AWC Scholarship

The City of Puyallup will nominate a local student to compete for a “Center for Quality Communities Scholarship” offered by the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). Up to six students in Washington state will each be awarded a $1,500 scholarship in recognition of their involvement with their city government or with a community or school leadership activity. Completed applications must be received by 5:00 pm on Thursday, February 20th. 

Students competing to be nominated for this scholarship must:

  • Reside or attend school in the Puyallup School District;
  • Graduate from high school, complete home school or receive a GED in spring/summer 2020;
  • Continue education at an accredited post-secondary institution in the 2020-2021 academic year on a half-time or more basis; and
  • Have been involved with a city government or with a community/school leadership activity.
The AWC Center for Quality Communities promotes municipal leadership development and civic engagement. The Center's goal is to develop a broad public understanding of how cities and towns provide needed services and programs. The Center believes in educating student leaders who care about their communities.

Application Form and Instructions

  1. Application
  2. Application instructions