Glenda I. Tanner Memorial Scholarship

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Glenda I. Tanner Memorial Scholarship

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This $500 scholarship from the Tanner Family is for Washington high school seniors with a 3.0+ GPA who plan to attend Central Washington University. Applicants must submit a 400-600 word essay about overcoming a significant hardship to achieve something great.

May 1, 2026

22 days left

$500

Award amount

94

Scholarship applicants

2

Requirements

Who can apply

  • Must be a high school senior
  • Must be from Washington
  • Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Must plan to attend Central Washington University
  • Application includes an essay about overcoming a significant hardship and how you accomplished something great

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

Quick facts

Status

_published

Study levels

high_school_senior

Number of awards

1

Payout method

Not stated on the listing

Before you apply

AI guidance

Things to double-check on the official page.

Important checks

  • Make sure you meet all listed eligibility requirements before applying
  • Confirm your plans to attend Central Washington University match the scholarship requirement
  • Check that your GPA is at least 3.0
  • Keep the essay between 400 and 600 words
  • Review the official listing for any updates before submitting

Missing or unclear on the listing

  • The listing does not state how the scholarship is paid out
  • The listing does not state winner payment timing
  • The listing does not provide provider website details beyond the scholarship page
  • The listing does not state whether financial need is considered
  • The listing does not state any additional selection criteria beyond the essay and listed eligibility

Red flags

  • The scholarship is narrowly targeted to students planning to attend Central Washington University
  • Only one award is listed
  • Payment details are not stated in the excerpt

Next steps

AI guidance

A short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.

  1. Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
  2. Prepare the listed materials (1 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
  3. Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
  4. Apply through the official site linked above.

Application tips

AI guidance

Listing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.

  • Choose a specific hardship and focus on what you did to overcome it
  • Show clear actions, not just the challenge itself
  • Explain the result you achieved and why it mattered

Key requirements (3)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

EssayShort answers
  • Essay prompt: Tell us about a time when you overcame a significant hardship to achieve something great and how you accomplished this. Essay requirements: min length 400, max length 600.
  • Education Level: High school senior State: Washington GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher College Goals: Plans to attend Central Washington University.
  • This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Glenda I. Tanner, who believed that everyone should have the chance to attend college. Glenda was a lifelong learner with empathy for those who sought the same path. She was a voracious reader and often read multiple books at once.….

Required documents

Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.

  • Essay or written statement

Applying

To apply, students must submit an essay answering this prompt: tell about a time when you overcame a significant hardship to achieve something great and how you accomplished it. The essay must be 400 to 600 words.

Award & payment

Amount: $500

Number of awards: 1

Payout: Not stated on the listing

About the provider

Tanner Family

We provide scholarships to fill the gap for students who do not have opportunities to go to college.

Overview

The Glenda I. Tanner Memorial Scholarship is offered by the Tanner Family to help make college more affordable and accessible. It awards $500 to one eligible student. The scholarship honors Glenda I. Tanner's belief that everyone should have the chance to attend college.

Sponsor & application

Information last verified Apr 9, 2026.

Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.

FAQ

The listing says applicants must be high school seniors in Washington with a 3.0 GPA or higher who plan to attend Central Washington University.