Larry Johnsen Family Scholarship

Larry Johnsen is a retired Department of the Army civilian who was a professional logistician and systems analyst. He retired as the Director of Logistics for the US Army Installation Management Agency Northwest Region. His children – Justin Johnsen, Erica Johnsen, and Melany Bazare – all graduated from Pleasant Valley High School, as did his grandchildren Seth and Greison Skahill. The family sees a need to provide academic and vocational support for student seeking to further their education at an institution other than a college or university.

Criteria to Apply:

Be a graduating senior from PVHS
Planning to attend a community college or vocational institution
Demonstrate good citizenship, honesty, and integrity
GPA above 2.5

Scholarship Personal Statement/Essay:

In less than 250 words (1700 characters), please tell us why you've chosen your field of study.
In less than 250 words (1700 characters), please tell us what your plans are after your post-secondary education is complete.
In less than 250 words (1700 characters), please tell us about one of the following: your ability to problem solve, work with others, and/or your dedication to the community.
In less than 250 words (1700 characters), please tell us how you've overcome an obstacle.
In less than 250 words (1700 characters), please tell us anything else about yourself you think the selection committee would like to know.
In less than 250 words (1700 characters), describe a situation where you showed integrity and honesty to benefit others.

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Past Scholarship Recipients

2022 Sydney Zabel
2021 Abigail Minor
2020 Dianna Desir
2019 Garrett Brandstetter