The Next Step Scholarship fund was established to assist students planning to pursue a trade, vocation, or a career in a specific profession. Examples of career/vocations include (but are not limited to): dental hygenist, construction, truck driver, beautician/barber, nursing, legal secretary, culinary arts, IT. The following career paths are excluded from consideration: physician, architect, veterinarian, attorney, and CPA.
Preference will be given to a student who performs well over time or shows steady improvement and a successful candidate must exhibits a positive attitude, the willingness to learn, and an ability to follow directions; and demonstrates a strong potential for successful program completion.
The scholarship has the potential to be renewed for an additional year, reapplication is required.
Key Criteria
Graduating senior from a public High School in Thurston, Mason, or Lewis Counties, or Raymond (Pacific County); cumulative GPA between 1.75 and 2.75. Student must be planning to attend a trade school, apprenticeship program, vocational school, or 2-year program at a community college. (Renewable)
How to Apply
Select the "Apply Now" link online to submit your application using the Community Foundation’s universal application. Creation of a user ID and password is required.
Please note that the following items are required as part of the application process:
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Grade Transcript
- Attendance Record for all four years of High School
Scholarship Value: $1,500
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Register to View