Over 200 applications were received for the 2006 Ottilie Markholt Memorial Scholarship. The quality of the essays and applications were incredible and the committee had a difficult time determining the winners. We have posted many of their essays on the site, merely click on their name to read the essay.

A special thanks to the following people who served on the scholarship committee: Jeff Ricardson, Brianna Richardson, Sarah Miller, Mike Jagielski, Ryan Mello, Gail Ross and Todd Iverson. This year’s winners are:

 2006 High School Category Grand Prize Winner: ($1,000 Scholarship)

Anthony Tse, Auburn, WA

 

2006 Current College Category Grand Prize Winner ($1,000 Scholarship)

Maiah Albi, University of Oregon

2006 High School and College Semi-Finalists ($200 Scholarship)

Angelica Cassimiro, Newark, NJ

Julie Taylor, Pawcatuck, CT

Icela Garcia, Los Angeles, CA

Andrew Burleson, Irma, SC

Celestina Ripley, Soledad, CA

Nathan Wilmers, Huntington Woods, MI

Sara Stevens, Chandler, AZ

Wyatt Ellis, Puyallup, WA

Brett Smith, Fircrest, WA

Charlotte Aines, Glenview IL