The Edward G. Streuli Scholarship Program

Congratulations to our 2019 Scholarship Winners!

  • Aidan smith

    Aidan Smith, Whitworth University

  • Aubrey davis

    Aubrey Davis, University of Idaho

  • Claire perrin headshot

    Claire Perrin, University of California, Berkeley

  • Hannah schwartz

    Hannah Schwartz, Central Washington University or Highline College

  • Riley anderson

    Riley Anderson, Boise State University

  • Ryan naff

    Ryan Naff, University of Washington

Qualstar recognizes the value of continued education and supporting those people who make the commitment to work toward a goal after high school. Therefore, each year Qualstar will award a set number of scholarships to individuals who are continuing or renewing their education.

Interested applicants should complete the application process detailed below (you can also download a PDF of program outline):

  • Must be a high school senior OR currently enrolled in a college/university/trade school.
  • Existing youth account members and children/grandchildren of existing members are eligible to apply (account must be open for at least 12 months and be in good standing)
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident alien
  • Must have at least a 2.50 cumulative GPA (transcript required) from current or previous school
  • Must use the scholarship for continuing education at either a 4 or 2-year college or university, community college, or trade school (proof of enrollment required)
  • Previous Edward G. Streuli Scholarship winners are eligible to apply if still enrolled in continuing education
  • Qualstar employees, board members, and the families of employees and board members are not eligible to apply

Application Process (February 15th through April 15th):

  • Applications are accepted February 15th through April 15th ONLY. Entries received after April 15th will not be considered.
  • Submit your online application below (only available Feb. 15th-April 15th)
  • Or “print a PDF copy” (available Feb. 15th-April 15th) and bring it, along with your other required materials, to any branch location or mail it to us.
  • Send your 500 Word Essay (this year’s question is below) to eCommunication@qualstarcu.com; please reference “Scholarship Entry”
  • Applications can also be submitted electronically (Word or PDF documents only) to eCommunication@qualstarcu.com, please reference “Scholarship Entry”

Essay Question (500 Word Minimum): Next year’s question will be posted on February 15th

Essays will be judged based on clarity, completeness of details and overall concept.

E-Mail your completed application, essay, and all other required documents (by April 15th) to eCommunication@qualstarcu.com; be sure to reference your scholarship submission.

Selection Process & Winner Information:

  • Applications1 are accepted each year between February 15th and April 15th.
  • Once all completed applications and required materials are received, they will be reviewed by the current selection committee (made up of board members, the CEO, and two selected staff members.)
  • Scholarship winners will be notified by phone after the first week of May; checks will be made payable to the school of choice upon submission of verified registration and mailed in August.
  • Winners will provide a picture to Qualstar which they agree to have used for promotional purposes.

If you prefer to submit a printed application you can open the PDF on your computer, complete the fields, and print it to be mailed to the address provided above.

This year’s program has ended – please check back next year, starting February 15th.

1 A complete application consists of ALL required items (application, copies of transcripts, essay) received by April 15th – incomplete applications will not be submitted for review by the selection committee.