City of Wenatchee seeks applicants for AWC Center for Quality Communities scholarship

The City of Wenatchee is now accepting applications for the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Center for Quality Communities (CQC) scholarship. The scholarship is available through a statewide competitive process for high school seniors who are active in leadership in their city government, community, or school and plan to pursue college or trade school in fall 2026.

The CQC is awarding four $3,000 scholarships in 2026. Scholarship recipients will also receive a travel stipend to attend AWC’s Annual Conference in Spokane in June 2026.

To be eligible, a student must be:

• A Wenatchee resident;
• Graduating from high school, completing homeschooling, or receiving a GED in spring/summer 2026;
• Planning to continue their education at an accredited college or trade school in the 2026-2027 academic year on at least a half-time basis; and
• Active in leadership in their city government, community, or school.

Information and application materials can be found on the city website: www.wenatcheewa.gov or the CQC website (https://wacities.org/cqc-home/scholarships). Completed applications are due to the city no later than Friday, January 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

AWC Center for Quality Communities Scholarship Opportunity Flyer (PDF)

Submit completed application and materials to:

City of Wenatchee
Attn: City Clerk
Email address: cityclerk@wenatcheewa.gov

Contact City Clerk Tammy McCord at cityclerk@wenatcheewa.gov; or phone: (509) 888-3604 with any questions.

The AWC Center for Quality Communities is a 501(c)(3) partner with the nonprofit Association of Washington Cities. The Center’s goal is to help residents understand the important role cities and towns play in Washington. The Center promotes municipal leadership development and civic engagement and works to support students who demonstrate community leadership and commitment to their city. We believe in growing leaders and healthy, resilient quality communities.