The Small Business Scholarship Fund
Will you join us? Small Business Sign-Up
Smaller businesses are coming together to participate in Vashon's decades-long scholarship tradition by pooling donations with others in their industry. The goal? To inspire Vashon grads who have shown a knack for all things hands-on and entrepreneurial as they plan their post-high-school path.
These anchor businesses invite you to join them. Not seeing your industry here? We might be working on it--send us your ideas.
Buildings & Construction: A Scholarship for Fixers and Builders
Ed Palmer Construction
Health & Wellness: A Scholarship for Healers
Becalm Acupuncture & Massage
Restaurants: A Scholarship for Food People & People People
Island Queen
Board member Anna Sander, owner of Honeybee Playschool, is championing this project. Interested? Sign up here or send us an email at vashonscholarships@gmail.com with your questions and ideas.
How much should I donate?
That’s up to you! A leadership donation of $500 is wonderful. If 4 businesses donate $250 each, that makes a nice-sized scholarship, and 8 businesses donating $125 each can do the same thing.
There is no annual commitment - though we think you'll love being able to inspire a new class of students every year.
Businesses who can commit to $1,000-2,000 each year can either participate with their fellow small businesses or create their own custom scholarship.