Apply by April 20 for Yakima Federal Scholarships

Looking for some scholarship money?
April 20 is the deadline to apply for Yakima Federal Savings and Loan's annual scholarship program. If you are senior, now is the time to apply.

THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WAITING FOR AREA SENIORS

The Awards for Academic Excellence program is funded with up to $217,500 for scholarships for area graduating seniors. The individual awards are $2,500 each. Applicants must live in Yakima, Kittitas, Benton or Franklin counties, graduate in the top 10% of their class and have demonstrated high moral character, industriousness, and ambition during their high school career.

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A LETTER OF MOTIVATION AND A DEADLINE AROUND THE CORNER

Also required with the application is a one-page letter of motivation outlining future plans, school and life experiences, including any challenges faced and overcome and the impact of receiving an award. Students can review requirements and apply online now at YakimaFed.com/scholarship.
The deadline for application is Monday, April 20th.

TWO SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO EACH SCHOOL

The selection committee will award up to two applicants from each area school.
Home schooled students are also eligible. Awards are funded upon student enrollment for the fall semester following graduation. Award checks are issued payable to the school in which the student is enrolled. Recipients will be notified by June 1.
Yakima Federal has awarded nearly $3.4 million in college scholarships over the last 50-years.