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

Khoi

Truongdang

Mount Vernon High School
University of Washington
2025

Kayla

Van Hofwegen

Mount Vernon Christian
George Fox University
2025

Grace

Van Pelt

Mount Vernon Christian
George Fox University
2025

Katie

Wagenbach

Mount Vernon High School
St. Olaf College
2025

Luke

Wheeler

Mount Vernon High School
Western Washington University
2025

Darian

Whiton

Mount Vernon High School
University of Washington
2025

Meredith

Wolfe

Mount Vernon High School
Santa Clara University
2025

Sophia

Youngsman

Mount Vernon High School
Northwest University