SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Apply for a $1,000 Scholarship!
Graduating Kittitas County Seniors are eligible to apply.
In the last 15 years, we have awarded over $56,000 to 48 high school seniors in Kittitas County. The scholarship amount varies from year to year.
Deadline for 2023:
Postmarked by
March 15, 2023
2022 Recipients
The Swauk-Teanaway Grange is pleased to be able to award $8,000 in scholarship funds in 2022. Due to the pandemic the Grange was unable to provide a scholarship dinner to the community which in years past has funded the scholarships. Yet, because of the giving generosity of the Kittitas County community we were able to provide $2,000 scholarships to each of the four recipients for their post-secondary education.
Agricultural Scholarships Recipients:
- Katie Blume of Ellensburg High School
- Chloe Mattson of Ellensburg High School
- Madeline Meyer of Ellensburg High School
Trades-Related Scholarship Recipient:
- Danielle Hays of Ellensburg High School
The Swauk-Teanaway Grange is proud of these local seniors who have demonstrated a strong history of participation in agricultural activities such as 4-H, FFA, to working on a family ranch. They are active in numerous school and community activities and have shown academic excellence throughout their high school career.
They will all pursue post-secondary education at universities, community colleges and trade schools. Three of the recipients have received college credits from Running Start and College in the High School during their high school years. This scholarship is open every year to all seniors in Kittitas County.
Who Will Be Next? APPLY NOW!
Introducing our newest Scholarship inspired by the nurturing character of its namesake, the Violet Corollo Burke Scholarship
   This year (2023) we are pleased to announce a new scholarship known as the Violet Carollo Burke Scholarship.
   This will be awarded to the student who embodies Violet’s love of farming and her giving spirit.
   Now in her mid-90’s, long-time Grange member Violet Carollo Burke looks back on her life as a farmer in the Teanaway.
   From the beginning, this young farm wife loved the feeling of the valley, the small towns and the rural territories surrounding them.
   Quoted in the Northern Kittitas County Tribune in 2007, Violet shares a philosophy she has long lived with.
“On a farm I’ve learned so much about the Earth, about growing things, about common sense. You have to care for it. You have to nurture it.”
   We are looking for a student who shares this philosophy of wise stewardship of the land.Â
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See the Scholarship Applications below.
   To our friends in the community who also care about “growing the future” through investing in our young people’s agricultural and trades-related education and are able to do so, please make a donation to our Scholarship Fund. This way we can continue to offer these scholarships to graduating 2023 seniors (and beyond) wishing to continue their education.
   We are a 501c(8) not-for-profit organization, so donations to our Scholarship Program are tax deductible. You can make your donation right here on the website (see sidebar for the donation form), or mail a check to:
Swauk-Teanaway Scholarship Fund
PO Box 401, Cle Elum, WA 98922
Thank you so much for your support!
Liz Doyle, Swauk-Teanaway Grange President
Lynn Ahlers, Scholarship Committee Chair
Eligibility & Application (College/University OR Trade-Related)
Also this year – The Swauk-Teanaway Grange is again offering an agriculture-based scholarship and a trades-related scholarship. We have traditionally offered a scholarship to students going on to higher education who have a background in agriculture. In addition, we want to support students who plan to go into the trades such as plumbing, construction related fields, iron work, graphics or culinary. Please choose the download button for the application that applies to your background and future plans.
To be eligible for either of these scholarships, you must be a high school senior graduating in Kittitas County.
Please download the scholarship application to view the requirements for each scholarship. The scholarship for students with agricultural background and the scholarship for students seeking training in a trade both require a fully completed application be received by the deadline for the respective scholarship. This must include an official transcript for all completed courses. Please keep copies of your application materials for future reference.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Do not include resumes or letters of recommendation with your application (college/university or trade-related).
When complete, mail Application Materials To:
Swauk-Teanaway Grange Scholarship CommitteePO Box 401
Cle Elum, WAÂ 98922
PREVIOUS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
2021 Recipients
The Swauk-Teanaway Grange is pleased to be able to award $10,000 in scholarship funds in 2021. Due to the pandemic the Grange was unable to provide a scholarship dinner to the community which in years past has funded the scholarships. Yet, because of the giving generosity of the Kittitas County community, we were able to provide $2,000 scholarships to each of the five recipients for their post-secondary education.
Agricultural Scholarships Recipients:
- Dustin Hansberry of Cle Elum-Roslyn High School
- Cora Clift of Ellensburg High School
- Bailey Sherley of Ellensburg High School
- Kelby Tostenson of Kittitas Secondary School
Trades-Related Scholarship Recipient:
- Griffin Bator of Cle Elum-Roslyn High School
2020 Recipients
Thanks to the generosity of our community, the Swauk-Teanaway Grange will award $6,000 in scholarships in 2020. Four graduating seniors from Kittitas County will each receive $1,500 to help pay for the costs of their post-secondary education.Â
Agricultural Scholarships Recipients:
- Grace Terrill of Cle Elum-Roslyn High School
- Grace Allphin of Kittitas Secondary School
- Payton Lyyski of Ellensburg High School
Trades-Related Scholarship First Recipient:
- Andrew Hastings of Cle Elum-Roslyn High School
2019 Recipients
Thanks to the generosity of our community, the Swauk-Teanaway Grange is able to award $6,000 in scholarship funds in 2019. A scholarship of $1,500 is being awarded to each of the following.
Agricultural Scholarships Recipients:
- Tyler Clerf of Thorp High School
- Dawn Smith of Ellensburg High School
- Gracie Loen of Ellensburg High School
- Carlee Houle of Easton High School
2018 Recipients
Thanks to the generosity of our community, the Swauk-Teanaway Grange is able to award $5,000 in scholarship funds in 2018. A scholarship for $1,000 is being awarded to each of the following.
Agricultural Scholarships Recipients:
- Madelynn Olson of Ellensburg High School
- Eli Lonowski of Ellensburg High School
- Mikaila Montgomery of Cle Elum-Roslyn High School
- Natasha Vincett of Kittitas High School
- Seneca Dehuff of Easton High School
2017 Recipients
The Swauk-Teanaway Grange is pleased to present a total of $4,000 in scholarships to the following 5 students as they set out to continue their academic excellence in college.
Agricultural Scholarships Recipients:
- Katherine Tasker of Ellensburg High School ($1,000)
- Megan Ray of Ellensburg High School ($1,000)
- Laura Johnson of Ellensburg High School ($1,000)
- Bailey Buchholz of Ellensburg High School ($500)
- Jessie Weaver of Easton High School ($500)
2016 Recipients
The Swauk-Teanaway Grange is pleased to present a total of $3,000 in scholarships to the following 3 students as they set out to continue their academic excellence in college.Â
Agricultural Scholarships Recipients:
- Kimberly Lonowski of Ellensburg High School
- Travis Gylling of Ellensburg High School
- Holly Terrill of Cle Elum-Roslyn High School
2015 Recipients
The Swauk-Teanaway Grange is pleased to present a total of $3,000 in scholarships to the following 3 students as they set out to continue their academic excellence in college. All three are honors graduates, and exceeded the Grange’s scholarship requirements relating to participation in agricultural activities, community and school participation including leadership experience and strong academic performance.
Agricultural Scholarships Recipients:
- Julia Wickerath of Ellensburg High School
- Marguerite Barker of Ellensburg High School (twins)
- Rachele Barker of Ellensburg High School (twins)
Where Are They Now?Â
2015:Â Julia Wickerath, here’s a brief update from Julia who is in her freshman year at University of Wyoming.” This semester has been full of new adventures from meeting new friends, exploring Wyoming and Colorado to traveling with the University of Wyoming Horse Judging team in Ohio and Oklahoma. I was very fortunate to have excellent teachers in all of my subjects, one of which was an intro to engineering course in which I designed a snow shovel for one-armed use. I have participated as a member of the Ranch Horse team with my horse Prince who also starred in my honors class final for a video project! So far I have enjoyed my time in Laramie immensely and look forward to next semester. Thank you, Julia Wickerath”
2014 Recipients
The Swauk-Teanaway Grange is pleased to present scholarships to the following 2 students as they set out to continue their academic excellence in college.Â
Agricultural Scholarships Recipients:
- Molly Slothower of Ellensburg High School – enrolled at Washington State University
- Julie Bramstedt of Ellensburg High School – enrolled at Central Washington University
2013 Recipients
The Swauk-Teanaway Grange is pleased to present scholarships to the following 2 students as they set out to continue their academic excellence in college.Â
Agricultural Scholarships Recipients:
- Victoria Zencak a Home School Running Start Student – enrolled at Central Washington University
- Nicholas Gylling of Ellensburg High School – enrolled at the University of Washington
2012 Recipients
The Swauk-Teanaway Grange is pleased to present scholarships to the following 2 students as they set out to continue their academic excellence in college.Â
Agricultural Scholarships Recipients:
- Andrew Clarke of Ellensburg High School – enrolled at Yakima Valley Community College
- Nathan Sorenson of Kittitas High School
2011 Recipient
The Swauk-Teanaway Grange is pleased to present scholarships to the following student as she sets out to continue her academic excellence in college.Â
Agricultural Scholarships Recipients:
- Amanda Anderson of Cle Elum-Roslyn High School – enrolled at Central Washington University
2010 Recipients
The Swauk-Teanaway Grange is pleased to present scholarships to the following 2 students as they set out to continue their academic excellence in college.Â
Agricultural Scholarships Recipients:
- Amber Strand of Ellensburg High School – enrolled at Yakima Valley Community College
- Molly Jo Ballard of Kittitas High School
2009 Recipient
The Swauk-Teanaway Grange is pleased to present a $1,000 scholarship to the following student as he sets out to continue his academic excellence in college.Â
Agricultural Scholarships Recipients:
- Travis Matthews of Ellensburg High School – enrolled Walla Walla Community College
Where Are They Now?Â
2009:Â Travis Matthews, the 2009 Ellensburg High School graduate was chosen to receive our $1,000 Scholarship Award, became a member of our Grange in July. Travis, whose family live in Thorp and who have a long history of Grange members, earned a John Deere Technology Degree at Walla Walla Community College and graduated from Washington State University in 2014. We are proud to count Travis as a member of our Grange and wish him well in his new job!
Apply for a $1,000 Scholarship!
Graduating Kittitas County Seniors are eligible to apply.