2008 WIGA Scholarship Awards Announced

The Washington Indian Gaming Association Scholarship Committee is proud to announce the 21 winners of the 2008 awards, totaling $20,600.

Now in its third year, the WIGA Scholarship Program will recognize four graduate students who will receive $1,200, eleven undergraduate students who will receive $1,000 and seven community college students who will receive $800 each for the 2008-2009 school year.    

The WIGA Scholarship Program is supported by the players and sponsors of the annual Northwest Golf Tournament, held during the Northwest Indian Gaming Conference and the WIGA/Seven Cedars Fall Golf Outing.  The proceeds from both golf tournaments fund the scholarships.

As in previous years, the winners must be Washington State Tribal students or other Indian students attending school in Washington State. The students must demonstrate superior academic achievement and submit an essay describing how higher education will benefit them personally, while also strengthening their home communities.

The 2008 winners, chosen from 42 applicants are:

Community College ($800)