ETHAN’S Smile SCHOLARSHIPS

ETHAN CHAPIN’S
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Honoring the enduring legacy of Ethan Chapin, the Ethan’s Smile Scholarship is a heartfelt tribute to a remarkable individual whose impact continues to inspire us all. Through this scholarship, we aim to provide students with the means to pursue their dreams and make a positive impact on the world, just as Ethan did.

Award Components: This is a highly competitive scholarship; the number of scholarships and amounts awarded may vary. Recipients will be selected by the Ethan’s Smile Scholarship Committee. Scholarship funds will be awarded directly to the college, university, or program upon evidence of registration in an accredited institution. This is a non-renewable scholarship.

Eligibility:
Preference is given to: 1) high school seniors who attended Conway School in Mount Vernon, WA; 2) high school seniors from Skagit Valley, WA; 3) high school seniors who will be attending the University of Idaho; and 3) all other applicants will be considered.

Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Applicants are not limited to students attending colleges or universities. Students attending trade/vocational schools or participating in professional certification programs are also welcome to apply.

Interested applicants are encouraged to visit our website when our scholarship application posts again on February 1st, 2026. Our most up-to-date scholarship eligibility criteria will be posted at that time and applicants can determine if they meet the criteria to apply.

Scholarship applications are available February 1st - April 15th each year. Applications are due by April 15th.

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Established in memory of Ethan Chapin, the Ethan’s Smile Scholarship embodies Ethan’s unwavering dedication to adventure, uplifting others, and finding humor and joy in every moment. We are honored to continue his legacy by helping these students pursue their dreams.

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2025

Daniel

Hall

Hockinson High School
University of Idaho
2025

Caden

Hendrickson

Mount Vernon High School
Gonzaga University
2025

Emerson

Hoksbergen

Mount Vernon Christian
Skagit Valley College
2025

Nicholas

Hoyer

Mount Vernon High School
Gonzaga University
2025

Emily

Jones

Burlington-Edison High School
University of Washington
2025

Moises

Lucatero

Mount Vernon High School
Skagit Valley College
2025

Alex

Martin

Mount Vernon High School
Western Washington University
2025

Ellie

McBride

Mount Vernon Christian
Skagit Valley College