2026 Tumwater Education Foundation Scholarship Application

Supplemental Questions
Please answer the following Supplemental Questions for the scholarships you have chosen to apply for. If you do not see questions for a scholarship, please double-check your selections on the first page of this application. Review each scholarship's individual page for a summary of the scholarship and additional criteria to help you best complete each question.

If you have issues with supplemental questions not appearing, please email tumwateredscholarships@yahoo.com.
William J. (Bill) Ward Memorial Scholarship

In 250 words or less, describe how you:
Are a goal oriented person and how this helped you in the classroom and in athletic participation.

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Have shown your leadership skills.

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Have encouraged others to achieve their goals.

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Have demonstrated strong teamwork values.

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Explain what the "team experience" means to you.

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Describe how a positive team attitude affects the outcome win or lose.

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Burke O'Leary Memorial Scholarship
In 250 words or less, describe how this scholarship would help you achieve your life goals.

0/250
In 150 words or less, please specify which criteria, if any, you meet from this list: Students who had an IEP during their K-12 education; Students who are interested in a career in education or psychology; Students who enjoy outdoor activities, such as biking, walking, or fishing

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Include a letter of recommendation from an educator who knows you well, such as a teacher, school psychologist, or case manager. You are encouraged to share the background information above with your recommender.

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Darlene Dally Memorial Scholarship
In 200 words or less, please answer: How will this scholarship contribute to your life goals though a post-secondary experience?

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In 200 words or less, please answer: Describe how CTE has helped to define your career path and how you see it being a part of your life in the future.

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DeAtley Family Foundation
In 1,000 words or less, please explain why you have chosen your selected career path. What are you goals, both short term and long term, and ambitions for your life?

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Submit two (2) letters of recommendation with at least one being from a person(s) associated with applicant's area of interest.

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Frank D. Minear Memorial Scholarship

In 250 words or less, answer the following:
Describe your adversity and explain how you overcame it. Give credit to and acknowledge the people or programs that inspired you to change direction.

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Identify your talents and passions. Explain how your educational choices have helped to enhance your talents and/or passions. Explain how your career choice is in concert with your talents and/or passions.

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Hildegarde Grunenfelder Memorial Scholarship
In 300 words or less, describe a teacher who made a difference in your academic career and how this teacher made an impact on your decision to become a teacher.

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Jacob (Jake) John Berschauer II Memorial Scholarship

In 250 words or less, describe how you have demonstrated each of the following:
Strong teamwork values:

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Good leadership skills:

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Strong work ethics:

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Demonstrated strong teamwork values:

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What you have done to promote the happiness of others:

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A positive attitude at various school functions:

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Joyce Ertman Memorial Scholarship
In 250 words or less answer: Have you overcome adversity in your school career? What was it and how did you overcome it?

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Katherine D. Carter Scholarship
In 750-1,000 words answer the following questions:
Service in the community requires commitment. Please describe your past and current commitment to service in the community. Why are you committed and how do you believe your service has impacted the people and/or the organization that you serve?

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How does your commitment fit into your academic and long-term career goals?

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Laura Lohmeyer Memorial Scholarship
Please answer the following:

I possess musical talent (include supporting documentation - in the box below upload or link to a recording or video).I possess writing talent (in the box below upload a supporting writing sample)
Musical and/or Writing Talent Supporting Materials

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Musical Talent: link to a YouTube video.
In 250 words or less, describe how you demonstrate leadership, honesty, determination, strong will, and self-motivation

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In 250 words or less, describe how you demonstrate your Christian faith.

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Maria Dolores Ronquillo Sand Memorial Scholarship

In 750-1,000 words answer the following:
Describe the science field you plan to enter and why you have chosen that field. Describe how you have demonstrated strong teamwork skills, work ethics, and good leadership skills. Describe yourself as a non-discriminating person. Share what you have done to promote the happiness of others. Describe your financial need.

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Rick Dial Memorial Scholarship

In 250 words or less, answer the following:
How will this scholarship contribute to your life goals through a post-secondary experience?

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Describe a time when you have overcome adversity. How did that experience change you as a person?

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Describe your love of history and how you see it being a part of your life in the future.

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Rick, Jimmy, and Jennifer Memorial Scholarship

In 250 words or less, answer the following:
Describe a time when you overcame adversity. How did this experience change you as a person?

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Describe your love of music and how you see it being a part of your life in the future.

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How will this scholarship contribute to your life goals through a post-secondary experience?

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How will this scholarship contribute to your life goals through a post-secondary experience?

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Rochelle Lyn Klopfenstein Memorial Scholarship

In 250 words or less, answer the following:
Describe how you have demonstrated strong teamwork skills and work ethics.

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Describe how you have demonstrated good leadership skills.

0/250
Describe yourself as a non-discriminating person.

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How have you demonstrated you are an asset to your community? How do you plan to do so in the future?

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Describe your financial need.

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Thafer "Joe" Fahoum Memorial Scholarship

In 250 words or less, answer the following:
Describe your commitment to increasing awareness and understanding of diversity.

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Identify your talents and passions. Explain how your educational choices have helped to enhance your talents and/or passions.

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Are you a first- or second-generation immigrant to the US and/or the first in your family to go to college?

0/250
Thurston County Firefighter Memorial Scholarship

In 250 words or less, answer the following:
If applicable, describe your relationship to a fallen firefighter.

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Describe how you demonstrate leadership, honesty, determination, strong will, and self-determination.

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If applicable, attach proof of enrollment in the New Market Vocation Skills Center Fire Cadet Program.

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If applicable, attach proof of attendance at Emergency Medical Technician or 1st Responders courses.

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Section 9: Review Your Application
Please review the following before submitting your application:
- Review your application to be sure it is complete;
- Is your work with proper paragraph form, grammar, spelling and punctuation? Did you remember to attach a copy of your transcript?
- Did you answer all the supplemental questions above for each scholarship you are applying for?
- Did you attach the supplemental information required for each scholarship you are applying for?
- Do not submit your application to the career center.
- Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm on April 10, 2026.
Scholarship recipients will be notified at a noon-time ceremony on May 13, 2026.

Questions? Contact TEF at: tumwateredscholarships@yahoo.com.
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