Puyallup Fair Scholarship Programs
The Puyallup Fair Scholarship Program is committed to assisting Washington state students pursuing academic goals. The program provides local students with scholarships for continuing education and training. The program works closely with youth in the Puyallup Valley. Each year a selection of scholarships are presented to motivated students working toward direct career paths. Since the scholarship program’s inception in 1991, 169 students have received funds for continuing education totaling over $416,000.
The program is primarily supported by a Round-Up Dinner & Auction. The ninth annual Auction will take place Friday, August 10, 2007 at 6 pm.
Scholarship & Endowment Advisory Committee
- Brien Elvins, Chair, Tacoma Investment Group
- Jerry Larson, Fair Board, WWFA
- Fred Anderson, Anderson Consulting
- Frederick P. Smith, Attorney at Law
- Candace Blancher, Assistant Manager, WWFA
- Kent Hojem, ex-officio, Manager, WWFA
Scholarships
Each year a selection of scholarships are presented to motivated students working toward directed career paths. Since the scholarship program’s inception in 1991, 169 students have received scholarships for higher education at colleges, universities and vocational technical schools totaling over $416,000 in scholarships.
Western Washington Fair Association Four-Year Academic Scholarships
Four-year scholarships are awarded to four graduating seniors from Puyallup, Sumner, Rogers, Bonney Lake and Emerald Ridge High Schools with a 3.0 or better GPA who demonstrate character, discipline, citizenship and responsibility. Scholarships are to be used at an accredited two or four-year institution. Recipients receive $1,250 per year, totaling $5,000. Apply through your high school guidance counselor's office.
Puyallup Fair Fred Oldfield Scholarship for the Arts
One-year art scholarships are awarded to four graduating seniors from Puyallup, Sumner, Rogers, Bonney Lake and Emerald Ridge High Schools who are involved in the study of arts, including music and theater, and who demonstrate the pursuit of a career in the arts. This scholarship is funded, in part, by the proceeds from an auction of a painting created by artist Fred Oldfield during the Fall Fair and the amount varies from year to year. The scholarships are to be used at an accredited insititution for the arts. Apply through your high school guidance counselor's office.
The Bill Stoner Endowment - download application (pdf)
The Bill Stoner Endowment Scholarships, first awarded in 1997, are intended to assist recipients in reaching their career goals. Named in recognition of Western Washington Fair Association board member, the first place $1,000 and the second place $500 endowment scholarships must be used to obtain training from an organized institution, trade or vocational school during the academic year in which it is awarded. Open to Washington state residents only.
Western Washington Fair Korum Family Arts Scholarship
This scholarship introduced in 2004 is an example of the Korum Family's generosity to our community. Three art scholarships are awarded to young artists so they may pursue their artistic/educational growth. Graduating seniors from Puyallup, Rogers, Emerald Ridge, Walker and Cascade Christian high schools are eligible for the $2,000, $1,000 and $500 scholarships. Apply through your high school guidance counselor's office. *Please note there may be changes for the 2007 program.
Local College Scholarships
Each year the Western Washington Fair Association also awards scholarships to two local college students. A one-year, $2,500 scholarship is awarded to a full-time Pacific Lutheran University student engaged in any agriculture / education related course of study. The other scholarship, for two years of study, is awarded to a student enrolled in the Pierce College Veterinary Technician program. Recipients receive $1,250 per year totaling $2,500. Apply through your guidance counselor's office.
In addition, the Puyallup Fair contributed $3,000 in 2006 to the Daffodil Foundation Scholarship Fund.
Campbell-Montgomery Endowment Scholarship
This scholarship was created by Robert Campbell and Marna Montgomery Campbell. The $1,000 scholarship is intended to assist the recipient in reaching his or her career goal. Applicants may use the scholarship in order to attend a college of his or her choice. The recipient must be a graduating senior from Puyallup, Rogers, or Emerald Ridge high schools with a notable academic record suitable for college level education. Perference will be given to a student who has expressed an interest and displayed talent in the art of writing, be it journalism, prose or poetry, theatre or film. Apply through your high school guidance counselor's office.
