The Association of Washington Cities (AWC) announced the Center for Quality Communities (CQC) scholarship. This scholarship supports high school seniors who are active in leadership in their city government, community, or school and plan to pursue post-secondary education. Scholarships may also be available for previous recipients who are continuing their studies.

Each year, all of Washington’s 281 cities and towns can recruit scholarship applicants. Each jurisdiction can nominate one first-time student applicant and one continuing CQC scholarship recipient.

CQC is awarding three $3,000 scholarships in 2024. Scholarship recipients also receive a travel stipend to attend AWC's Annual Conference in Vancouver, Washington, in June 2024.

If you are interested in applying, visit AWC's website, https://wacities.org/cqc-home/scholarships to view eligibility criteria and to download the application. 

The deadline for submission to the City of Lake Stevens is Wednesday, January 3, 2024, by 4:00 pm. You can submit your completed application by emailing it to deputyclerk@lakestevenswa.gov.