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The Community Foundation of NCW has extended its scholarship deadline to March 1. Over 90 scholarships are available to students in the North Central Washington Region, each unique with its own set of criteria established by generous donors, the foundation said this week. 

Not all scholarships require students to have top academics — many focus on students that have scholastic potential and/or have the greatest financial need.

There are several important steps students need to take before starting an application, including submitting fall semester transcripts and requesting letters of recommendations from teachers and mentors.

Students are urged to review the instructions online and in the Scholarship Guide carefully before beginning the application process.

There are a few scholarships with deadlines later than March 1st — students are highly encouraged to review each scholarship criteria carefully for deadline and other important information.

Visit http://www.cfncw.org/scholarships to learn more and apply.

The Community Foundation of North Central Washington’s mission is to grow, protect, and connect charitable gifts in support of strong communities throughout Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties. Established in 1986, the Community Foundation currently manages over $57 million in assets in nearly 400 individualized funds and to date has awarded over $30 million in local grants and scholarships.