Scholarships

United Way of Pierce County believes that, through hard work and determination, all of Pierce County’s young people have the potential to attain their long-term educational goals. Providing scholarship opportunities is one of the best ways we can give back to our youth leaders and volunteers who have given so much of their time and support. There are a variety of scholarships available.

Willie Stewart Community Service Scholarship The Willie Stewart Community Service Scholarship program celebrates and recognizes Pierce County high school seniors who have given back to their community through volunteer service. Scholarships in the amount of $750-$2000 are awarded in a competitive process to graduating seniors who are going on to further education and have applied for their Varsity Letter in Community Service through United Way of Pierce County. In 2011, 19 local seniors received this scholarship. Deadline is April 1st.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR APPLICATION (Both are required)

Willie Stewart Community Service Scholarship Application
Varsity Letter in Community Service Application

For more information, please contact Bethany Opstedal at (253) 597-6685 or bethanyo@uwpc.org

Jerry Beckendorf Community Service Scholarship The Jerry Beckendorf Community Service Scholarship encourages future generations of union activists and volunteers by recognizing outstanding student volunteerism. Please note: you must be a student in Pierce County, Washington and parent(s) must be a member of a labor union to apply.

JERRY BECKENDORF COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

For more information on the Jerry Beckendorf Community Service Scholarship, please contact Nathe Lawver at (253) 473-3810 or nlawver@pcclc.org.

 

Thu-Ha Truong, Mount Tahoma High School
2009 Willie Stewart Scholarship Recipient

2011 Willie Stewart Scholarship Recipients