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Keith Skogsberg Memorial Scholarship

Due:

Amount:

$1,000

About this Scholarship

A dear husband, father, brother, and teacher, Keith Skogsberg passed suddenly on December 3rd, 2020. As a music educator of 45 years, he left behind a legacy of deep impact on countless students and lives. “Skogs” was a selfless, compassionate, and humorous teacher who believed that anyone could learn to sing, and he shared his love for music and the arts with students and community members across the world. To honor his memory and to continue his legacy through the arts and education, the Keith Skogsberg Memorial Scholarship was established to provide a yearly scholarship to a student in the local Yelm community who is pursuing a future in the arts
and/or education.

Key Criteria

Graduating Senior from Yelm High School planning to pursue studies related to education or the arts.

*Application through Yelm Dollars for Scholars

How to Apply

Application and selection process is managed by Yelm Dollars for Scholars. All applicants must submit a completed profile in order to be considered for scholarships. Students will be notified of all scholarships for which they may qualify after successfully completing and submitting a profile.  Follow directions carefully from start to finish in order to apply for and accept a scholarship.

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