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ASF Journalism Scholarship established by past ASF President Art Shotwell was awarded to Dashaun Coutee. Over the past 40 years, the Anacortes Schools Foundation has awarded over 1,000 scholarships and over $3 million to Anacortes graduates.
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The following list includes all scholarships ASF typically awards. Due to market activity or donor preference from year to year, there may be scholarships that are on this list but will not be offered in a given year.

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Thanks to the incredible generosity of families, businesses and organizations, each spring, ASF continues this tradition of support, awarding over $360,000 in scholarships each year. One common application makes students eligible for over 145 scholarships. The ASF Scholarship Committee reviews the applications and the available scholarships and decides on the awards. IRS rules do not allow donors to select their scholarship recipients. Some scholarships may be selected based on a combination of criteria, such as:

  • Academic performance
  • Areas of interest
  • Financial need
  • Pursuing education in a specific field (such as STEM, the arts, international studies, etc.)
  • Student's demonstrated willingness and ability to help others
  • We prioritize graduates of the Anacortes School District and residents of Anacortes and Guemes Island.

ASF multi-year scholarship

If you are awarded a multi-year scholarship, this means that your scholarship may be considered for additional years provided you:

A) Maintain good grades (some awards have specific GPA targets which must be supported with a transcript),

B) You are still pursuing a major or area of study that fits with the scholarship criteria, and

C) You request a renewal in March of each year by emailing us at scholarships@asfkids.org. Requesting a renewal is your responsibility. Renewals and amounts are neither guaranteed nor automatic.

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Anacortes Schools Foundation
This scholarship is established by Jack and Josette Curtis to honor families of first responders.
  • Scholarship Established: 2022
  • GENERAL
These scholarships are established by the American Association of University Women (AAUW).
  • Scholarship Established: 2022
  • STEM
These STEM scholarships are established by The American Association of University Women (AAUW).
  • Scholarship Established: 2023
  • BUSINESS
The Anacortes Chamber of Commerce Business Scholarship assists a motivated student looking to start their own business and/or grow another business.
This scholarship is funded by the Parent, Teacher, Student Association (PTSA) of Anacortes High School (AHS).
  • Scholarship Established: 2006
  • GENERAL
Awards are funded through generous donations from community members (some anonymously) and from ASF Board Members.
This scholarship was established in 2013 by the Anacortes Sister Cities Association's (ASCA's) Board of Directors.
The scholarship seeks to encourage outstanding graduates with interest and commitment in the field of nursing.
  • Scholarship Established: 1982
  • MEMORIAL
In 2005, ASF began facilitating the Arnold and Cressa Houle Memorial Scholarship to help a student attending a 2 or 4-year college or vocational schoo ... Read more
  • Scholarship Established: 2023
  • GENERAL
The ASF Journalism Scholarship is aimed at following the philosophy that a better informed public through honest reporting makes a better community.