To be eligible as a first-time applicant, a student must be:
- A Washington resident;
- Graduating from high school, completing homeschooling, or receiving a GED in spring/summer 2027;
- Planning to continue their education at an accredited college or trade school in the 2027-2028 academic year on a half-time or more basis; and
- Active in leadership in their city government, community, or school, either now or in the past.
Students: How to apply
The City of Mill Creek will nominate one first-time student applicant. Applications must be received by Mill Creek's Communications Dept. by December 31, 2026.
Eligibility
Students interested in consideration for the Center for Quality Communities scholarship must be:
- Active in community leadership and civic service through city government, community groups, or school, either now or in the past;
- Eligible to earn a high school diploma, homeschool diploma, or GED in spring/summer 2027;
- Planning to continue education in the 2025-26 academic year at an accredited college or trade school at least half-time; and
Mill Creek City Council will review all applications and select a nominee to forward to the Center for Quality Communities for consideration. Scholarship recipients will be notified in Spring 2027.