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Randy Edwards Memorial Scholarship

Due:

April 7, 2025

Amount:

$1,000

About this Scholarship

Created by the family of Randy Edwards, this scholarship will honor his longtime career as an educator by supporting opportunities for our community's young people. Randy "Mr. E" served the Olympia community for over 50 years as a teacher, coach, and official of youth and high school athletics. The purpose of the Randy Edwards Memorial Scholarship Fund is to recognize and support students graduating from Olympia High School (OHS) who participate in athletics and demonstrate a commitment to community service. Community service refers to responsibilities or commitments outside of school including but not limited to volunteering, paid work experience, community engagement, leadership positions, caring for a family member, raising animals, or other activities.

Key Criteria

Graduating Senior from OHS planning to pursue a post-secondary education at a trade or vocational school or a two-year or four-year college or university. A minimum 2.5 GPA is required, and the student must demonstrate participation in at least one sport and community service as well as financial need.

How to Apply

Select the "Apply Now" link above to submit your application using the Community Foundation’s universal application. Creation of a user id and password is required.

Please note that the following items are required as part of the application process.

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