The League of Women Voters of Benton and Franklin Counties is sponsoring two scholarships to be awarded to local students to honor Marilyn Perkins, a long-time member of the local League, who passed away in 2021. Marilyn’s husband, John, has donated funds to provide these scholarships over a 5-year period. Marilyn was a former teacher and a passionate civic education advocate.  Additional funds have been donated by local League members.

The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan organization that provides voter information and encourages citizen participation in government.  Members register voters, educate the public about the importance of voting in a democracy, present civic education classes and study issues of local interest.  Membership is open to any person at least 16 years old who subscribes to the purposes and policies of the organization.  Student memberships are free.

For further information, contact the League by email at Lwv.of.bf [at] gmail.com or see the website at www://lwv-bf.org. 

Applications must be submitted by midnight, April 7, 2024 to be considered for a 2024 award. There will be two $2,000 scholarships awarded at the League's Annual meeting in May.  

Eligibility Criteria

• Students graduating in the Spring of 2024 from a public high school in Benton or Franklin Counties, WA.

• Submission of an essay of 500 words or less using the theme: What it Means to You to Be An Informed Voter.