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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.

Anacortes Schools Foundation
  • Scholarship Established: 2001
  • MEMORIAL
The Jack L. Symonds Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student who shows good character and responsible citizenship.
The Andersons believe not everyone fits into a 4-year program and established this scholarship to support vocational workers such as plumbers, plaster ... Read more
  • Scholarship Established: 1990
  • MEMORIAL
The Jim Rice Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior going to vocational school or college who manifests good citizenship in school, se ... Read more
  • Scholarship Established: 2025
This scholarship is established by Richard Bowen to honor a loved one who taught all her adult life.
  • Scholarship Established: 2001
  • MEMORIAL
The Kirvin Smith Memorial Scholarship is offered in his memory and is awarded to an Anacortes High School senior, who plans to attend a 4-year college ... Read more
  • Scholarship Established: 2019
  • GENERAL
Kiwanis is a world-wide organization whose focus is "Serving the Children of the World." Kiwanis raises funds for scholarships and other community pro ... Read more
The Anacortes Kiwanis Sunrisers award a number of scholarships each year. 2021 will mark the 42nd consecutive year that Anacortes Sunrisers have award ... Read more
This scholarship honors the memory of Leroy "Mr. Kiwanis" Hirni and his outstanding contributions to the Anacortes community.
The Lynn Dragovich Memorial Scholarship is awarded yearly to a current or past Anacortes High School student majoring in music.
  • Scholarship Established: 2022
  • GENERAL
This scholarship is established by Jennifer and Brett Pletcher in memory of Brett's father Lynn Pletcher.