Don Tapio Scholarship Deadline – 2020

The Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties Master Gardeners Don Tapio Scholarship is named for the man who is the epitome of “paying it forward”. As a young man Don almost had to quit college when his father lost his job at a plywood plant, but his Professor of Horticulture, Elwood Walter Kalin Sr, saved the day by arranging for Don to receive a scholarship from the Washington Federation of Garden Clubs. He went on to a successful 36-year career as a Washington State University extension agent, never forgetting the garden clubs which helped him in his time of need. He supported local garden clubs and the early Master Gardener program and delivered hundreds of public speaking engagements as a way to say thank you. Though retired, he continues to support the Olympia Garden Club with trees and cuttings for their annual holiday wreath sales that provide grants to Thurston County communities.

Amount of Award:
One $1000 scholarship annually

Scholarship Application (expired)

Application must be by postmarked May 1, 2020 or dropped off at the WSU Extension Grays Harbor County office.

Applicants need to submit all completed documents to the WSU Grays Harbor County WSU Extension office.

Drop off address:
WSU Extension Grays Harbor County
34 Elma McCleary Road
Elma, WA 98541

Mailing address:
WSU Extension Grays Harbor Count
PO Box 3018
Elma, WA 98541-3018

The application period runs from February 1, 2020 to May 1, 2020. Letters of application must be postmarked no later than May 1, 2020.

WSU Extension programs and employment are available without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office.

Cooperating agencies: Washington State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Grays Harbor County.