BMCF announces scholarship opportunities

Published 6:00 pm Tuesday, February 1, 2022

The Blue Mountain Community Foundation scholarship program now is accepting applications for the 2022-23 academic year.

High school seniors or graduates of high schools in Umatilla County, as well as Walla Walla, Columbia and Garfield counties in Washington, are eligible for the scholarships. In addition, adult students who have lived in one of the four counties for at least three years may apply.

Scholarships are available for undergraduate and graduate level study at any accredited college, trade school, or community college within the United States. By completing the 2022 Common Application, students are considered for up to 53 scholarships.

The deadline to apply is March 7. The application and additional information is available at www.bluemountainfoundation.org. For questions, contact Liz McClure, scholarships manager, at liz@bluemountainfoundation.org or 509-529-4371.

Blue Mountain Community Foundation started in 1984 based and became one of more than 750 community foundations in the United States. Since its inception, the foundation has received and grown assets to exceed $60 million in 401 charitable funds that benefit the community.