The purpose of the scholarship is to create opportunities for outstanding graduates of Highline Academy who plan to pursue a career that positively impacts youth. The scholarship was created in honor of Kelly Linderman, whose passion for teaching impacted many students.
Eligibility
- Graduated from Highline Academy Charter School
- Earned a cumulative 3.0 GPA in high school
- Interest in pursuing a career that positively impacts youth, including but not exclusive to teaching, education administration or policy, civic leadership, law, mental health, or other fields.
- Planning to enroll at an accredited, not-for-profit, 2- or 4-year college or university in the United States
Selection
Scholarships will be awarded once a year through a competitive process based on:
- academic achievement
- embodiment of Highline Academy’s core values (responsibility, empowerment, aspiration, citizenship, and honesty) in their personal and academic life
- professional interest
- character reference
Preference will be given to applicants pursuing a career in teaching. Demonstration of financial need will be considered in applicant evaluation.
Additional information
Awards can be used for tuition and fees. All scholarships will be paid directly to a recipient’s school and can be used for the upcoming academic year or deferred for up to one year. Award disbursement is contingent upon the outside scholarship policies of a recipient’s college or university.
To learn more about past recipients, click here.