The City of Opportunity, the Community of Choice.
Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship Application
1. DEADLINE for scholarship applications is March 31, 2021. (NO EXCEPTIONS)
2. Refer to criteria below for eligibility requirements.
3. Refer to application process below for a list of the supporting documents needed (i.e., evidence of GPA.)
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
4. Complete applications can be mailed or hand-delivered to the City of Tukwila Mayor’s Office.
5. The recipients will be notified, and awards announced at a subsequent City Council Meeting.
6. If you have any questions about the application, please email cheryl.thompson@tukwilawa.gov, call 206-433-
1850 or visit www.tukwilawa.gov.
Purpose: The City of Tukwila Scholarship Program was established in 2014. The mission of the scholarship
is to provide financial assistance to individuals enrolled for undergraduate study in community colleges,
colleges, trade schools and universities. The City of Tukwila Scholarship Program principally targets two and
four year academic programs; however, certificate/licensing programs are also eligible.
Scholarship Awards:
The City of Tukwila awards scholarships on the basis of a comprehensive process.
Areas that are reviewed by the committee include, but are not limited to the following: Academic
Accomplishments, Community Service, References, Financial Need and Personal Essay. The City of Tukwila
pays scholarship funds directly to the recipient’s school. Scholarships are awarded annually. City of Tukwila
Scholarships are awarded without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation. Scholarships
awarded are based upon the availability of funds and additional qualifying criteria.
Award Components:
Scholarship awards will range from $1,000 to $5,000 as determined by the City of
Tukwila Selection Committee.
Criteria:
• Must be a resident of the City of Tukwila. Proof of residency is required at the time of
application: most recent utility bill.
• Must be equivalent to a senior in high school
• Must demonstrate a substantial financial need as indicated on the FAFSA Student Aid Report
• Must have applied to an undergraduate program at a community college, trade school or
university.
• Must demonstrate leadership qualities as evidenced by involvement in extra-curricular activities
• Must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher
• Must have completed a minimum of 15 hours of community service
Timeline:
• Completed applications must be postmarked no later than March 31, 2021.
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Candidates that are eligible for interviews will be notified by the Scholarship Committee by April 15,
2021.
• Applicants are notified if awarded a scholarship by April 30, 2021.