How to apply
Scholarship applications are available online at wbma.org/scholarships. Completed applications and required transcripts must be mailed to the address above. Contact: Wbma Link Educational Scholarship F, Po Box 1699, Olympia, Wa, 3609433054 Deadlines: May 16, 2026 for 2026/2027 academic year Restrictions: An eligible candidate is: An employee with three years' full-time employment with a wbma member firm or a dependent of an employee who has three years' employment with a wbma member firm. Will have a high school diploma or equivalent by august 1, 2026 (for 2026/2027 academic year). Is attending or plans to attend an accredited two-year or four-year school of higher education or an accredited vocational school with the intent of the candidate to earn a degree or satisfactory certificate of completion of a vocational program. Scholarship recipients are selected by a five member panel. Selection…
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 1 of 6 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Building Material AssociationOlympia, WA | Grant for convention speakers and other training expenses | $55K |
By state: Washington 4 · Idaho 1 · Oregon 1
About this foundation
Link Educational Scholarship Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Olympia, Washington, administered in care of S Casey Voorhees, tax-exempt since 1992. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Link Educational Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Scholarship applications are available online at wbma.org/scholarships. Completed applications and required transcripts must be mailed to the address above. Deadlines: May 16, 2026 for 2026/2027 academic year.
How much does Link Educational Scholarship Fund give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $75K across 6 grants, a median of $4,000.
Where does Link Educational Scholarship Fund give?
Washington (4 grants), Idaho (1 grants), Oregon (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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