KENNEWICK SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
Print Form
Scholarships Available
The following scholarships are available to an eligible graduating senior from Kamiakin High School. These scholarships will be awarded
without regard to race, sex, religion, or ethnic origin. Scholarships will be awarded based on financial need, extra-curricular activities,
community service and GPA standing.
Check mark the scholarships you are applying for, you may apply for more than.
Tom Anderlik Memorial Scholarship
Tom Anderlik graduated from Kamiakin in 1990. He was an average student with a career goal in law enforcement. On August 16,
1991, Tom stopped to help a motorist on a California freeway. He was struck and killed by an oncoming car. Tom will be
remembered for his sense of humor and his exceptional concern for family, friends, and the community. This scholarship will be
awarded to an applicant with similar qualities. The Foundation's scholarship program will provide a $750 scholarship paid directly to
the institute of higher learning the recipient elects to attend. Recipient must be a graduating senior from Kamiakin High School
with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Sally Jo Joseph Educational Scholarship
Sally Jo Joseph taught English and Humanities in the Kennewick School system for 32 years, retiring from Kennewick High School.
Sally Jo died from health complications in the summer of 2001. She stressed the values of reading, appreciation of the Humanities and
emphasized life long learning. Developing leadership skills is important and she encouraged participation in school and community
activities. The Foundation's scholarship program will provide one $10,000 (4 years @ $2,500) paid directly to the institute of higher
learning within the state of Washington. Recipient must be a graduating senior from the Kennewick School district with a
GPA of 3.0 or higher and planning a career in teaching or the liberal arts.
Kennewick Highland Grange Science Scholarship
The Foundation's scholarship program will provide a $1,000 scholarship paid directly to the institute of higher learning the recipient
elects to attend. The Kennewick Highland Grange provided this scholarship in 1988. Recipient must be a graduating senior from
Kennewick School district and planning a career in a science related field. Mathematics and Engineering qualify.
Terry M. Tanneberg Memorial Scholarship
Terry Tanneberg began her career as a teacher for the Kennewick School District in 1976. She taught at Hawthorne and Southgate
Elementary Schools for fourteen years before being named Principal of Sunset View Elementary in 1990. She continued as a
Principal with the Kennewick School District until 2003, when she was forced into retirement due to melanoma. She lost her battle
with melanoma and passed away on August 26, 2003. Terry believed strongly that all children had the capacity to learn and strived to
provide quality educational opportunities for all students. She believed that education was a life long opportunity and continually
strived to make life better, for everyone she came into contact with, through the educational process. The Foundation's Scholarship
program will provide a $750 scholarship paid directly to the institute of higher learning the recipient elects to attend. Recipient must
be a graduating senior from the Kennewick School District and planning a career in education.
Faurot Family Endowment Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. Faurot retired to the Kennewick community in 1992. Mr. Faurot passed away in 1995. Mrs. Faurot passed away in
2004. They both demonstrated significant charitable commitment to the community. Mrs. Faurot came from a large family that did
not have the resources to assist all of the children to further their education. Mrs. Faurot made a gift in 2002 to establish an
endowment for students in the Kennewick School District. Through the endowment the Kennewick School Foundation will provide
two $1,500 scholarships paid directly to the institute of higher learning the recipient elects to attend. Recipient must be a
graduating senior from the Kennewick School District and have GPA of 2.5 or higher. The scholarship is to focus on students
that have a strong financial need. Eligible schools for further education would include community colleges, vocational and tech
schools as well as four-year universities.
KENNEWICK SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
2016 Scholarship Application
Scholarship applications will be available from the high school career center and on the
Kennewick School District Website, www.ksd.org. Please read through the entire
application before beginning. If you need additional typing space or have problems filling
in this application you may attach a separate typed sheet with the information.
Application Procedures:
1.
Read and mark which scholarships you are applying for. You may apply for more than one as long as
you meet the requirements.
2.
Input your personal information.
3.
Complete the application as indicated. All information needs to be typed- no hand written
applications. If you have a disability or special situation that makes it impossible to complete this
application as instructed, please contact Ty Haberling, President, Kennewick Schools Foundation.
Include the following:
1.
Letter of recommendation by Counselor or Appropriate Faculty Member:
This MUST be provided for this application to be considered by the Kennewick Schools Foundation
Scholarship Committee. All information will be treated as confidential. The educator or counselor
completing this form should cover such qualities as leadership, academic potential, initiative,
seriousness of purpose, and enthusiasm. Please provide a separate typed sheet.
2.
An additional letter of recommendation (not from a family member).
3.
A copy of your grade transcript AND SAT and/or ACT scores.
Please mail this completed application to:
Kennewick Schools Foundation
Attn: Scholarship Committee
C/O Ty Haberling
1141 North Edison, Suite A
Kennewick, WA 99336
This application needs to be postmarked by Monday, April 4, 2016.
KENNEWICK SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
Kamiakin High School
Scholarship Application
Applicant Information
Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
State:
Zip Code:
Phone Number:
Parent/Guardian Name:
Address:
City:
Applicant Name:
A: Educational Intent and/or Goals-Limit paragraph to 100 words or less.
B. Honors and Awards (begin with freshman year of high school): After listing
honors and awards please discuss one honor or award that you are most proud of
and explain why. Limit paragraph to 75 words or less.
Applicant Name:
C. Detail of Involvement in Extracurricular School Activities (begin with freshman
year of high school): After detailing extracurricular school activities please discuss
one extracurricular activity that is most important to you and why. Limit paragraph
to 75 words.
D. Detail of Involvement in Volunteer Service: (non-school activities only): After
listing volunteer service activities please discuss your most significant act of
service. Limit paragraph to 75 words or less.
Applicant Name:
E. Financial Need
Family Annual Income:
Under 30,000
30,000-50,000
50,000-75,000
75,000-100,000
100,000-150,000
150,000 +
Total Family Dependents (excluding parent/guardian):
Applicants Current Employer:
Prior Employers:
Schools applied to/accepted:
Anticipated Annual School Costs (tuition, board, etc.):
Paid by:
Self
Scholarships
Parents
Savings
Loans
Other
F. Statement of YOUR Financial Need and Plan: What are your family circumstances
regarding need? How do you plan to finance your schooling? Limit your paragraph to 100
words or less. Remember it needs to be typed.
Applicant's Signature: