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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
The Hsu Family Scholarship is awarded to a student currently attending college or to a graduating senior attending a public university in Washington s ... Read more
Memorial Gifts received in honor of AHS Music Teacher Ian Simensen who passed in September of 2017 of brain cancer helped establish the "Ian Simensen ... Read more
This scholarship was established by Island Hospital in 2010 to recognize and honor Mr. Carabba's contributions and accomplishments. It is their greate ... Read more
  • Scholarship Established: 2016
  • GENERAL
The Jack and Vi Frisk scholarship was established to continue that tradition of giving and to further promote the education of our youth and is awarde ... Read more
  • Scholarship Established: 2001
  • MEMORIAL
The Jack L. Symonds Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student who shows good character and responsible citizenship.
  • Scholarship Established: 2023
  • ARTS
The Anacortes Rotary is pleased to offer a scholarship honoring award-winning Puget Sound artist Jennifer Bowman.
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: 2001
  • MEMORIAL
Joe was a young man who always enjoyed life to the fullest, but he is also remembered for the big heart he had for others in need. His mother, who tau ... Read more
  • Scholarship Established: 2020
  • GENERAL
This scholarship is established by Kathleen Dickinson to assist a motivated, goal-driven student, who either needs or merits help to achieve their goa ... Read more