Please call the office (360) 378-1001 to register your interest in this program before submitting an application.

Description

The San Juan Island Community Foundation Career Training and Scholarship Fund provides scholarship awards for education and certification programs for individuals pursuing a career path that would not involve a traditional, four-year college curriculum.

Eligibility Requirements

Scholarship awards are open to San Juan island residents of all ages who intend to pursue their new career locally.  For at least the 2012 calendar year and, in anticipation of the new employment opportunities that will result from the opening of the PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center (expected in December 2012),  the emphasis for career training scholarships will be on healthcare careers.  In spite of this emphasis, there is no guarantee of employment as a result of any financial assistance offered.

Exceptions to the healthcare emphasis will be considered on an individual basis.

Details

The scholarship portion of this program will depend highly on the particular career and training program the applicant chooses to pursue and, on the likelihood that the career can lead to on-going employment on the island.  Typical awards range from $500 to $3000 and may be continued after review of the student’s progress.  Re-application is permitted.

The candidate must:

• Show a commitment to scholastic achievement;
• Show the ability to successfully complete the program with excellence and in a timely manner;
• Demonstrate financial need.

Applicants are required to participate in an in-person interview.

Scholarship Guidelines and Procedures

Download the Application:  pdf