The City of Oak Harbor is accepting applications for the Association of Washington Cities Center for Quality Communities scholarship.

The scholarship is available through a statewide competitive process for high school seniors who are active in leadership in their city government, community, or school and plan to pursue post-secondary education in fall 2025.

The center is awarding up to three $3,000 scholarships in 2025. Scholarship recipients also receive a travel stipend to attend Association of Washington Cities’ Annual Conference in Kennewick in June 2025.

To be eligible, a student must be: a resident of Oak Harbor; graduating from high school, completing homeschooling, or receiving a GED in spring/summer 2025; planning to continue their education at an accredited college or trade school in the 2025-2026 academic year on at least a half-time basis; and active in leadership in their city government, community, or school.

Information and application materials can be found on the Center for Quality Communities website. Completed applications are due to the city no later than Jan. 17.

Submit the completed application and materials to: maguilar@oakharbor.org.

The AWC Center for Quality Communities is a 501(c)(3) partner with the nonprofit Association of Washington Cities. The center’s goal is to help residents understand the important role cities and towns play in Washington. The Ccnter promotes municipal leadership development and civic engagement and works to support students who demonstrate community leadership and commitment to their city.