Community Foundation of North Central Washington
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The Community Foundation of North Central Washington (CFNCW) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities across North Central Washington, including Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties. Often described as 'the nonprofit that helps nonprofits,' CFNCW supports local causes through grantmaking, scholarship programs, donor-advised funds, and community initiatives. The Foundation manages various funds, provides grants to nonprofits and schools, awards scholarships to students, and facilitates community giving programs like Give NCW and Give Methow.
Funding Opportunities
John and Peggy Kalahar Memorial Softball Scholarship
The John and Peggy Kalahar Memorial Softball Scholarship was created to honor the legacy of John and Peggy Kalahar and the growth of girls and women's softball in Wenatchee. John Kalahar was a Sociology professor at Wenatchee Valley College who secured funding to begin a women's fastpitch team at WVC in the mid-1980s and became the first coach for the Lady Knights Fastpitch Softball Team. He was passionate about baseball and fastpitch softball throughout his life, playing and coaching for three decades. Peggy supported his dreams wholeheartedly. John passed away in 2015, and Peggy passed away in February 2025. This scholarship was established to continue their legacy and support softball players in their educational pursuits. The scholarship helps offset the expense of post-secondary education and eases the financial pressure of continuing to play the sport they love. The scholarship is available annually to graduating seniors from Wenatchee High School or Westside High School who played softball during high school and are planning to attend Wenatchee Valley College. The application opens January 1st with a deadline of March 1st each year.
Lucas Banks Memorial Scholarship
This memorial scholarship honors Lucas Banks, a vibrant young man who lived life to the fullest during his 20 years and had a heart for helping others. Lucas loved the outdoors and had a special connection to Leavenworth, Washington. He was a deep thinker, kind, curious, compassionate, and adventurous person who loved to fix things and help those in need. Lucas was considering a career in firefighting and emergency services when he passed. This scholarship is offered by his family and friends to honor his memory and support students pursuing careers in trades, firefighting, or emergency services. The scholarship is available to Cascade High School seniors and recent graduates who share Lucas's passion for helping others and are pursuing continued education in a trade school, apprenticeship, or certificate program. Preference is given to those pursuing careers as EMTs or firefighters. The scholarship reflects Lucas's values of service, compassion, and dedication to making a positive impact in others' lives. Applicants must be current or previous graduates of Cascade High School and be pursuing continued education in a trade school, apprenticeship, or certificate program. The application opens January 1st and is due June 1st each year.
Stella Knoebel / Saddlerock Evangelical Presbyterian Church Music Scholarship
The Stella Knoebel / Saddlerock Evangelical Presbyterian Church Music Scholarship honors Stella Knoebel, who was a significant part of the music department at First Presbyterian Church of Wenatchee (now called Saddlerock Evangelical Presbyterian Church). To preserve her legacy, the church established an endowment fund to provide scholarships to students who are members of the congregation. This scholarship is designed to support students pursuing post-secondary education, with preference given to those who plan to continue their education in the field of music. The scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors from public, private, or homeschooled programs, as well as returning students seeking post-secondary education in an accredited educational program in the United States. Recipients may reapply for renewal, though they must compete with new applicants each year. The application period runs from January 1st through March 1st annually.
Richard "Obie" Oberweiser Memorial Scholarship
The Richard "Obie" Oberweiser Memorial Scholarship honors the memory of Richard "Obie" Oberweiser, a beloved father, brother, son, friend, and mentor who dedicated his life to healthcare as a first responder. Obie served as an EMT-I on ambulances and with the St. Vincent Hospital HELP LIFE flight team, and was known for his bravery, leadership, kindness, and incredible sense of humor in caring for patients. He passed away in 2018 after a five-year battle with prostate cancer. This scholarship was established by Obie's family to help students explore careers in first responder emergency services, continuing his legacy of service and dedication to emergency medical care. The scholarship is available to current or previous graduates of Chelan or Douglas County who are pursuing careers in first responder emergency services. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrate commitment to entering the field of emergency first responder services. The application period opens January 1st with a deadline of June 1st annually.
National Welch's Fred Killian Memorial Scholarship
The National Welch's Fred Killian Memorial Scholarship was established in 2007 by the National Grape Cooperative and Welch's to honor the memory of Fred Killian, a Washington State grower. This scholarship supports students whose parent or guardian is a current member of the National Grape Cooperative or a current employee of Welch's. Applicants must demonstrate active community leadership and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA while seeking further education in an accredited educational program in the United States. The scholarship opens for applications on January 1st with a deadline of March 1st each year.
Gene "Sarge" Huber Band Scholarship
The Gene "Sarge" Huber Band Scholarship was established by Gene "Sarge" Huber, who served 29 years as band director at Wenatchee High School, along with his wife June during the last months of his life. Sarge believed that band students were overlooked regarding scholarships compared to athletes, despite dedicating equal amounts of time to the band program. This scholarship was created to emphasize support for students who spent significant time in the band program but had less access to scholarships. The scholarship specifically targets graduating seniors from Wenatchee High School who have maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA and participated in the WHS Golden Apple Band, WHS Jazz Band, or WHS Wind Ensemble during every year they attended Wenatchee High School. Applications open January 1st with a deadline of March 1st each year.
Edna Fast Maguire Kappa Delta Sorority Scholarship
The Edna Fast Maguire Kappa Delta Sorority Scholarship was established in 2019 to honor Edna Fast Maguire's commitment to her alma mater, Washington State University and devoted service to Kappa Delta. Education was always important to Edna. She started her early education years traveling by horse and buggy to a one room schoolhouse, then attended high school in Ritzville before graduating from Washington State University in 1942 with a BS in business and as a proud member of Kappa Delta Sorority. Edna continued the philanthropic ways that were encouraged from her years with Kappa Delta throughout her entire life. This scholarship is awarded to a collegiate Panhellenic woman who has worked to further her fraternal community's reputation on her campus and who embodies the values of sisterhood, philanthropy and scholarship. The scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate financial need and have displayed significant service or contributions to their chapter, university or community at large.
Eddie Bromiley Memorial Scholarship
The Eddie Bromiley Memorial Scholarship was created to honor the life of Edward O'Neal 'Eddie' Bromiley, a devoted father, husband, son and friend who worked at Chelan County PUD and was tragically killed in a workplace accident at Rock Island Dam. Eddie was raised on a ranch on Badger Mountain where he developed a strong work ethic, participated in 4-H, served as FFA president, competed in high school and intercollegiate rodeo, and graduated from Central Washington University with a degree in Electrical Distribution Theory. This scholarship assists graduating seniors or returning students from high schools in Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, Kittitas or Grant counties in Washington State who are pursuing education at trade schools or technical programs. The scholarship honors Eddie's legacy by supporting students continuing their education in technical fields, similar to the path he took. Preference is given to applicants who have participated in FFA (Future Farmers of America) or rodeo activities, reflecting Eddie's own high school involvement. The scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of North Central Washington. Applications open January 1st and are due June 1st annually. Recipients must be attending an accredited trade school or educational institution with a field of study limited to technical programs.
Dr. Patrick Molloy Migrant Scholarship
The Dr. Patrick Molloy Migrant Scholarship was established to financially support students from the Lake Chelan School District who have been enrolled in migrant support programs. This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of North Central Washington and aims to provide educational opportunities for graduating students or previous graduates who have qualified for migrant programs. Preference is given to students who participated in both migrant and special education programs. The scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate academic achievement with a minimum 3.0 GPA, financial need, and active participation in community activities and leadership roles. Applications open January 1st with a deadline of March 1st each year.
Douglas County Waste Management Environmental Studies College Scholarship
The Douglas County Waste Management Environmental Studies College Scholarship was established in 2005 to support Douglas County students seeking further education in environmental engineering or the area of environmental sciences. The scholarship is designed to award students who plan to major in environmental engineering or environmental sciences at an accredited educational program in the United States. This scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of North Central Washington and is specifically targeted to graduating seniors from Douglas County high schools who are committed to pursuing careers in environmental fields. The application period opens on January 1st each year with a deadline of March 1st.
Wenatchee Valley Medical Group and Confluence Health Employees Scholarship
This scholarship is open to employees or family members of employees of Confluence Health or Wenatchee Valley Medical Group seeking any type of trade, community college, certificate or four-year university education at qualifying institutions. Preference is given in the following order: 1) employees, 2) children of employees and 3) first degree relatives of employees. Additional preference will be given to those pursuing healthcare or healthcare related training. The scholarship supports higher education pursuits in the healthcare field at accredited institutions. Applications are accepted annually from January 1st with a deadline of March 1st.
Andrew J. Lavagnino Scholarship of Kindness
The Andrew J. Lavagnino Scholarship of Kindness honors Andrew Jonathan Lavagnino, a 2014 graduate of Eastmont High School. Andrew was known for the kindness, compassion, and joy that he brought to those around him. He was passionate about physical fitness, food, sports, music, and movies and loved his family, friends, and pets. This scholarship aims to support students who embody kindness and compassion to all those around them. The scholarship is available to previous or current graduates of Eastmont High School who demonstrate kindness and compassion in their daily lives and interactions with others. Applications open January 1st and are due March 1st each year.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 146
- Active Now
- 12
- Source Domain
- cfncw.org
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