Applications for the 2025 Academic Scholarship are OPEN. Applications are being accepted from graduating high school seniors attending Davis, East Valley, Eisenhower, Highland, LaSalle, Naches Valley, Selah, Stanton, and West Valley High schools, along with homeschooled and Running Start students within those districts.  Nineteen (19) scholarships in the amount of $2,500 will be awarded.  Applications will be evaluated on academic performance, community service and leadership within the school environment, community service and leadership outside the school environment, essay on the importance of community service and leadership, two letters of recommendation, and financial need.

 

 

 

In addition to Academic Scholarships, Yakima Rotary also offers Vocational Scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled or planning to enroll at a post-high school vocational institution or in a 2-year terminal vocational program at a community college. A student’s completion of the program must result in a degree or certification. Criteria for the scholarship is based upon commitment to one’s career, school and community engagement, evidence of passing grades and progress, financial need, and communication skills. Finalists will be asked to participate in an interview with the Scholarship Committee.

 

The scholarship program is available to:

 

The application process will open in May 2025.

 

In December 2008, Mollie Davis passed away leaving an educational bequest of $20 million dollars to fund two and four-year scholarships to benefit residents of Yakima County.  Administered by the Yakima Rotary Trust, the Mollie Davis Scholarship program awards up to $7,500 a year and up to $30,000 overall toward a bachelor’s degree.  They also award up to $3,500 a year toward an associate’s degree.

 

Applicants must be:

 

 

The application process opened December 1, 2024 and will close on through February 22, 2025.  A link to the application can be found by clicking here.