Graham-Kapowsin High School Booster Club Scholarship

2:30PM April 15, 2026

1.  Complete the scholarship application 
2. Essay and letters of recommendation must be turned in and date-stamped at the GKHS Career Center 

 Applicants must meet the following criteria:

1.  GPA: Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and plans to attend a college or technical school

2.  Award Frequency: Scholarship is awarded one time only

3.  Use of Funds: Tuition, books, room and board, or required school supplies at an accredited college or technical school

4.  Student Status: Must be a high school senior graduating in the current school year.

5.  Letters of Recommendation: Two (2) letters are required

6.  Essay Requirement: 250–1500 words on one of the following topics:

• A public service or volunteer activity completed during the last four years, or
• Future career goals and what has influenced those goals

7.  Booster Club Affiliation:  Applicants with a family member who is a GK Booster Club member in good standing prior to December 15 of the student’s senior year will be preferred

9.  Volunteer Experience: Must have volunteering experience or be currently volunteering in the community 

10.  Achievement: Demonstrated personal or academic achievement

11.  Usage Timeline: Scholarship must be used during the school year immediately following high school graduation (fall, winter, or spring terms)

 A complete application includes:

• Completed scholarship application (either BEST or Paper)
• Essay (250–1500 words)
• Two (2) letters of recommendation
   

Letters of recommendation must:

• Include contact information
• State the relationship to the applicant
• Indicate how long the reference has known the student
• Not be written by a family member

 Before scholarship funds are sent to your school, recipients must submit a written thank-you note to the GK Booster Club that includes:

• School name and address
• Student ID number

 By submitting an application, applicants attest that all information provided is true and accurate. Applications containing false information may be disqualified. Scholarship awards are valid only for the academic year immediately following graduation. If the recipient does not attend post-secondary education during that year, the scholarship will be forfeited.