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This need-based scholarship will be awarded to graduating seniors or graduates of a Kitsap County High School who is accepted by an accredited college, university, trade or vocational school and focusing on arts, science, medicine, information science, or the trades. Previous recipients of this scholarship may reapply for subsequent years of study.

Dollars awarded for the scholarship are sent directly to the institution of choice. Once enrollment is confirmed, the award will be applied toward tuition.

$4,000 in scholarships will be awarded to 2-4 students. Typical award is $1,000-$2,000.

These are need-based scholarships. One scholarship for up to $2,500 will be awarded to eligible students.

The following applicant requirements must be met:

• Applicants must have a family income less than $75,000/year

• Applicants must belong to an underrepresented minority group

• Applicants must be a graduating senior or have graduated from a Kitsap County High School

• Applicants must be accepted to an accredited college, university, or trade or vocational school

• Exceptions for need-based may be made for students demonstrating outstanding merit and promise

• Previous recipients of this scholarship may reapply

In 2008 we started a scholarship specifically for an underrepresented segment of Bremerton High School grads--those with 2.5 - 3.5 GPAs, who are low-income and among the first in their family to seek further education at college/trade school. We believe these students are viable and have great potential, yet they often are overlooked by other scholarship associations. BHS PIF scholarship is unique: We give $14K awards. We require each recipient to Pay It Forward by giving 15 hours of community service each year. Character/ motivation are more important to us than perfect GPAs. We define success as seeing our PIF Scholars not only attend college or trade school, but GRADUATE with practical skills for the job market. Scholarships applications due February 28 at Bremerton High School Counseling Office. Renewal applications due August 15. Renewal application includes service record and a certified copy of your grades. Please send both items to scholarships@kitsapfoundation.org.

You may donate to the BHS Pay It Forward Scholarship Here.

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This scholarship is given from a Fund established by the Martell children. The scholarship will go to a Kitsap County graduating high school student and may support payment for tuition or costs of educational supplies. Strong consideration will be given to participants of the Bremerton Youth Symphony, students wishing to continue music or music education. Demonstrated strengths in musical interest and ability, personal character, and citizenship are required.

One scholarship up to $900 will be awarded.

The children of Charles and Dorothy Martell established this scholarship fund in honor of their parents. According to daughter Jane Chapin, "not only were my parents active community volunteers and avid supporters of the arts, but they gave unconditionally of their time and talent to help young musicians succeed. They were always helping someone."

The following applicant requirements must be met:

The scholarship will be awarded to a Kitsap County graduating high school student. Scholarship funds may support payment for tuition or costs of books, music or supplies, and help with the cost of instruments. Strong consideration will be given to participants of the Bremerton Youth Symphony, and students wishing to continue music or music education beyond high school. Demonstrated strengths of musical interest and ability, personal character, and citizenship are required.

The scholarship will go to either a South Kitsap High School graduating high school senior, or Olympic College student working toward a 4-year degree in Engineering, Water Resources, and/or Biology. The scholarship may support payment for tuition. Applicants with an interest in music also preferred. Previous recipients of this scholarship may reapply for subsequent years of study. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0.

One $2,000 scholarship will be awarded.

The Danford & Frances Moore Scholarship Fund was established in 2016 to support a South Kitsap High School or Olympic College student interested in pursuing a career in mechanical engineering. The scholarship will be granted on the basis of merit and need.

This scholarship was established by the Hills and continues to be supported by their children. An applicant must be a graduating senior from the North Kitsap School District, and accepted by an accredited college, university, or trade or vocational school.

One scholarship up to $1,350 will be awarded.

Fred and Marvel Hill founded Fred Hill Materials more than 60 years ago, building a successful multi-generational, privately-held company employing more than 150 employees. Both Fred and Marvel valued hard work as a means to success for themselves and their family: all six of their children graduated from the North Kitsap School District. They enjoyed the many diverse recreational opportunities in Kitsap and were charter members of the Poulsbo Yacht Club. They were also involved in the community from the local Lion's Club, various chambers of commerce, and even playing music for school dances.

The following applicant requirements must be met:

This year's scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior of the North Kitsap School District who is accepted by an accredited college, university, trade or vocational school. Dollars awarded for the scholarship are sent directly to the institution of choice, once enrollment is confirmed, and will be applied towards tuition.

The Judge Chavelle Scholarship awards a total of $23,000 to up to six (6) students pursuing postsecondary education or vocational/technical training.

Applicants must:

• Be a graduating high school senior (public, private, or homeschooled).

• Be accepted into an accredited postsecondary institution, including colleges, universities, or vocational/technical training programs (e.g., welding, HVAC, healthcare technology, automotive, culinary arts, cosmetology, construction, etc.).

• Hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.

• Demonstrate financial need (via FAFSA or a counselor statement).

• Show evidence of strong work ethic, community involvement, or leadership.

• Be born in Washington State.

• Not be a graduate student.

Applications will be evaluated based on:

• Academic performance

• Personal essay (500 words)

• Financial need

• Three (3) character references or counselor recommendations

• Proof of birth (Washington State–certified birth certificate)

• Official or unofficial school transcripts from the most recent school attended

• Letter of acceptance from an accredited postsecondary institution

Applications will be accepted from May 1 to May 31.

The Kitsap Foster Care Recipients Scholarship is a need and merit-based scholarship for applicants who are a Foster Child or were in Foster Care.

The following applicant requirements must be met:

• Applicants musst be a Kitsap County resident

• Applicants must be accepted to an accredited institution

• Scholarship award amount is $3,500 per year, up to $14,000 over six years.

Marcia Hunter van Court grew up in Bremerton and was involved with music throughout her life, singing everything from show tunes to opera well into her sixties. The scholarship fund was established by her Trust to encourage and enable adult musicians born or residing in Kitsap or North Mason County to study music at the post-secondary level. Marcia enjoyed the infinite variety of music, so this scholarship is not limited to any particular voice, instrument, or musical style. Here are some examples of who is eligible:

• A Kitsap County high school senior who got accepted to study violin at the San Francisco Conservatory.

• A teacher who grew up in Bremerton, and now teaches middle school band in Omaha, Nebraska and wants to start a Master's Degree.

• A church organist that would like to do a deep dive into Bach at the Oregon Bach Festival's Organ Institute.

• A bar band bass player that wants to improve their improvisation skills by attending Jazz Camp West.

• A person that hasn't touched the clarinet since high school and would like to get back into it through Seattle Chamber Music's Adult Academy.

The Marcia Hunter van Court Music Scholarship wants to help you be a better musician, no matter what you play or how old you are. This is a need and merit-based scholarship focusing on music, with multiple awards each year totaling $10,500.

The following applicant requirements must be met:

• The focus of this scholarship is music.

• Applicants must have a financial need for assistance with paying for post-secondary music education. Additionally, the recipient must show high merit. The ideal candidate will be able to show both financial need and high merit

• Applicants must intend to study music, broadly defined, not limited to a particular instrument or style.

• The applicant must be at least 18 years old, or turning 18 when the supported program begins.

• The applicant must be currently residing in or have been born in Kitsap or North Mason County

• Applicants must send a photo and thank you within 15 days of acceptance.

The scholarship funds will be disbursed directly to the institution, studio, program, or business providing the recipient's post-secondary music education services. Recipients must provide the necessary billing or enrollment information so that payment can be sent to the appropriate provider. No direct payments will be made to recipients.

• A need-based scholarship (Family Income under $100,000 preferred)

• Exceptions for need based may be made for students demonstrating outstanding merit and promise.

• Applicants must be graduating seniors of Kitsap County School District.

• Applicants must be accepted to an accredited college, university, or trade or vocational school.

• Applicants must be pursuing a degree in the Arts (photography, mixed media, graphic design, pottery, antique restoration, picture framing, etc.), or a related field.

• Dollars awarded for the scholarship are sent directly to the institution of choice, once enrollment is confirmed, and will be applied towards tuition.

• Previous recipients of this scholarship may reapply for subsequent years of study.

• Submit two letters of recommendations from individuals who are familiar with the applicant’s educational goals and personal attributes. At least one letter must be from a teacher/faculty member.

• Brief essay showing how this scholarship will help you further your educational or career goals.

• One scholarship up to $1,000 scholarship will be awarded.

This scholarship is given from a fund established by family, friends, and former pupils of Marie A. Barker. The Barker Family would like the recipient to achieve the important goal of a college degree leading to a career in teaching. The scholarship will be granted on the basis of merit and need to a student who has been accepted into the Western Washington University Woodring School of Education program. Specific requirements are available by contacting Western Washington University Woodring School of Education.

One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded.

Marie A. Barker, for whom this scholarship is named, was a master teacher who was dedicated to helping young children do their very best. Because of a scholarship, she was able to study education at Montana State. She began her teaching career two years later in a one-room schoolhouse in the eastern plains of Montana. At Poulsbo and Pearson Elementary Schools, she was, at various times, a teacher, reading specialists, librarian, and principal. After retiring from 31 years as an educator, she taught reading to adults as a Literacy Volunteer, helped other senior citizens with their insurance problems through SHIBA, and was active in Scandia Bible Church, as well as the teaching honorary society, Delta Kappa Gamma.

Mrs. Barker valued education and it was always her wish to fund scholarships for future teachers. When she passed away in 2004, many of her former pupils and friends donated generously to this scholarship fund. The Marie A. Barker Teaching Scholarship Endowment now resides with the Kitsap Community Foundation. The Barker Family would like the beneficiary of this scholarship to achieve the important goal of a college degree leading to a career in teaching.

The following applicant requirements must be met:

To be eligible for this scholarship, one must be a full-time student attending Olympic College with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, and accepted into the Western Washington University Woodring College of Education program ("the program"). Dollars awarded for this scholarship are sent directly to the college, once enrollment is confirmed, and will be applied towards tuition.

Applicants will be ranked in the following order of preference:

North Kitsap High School graduates enrolled in the program in Bremerton,

North Kitsap High School graduates enrolled in the program elsewhere in Washington, and

Other students enrolled in the program in Bremerton who demonstrate financial need and academic success.

Application Due Date will be determined by Western Washington University.

This scholarship is a need-based scholarship for a Central Kitsap female graduating senior pursuing a degree in electronics, electrical engineering, computer science, medical/dental, or a related field. Eligible students must be attending or have graduated from Central Kitsap High School and be accepted to an accredited college, university, or trade or vocational school.

At least one scholarship for $1,000 will be awarded.

The mother of Nicole (Lyle) Tranilla established this scholarship in honor of Nicole and her daughter's desire to make a difference in this world. She wanted to make things better. She was constantly helping out the youth in the community as her two daughters continued through their school years with soccer, bake sales, doughnut sales, cheer and booster club. As she entered Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and earned her second degree in electronics, she was frequently speaking to young single women and encouraging them to get more education. Her feelings were, "If a woman improves her education, she improves her quality of life."

Prior to her death in 2013, while her older brother, Eran, was serving in Iraq in the US Army, Nicole would confide to her mom about her desire of wishing she could do more to help others. As her mom, I told her she was making her mark every day by mentoring these young women both at work and at the school functions.

I believe this scholarship will continue to do just what Nicole wanted to accomplish. It will help many in the years to come. All it takes is a few dollars coming from different directions. They all add up and that is why, "No gift is too small." I thank each and every one of you that help to keep this legacy alive and help so many young women to better themselves in the process. I also hope the recipients of this scholarship find it in their hearts, when they reach their goals, to "pay it forward" and find a way to help others. How wonderful that would be! Thank you, Dianne Lyle (Nicole's mom)

Scholarship Criteria

This scholarship is need-based and awarded only to students focusing a degree in electronics, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field. This year's scholarship will be awarded to a graduating female from Central Kitsap High School who is accepted by an accredited college, university, trade or vocational school. Dollars awarded for the scholarship are sent directly to the institution of choice, once enrollment is confirmed, and will be applied toward tuition.

If you would like to donate to this scholarship fund, you may do so here.

• This need-based scholarship may range from $1,000 to $2,500.

• Preference will be given to students who need scholarships to attend post-secondary school rather than preference given to students who have shown the best performance in their prior or current schooling.

• Amount will be determined by the Scholarship Advisory Committee each year.

• Dollars awarded for the scholarship are sent directly to the institution of choice, once enrollment is confirmed, and will be applied towards tuition.

• A scholarship recipient may apply for a scholarship for multiple years.

The following applicant requirements must be met:

• Applicant is currently working at an Orchard Foods restaurant.

• Applicants are or were a high school student in a geographic area served by Orchard Foods.

• Applicants will be attending or have been accepted to a post-secondary educational institution for the coming Fall.

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Applications will be accepted from January 1 to March 31.

This is a need and merit-based scholarship intended for students who may not receive as many scholarships

• Applicants must be a graduating senior from North Kitsap School District (North Kitsap/Kingston). and planning to attend an accredited college, university, or trade/vocational school.

• One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded.

• Applicants must have a minimum GPA 3.0

• Preference to candidates who have participated in extra-curricular activities

• Preference may be given to students whose parent has been employed as a bus driver or a custodian in any school district

• Funds from this scholarship can be used for tuition, fees, and books.

• Applicants must submit two letters of recommendations from individuals who are familiar with the applicant’s educational goals and personal attributes. At least one letter must be from a teacher/faculty member.

• Applicants must submit a brief statement conveying how this scholarship will help further your educational or career goals.

This scholarship is accepting applications for the 2026 academic year.

This is a four-year scholarship valued at $80,000 ($20,000 per year), renewable annually upon submission of a brief academic year report and transcript approved by the Scholarship Committee. Under exceptional circumstances, this scholarship may be provided for a fifth year.

This is a need-based scholarship, which means it may only be awarded to disadvantaged or low-income students and will be assessed by examining such as family income and whether the applicant receives free/reduced lunch through their school. In the words of the donor, “This scholarship is for students who really want to get through college and who won’t be able to do it without this scholarship.”

This scholarship may be used for tuition, room and board, and books.

The following requirements must be met:

• Applicants must be a graduating senior or graduate of South Kitsap School District intending to obtain a 4-year degree.

• Applicants must be accepted into an accredited college, university, trade or vocational school.

• Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or greater but that is not so high that the student would likely obtain a full ride scholarship from their college or other source.

Applicants will be required to complete the application on www.WashBoard.org and submit 2-3 letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with their education and career goals. At least one letter of recommendation should be from a teacher or faculty member. An in-person interview will be required at the Kitsap Community Foundation’s office in Silverdale.

In 1956, Darrel and Shirley Tracy established Tracy Realty and Insurance Service, Inc., which was located in downtown Poulsbo. For over 35 years, their business grew to include an insurance agency, real estate brokerage, WA State vehicle licensing office, and federal income tax preparation service. The couple's resourcefulness evolved into commercial real estate investments including the initial development of the current Royal Viking Home Park located on Lincoln Hill.

Their five children attended the local public schools and graduated from North Kitsap High School (Class of '63, '65, '68, '72, '78). Four children completed higher education and pursued professional careers. This endowment was created to thank the greater Poulsbo community for embracing the Tracy family. They value advanced education and desire to support others seeking similar opportunities.

• A need-based scholarship (family income under $100,000 will be prioritized).

• Applicants must be graduating seniors of North Kitsap High School.

• Applicants must be accepted into an accredited community college, technical institute, or trade school and intend to pursue a hands-on, skilled trade or technical career. Eligible programs should provide vocational training or certification aligned with National Occupational Standards (NOS) and prepare students for employment in fields such as automotive repair, carpentry, culinary arts, electrical work, plumbing, welding, maritime trades, medical technology, dental hygiene, and similar occupations.

• This scholarship does not support professional degree programs such as nursing or teaching. It is intended for students pursuing hands-on vocational or technical training in skilled trades.

• Students may reapply for a second year.

• Submit two letters of recommendations from individuals who are familiar with the applicant’s educational goals and personal attributes. At least one letter must be from a teacher/faculty member.

• Brief essay or work history showing how this scholarship will help you further your educational or career goals.

• Award amount: one scholarship up to $2,000.

• Applicants must send a photo and thank you within 15 days of acceptance.

• A need and merit-based scholarship for applicants focused on a nursing degree

• Applicants must be currently residing in or on the Kitsap Peninsula, not including Pierce County

• Applicants may be of any age

• Applicants must be entering a nursing program, or a program that is a precursor to nursing, and intending to obtain a nursing degree or credential

• Recipients may attend any post-secondary institution

• Recipients may receive a scholarship for multiple years, but must re-apply each year

• Award amount: two or more scholarships of $1,000, disbursed by committee

This scholarship will not be accepting applications for the 2026 academic year.

This scholarship has been created to memorialize Will Huck, who lost his life in a tragic drowning accident in 2021. Will had just graduated from Vashon High School and was college-bound. The family of Will Huck would like to provide a scholarship to someone who exemplifies all of Will's qualities. Someone funny, sweet, smart, and sarcastic that could go forth and honor the hopes and dreams that Will himself can no longer dream of.

This scholarship will be awarded and decided by Will's parents, as they are the ones who knew Will best.

More information on applying for this scholarship coming soon. Applications are not currently being accepted.

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