Undergraduate Scholarships

For the academic year 2009-2010, the Association will award five undergraduate scholarships at $1,500 each, for which students from the University of Puget Sound and the University of Washington are eligible.  This is an important way in which the Association fulfills its purpose of fostering education.

Application for UW Students             (PDF Format)

Information for UW Students           (PDF Format)

Information and Application for UPS Students (PDF Format)

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, Whitman College, University of Hawaii, University of Idaho, University of Oregon, Lewis & Clark College, Reed College or Willamette University; and who will attend either the University of Puget Sound or University of Washington.  In 2009, one award of $3,000 will be given.

Award Summary (PDF format)
Application (PDF format)

Pathfinder Awards

Six pathfinders to be Honored at Spring Luncheon
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 the six recipients who will be honored at our Spring Luncheon April 16, 2009.

Bob Bridge for funding a program to hire University of Washington math students to tutor high school students in Renton who were struggling with math.

Lisa Dallas, principal of Adna Elementary School, for fostering student writing and art documenting the 2007 flood in the book “This Flood Happened” and helping the children heal from the experiences of the flood.

Elliott Wolf, publisher, for his dedication and fund raising to pay for the publishing of the book “This Flood Happened”, sharing the children’s experiences in words and pictures.

Quincy Jones for his support and helping to raise funds for the Northwest African American Museum (NAAM), Seattle Community College, Garfield High school, Jazz Alley, Fred Hutchinson, and the Garfield Jazz Ensemble.

Terry Pottmeyer, Executive Director of Urban ArtWorks, which empowers at-risk and court involved youth through the creation of public art.

Joe Tice, Director of the Tukwila Food Pantry who is committed to educating the community on issues surrounding hunger. He also supervises a program assisting young volunteers in developing civic responsibilities, public speaking skills, and improving their grades.

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.