Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association announces new scholarship program for high school seniors

The Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association (“RNA”) is pleased to announce two $500 scholarships, available to eligible students who are continuing education in the 2019-2020 school year. 

Applicants will be judged on the strength of a short essay based on a theme pertaining to the RNA mission to “…promote projects that benefit and enhance the quality of life in the Ridgecrest neighborhood.”

Applications are now available at Shoreline area high schools, and online.

Entries must be postmarked or submitted via email by Friday May 24, 2019. Award recipients will be notified beginning June 3rd.

Ridgecrest neighborhood

Eligible high school seniors who plan to pursue continuing education through a technical program, community college or a university are encouraged to apply. 

Applicants must reside in the Ridgecrest neighborhood, defined by our boundaries of: North to NE 175th Street and south to NE 145th Street; east to 15th Avenue NE and west to the I-5 freeway.

Scholarships may cover the cost of tuition and fees, books or supplies required for courses of instruction at the educational institution of your choice. Each scholarship will be paid by the RNA directly to the educational institution, for the use of the scholarship recipient once enrolled.

About Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association (“RNA”): The RNA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable and educational organization. Our mission is to inform and educate the public on matters relating to the community, and promote projects that benefit and enhance the quality of life in the Ridgecrest neighborhood.

RNA hosts monthly board meetings which are open to the public. They are held on the second Tuesdays of the month from 7-9pm. Meeting dates and locations are available online.