We are now accepting scholarship applications.

Helping hardworking students since 1984

The Methow Valley Education Foundation grew out of the Methow Valley’s longstanding commitment to its young people.  Recognizing that many students from this small, rural community needed help to pursue their educational goals after high school, community members created the foundation in 1984.

Scholarships are provided for students to attend vocational and trade schools, community colleges, and universities. The General Scholarship and Tom Zbyszewski Memorial Scholarship provide $4,500 per year, for up to four years of the student’s educational program. The Vocational Scholarship is tailored to each recipient based on need and overall cost of the program.

Over $1,000,000 dollars have been awarded to hardworking students since 1984.

Testimonials from Scholarship Recipients

Dear Methow Valley Education Foundation Board Members,

This letter of appreciation is long overdue. First, I want to express my appreciation for all you do for our community and residents. Individuals seeking education are often discouraged by the high cost. Your foundation has stepped in to help those with a passion and desire to learn make their dreams come true.

I am especially grateful for your support for paramedic training for Jeff Kingsbury, one of our employees. Jeff is committed and dedicated to elevating his prehospital emergency care knowledge, skills, and certification so that he can better help others. As you have learned, the training is lengthy and costly. Your support allows us the funds to support his wages throughout the training. He is currently 6 months into an 18-month program and is doing very well.

I am grateful that Bob Maves recognized the need to help fund education and his wife Terry, and the original board members started and have continued to grow the foundation into what it is today. The souls you have touched is truly inspiring.

With Gratitude,
Cindy Button
Aero Methow Rescue Service Director of Services