Scholarships

Opening Doors to Higher Education

For decades, we have invested in local students through our partnership with the Scholarship Foundation of Northshore, raising funds to support higher education while honoring the Rotary leaders who believed in service and opportunity.

“While working two jobs to put myself through school, I faced the reality of taking on significant student debt. This scholarship changed that path, allowing me to graduate debt-free and focus on building my future. Through Rotary, I found mentors, lifelong friendships, and a community dedicated to service. I’m forever thankful to the Rotarians who believed in my goals and helped me achieve them.”

~ Nathaniel Gibbs, 2017 Town of Grace Entrepreneur Scholarship Recipient

Supporting Student Success

Since 1988, Woodinville Rotary has partnered with the Scholarship Foundation of Northshore, alongside Northshore Rotary and the Northshore Kiwanis Club, to expand access to higher education.

Together, the Foundation has awarded more than $5 million to over 3,000 students, with Woodinville Rotary contributing over $700,000 through signature charity events to help local students meet rising college and vocational training costs.

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Honoring Our Rotary Family

Woodinville Rotary scholarships honor community leaders who believe in education, service, and opportunity. The club proudly maintains the following named funds:

President’s Memorial Scholarship ($5,000): Honoring past presidents Steve Dolan, Gary Whitsell, Jerry Wilmot, Marv Workman, and Max Zellweger; supporting students pursuing public service.

Make a Difference Scholarships: Need-based awards for Woodinville High School (two at $5,000) and Secondary Academy for Success ($3,500).

Academic Specialties: Marv Cook Memorial Math, Marv Workman Business (UW Bothell), and Zellweger “Blue Marble” Science Scholarships.

Community & Arts Scholarships ($3,500): Funding and sponsorship provided by Sandy Kallilo, Crissy House, and Jen Mills.

Town of Grace Entrepreneurial Scholarship ($5,000): Funded by the Town of Grace

Our Impact

The Foundation serves students from six local high schools, UW Bothell, and Cascadia College. Scholarships now begin at $3,500, with many exceeding $5,000 and several $10,000 renewable awards, funded by 65 families and organizations.

Woodinville Rotary has supported 330 scholarships, funded camperships, and recently raised $32,000 for elementary literacy through Just Right Reading.

Each May, the three service clubs honor recipients at a community breakfast. In 2025, 106 students received more than $500,000, continuing a shared commitment to education and opportunity.