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Chapter No. 12 of the Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington grants one $750 scholarship annually to a descendant of a pioneer who established residence in Washington during or prior to the year 1870, or in Oregon during or prior to the year 1853, or in Idaho during or prior to the year 1863 or in Montana (west of the crest of the Rocky Mountains) during or prior to the year 1863.

An applicant must be a resident of Walla Walla County, city or rural routes of Dayton, Wash., or city or rural routes of Milton-Freewater, Ore. Preference will be given to students whose letter application best represents applicants, educational or professional goals, interests in one’s own family history and volunteer and community activities. Students who will be a junior, senior or in graduate studies the following year are eligible to apply. Applications are accepted September through May 1, annually.

For more information contact your school advisor or send a letter requesting an application form to: Scholarship Chairman, Dorothy Hall, 1054 Francis Ave., Walla Walla, WA 99362