The Phillip and June Lighty Student Leadership Program The Phillip and June Lighty Student Leadership Program Fund was established in recognition of more than 50 years of extraordinary dedication and generosity to Washington State University by Phillip and June Lighty of California. For Phillip, a 1940 WSU alum, and June, a Stanford University graduate who was named an honorary alumna of WSU in 1980, the gift that creates this fund represents the latest in a long list of ways the Lightys have helped support students at WSU. The award was established in 1980 and continues to be one of Washington State University’s largest endowed scholarships. The scholarship is intended primarily to provide tuition for out-of-state students, with preference given to applicants from Northern California, and is administered through the Washington State University Alumni Association. It is an annual scholarship with the possibility of renewal. Through letters, campus visits, and their annual on-campus scholarship luncheon, the Lighty’s foster personal relationships between the scholarship recipients, the WSUAA, and themselves. These friendships perhaps the Lighty’s’ greatest contribution, enrich the students’ lives and exemplify Phillip and June’s lifelong commitment to numerous youth and community services. Phillip Lighty was a charter member of the WSU Foundation, and the Lighty’s hold the distinction of becoming the first members of the WSU Foundations President Associates recognition level. Phillip has received the WSUAA Alumni Achievement Award, in part for his “tireless dedication to the character development of young people and outstanding service to his community.” In 1991, Phillip received the WSU Foundation’s highest honor, the Weldon B. Gibson Distinguished Volunteer Award. (June, Phillip, and Family at the Lighty Library dedication, Lewis Alumni Centre, August 1991) In 2004, Phillip and June Lighty asked their granddaughter, Jennifer Lighty, to help manage the scholarship in partnership with the WSUAA Phillip & June Lighty Leadership Award Criteria and Method of Selection The Phillip and June Lighty Leadership Award provides full out of state tuition for an incoming freshman who has distinguished themselves through outstanding leadership qualities and academic excellence. The scholarship is renewable. Basis of Award The primary focus of this award is leadership, which may be demonstrated through traditional school activities, work responsibilities, community involvement, church-related activities, and family commitments. The award recognizes the accomplishments of youth leaders and seeks to encourage and support potential leaders. Who is Eligible Seniors in an accredited non-Washington high school with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher are eligible for the award. How to Apply 1. Apply for admission and submit your academic scholarship application by January 31, 2008. 2. Complete the Lighty Leadership Award application packet and send it in by January 31, 2008. The application packet is comprised of three pages of information: 1) a cover page; which includes your name, address, email, telephone number of your high school and name of counselor; GPA, SAT/ACT test scores and ranking class; 2) information requested in outline form of your leadership accomplishments; 3) essay question. 3. Application packets must be completed and received by January 31, 2008 to:
If you have questions regarding the Lighty Leadership Award, you may call the WSU Alumni Association office toll free at 800-WSU-ALUM (800-258-6978) or email wsualum@wsu.edu.
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