2025 Enrichment Scholarship Application
2025 Enrichment Scholarship Program General Information
Scholarship Applications Open for 2025 Year
Assistance League of Bellingham (ALB) raises funds to pay for summer scholarships for high school (grades 9-11 only) and middle school students (grades 6-8) who attend public schools in Whatcom County, including home-schooled students with a Whatcom public school affiliation. The student’s grade level at the time of the application determines whether the applicant is considered a middle school or a high school student.
Students who attend private schools and students who are related to a member of the Assistance League of Bellingham are not eligible.
Summer programs are chosen by the students, not ALB. ALB scholarships can be used for a variety of accredited summer camps or programs (e.g., outdoor education, music, art, dance, debate, leadership, chess, science, college prep, computer programming, etc). ALB does not fund religious or sports-centered camps, programs in foreign countries, or private lessons. ALB does not pay for transportation costs, only tuition and fees. Payment is made out to the camp or program, not an individual. Scholarships are awarded on merit and are not need-based.
In summer of 2025:
- We will fund one program/camp for up to $1,200 for high school students and up to $600 for middle school students.
- Every public middle and high school in Whatcom County is guaranteed that at least one student who completes an application will receive a scholarship.
Applications must be postmarked or hand-delivered no later than March 15, 2025. Mail completed applications to the following address: Assistance League of Bellingham, ESP Chair, 2817 Meridian St. Bellingham, WA 98225. Applications may also be hand-delivered to our Thrift Shop on 2817 Meridian Street during open hours, Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm.
How to Apply:
- Students must submit: (1) a completed application form, (2) a written essay in response to one of the essay questions (3) the recommendation form written by an adult who is not a family member, and (4) a completed publicity consent and release form or make a request to waive this requirement on the same form.
- Application forms and additional information are available from school counselors and can be downloaded below.
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Students who are awarded a scholarship will be notified by phone or email by March 31, 2025. Students should plan to complete the registration process of their chosen program as soon as possible after notification of their award.
QUESTIONS? Please contact the committee chair at ESPchair@albham.org.
ENRICHMENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION FORMS
- ESP General Information 2025
- ESP Application Form 2025
- ESP Essay 2025
- ESP Letter of Recommendation 2025
- ESP Publicity Consent & Release 2025
- ESP Student Scoring Rubric 2025 – Reference Only
- ESP Student Checklist 2025 – Reference Only
