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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2026-04-27 Item 4E - Discussion - Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship Award RecommendationsCity of Tukwila Thomas McLeod, Mayor Marty Wine, City Administrator AGENDA BILL ITEM NO. 4.E. Agenda Item Sponsor Legislative History Recommended Motion Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship Award Recommendations Thomas McLeod, Mayor and Armen Papyan, Council President Mayor's Office, City Council April 27, 2026 Committee of the Whole May 4, 2026 Regular Meeting x❑ Discussion Only ❑x Action Requested MOVE TO authorize "Tukwila City of Opportunity" Awards in the amount of $4,000 each to Kristina Cabang and Hamdi Diriye and $2,000 to Stella Zuvela EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In 2014 the City of Tukwila created the Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship program to provide financial assistance to high school seniors living in Tukwila to assist them in continuing their education beyond high school. Resolution 1844 which adopted the Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship allocates $10,000 per calendar year for scholarship awards with each award being no less than $1,000 and no more than $5,000 each. Due to the quick turnaround time between the deadline to apply and the deadline to notify scholarship recipients, this matter has traditionally been forwarded directly to the full Council for review and approval. DISCUSSION The Scholarship Selection Committee comprised of Mayor Thomas McLeod, Council President Armen Papyan, Legislative Analyst Laurel Humphrey, Recreation Coordinator Darren Hawkins, and Executive Coordinator Cheryl Thompson, received and reviewed three applications. Based upon review of the applications, consideration of all the required components and discussion by the Committee, we are recommending the following scholarship awards be approved at the May 4 Council meeting: • $4,000 each to Kristina Cabang and Hamdi Diriye. • $2,000 to Stella Zuvela. Scholarship recipients will be invited to the June 1, 2026, City Council meeting to be recognized by the Council. FINANCIAL IMPACT ❑x Expenditure - Budgeted ❑ Expenditure - Unbudgeted ❑ Expenditure - Grant -Funded ❑ Revenue — One -Time (e.g. asset sale, surplus equipment) ❑ Revenue - Ongoing Expenditures: $10,000 Revenues(if applicable): $0 Fund Source: General Fund ATTACHMENTS Scholarship applications for Kristina Cabang, Hamdi Diriye and Stella Zuvela. 59 First Name: The City of Opportunity, the Community of Choice. Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship Application Kristina Cassandra ILast Name: ICabang Mailing Address: 11111.1.1.111 City, State, Zip: Primary Phone: Email: 1111111111111111111111111111111111. Tukwila WA 98168 Secondary Phone: Please attach the following financial documentation: • FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) OR provide annual household income & number of members in the household 6 1 certify that the above information is true and correct and that all income is reported. 1 understand that this information is being given for the receipt of a scholarship; that City of Tukwila officials may verify the information on the application; and that deliberate misrepresentation of the information may subject me to prosecution under the applicable State and Federal laws. Signature Date03/31/2026 Current High School: Foster Senior High School HS Advisor/HS Counselor name & email: Number of years attended HS:1 torresj©tukwila.wednet.edu Grade Point Average (GPA): (2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale) Attach proof of GPA; your most recent official school transcript is required in a sealed envelope. School planning to attend next year: [University of Washington Address, City and State of School: 4.0 4242 S. 144th S Tukwila, WA 98168 List your educational and professional goals and objectives for after high school graduation. List your academic honors, awards and membership activities while in high school. High School in the Philippines: 9th grade - N/A (Covid lockdown) 1 Oth grade - With honors, and homeroom treasurer 11th grade - With honors, and homeroom treasurer O List your community service activities, hobbies, outside interests, extracurricular activities and/or employment experience. TRIO Program, Church service, Asian Student Association Club as Media Manager, Foster Medical Society Club as Event Planner, Varsity athlete on Badminton. List the scholarships (name and dollar amount) you have received, or have applied for. haven't yet applied and this is my first time. How did you learn about the Tukwila City of Opportunity scholarship? Counselor 0 Teacher ® City Website Other Provide a written statement describing your need for financial assistance. If more space is needed please attach a separate document. Attach a Personal Essay that shares how you have served your community and made a positive difference. The Community Vision for the City of Tukwila is The city of opportunity, the community of choice. How have you served your community in ways that have made a positive difference? A. The following items must be attached to this application in order for the application to qualify for review by the scholarship committee. B. Your application will be returned to you if these items are not attached to this application. (NO EXCEPTIONS.) Proof of Residency: Most recent utility bill. Three (Letters of Reference: 2 Academic References and 1 Community/Employer Reference. Most recent official high school transcript or official record alternative. Photocopies of your transcript are not acceptable. (Must be in a sealed envelope.) Documentation demonstrating financial need: • FASFA Student Aid Report (SAR) or annual income & household members; AND • Written statement describing need for financial assistance. Personal Essay about how you have served your community and made a positive difference. 61 STATEMENT OFACCURACY |hereby affirm that all the above stated information provided byme to the City ofTukwila Scholarship Selection Committee is true, correct and without forgery. | also consent that my picture may be taken and used for any purpose deemed necessary to promote the Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship Program. | hereby understand that if chosen as o scholarship vvinner, according to City ofTukvvi|o'o scholarship policy, | must provide evidence ofenrollment/registration ot the post -secondary institution ofnnychoice before scholarship funds can be awarded. x 111' Signature of scholarship applicant: `� ) Date: 03/31/2026 Witness Mv|eOePGttoD 03/31/2026 5011, 62 First Name: The City of Opportunity, the Community of Choice. Tukwila City of Op portunity Scholarship Application Hamdi Mailing Address: City, State, Zip: Primary Phone: Email: Tukwila - WA Last Name: Dirye Secondary Phone: Please attach the following financial documentation: FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) OR provide annual household income $ & number of members in the household I certify that the above information is true and correct and that all income is reported. I understand that this information is being given for the receipt of a scholarship; that City of Tukwila officials may verify the information on the application; and that deliberate misrepresentation of the information may subject me to prosecution under the applicable State and Federal laws. Date3I 24/2026 Signature Current High School: Foster High School HS Advisor/HS Counselor name & email: Number of years attended HS: Jorge Torres torresjukwila_wednet.edu Grade Point Average (GPA): (2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale) Attach proof of GPA; your most recent official school transcript is required in a sealed envelope. School planning to attend next year: Address, City and State of School: 3.579 Northeastern University 360 Huntington Ave, Bos List your educational and professional goals and objectives for after high school graduation. After high schoo1,1 will be attending Northeastern University, majoring in nursing. In the future, I hope to continue growing in my field by gaining experience and expanding my knowledge. My goal is to become a nurse who makes a positive difference in the lives of others. 63 List your academic honors, awards and membership activities while in high school. List your community service activities, hobbies, outside interests, extracurricular activities andfor employment experience. Minds Matter Seattle (9th-12th grade) Stanford Civics Immersion Program Participant. Youth Commissioner, City of Tukwila Equity & Social Justice Committee Member, Tukwila School District Superintendents Student Advisory Board List the scholarships (name and dollar amount) you have received, or have applied for. How did you learn about the Tukwila City of Opportunity scholarship? Counselor ® Teacher ❑ City Website Other Provide a written statement describing your need for financial assistance. If more space is needed please attach a separate document. am applying for this scholarship because financial support is essential for me to continue my education. As I prepare for college, I am aware of the costs associated with tuition, books, and other educational expenses. Receiving this scholarship would help reduce the financial burden on my family and allow me to focus fully on my studies and career goals. Attach a Personal Essay that shares how you have served your community and made a positive difference. The Community Vision for the City of Tukwila is The city of opportunity, the community of choice. How have you served your community in ways that have made a positive difference? A. The following items must be attached to this application in order for the application to qualify for review by the scholarship committee. B. Your application will be returned to you if these items are not attached to this application. (NO EXCEPTIONS,) El ❑v'` Proof of Residency: Most recent utility bill. Three (Letters of Reference: 2 Academic References and 1 Community/Employer Reference. Most recent official high school transcript or official record alternative. Photocopies of your transcript are not acceptable. (Must be in a sealed envelope.) Documentation demonstrating financial need: • FASFA Student Aid Report (SAR) or annual income & household members; AND • Written statement describing need for financial assistance. Personal Essay about how you have served your community and made a positive difference. 64 STATEMENT OF ACCURACY I hereby affirm that all the above stated information provided by me to the City of Tukwila Scholarship Selection Committee is true, correct and without forgery. I also consent that my picture may be taken and used for any purpose deemed necessary to promote the Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship Program. I hereby understand that if chosen as a scholarship winner, according to City of Tukwila's scholarship policy, I must provide evidence of enrollment/registration at the post -secondary institution of my choice before scholarship funds can be awarded. Signature of scholarship applicant: Witness hukri 1 iriye rc 3/ 4 Date: Date: 3/24/ 65 First Name: The City of Opportunity, the Community of Choice. Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship Application Stella Mailing Address: City, State, Zip: Primary Phone: Email: Last Name: Zuvela Tukwila WA. 98188 Secondary Phone: Please attach the following financial documentation: • FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) OR provide annual household income $ & number of members in the household I certify that the above information is true and correct and that all income is reported. I understand that this information is being given for the receipt of a scholarship; that City of Tukwila officials may verify the information on the application; and that deliberate misrepresentation of the information may subject me to prosecution under the applicable State and Federal laws. Signature Date March 25, 2026 Current High School: Holy Names Academy HS Advisor/HS Counselor name & email: Number of years attended HS: 4 Anjeiica Johnson AJohnson@holynames-sea_org Grade Point Average (GPA): (2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale) Attach proof of GPA; your most recent official school transcript is required in a sealed envelope. School planning to attend next year: Address, City and State of School: 3.8 University of San Diego 5998 Alcala Parka San Diego, CA 92110-2492 List your educational and professional goals and objectives for after high school graduation.. My educational goals after high school graduation are to pursue to pre -sciences track at the University of San Diego and earn a B.S. in biochemistry. 1 am hoping to double major in biochemistry and neuroscience, since they are both fascinating to me and have many overlapping topics. After graduating college, I plan to pursue a career as a reproductive endocrinologist (REI). l will obtain my medical degree, complete a 4-year Obstetrics and Gynecology residency, and finish with a 3-year REI fellowship before becoming board certified. List your academic honors, awards and membership activities while in high school. Recruiter officer, ambassador, sports and spirit representative, varsity athletics (volleyball, flag football, lacrosse) List your community service activities, hobbies, outside interests, extracurricular activities and/or employment experience. Scouts BSA (Eagle Scout), Experimental Education Unit, Gregory Seahurst. Swim Club (lifeguard, front desk, swim lessons), babysitter, flight clubs/experiences (Young Eagles, Women in Aviation, Red -Tailed Hawks, Aeronautical Explorations), club sports (volleyball, lacrosse), snowboarding List the scholarships (name and dollar amount) you have received, or have applied for. have not received any scholarships towards my college education yet, but have applied for 13 thus far: BECU ($5000), Chubb Worldwide and Foundation ($5000 each), Daughters of the American Revolution, VFW Scout of the Year ($1000-5000), Washington Opportunity ($22500), and many others that don't fit. How did you learn about the Tukwila City of Opportunity scholarship? Counselor ❑ Teacher ❑ City Website ❑ Other Parent Provide a written statement describing your need for financial assistance. If more space is needed please attach a separate document. Separate document attached Attach a Personal Essay that shares how you have served your community and made a positive difference. The Community Vision for the City of Tukwila is The city of opportunity, the community of choice. How have you served your community in ways that have made a positive difference? A. The following items must be attached to this application in order for the application to qualify for review by the scholarship committee. B. Your application will be returned to you if these items are not attached to this application. (NO EXCEPTIONS,) Proof of Residency: Most recent utility bill. Three (Letters of Reference: 2 Academic References and 1 Community/Employer Reference. Most recent official high school transcript or official record alternative. Photocopies of your transcript are not acceptable. (Must be in a sealed envelope.) Documentation demonstrating financial need: • FASFA Student Aid Report (SAR) or annual income & household members; AND • Written statement describing need for financial assistance. Personal Essay about how you have served your community and made a positive difference. 67 STATEMENT OF ACCURACY | hereby @ffinn that all the above stated information provided by me to the City of Tukwila Scholarship Selection Committee iStrue, correct and without forgery. | also consent that nlypicture may betaken and used for any purpose deemed necessary to promote the Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship Program. | hereby understand that if chosen as g scholarship winner, according to City OfTUkvvi|8'S scholarship policy, | must provide evidence of enroll ment/registration at the post -secondary institution of my choice before scholarship funds can be awarded. Signature of scholarship applicant: mark zVm3la VVitnSSS IWI 4101 Date: March 25' 2026 Date: March 30' 2026 41 68