Scholarship Selection Criteria

• Truly has a financial need.
• Progressively, through high school, has demonstrated leadership skills.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with classmates and educators.
• Commitment and follow through with activities and goals. 
• Student who may have turned around their lives while in high school. E.g. Overcame struggles with academics or became actively engaged in sports/school activities.
• Community involvement or volunteer work.  
• We want to reward for education beyond high school, no matter what the dedicated field of study is. 
• Minimum GPA 2.8 (although will consider a lower GPA based on input from the committee).

Background

Mr. and Mrs. Taylor made their home in Anacortes in the late 1940’s.  They devoted their lives to raising their five children and being active in the community.  Bill, a teacher, coach and administrator at Anacortes High School, was instrumental in mentoring, role modeling and providing support to students throughout his career.  These students often needed an extra push to convince themselves that they could meet or exceed their potential.  Ho, who met Bill while attending the University of Washington, was the daughter of a doctor and nurse in Butte, Montana. While working at a local jewelry store, Ho was instrumental in raising her five children and raising money to improve the value of the local hospital in Anacortes.  Their outreach to others and the community is why we dedicate this scholarship in their honor.