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The Garrett J. Goodchild Achievement Award

Independent Colleges of Washington

This scholarship was established by the family and friends of Garrett J. Goodchild in memory of him. Garrett was a senior at Eastlake High School in Redmond when he passed away in 1996. This scholarship was intended to benefit graduating high school seniors from either Eastlake High School or Redmond High School planning to attend in one of the 10 institutions of the Independent Colleges of Washington (ICW). This is a renewable scholarship for up to four years.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Applicants must be graduating high school seniors
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.0
  • Financial Need:
    Not Required
  • Character Traits:
    Applicants should be students who take seriously the opportunity for a college education and who offer a background of solid academicachievement and school leadership.
  • School:
    Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from Eastlake High School or Redmond High School.
  • College:
    Attend one of the 10 independent colleges in Washington. Gonzaga University - Heritage University - Pacific Lutheran University - Saint Martins UniversitySeattle Pacific University - Seattle University - University of Puget SoundWalla Walla University - Whitman College - Whitworth University
  • Extracurricular:
    Community involvement

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    One-page typed essay: "Describe a situation in which you found yourself confronted with an ethical dilemma and how you resolved it. The situation can be personal or broader, such as consideration of a current event."
  • Recommendation Letters:
    One-page signed letter of recommendation from a high school teacher, counselor, administrator, an employer, or a non-family member who knows you well.
  • Other Materials:
    A completed application.

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