The WSU Master Gardeners of Grays Harbor-Pacific Counties announce the availability of a $1,000 scholarship for seniors in Grays Harbor/Pacific County high schools (including alternative and homeschooled students).

The scholarship honors Don Tapio, long-time WSU Extension Educator in Grays Harbor County. It is available to seniors who intend to pursue an academic major in horticulture, life sciences or a related field.

Applications are available online at the Master Gardener website (www.pnwmg.org) or available by contacting bradbury1285@comcast.net or at 360-495-4086.

Completed applications may be dropped of at the WSU Extension Office, 32, Elma-McCleary Road in Elma or mailed to WSU Extension, P.O. Box 3018, Elma, WA 98541-3018. The application period runs from Feb. 1 to May 1.

The selection of the recipient will be under the direction of the Master Gardener Don Tapio Scholarship Committee. Applicants will be notified by mail of the decision.

Scholarship monies will be sent directly to the college/university cashier’s office in the recipient’s name.