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Welcome!

The Washington Homeschool Organization (WHO) is a statewide, non-profit membership organization. Its mission is to serve the diverse interests of home-based education in Washington State. WHO is nonpartisan, nonsectarian, and non discriminating in its views of homeschooling and participation in its activities.

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In honor of her years of dedication to ensuring homeschoolers can achieve their dreams, the Washington Homeschool Organization proudly announces the second annual

Janice M. Hedin Scholarship 2009
“For the Homeschoolers of Washington”

Students who have homeschooled in Washington State, in accordance with RCW 28A.200 Home-Based Instruction Law, have the opportunity to win a college scholarship.  Washington Homeschool Organization will award the Janice M. Hedin Scholarship to homeschoolers as follows:  first place - $500, second and third place - $250 each.

Theme:  “Dreams and dedication are a powerful combination”

Eligibility:

  1. Washington State Homeschool Seniors who intend to enroll in a post-secondary technical college or university in 2009.
  2. Membership in Washington Homeschool Organization during the student’s senior year (or the year prior to beginning Running Start.)
  3. Selection will be determined by evaluation of the student essay.

Application:  please submit the following:

  1. Completed Application Form LINK TO APPLICATION FORM
  2. Homeschool Transcript or other Homeschool Record
  3. Student Essay, 500 words or less
  4. Copy of Declaration of Intent for senior year (or year prior to beginning Running Start)

Application must be postmarked no later than March 1st, 2009.  Send completed application and all required documents to:

Janice M. Hedin Scholarship Committee
Washington Homeschool Organization
6627 S. 191st Pl, Suite F-109
Kent, WA 98032

Finalists will have a telephone interview with a member of the scholarship committee.  All committee selections are final.  All student essays become the property of Washington Homeschool Organization, and may be printed on the WHO website or in the WHO’s News.

Plan ahead for 2009

The dates for the 2009 WHO Convention & Curriculum Exhibit have been set for June 19 & 20. We have some great speakers and ideas in the works. Keep checking back often to see what we are planning!

 

 


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