Scholarship Opportunities

FOR CHILDREN AND DEPENDENTS OF BSI EMPLOYEES

PURPOSE: The purpose of the Babcock Services Inc. (BSI) Scholarship is to honor and provide financial support to deserving children and dependents of BSI employees for continuing education.

APPLICATION PERIOD:
March 1, 2023 – April 28, 2023

FOR STUDENTS WHO IDENTIFY AS LGBTQ+ FROM BENTON AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES

PURPOSE: The purpose of the Cocoa Morris Memorial Scholarship Fund is to make an annual award of $1,000 to support a student who identifies as LGBTQ+ in Benton and Franklin counties attending an accredited university or trade school or other skill-based program such as a technology bootcamp.

APPLICATION PERIOD:
January 1, 2023 – April 28, 2023

FOR STUDENTS WHO IDENTIFY AS BLACK, INDIGENOUS, OR PERSON OF COLOR (BIPOC) FROM BENTON AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES

PURPOSE: The purpose of the Gabe Morris Memorial Scholarship Fund is to make an annual award of $1,000 to support a student who identifies as Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color (BIPOC) in Benton and Franklin counties attending an accredited university or trade school or other skill-based program such as a technology boot-camp.

APPLICATION PERIOD:
January 1, 2023 – April 28, 2023

FOR STUDENTS WITH DEMONSTRATED INTEREST IN CONSERVATION

PURPOSE: The Pamela and Scott Woodward Conservation Scholarship was created by Tapteal Greenway in 2016. Tapteal Greenway is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting conservation, education and recreation along the lower Yakima River. This merit-based scholarship was created to further its education mission while recognizing the significant contributions by the Woodwards to Tapteal Greenway and the Tri-Cities community.

APPLICATION PERIOD:
January 1, 2023 – April 28, 2023

PURPOSE: For residents of Benton or Franklin County entering their freshman year or returning college students with a demonstrated interest in business, finance, economics, or accounting. This fund was established by HFG Trust/Community First Bank in honor of Richard C. Emery.

To learn more about his legacy click here.

To donate to the fund click here. 

APPLICATION PERIOD:
January 1, 2022 – April 30, 2022

FOR RICHLAND FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

PURPOSE: The Richland Fire & Emergency Services (RF&ES) Scholarship was established to help RF&ES firefighters achieve their academic and career goals. These men and women have a significant impact on our community and deserve recognition for their integrity and unwavering dedication to duty. Applicant must be a RF&ES firefighter in good standing. To learn about the history and purpose of this fund, click here. 

APPLICATION PERIOD:
October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022

FOR SERVE TRI-CITIES GRADUATES IN BENTON OR FRANKLIN COUNTIES

PURPOSE: To provide educational awards for all qualified current and past AmeriCorps graduates from any years in which they served AmeriCorps.

APPLICATION PERIOD:
Deadline for applications is August 1, 2022

PURPOSE: For elementary school alumni from the Pasco School District and staff support for educators at the Virgie Robinson Elementary School.

APPLICATION PERIOD:
Not currently accepting applications.

Contact the Virgie Robinson Scholarship Committee to learn more about the application guidelines and deadline.