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Minerva Scholarship Fund

Established in 1991, the Minerva Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to women whose formal education has been interrupted for at least one year and who live or work within the boundaries of Peninsula School District #401.

2024-2025 Award Recipients!

Congratulations to the 2024-2025 award recipients!

Kristen East MA in Counseling
Candise Greenlee MA in Curriculum and Instruction
Lauren Henricksen BS in Anthropology
Nicole Keller MA in Marriage and Family Therapy
Louise-Amorette Chiossi MS Material Science and Nano Engineering
Stacey Lind BA Education and Teaching Credential
Kylie Roppolo BS Nursing
Gretchen Showalter MS Particle Physics

A reception will be held this summer to recognize these women and to express our sincere best wishes for success on their academic journey.

The Scholarship Application period for 2025-2026 is now open. To qualify women must live or work within the boundaries of the Peninsula School District 401 and have experienced an interruption in their education of at least one year. Click FAQ for more information on qualifying criteria.

In The News:

Minerva Scholarship application cycle opens

The Minerva Scholarship Fund’s 2024-’25 application cycle is now open. The application deadline is March 31.

Women who live or work within Peninsula School District boundaries, and who have experienced at least a one-year interruption in their education and intend to return to complete a degree or certification, are eligible to apply.

Donations to the Minerva Scholarship Fund provide support to women in our local Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula community. Many of the recipients would not be able to pursue their educational dreams without Minerva’s support.

A contribution to Minerva in honor of a friend or family member makes a wonderful gift!

Minerva Scholarship Fund
P.O. Box 2705
Gig Harbor, WA. 98335

The Application period for 2024-2025 is now closed

Applications for 2025-2026 will be available in January 2025

Email: minervagigharbor@gmail.com

Application Period for 2024 – 2025

Apply January 1 – March 31, 2024

Email: minervagigharbor@gmail.com

Receiving the Minerva Scholarship is an invaluable opportunity that will significantly aid my academic journey and professional aspirations…. With this award, I can focus entirely on my studies, which will significantly contribute to my efforts on developing sustainable materials for technological application, ultimately aiding the advancement of my field and benefiting the broader community.

I feel honored to be a recipient of this wonderful scholarship gift…The decision of finally going back to school at my age has weighed on me far too long. I am finally choosing me and making a dream of mine come true…Working full time and taking classes has had some challenges, however, I have stayed focused and determined. I have even made it on the Dean’s list every quarter. I am persevering through this chapter of my life all the way.

To the Generous donors and members of the Minerva Scholarship fund, I want to say thank you. Thank you for providing me the opportunity to pursue my career goals and prove my academic abilities. With the funds from this scholarship and support it represents, I know I can actualize my true potential as a student, a nurse, and an efficacious addition to society. With gratitude from the bottom of my heart.

Receiving the Minerva Scholarship is important to me because I feel a confidence to continue forward with my studies knowing I will always have the support of this community. This scholarship also means a level of financial stability that I was unable to ensure before.

MinervaGigHarbor@gmail.com I P.O. Box 2705, Gig Harbor, WA 98335 | MinervaGigHarbor.org

The Minerva Scholarship Fund is a non-profit tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization in compliance with IRS regulations. All gifts are tax deductible to the extent permitted by Federal law. Federal Tax ID No. 91-1533418 – Washington State Charities Registration No. 1127831