The City of Port Angeles is now accepting applications for the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Center for Quality Communities (CQC) Scholarship. This scholarship is available through a statewide competitive process for high school seniors who are active in leadership in their city government, community, or school and plan to pursue post-secondary education in fall 2025.
CQC is awarding up to three $3,000 scholarships in 2025. Scholarship recipients also receive a travel stipend to attend AWC’s Annual Conference in Kennewick, Washington, in June 2025.
To be eligible, a student must be:
- A Washington resident;
- Graduating from high school, completing homeschooling, or receiving a GED in spring/summer 2025;
- Planning to continue their education at an accredited college or trade school in the 2025-2026 academic year on at least a half-time basis; and
- Active in leadership in their city government, community, or school.
How To Apply
To apply for the 2025 AWC Center for Quality Communities Scholarship, please submit a completed CQC Scholarship Application, along with a letter of recommendation from a non-relative, no later than 5 p.m. on January 13, 2025.
Completed applications can be emailed to the City Clerk’s Office at cityclerk@cityofpa.us, or mailed to the City of Port Angeles (Attention: City Clerk’s Office), 321 East 5th Street, Port Angeles, Washington 98362.
The Port Angeles City Council will review applications and select one student to nominate to the CQC. Scholarship recipients will be announced by the CQC in spring 2025.
About the AWC Center for Quality Communities
The AWC Center for Quality Communities is a 501(c)(3) partner with the nonprofit Association of Washington Cities. The Center’s goal is to help residents understand the important role cities and towns play in Washington. The Center promotes municipal leadership development and civic engagement and works to support students who demonstrate community leadership and commitment to their city.
To learn more about the AWC Center for Quality Communities Scholarship, please visit the CQC website.
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