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

Lucas

Millenaar

Mount Vernon Christian
Skagit Valley College
2025

Alexis

Nelson

Sedro-Woolley High School
Arizona State University
2025

Alexis

Norisada

Post Falls High School
Northwest Nazarene University
2025

Brody

Olmsted

Mount Vernon High School
Edmonds College
2025

Dillon

Penner

Rocky Mountain High School
University of Idaho
2025

Harvey

Petrzelka

Mount Vernon High School
Washington State University
2025

Norah

Pickering

Mount Vernon High School
Boise State University
2025

Mason

Requa

Sedro-Woolley High School
Gonzaga University