Tahoma High School senior Slayton Cooper was surprised last week with the prestigious University of Washington Presidential Scholarship! Slayton is one of only 17 graduating seniors who earned the scholarship this year.
Students cannot apply for the scholarship—recipients are selected for their values, rather than their academic accolades, and the self-directed actions they take that uphold those values to create a better life for others.
Recipients receive a $10,000 scholarship annually, for up to four years. Presidential Scholars are also supported throughout their time at the University by a customized leadership-development track that includes training, practice and reflection.
