Big Money Offered to Yakima Students in Scholarship Program

April 15 is the deadline for students who want to apply for Yakima Federal Savings and Loan’s annual scholarship program called Awards for Academic Excellence.

THAT'S A LOT OF MONEY AVAILABLE

In 2024, Yakima Federal Savings and Loan will award up to $217,500 in academic assistance to area students and schools. . The individual awards are $2,500 each.

THERE ARE REQUIREMENTS TO MEET

Those who want to apply need to 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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YOU CAN APPLY ONLINE RIGHT NOW

Applicants are also required to submit a one-page letter about 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 to apply is April 15.

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EVEN KIDS WHO ARE HOME SCHOOLED CAN APPLY

Home schooled students are also eligible. Awards are funded upon student enrollment for the fall semester following graduation.
Since the program started in 1974, Yakima Federal Savings and Loan has given more than $2,700,000 to local students and institutions to help pay for secondary education.
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