MT. VERNON — The Mt. Vernon Scholarship Fund is accepting applications from Mt. Vernon-area students who will be graduating high school in 2024 and continuing their education at a vocational/technical school, college or university.

Applicants must live within the area of the former Mt. Vernon School District, bounded by Laycock Creek on the east, Fields Creek on the west, the Malheur National Forest on the north, Harper Creek on the southwest and Ingall Creek on the southeast.

The scholarship was established in 2003 by the Mt. Vernon High School classes of 1955-59. Information and application forms are available from Grant County high school counselors or by writing Rick Hehn, 7827 Mountain Aire Loop SE, Olympia, WA 98503.

The deadline to apply is May 1.