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PARKLAND, Wash. – Dayton High School student Rebecca Smith has been awarded a prestigious Pacific Lutheran University President’s Scholarship worth $26,000 a year, along with the opportunity to earn more.

Just 127 President’s Scholars were selected based on academic achievement, service and leadership, and potential to effect positive change and leadership in the life of PLU. These students have been invited to interview on the PLU campus to compete for one of 10 $31,000 per year Harstad Founder’s Scholarships or one of five full-tuition Regents’ Scholarships.