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Richard J. Geiger Memorial Scholarship

Due:

April 7, 2025

Amount:

$1,000

About this Scholarship

The Richard J. Geiger Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in memory of Rich Geiger, a Conservation District Engineer serving multiple western Washington areas, working to protect and restore the ecological health of Puget Sound. Those who knew Rich remember him not only as a topnotch engineer, but as a sweet and funny man who cared deeply about the people he interacted with. The purpose of this scholarship is to honor Richard’s legacy and carry forward his commitment to mentoring those interested in pursuing engineering as a career. Preference may be given to students who demonstrate one or more of the following:

  • Graduating senior from a Mason County high school
  • Interested in engineering to improve the environment or society
  • Plays a musical instrument
  • Has experience in mentoring and/or tutoring program
  • Provides evidence of financial need

Key Criteria

Graduating senior from a high school in Mason County or Thurston County planning to pursue a degree in engineering, minimum GPA of 3.5 required.

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:

  • 2 Letters of Recommendation
  • Grade Transcript

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