Paula Moore was a long-time resident of Seattle, graduating from the University of Washington in 1972. For almost 20 years she was employed by Rainier Bank (later Security Pacific Bank), first in the branch network and later in the personnel division. Her work in developing a management training program was the beginning of Paula's continuing efforts to bring young people into the bank, especially those of color. Paula believed that education was the key to success and encouraged young people to get as much education as possible. For three years, Paula waged a courageous battle against a terminal illness, passing away on July 12, 1992. Her courage, determination, strength, and spirit remain with those who worked with, knew, and loved Paula. To honor her memory, The Paula Moore Scholarship was established to recognize her commitment to helping young people and her service to the community.  

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Be a current high school senior of African American decent.
• Attend a public or private school located in King, Snohomish or Pierce county in Washington state. 
• Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.
• Demonstrate achievement in academics.
• Participate in community service.
• Demonstrate leadership in academic or community activities.
• Require financial assistance to attend college. 
• Student must enroll full-time or part-time in a 2-4 year community college or university. (Financial support with be adjusted if student is enrolled part time.)
• Submit all elements of the application through SurveyMonkey Apply on or before the deadline of March 1, 2021. 

How to Apply:

• Please register and create a SurveyMonkey Apply individual applicant account. Please note that all application materials will be submitted online.

To apply for a Paula Moore Memorial Scholarship, please register and create a SurveyMonkey Apply individual applicant account. To do so, please click on the green "Register" button on the top right of the screen, not the "Apply" button. You will be directed to a new page where you will select "Register as an individual" and prompted to enter your personal information. Upon creation of your applicant account you will click on "View programs" and search for the Paula Moore Memorial Scholarship, using the search bar.

• Two letters of recommendation from a school mentor, teacher or administrator.
• An official or unofficial high school transcript. (If selected as a scholarship recipient, you will be required to submit an official high school transcript.)
• An essay. In approximately 250-500 words, address your long-term goals are for completing your education and how you have and will make a contribution in your community, and anything else you think is important in helping us to understand who you are and how you see your future. 

Scholarship Notification:

• Notification will be Summer 2021.
• Scholarship awards are to be applied towards tuition and educational expenses required for courses at higher education institutions and will be paid directly to the college or university.