Youth Scholarships
About Youth Scholarships
HopeSource scholarships can help pay for music lessons, art classes, dance, gymnastics, swim lessons, sports leagues, day camps and more for children up to age 18. The scholarship can also be used to purchase equipment for a specific activity.
To Qualify
Lower Kittitas County residents (zip codes 98926, 98934, 98950, 98946) must have family income at or below 60 percent of Area Median Income. Proof of income and other information will be needed if not currently receiving HopeSource services.
Upper Kittitas County residents (zip codes 98922, 98925, 98940, 98941 and 98943) must have family income at or below 80% of Area Median Income.
Children in foster care qualify with proof of placement in a licensed foster home regardless of income.
Award Amounts
Lower County Scholarships: Can cover 75% per activity, not to exceed $75. Limit of $125 per child per calendar year.
Upper County scholarships: Up to $100 per activity per child. Parents have $10 co-pay. Scholarships limited per calendar year to $1,000 per household or $400 per child.