University of Washington-Seattle Campus (out-of-state)

Award Amount: $3,500 Description: The Puget Sound Association of Phi Beta Kappa (PSA-PBK) awards the Myra Lupton Scholarship in the amount of $3,500 to a current first-generation student at the University of Puget Sound or University of Washington. First-generation is defined as having parents or guardians who have not received an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. The scholarship honors Myra Lupton, who served on the PSA-PBK board for more than 40 years. She graduated from the University of Washington with degrees in English and biology, and taught English at Sammamish High School for 31 years. Mrs. Lupton advocated for children and youth; education; parks; and, through the League of Women Voters, civic engagement. Eligibility: Additional requirements for the Lupton Scholarship include that you must: 1. be enrolled as an undergraduate during the next academic year; 2. be either a full-time student (UPS 3 units and UW 12 credits) or a part-time student (UPS, at least 2 units and UW, at least 8 credits); 3. have a minimum 3.4 GPA; 4. be eligible for financial aid based on FAFSA.