WIAA offers scholarships

The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association, the Dairy Farmers of Washington and Gesa Credit Union announce the 2020-2021 Smart Choices College Scholarship Program which will award two $5,000 scholarships and eight $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors from WIAA member high schools for excellence in athletics/activities, academics, leadership and community service throughout their high school careers.

Applicants are required to fill out an online application (https://wiaa.com/smartchoices.aspx) that includes an essay question. Applications due April 1, 2021.

Judging is based on the following criteria:

--Athletic/Activity Excellence (30%)

--Academic Achievement (30%)

--Leadership (20%)

--Citizenship/Community Service (10%)

--Originality/Creativity of the Essay (5%), and

--Financial Need (5%).