The Greater Kingston Kiwanis Foundation is offering two $2,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors. Candidate must have demonstrated significant community service activities that highlight positive character, citizenship, and self-reliance.

The scholarships are dedicated to the memories of two founding members of the Greater Kingston Kiwanis Club, Robert “Bud” Meredith and Sylvester “Cy” Wyse, who lived a large portion of their lives in service to others in the North Kitsap community. The scholarship applicant must live in the North Kitsap areas of Kingston, Hansville, Eglon, Indianola or Suquamish and be a U.S. citizen.

“We want to reward deserving students who have made contributing to their community a priority,” said Kiwanis Foundation vice president Chuck Solomon. “Our emphasis in awarding scholarships will be on the applicant’s volunteer and community service record coupled with their one-page personal goal statement. This statement describes them and includes comments on their educational and career goals, and how they hope to serve their community and society in the future.”

Completed application packages must be received by April 1. Interested students can obtain an application package from their counselor at Kingston High School, North Kitsap High School, Spectrum School, Kings West Academy or West Sound Academy. They can also mail their request for an application package to: Greater Kingston Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship, P.O. Box 830, Kingston, WA 98346.

The foundation is supported by fundraising activities, including the annual berry sale and classic car raffle, of the Kingston Kiwanis. Additionally, the club’s newspaper recycling bin located in front of the Kingston Thriftway is a great way for community members to support funding these scholarships.

For questions or additional information, contact Jeff Petersen at (360) 297-8384 during the work day or via e-mail jeff@olyprinter.com.