Sophomore year in college.(or equivalency such as Running Start).
Criteria:
- Eligible to attend a 4-year college/university in the Fall as a full-time student with Junior standing the Fall of 2023 or student of Sophomore status presently attending a 4-year institution.
- Intend to pursue a career in teaching or in an education specialty (various therapists, counselor, psychologist).
- Complete all documents as required on the washboard.org site
Value:
- 4 $1500 scholarships
2) Chuck Abernathy Memorial Scholarship for High School Seniors
Who:
- High School Senior. Must be a resident of Pierce County. Graduation: Spring 2023 .
Criteria:
- Intend to pursue a career in teaching or in an education specialty (various therapists, counselor, psychologist).
- GPA of 2.5 or above.
- Complete all documents as outlined on the washboard.org site.
Value:
- $1000,00
3) Chuck Abernathy Memorial Scholarship for Student Teachers
Who:
- College student who is a resident of Pierce County, Washington.
Criteria:
- Full time student
- Has met the criteria for student teaching in the Fall 2023.
- GPA of 2.5 or above.
- Complete all the required documents as outlined on washboard.org. (You must register for a new account or log in with your current account information)
Value:
- $1000,00