College Scholarships Available
The YMCA of Greater Seattle administers four scholarship programs to help finance higher education for eligible students: the Dottie Eley Scholarship, the Marie E. Jenner Scholarship, the Earl Phillips Scholarship and the Theresa E. Lee Scholarship, which is administered by the YMCA Black Achievers Program.
Scholarship applications and award amounts will be available on February 10, 2010.
All applicants must meet the following initial requirements to be considered for a scholarship:
- Washington State resident living in King County or south Snohomish County
- High school senior, have a high school diploma/GED or are a college undergraduate student
- Plan to enroll in a two-or four-year college or university
- Candidates involved in the YMCA will be given preference
Dottie Eley Scholarship
Established in honor of Dottie Eley to encourage low-income students to reach their full potential by enrolling in a full-time course of study at a two-or four-year college or university.
Scholarship specific requirements:
- Low-income
- Preferably minority
Marie Jenner Scholarship
Established by Charlie Jenner in honor of his wife, Marie, to assist low-income students from West Seattle with a good academic record and involvement in community service activities.
Scholarship specific requirements:
- West Seattle community residents preferred but not mandatory
- Community service involvement
- Plan to attend an in-state Washington college preferred by not mandatory
Earl Phillips Scholarship
Established by Mr. & Mrs. Earl A. Phillips to encourage Christian young people who are racial/ethnic minorities to pursue a course of study to help them to prepare for employment with the YMCA or similar organizations in a youth related field.
Scholarship specific requirements:
- Preference to students who are racial/ethnic minorities
- Belief in Christian values
- Demonstrated leadership in the YMCA, school or other organizations
Theresa E. Lee Scholarship (administered by the Black Achievers Program)
Established in honor of Theresa E. Lee to encourage African American youth in the YMCA Black Achievers Program to pursue advanced education and prepare for professional careers in health sciences, communications, law and government, computer science, engineering, arts and humanities and business.
Scholarship specific requirements:
- Active participant in YMCA Black Achievers Program, all ethnicities are eligible
- Community service involvement
- Applicants will be required to participate in a formal interview panel with the YMCA Black Achievers Program Scholarship Selection Committee
If you have any further questions please contact Melissa Poolman, 206.587.6115, mpoolman@seattleymca.org.