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Pielak Family Legacy Fund

Due:

February 28, 2026

Amount:

$1,000

About this Scholarship

The Pielak Family Legacy Fund was established by the Pielak Family to support graduating seniors from Yelm High School who are planning to pursue studies at a trade, technical, or vocational school.

Key Criteria

Graduating Senior from Yelm High School planning to pursue studies at a trade, technical, or vocational school.

*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.

The application can be started at any time but is open for submission only from February 1 - 28, 2026

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