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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-01-31 E-Hazelnut Newsletter City of Tukwila E-Hazelnut Newsletter January 2020 2020 Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship Application Now Available The City of Tukwila Scholarship Program was established in 2014. The mission of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to individuals enrolled for undergraduate study in community colleges, colleges, trade schools and universities. Quick Links Selection criteria include but are not limited to academic accomplishments, community service, references, financial City of Tukwila Website need, and personal essay. City Employment Opportunities Winter 2020 Activities Guide Download the application TukTV The deadline to submit scholarship applications is March 31, 2020 - no exceptions. Eligibility Criteria: Must be a resident of the City of Tukwila. Proof of residency is required at the time of application: most recent utility bill. Must be equivalent to a senior in high school. Must demonstrate a substantial financial need as Tukwila Elected Officials indicated on the FAFSA Student Aid Report. Mayor: Allan Ekberg Must have applied to an undergraduate program at a community college, trade school or university. City Council: De'Sean Quinn (Council President) Verna Seal Must demonstrate leadership qualities as evidenced by Kathy Hougardy involvement in extra-curricular activities. Kate Kruller Thomas McLeod Zak Idan Must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson 2.75 or higher. Must have completed a minimum of 15 hours of community service. For more information, contact Cheryl Thompson, Executive Assistant, Mayor's Office at Cheryl.thompson@tukwilawa.gov or (206) 433-1850. Tukwila Artist Roster Calling All Artists: performers, photographers, installations, music, visual arts and more! The 2020 Tukwila Art Call is live for shows, events and programing. The City regularly hires bands, teaching artists, photographers, and visual artists for events, and for programs at the Community Center. Tukwila also has exhibition space in the Community Center, as well as opportunities related to the City's new Municipal Arts Plan. By submitting your work here, you will be put on a list (roster) that the City of Tukwila and other businesses and venues will use for the next 2 years to find visual and performing artists. The City or others may contact you through this list. Learn more and apply at: https://form.jotform.com/83316436467159 Free tax preparation and filing help available with United Way If you make less than $66,000, United Way of King County will help you prepare and file your taxes for free. From January 13 through April 18, 2020, they'll have free tax experts at 33 locations, ready to help you maximize your refund. No appointment is needed. Tukwila Location: Riverton Park United Methodist Church 3118 S 140th St. Tukwila, WA 98168 Tues & Thurs: 5 - 8 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. If you don't need in-person tax help, simply visit MyFreeTaxes.com where you can quickly and easily file your taxes online for free. What to bring: Social Security card/ITIN letters for everyone on the return(REQUIRED) Photo ID (REQUIRED) All tax statements (W-2 form, 1099 form, SSA-1099 form, etc.) (REQUIRED) Health insurance form 1095-A (REQUIRED) Bank account number and routing number(recommended) A copy of last year's tax return (recommended) Note: If you are filing with your spouse, you both must be present to e-file. For more information about tax help, please visit the United Way of King County website. City of Tukwila | 6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila WA 98188 | 206 433-1800 Copyright © 2020 City of Tukwila. All Rights Reserved.