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Bonney Lake High School Scholarships

Managed by the Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation (SBLEF)

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NOTE: All completed scholarship applications require a letter of recommendation.

Turn in letter of recommendation to Guidance Office. 
Award amounts could be different than listed, whereas award amounts and numbers may vary from year to year.

*The Dr. Joe Eben Corliss and #BELIKEHAYLEY scholarships have additional essay questions that are required to be answered by the applicant.

BLESSING MOVEMENT COMMUNITY BUILDER SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship honors  students who see value in serving the community and participate in the Blessing Movement yard project and other volunteer events within the students’ local community.  Each student will create value by helping local Senior Citizens, the Disabled,  and/or Veterans by doing yard work for those who are in need.  Multiple community organizations, local businesses, and individuals contribute and support these scholarships.                             Award: Minimum of $500 (May vary year to year)

Selection:

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BLHS BAND ALLIANCE SCHOLARSHIP 
Requirements: Honors a Bonney Lake High School senior band student.

Award: $500

Selection: BLHS Band Parent Association

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BOB DALTON SCHOLARSHIP 
Requirements: Must be planning to pursue a career in communications.

Award: $500

Selection: Dalton family through the Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation

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BOB SWANSON MEMORIAL MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP 

Requirements: Must be a choral or band student who will pursue a college education.

Award: $500

Selection: Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation

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DR. JOE EBEN CORLISS ENTREPRENEURIAL SCHOLARSHIP 

Requirements: Must be planning to pursue a career in business entrepreneurship. This scholarship will require finalist interviews & an additional essay.

Award: $2,500 each year for 4 years

Selection: Corliss family through the Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation
*This scholarship has additional application requirements – Corliss Scholarship Supplemental Application (additional essay questions are required to be answered) form. Turn in completed form and letters of recommendation to Guidance Office.

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EILEEN LEIGHTON BEAULIEU SCHOLARSHIP 
Requirements: Must be planning to pursue a career involving children. 

Award: $500

Selection: Beaulieu family through the Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation

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EISMANN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP 

Requirements: Must be pursuing a four year college education in either liberal arts or social sciences.

Award: $1,500 each year for 4 years

Selection: Donald and Paula Eismann

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HARRY CORLISS SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE TRADES

Requirements: Must be planning on attending a Trade School and have a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Award: $8,000

Selection: A student from Sumner High and a student from Bonney Lake High who demonstrates potential, commitment to attend trade school, and has interest in a career in the construction, transportation, automotive, or engineering trades.

 

HEART OF THE PANTHER SCHOLARSHIP 
Requirements: This scholarship honors the four students selected for the Bonney Lake Panther, Heart of the Panther award with a $500 scholarship for each of the recipients.

Award: $500

Selection: BLHS Staff

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JOHN DOAN ARTS AND MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP 
Requirements: To a student studying art, music or journalism.

Award: $500

Selection: Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation

 

KATHRYN DALTON TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP 

Requirements: Must be planning to pursue a career in education.

Award: $500

Selection: Dalton family through the Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation

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MADISON MURPHY VOLLEYBALL SCHOLARSHIP 
Requirements: Must be in varsity program senior year and finish in good standing with a minimum 2.5 GPA; must have played all consecutive years in high school. Award: $500

Selection: Panther Parent Pride (PPP)
 

NEWLAND COMMUNITIES AT TEHALEH SCHOLARSHIP 
Requirements: To a student who wishes to pursue a career with a sustainability conscious focus. Minimum GPA of 3.5 and must demonstrate current sustainability conscious practices in their daily life.

Award: $500 

Selection: Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation
 

SUMNER/BONNEY LAKE EDUCATION FOUNDATION (SBLEF) ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP 
Requirements: High academic achievement based on GPA and strength of courses taken.

Award: Multiple Awards (Award Varies Year to Year $500 Minimum)

Selection: Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation

 

SUMNER/BONNEY LAKE EDUCATION FOUNDATION (SBLEF) VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP 
Requirements: Must be planning to pursue a technical or vocational career.

Award: $500 – multiple students are selected from BLHS

Selection: Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation
 

SUMNER ROTARY ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP** 

Requirements: Must be planning to enroll in a two/four year college or university with the long-term goal of obtaining a Bachelor’s degree or beyond as qualification for future career. Additional essay is required. Preferences are given to those who exemplify Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self.”

Award: Several scholarships of $3,500 are awarded each year

Selection: Sumner Rotary Scholarship Committee
*This scholarship has additional application requirements – Rotary Scholarship Supplemental Application form additional essay questions that are required to be answered by the applicant. Turn in completed form and letters of recommendation to Guidance Office.

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SUMNER ROTARY VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP** 

Requirements: Must be planning to use Vocational/Technical certification or Associate’s degree for a future career. Additional essay required. Preference is given to those who exemplify Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self.”

Award: Several scholarships of $2,500 are awarded each year

Selection: Sumner Rotary Scholarship Committee
*This scholarship has additional application requirements – Rotary Scholarship Supplemental Application form additional essay questions that are required to be answered. Turn in completed form and letters of recommendation to Guidance Office.

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SUNSET AUTO FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

Requirements: Must be pursing education in salesmanship, auto mechanics, accounting or finance, customer service or any other related field approved by the SAA.

Award: $5,000

Selection: Sumner Rotary Scholarship Committee

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SUNSET CHEVROLET SCHOLARSHIP 

Requirements: Must be planning to pursue a career in automotive service.

Award: $3,600

Selection: Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation

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THE CHAMBER COLLECTIVE SCHOLARSHIP 

Requirements: Must be pursuing a two/four year education with emphasis in business.

Award: $500Selection: Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation

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THE GARIANDA-BELVAL DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP

Requirements: The Gariando-Belval merit-based scholarship will be awarded to a minority student who exhibits high achievements and/or potential in areas such as academics, leadership, and community work.  Eligible applicants must pursue undergraduate or community-college degrees, have a 3.0 GPA, and be a minority student. 

Award: $500

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#BELIKEHAYLEY SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: The #belikehayley Scholarship honors a graduating senior from each high school (including Elhi Hill) in the SBLSD who exhibits an understanding of the selfless and life-giving act of organ donation.

Award: Multiple Scholarships Annually at $500

Selection: The Lewis Family

*This scholarship has additional application requirements – #BeLikeHayley Scholarship Supplemental Application form additional essay questions that are required to be answered. Turn in completed form and letters of recommendation to Guidance Office.

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**SUMNER ROTARY SCHOLARSHIPS

Most Sumner Rotary scholarships are NOT managed by the Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation. However, some require an additional essay linked to this site. If you have questions regarding any of the Sumner Rotary scholarships, please contact the Sumner Rotary.  

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For information on scholarships from other organizations check out the following links:

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Bonney Lake High School Additional Scholarships: https://www.sumnersd.org/Page/5451

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