Undergraduate Scholarships

For the academic year 2008-2009, the Association awarded six scholarships at $1,500 each to the following successful applicants from the University of Puget Sound and the University of Washington: Raphaela Haessler (UPS), Elizabeth Kersey (UPS), Allison Moran (UW), Ivan Panchenko (UW), Lauren Roles (UPS), Sterling Thomasen (UW).

Ernest R. Stiefel Graduate Study Award

The Ernest R. Stiefel Graduate Study Awards are awarded to graduate or professional students who are members of Phi Beta Kappa chapters at the University of Puget Sound, University of Washington, Washington State University or Whitman College; and who will attend either the University of Puget Sound or University of Washington. In 2008, two awards of $2,500 each will be given. Deadline: Monday, June 23, 2008
Award Summary (PDF format)
Application (PDF format)

Pathfinder Awards

The Pathfinder Award honors those who encourage others to seek new worlds to discover, pathways to explore, and untouched destinations to reach. We are pleased to announce that the following five recipients of the award were honored at our Spring Luncheon on May 1, 2008.

American Association of University Women (AAUW) of Washington for their National Girls Collaborative Project, advancing the agenda in gender equity for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Lisa Herb, founder and President, Alliance For International Women’s Rights for her work supporting and furthering international women’s rights with a focus on central Asia.

The Saul and Dayee G. Haas Foundation has provided funds throughout Washington State for 44 years to middle school, junior high and high school students to do whatever is needed to stay involved in school and school activities.

Kirk Adams, a Phi Beta Kappa Graduate from Whitman College, who is the first blind individual to be selected as the Chief Executive Officer and President of the Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind.

Intiman Theatre’s Living History Program, which works with students throughout Washington State to develop critical thinking skills and stimulate imagination, engaging students in complex discussions about history, politics, and ethics through theatre.

High School Outreach Awards

High School Outreach book awards are given to provide appropriate recognition to selected high school graduating seniors in the Puget Sound Association region. For questions email here.