Scholarships

Established in honor of Annis J. Hovde, poet, teacher and founding member of Fairhaven College. This scholarship is awarded to students who show promising work in creative writing. Award amounts vary but are approximately $500 per year.

Established in memory of Blake Grinstein, a Fairhaven alumnus who pursued his degree in visual arts. Intended for students who show a demonstrated interest in the visual arts, including film, photography and video. Special preference will be given to students with an interest in sculpture and welding or to students focusing visual art on social issues. It is expected that the recipient will likely use his/her talents to enrich the community through teaching or other civic and cultural involvement. This $2,500 scholarship is renewable upon demonstration of satisfactory academic progress.

Established by Jane and Terry Carten, this $5,000 scholarship is awarded once annually to a Fairhaven student who demonstrates entrepreneurial aspirations, is interested in starting their own non-profit organization or plans for future self-employment; demonstrates strong creative thinking; and is studying computer science or an interdisciplinary concentration leading toward future self-employment (e.g., graphic design, jewelry-making, agriculture—businesses come in all shapes and sizes). To apply, students should create and submit an original website for the business the student aspires to launch. Websites should clearly showcase the student’s business concept, should be fun and creative, and demonstrate the student’s talents and qualifications. Website submissions will be evaluated based on their visual appeal and ability to convey the student’s business concept in a way that is creative, engaging, modern, thoughtful, and humorous; other than the website, no additional application information is required.

Applicants must be full-time undergraduate Fairhaven students with superior academic ability. Fairhaven may offer one $750 waiver or two waivers totaling no more than $750. 

Funded by the Western Alumni Association, this $1000 award is intended for students who can demonstrate achievements of or potential for successful leadership that aims to make the world a better place. Preference is given to students who are active in community and/or diversity issues. Recipients must demonstrate financial need.

Established in honor of Kathleen Keller in support of students with outstanding academic merit. Preference will be given to female applicants who are dedicated to social justice. Open to all Western Washington University students. This is a $1,000 award for an academic year.

Established by Kathy Veterane (Fairhaven, '85) and her husband Roberts Bates, the Pat Karlberg Scholarship is intended to highlight the life and work of Pat Karlberg. Pat was present at the very beginning of Fairhaven College in 1967 and was a mainstay there for 21 years. Her influence extended well beyond the administrative assistance she provided for the Dean. For many students and faculty, she was the heart of Fairhaven. Pat was known for her warmth and hugs, her infectious smile and her keen intelligence. Since her retirement, she and husband Bob Keller (a highly regarded former faculty member whom she met while at Fairhaven) have been living life to the fullest. They stay active with travel including stays in Germany, hiking, land conservation, and spending time with family and friends. The Pat Karlberg scholarship is for Fairhaven College students who have demonstrated interest in the healing arts and alternative medicine. Preference is given to students with financial need. This full tuition and fees scholarship is renewable upon demonstration of satisfactory academic progress.