08/30/2026
The Okanogan-Omak Rotary Club Foundation would like to announce the awarding of scholarships totaling $19,750.00 benefiting students of Wenatchee Valley College-North (Omak Campus) for the academic year 2026-2027. Funds for these scholarships come from two sources within the Okanogan-Omak Rotary Club Foundation: General Foundation Account $9,000 and Catherine Rawson Nursing Scholarship Account $10,250. The Rotary Club is committed to “CREATE LASTING IMPACTS”
The recipients reside throughout Okanogan and Douglas County with the scholarships being open to any enrolled Wenatchee Valley College-North student. The awarded funds may be used for various needs or incidentals, including but not limited to, books, tuition, childcare, transportation or similar needs to enable the applicant to pursue their college education.
The Catherine Rawson Nursing Scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled in the Registered Nursing Program or pursuing a BSN degree.
The scholarship were awarded to the following individuals:
- Ashley Hernanzez – Oroville
- Irene Adem – Omak
- Emma Chilcote – Okanogan
- Thomas Goodison – Omak
- Morgan Branter – Omak
- Tara Marchand – Omak
- Jazmine LeDuc – Bridgeport
- Ann Oppenheimer - Okanogan
The Okanogan-Omak Rotary Club Foundation is a charitable, tax deductible entity administered by the Okanogan-Omak Rotary Club (meets every Thursday at noon at Omak Elks). The Foundation is active in awarding scholarships to individuals pursuing careers in multiple and diverse endeavors including academic, vocational, and the trades. If you’re interested in knowing about the foundation or should you desire to support such diverse pursuits, contact or contributions may be made to the Okanogan-Omak Rotary Club Foundation at PO Box 2031, Omak, WA 98841.