Students, We Believe in You
Investing in your education creates a brighter future—for you, your family, and our entire region. But we also know the continuing your education can be expensive. That’s why generous local donors partner with us every year to offer scholarships for students pursuing two-year, four-year, and vocational degrees. We’re here to help you reach your goals.
About Our Scholarships
The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound connects students with financial support. By managing a broad array of scholarship funds, we ensure that students of every background and educational interest have the resources they need to pursue their education. We are deeply grateful to the many scholarship donors, advisors, and volunteer committee members who team up with us to make these awards possible, year after year.
2026 Scholarship Cycle Overview
Important Dates
- February 9: Scholarship Applications Open
- March 27: Scholarship Applications Close at 11:59 pm
- Mid-May: Scholarship Decisions Will Be Communicated With All Student Applicants
- May 18 - June 19: Renewal Scholarships Recertification Period*
*Students awarded with renewable scholarships that are eligible for a renewal in 2026 will be contacted directly by email with instructions.
Application Review
Community Foundation staff review submitted applications for completion before passing them along to scholarship committees. Honoring guidelines set by the donors, scholarship committees (comprised of high school counselors, college financial aid professionals, community volunteers, and Community Foundation board members) review the scholarship applications and select award recipients.
Award Announcement & Payment
If you are awarded a scholarship, you will be provided instructions from Community Foundation staff on any next steps that are required to claim your scholarship award.
Questions?
Give us a call at 360.705.3340 or contact the appropriate staff member by email at the address provided below.
Scholarship Program
Tami Mason Lathrop (she/her)
Program Officer
tami@thecommunityfoundation.com
Scholarship Funds
Mary Lam-Witcher (she/her)
Philanthropy & Communications Officer
mary@thecommunityfoundation.com
Awarded in 2025 across new and renewed scholarship awards
Students awarded in 2025
Investing in Youth
Contact Us
Foundation Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Closed On Weekends & Federal Holidays
