Daughters of Pioneers offer scholarship

WALLA WALLA—Are you a descendant of a pioneer who established residence in Washington, Oregon, Idaho or Montana during or prior to the year 1885? If you are also graduating from high school this year or are currently attending college, you may be eligible for the Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington Chapter No. 12 scholarship, in the amount of $750.

Applicants must meet the above qualifications and must also reside in Walla Walla County, within the city or rural routes of Dayton, WA, or within the city or rural routes of Milton-Freewater, Oregon.

Preference will be given to students whose letter of application best highlights their educational or professional goals, their interest in one’s own family history, as well as their volunteer and community activities. Applications accepted September through May 1, annually.

For more information visit, http://daughtersofthepioneersww.com/ or contact Scholarship Chairwoman Judith Fortney at jafortney@q.com, or (509)529-8210.