Graduating high school senior or adult learner (at least one year out of high school)
Resident of Washington state
Attending an accredited two- or four-year college or university
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7
Working, volunteering, or involved in a school-sponsored activity at least 8 hours/month
Most recent unofficial transcript
Two letters of recommendation
How to win it
Strong applicants clearly meet every requirement: graduating high school senior or adult learner (at least one year out of high school); resident of washington state; attending an accredited two- or four-year college or university. 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.