Graduating senior from Puyallup, Rogers, Emerald Ridge, Walker, Sumner, or Bonney Lake High School, OR homeschooled resident of Puyallup/Sumner, OR adult learner at Pierce College
Attending an accredited two- or four-year college/university (adult learners must attend Pierce College)
Cumulative GPA of 3.5+
Demonstrated financial need
Most recent unofficial transcript
Two letters of recommendation
How to win it
Strong applicants clearly meet every requirement: graduating senior from puyallup, rogers, emerald ridge, walker, sumner, or bonney lake high school, or homeschooled resident of puyallup/sumner, or adult learner at pierce college; attending an accredited two- or four-year college/university (adult learners must attend pierce college); cumulative gpa of 3.5+. This award asks for 2 recommendations, a transcript, so give those pieces real time rather than rushing them. Apply early and double-check the deadline, since local awards often have small applicant pools and reward the well-prepared.