Hillary Mellish, daughter of Robert and Kelli Mellish of Langley, has been awarded a Dordt College Presidential Scholarship from Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa for the 2009/10 academic year.

Mellish will be a 2009 graduate of South Whidbey High School and is interested in the field of biology/molecular biology and biotechnology. She will attend Dordt College starting in September.

The scholarships are awarded based on academics and include GPA, ACT or SAT scores, extra-curricular activities and leadership contributions.