$6,000 SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2023
2024 Scholarship
This year we are offering one continuing $6,000.00 scholarship and at least one one-time grant of $2,500.00
The application process begins in the Spring. After receipt of all applications, 6 to 9 applicants are chosen for a short interview process, after which the final selections are made.
To date, the Clancy Board has given scholarships and grants to more than 241 deserving applicants, most of whom have graduated from college, and a few of whom are continuing their studies post-graduate. Details of our alumni and the application process, including a downloadable application, may be found by clicking the appropriate button on our home page. E-mail may be addressed to: HelenClancyFound@gmail.com
Helen Miller Clancy was a resident of Vashon Island, Washington for over forty years prior to her death in 1993 at age 98. She was a graduate of Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, and taught kindergarten in the Detroit school system for many years before moving to Vashon. She had many close friends and was known among Vashon’s nonprofit organizations as a generous donor.
Tragically, her only son predeceased her, and when she died, Ms.Clancy left her sizable estate to a number of nonprofit groups and educational institutions, and, by direction in her will, established the Helen Miller Clancy Scholarship Foundation
Guidelines
The Helen Miller Clancy Scholarship Foundation
Helen Miller Clancy was a Vashon Island resident for over 45 years. Prior to coming to Washington, she was a kindergarten teacher with the Detroit Public School System. She was known by many of the Island nonprofit organizations as a generous donor. She made sizable gifts during her lifetime to the Vashon-Maury Island Senior Center, Vashon Allied Arts, the Soroptimist Club, Vashon Food Bank, Vashon Youth and Family Services and many others.
Mrs. Clancy died in December 1993, but left a valuable legacy to Vashon Island youth by establishing the Helen Miller Clancy Scholarship Foundation. The major scholarship recipient(s) selected by the Foundation each year will be eligible for continuing funds throughout his, her or their college career if scholarship criteria continue to be met. Since 1995, its first year of grant making, the Foundation has awarded a grand total exceeding $856,000 in scholarships to Vashon Island students!
Eligibility
The scholarship competition is open to graduating high school seniors who are residents of Vashon Island, Washington. Note that it is not a requirement to be a senior at Vashon High School.
Selection
Students will be judged on the criteria of scholarship, financial need, leadership and other personal achievements.
Awards
In 2023 the Board of Directors selected one applicant for an annual grant of $6,000.00 for the duration of her educational training. One other applicant received a one-time grant of $2,500.00. In 2024 the Board of Directors will select one applicant for an annual grant of at least $6,000.00 and at least one applicant for a one-time grant of $2,500.00 or more. The continuing grants are conditioned on remaining in school as a full time enrolled student and maintaining a ‘B’ average. The amount of the scholarships are determined in January or February of each year by the Board of Directors at their annual meeting. Grants are never reduced.
Application Process
Applicants must submit the following materials postmarked by Fri., April 5, 2024:
- A completed application form can be obtained by writing or calling the above address or downloaded from www.HMCSF.org). You may also check with your college counselor.)
- An unofficial copy of high school transcript
- A resume (details on application)
- A short essay- maximum 2 pages. (details on application)
- Two letters of recommendation. (details on application)
All mailings should be sent to the following address:
Helen Miller Clancy Scholarship Foundation
19001 Vashon Hwy SW, Ste 209
Vashon, WA 98070
Note that no application will be considered unless it is postmarked not later than April 5, 2024.
Selection Process
Individuals will be notified of their selection for a personal interview on or before May 1, 2024. Personal interviews will take place around the middle of May. The 2024 recipients of the Helen Miller Clancy Scholarships will be selected from that group.
Confidentiality
All information provided to the Helen Miller Clancy Scholarship Foundation by an applicant will be held in strict confidentiality with the exception of the names of the winners of the scholarships.
Questions
Questions concerning the application form, the selection process, or other issues may be addressed to David F. Cooper at (206) 463-3608 or HelenClancyFound@gmail.com
Past Recipients
Zoey Wilson, 2023
Marymount Manhattan College
Emma Deines, 2022
University of Washington
Corinne Ryan, 2021
University of Washington
Isabelle Spence, 2020
University of Washington
Lucinda J. Boyle, 2019
Oregon State University
Kieran Enzian, 2018
Bowdoin College
Aria Elaine Garrett, 2017
University of Washington
Hannah VanDusen, 2016
Lewis and Clark University
Emalia Hinden, 2015
Hofstra University
Lliralyn McEachern, 2014
Bucknell University
Alec Spencer, 2013
Gonzaga University
Jacob Gateman, 2012
University of San Francisco
Lizzy Corliss, 2011
University of Montana
Christine Swope, 2010
Pacific Lutheran University
Calen Winn, 2009
Western Washington University
Ravenna Koenig, 2008
Barnard College
Monditza Fournier, 2007
Central Washington University
Gregory Pendergast, 2007
Columbia
Cameron Bard, 2006
NYU
Cameron Bard, 2006
NYU
Quintin Barnes, 2005
Boston College
Emma Bean, 2004
NYU
Brittany Jackson, 2004
University of Washington
Clay Leonard, 2003
Pomona College
Marrissa Griffith, 2002
University of Washington
Owen Farcy, 2001
Emory University
Sarah Meier, 2001
George Washington University
David Farris, 2001
Harvard University
Maranda Murphy, 2000
Brigham Young University
Caroline Slack, 2000
Oberlin Conservatory
Ian Van Gelder, 2000
Albertson College
Joseph McMullin, 1999
TCC, BYU
Tegan Horan, 1999
Occidental College
Krisa Gardner, 1999
Wesleyan University
Peter Kirkpatrick, 1999
USC
Lisa Nourse, 1998
USC
Kathryn Kirkland, 1998
University of Washington
Annie Hancock, 1998
Seattle Central
Julius Carlson, 1997
Oberlin Conservatory
Meredith Cleland, 1997
Albion
Jolee Darrow, 1997
Evergreen
Corinne Broom, 1996
Arizona State
University of Washington
Julie Ling, 1996
Western Washington
Delaney Sullivan, 1996
Rhode Island School of Design
Rebecca Sears, 1995
Willamette
Shanon A. Cox, 1995
University of Montana
Central Washington University
Erin E. Mayberry, 1995
USC
Questions? Comments? Contact us at HelenClancyFound@gmail.com