Sumner High School Scholarships

ADELE KOSTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: To a female student with a 3.0+ GPA who is involved in school, community activities and leadership.
Award(s): $500
Selection: The Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation
 
ADELE KOSTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: To a male student with a 3.0+ GPA who is involved in school, community activities and leadership.
Award(s): $500 
Selection: The Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation

 
ANAM BETH KELLY CHOIR SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: This scholarship honors a graduating Sumner High School choir student who possesses such altruistic qualities as care for others, helpfulness to school, to students, staff, and willingness to step out to support, and help in a positive way students who may encounter bullying in school. The recipient recognizes students who may feel apart from school and social challenges for medical and other reasons.
Award(s): $1,000
Selection: The Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation
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ANNAMARIE CALAVAN MOFFAT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: To a student pursuing a career in education.
Award(s): $500
Selection: The Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation
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ARMAND MOCERI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: To a Sumner High senior who is pursuing a four-year college degree with a minimum 3.5 GPA. They must demonstrate a commitment to enrich his/her learning through school or community leadership, or entrepreneurial skills. Preference will be given to an applicant who is the first in his/her family to attend college. An interview with Moceri family members is required.
Award(s): $2,000
Selection: The Moceri Family 

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#BELIKEHAYLEY SCHOLARSHIP

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

Award(s): Multiple Scholarships annually at $500

Selection: The Lewis Family 

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

 

BLESSING MOVEMENT COMMUNITY BUILDER SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: 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(s): Multiple scholarships at a minimum of $500 each 
Selection: The Blessing Movement

BONNEY LAKE SUMNER LITTLE LEAGUE SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: This scholarship honors four Sumner-Bonney Lake School District seniors who have been Bonney Lake Sumner Little League athletes during their time in attendance within the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District. These seniors will bring the leadership and sportsmanship skills they have gained through their BLSLL athletic experience to their post high school education. Must have been a participant in a BLSLL athletics program for at least two (2) years during their attendance at Sumner-Bonney Lake School District. Eligible BLSLL playing divisions: Juniors, Majors, Minors. Student must have maintained a 3.2 cumulative GPA during high school and demonstrate leadership and sportsmanship skills gained through their athletic experience in BLSLL.
Award(s): Four $1,000 Scholarships: One male and one female at each Sumner High School and Bonney Lake High School 
Selection: The Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation

BOB DALTON SCHOLARSHIP 
Requirements: Must be planning to pursue a career in communications.
Award(s): $500
Selection: The 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(s): $500
Selection: The Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation​

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CAVIEZEL AND NORDECK FAMILIES SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: This scholarship will go to a graduating senior who will attend a four-year university to obtain a Bachelors degree in Education. This Scholarship is in recognition of longtime Sumner elementary educators, Nancy Nordeck and Judy Caviezel.
Award(s): $1,500
Selection: The Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation
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CROSS LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: This scholarship honors a Sumner High School graduating senior girl with a minimum 3.2 GPA who has been accepted to a college, university or trade school and who has an interest in the food or agriculture industry.
Award(s): $1,000
Selection: The Cross Family
*This scholarship has additional application requirements – The Cross Legacy Scholarship Supplemental (additional questions that are required to be answered). Turn in completed form and letters of recommendation to Guidance Office.
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DAVID AND WILMA WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must be planning to pursue a vocational or technical education.
Award(s): $1,000
Selection: The Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation
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DR. AND MRS. JAMES P. DUFFY FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP 
Requirements: To a student in the top 20% of their class who demonstrates a clear interest in science through completion of at least three substantive science courses.
Award(s): $1,000 (May vary year to year)
Selection: The Duffy family
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DR. JOE EBEN CORLISS SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must be planning to pursue a career in business entrepreneurship. This scholarship will require finalist interviews and an additional essay.
Award(s): $2,500 each year for 4 years for a total of $10,000
Selection: The Corliss family through the Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation
*This scholarship has additional application requirements – Corliss Scholarship Supplemental Application (additional essay questions that are required to be answered). 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(s): $500
Selection: The Beaulieu family through the Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation
  
EISMANN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP 
Requirements: Must be pursuing a four-year college education in either liberal arts or social sciences.
Award(s): $1,500 each year for 4 years for a total of $6,000
Selection: The Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation
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FRED O. AND ANONA WEBER SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: To a student who shows a desire for higher education at a vocational or technical school, community college, or a 4-year college or university.
Award(s): Four awards of $1,550 each (May vary year to year)
Selection: The Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation​

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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(s): $500
Selection: The Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation 

GRATITUDE 253 SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: This scholarship honors a high school senior who embodies the mission of Gratitude 253 spreading love, kindness, and joy in the 253. This student takes an interest in making a difference in the world through community service and inspires others to do the same.
Award(s): $1,000
Selection: The Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation

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HARRY CORLISS SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE TRADES
Requirements: 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. Must be planning on attending a trade school and have a 3.0 or higher GPA.
Award(s): $8,000
Selection: Representatives of the Corliss Family
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HEWITT LELAND SLATER SCHOLARSHIP 
Requirements: This scholarship is given to a deserving Sumner High School student who demonstrates character, integrity, and unwavering kindness in its utmost sincere fashion. Past recipients have demonstrated in their daily activities, the character traits, integrity traits, and kindness traits that Hewitt L. Slater embodied.
Award(s): $1,000
Selection: The Slater family through the Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation
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HOPE OVERFIELD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Female student considering a career in health care or education.
Award(s): $1,000
Selection: The Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation
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JENNY HOLMSTROM EXCEPTIONAL MATH STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP 
Requirements: To a male and a female student who has demonstrated exceptional STEM academic capabilities.
Award(s): Two awards at $2,000 each (May vary year to year) 
Selection: Jenny Holmstrom
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JOHN DOAN ARTS AND MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP 
Requirements: To a student studying art, music or journalism.
Award(s): $400 (minimum award)
Selection: The Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation
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KATHRYN DALTON TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP 
Requirements: Must be planning to pursue a career in education.
Award(s): $500
Selection: The Dalton family through the Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation
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KEVIN JOHN ANDERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 
Requirements: To a student who embodies the traits, characteristics or career aspirations valued by Kevin John Anderson and the Anderson family.
Award(s): $1,000
Selection: The John Anderson family
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KIRK OVERFIELD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: To a male student considering a career in health care or education.
Award(s): $1,000
Selection: The Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation

LEVY FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP 
Requirements: To a student of good academic standing who has been involved in STEM classes and/or is interested in pursuing a career in the medical field.
Award(s): $1,500
Selection: Judith Levy Family through Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation

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LUCY PASQUIRE SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: To a student who is pursuing a four-year college degree with a minimum 3.25 GPA, has financial need, and is a participant and leader in school activities.
AAward(s): $900 per year for 4 years for a total of $3,600
Selection: The Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation
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LUKE VOILES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 
Requirements: To a male or female scholar/athlete from Sumner High School.
Award(s): $500
Selection: The Voiles family through the Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation
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MARY YOUNG PHOENIX SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: To a female student who does not have financial and parental support to continue her education.
Award(s): $500
Selection: The Sumner High School faculty
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MICHAEL McGOWAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 
Requirements: To a student who excels in baseball.
Award(s): $1,500 
Selection: The Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation
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NEWLAND COMMUNITIES AT TEHALEH SCHOLARSHIP 
Requirements: To a student who wishes to pursue a career with a sustainability conscious focus. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and must demonstrate current sustainability conscious practices in their daily life.
Award(s): $500 
Selection: The Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation

NORMA J. BOUSHEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 
Requirements: To a student who is active in school and community.
Award(s): $500

Selection: The Boushey family through the Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation
 
REUBEN KNOBLAUCH SCHOLARSHIP 
Requirements: To a student leader pursuing a four-year college education with emphasis on political matters.
Award(s): $1,000
Selection: The Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation
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SUMNER LIONS CLUB and LEAH BISHOP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Requirements: To a student pursuing a course of study beyond high school who volunteered numerous hours in the community, particularly with Lions projects.
Award(s): Four awards at $250 each
Selection: The Sumner Bonney Lake Education Foundation
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SPARTAN BAND & COLOR GUARD SCHOLARSHIP 
Requirements: Honors three graduating seniors in recognition of their involvement in the Sumner High school Band who have significantly benefited from the program and/or made significant contributions to the program. To students who have participated in the Sumner High School Band for three or more years, and plan to further their education at a vocational or technical school, community college, 4-year college or university, or the military.
Award(s): $500 each
Selection: The Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation

*This scholarship has additional application requirements – Spartan Scholarship Supplemental Application (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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SPARTAN BOOSTER SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: This scholarship honors three Sumner High School seniors who have been student athletes during their time in high school. These seniors will bring the leadership and sportsmanship skills they have gained through their high school athletic experience to their post high school education.
Award(s): Three awards of $1,500 each
Selection: The Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation
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SUMNER-BONNEY LAKE EDUCATION FOUNDATION (SBLEF) ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: High academic achievement based on GPA and strength of courses taken.
Award(s): Multiple Awards (May vary year to year - minimum of $500)
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(s): Multiple Awards (May vary year to year - minimum of $500) Students are selected from SHS
Selection: The Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation
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SUMNER HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1958 SCHOLARSHIP 
Requirements: Honors a student who demonstrates a strong commitment to learn and master a vocational trade paving the way fora high-paying and rewarding trade career. 
Award(s): $1,500
Selection: The Class of 1958 Scholarship Committee through Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation
*This scholarship has additional application requirements – Class of 1958 Scholarship Supplemental Application (additional essay questions that are required to be answered by the applicant.) Turn in completed form and letters of recommendation to Guidance Office.

SUMNER HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1973 SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: This scholarship honors a student from Sumner High School that has a financial need and shows a desire for a higher education at a 4-year college or university, community college, vocational or technical school or trade school. Must be a graduating senior girl and/or senior boy from Sumner High School. Must demonstrate potential and commitment to attend a four-year college or university, community college, vocation or technical school or trade school.
Award(s): $1,000
Selection: The Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation
 
SUMNER HIGH SCHOOL SPARTAN ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS
Requirements: Sumner High School Spartan Alumni offers four scholarships: 

     The Arnie Blancus Scholarship

     The Joe Hanni Memorial Scholarship honoring Joe Hanni who was treasurer and helped found the Alumni Association.

     The Don Opseth Memorial Scholarship honoring Don Opseth who founded the Alumni Association and was the first president.

     The General/Centennial Scholarship 
Award(s): Four scholarships at $1,000 each
Selection: The Sumner High School Alumni Association through the Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation
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SUMNER ROTARY ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP**

Requirements: Must be planning to enroll in a two or four year college or university with the long-term goal of obtaining a Bachelor’s degree or beyond as qualification for a future career. Preferences are given to those who exemplify Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self.”
Award(s): Several scholarships of $3,500 are awarded each year
Selection: The Sumner Rotary Scholarship Committee
*This scholarship has additional application requirements – Rotary Scholarship Additional 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.
 
SUMNER ROTARY VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP** 
Requirements: Must be planning to use a Vocational or Technical certification or Associate’s degree for a future career. Preference is given to those who exemplify Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self.”
Award(s): Several scholarships of $2,500 are awarded each year
Selection: The 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 SENIOR CENTER SCHOLARSHIP 
Requirements: To a graduating senior who displays leadership and has a commitment to giving back to the community.
Award(s): $500
Selection: The Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation
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SUNSET CHEVROLET SCHOLARSHIP 
Requirements: Must be planning to pursue a career in automotive service.
Award(s): $3,600
Selection: The Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation
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USHER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP 
Requirements: To a student who has attended Sumner High for at least 2 years and has a 3.0 GPA or higher and is accepted to a 4-year Washington University.
Award(s): $1,000
Selection: The Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation​

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WALKER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: To a graduating senior who is a partial or full IB student, has a 3.5 GPA or higher, financial need and will be attending a community or four-year college or university.
Award(s): Two awards of $2,000 each
Selection: The Walker Family Scholarship Committee through Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation

*This scholarship has additional application requirements – Walker 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.

**SUMNER ROTARY SCHOLARSHIPS
Most Sumner Rotary scholarships are NOT managed by the Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation. However, some require an additional essays linked to this site. If you have questions regarding any of the Sumner Rotary scholarships, please contact the Sumner Rotary.  
 
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Sumner High School Additional Scholarships:  https://www.sumnersd.org/Page/5427