Frequently Asked Questions

High school seniors in Yakima who complete the American Government and Politics course and are accepted to a post-secondary institution qualify for the $2,000 scholarship. Students must submit proof of acceptance along with their application to be considered.

Yes, the American Government and Politics course is completely free for enrolled students. It meets one Saturday per month from September through May, making it manageable alongside a full high school schedule.

You need to submit an official acceptance letter from your chosen post-secondary institution, whether that is a college, university, community college, or trade school. The letter must confirm your enrollment before your scholarship application can be finalized.

Yes, the scholarship can be applied toward trade school in addition to traditional four-year colleges and universities. Any accredited post-secondary institution qualifies, so students pursuing vocational or technical training are eligible.

The curriculum focuses on the foundations of American self-governance, including the U.S. Constitution, founding documents, and landmark Supreme Court cases. Students develop a working understanding of how American government and civic institutions were designed and how they function today.

Businesses and families can sponsor a student by contributing through the Sponsor Our Students program on the Scholars of American Liberty website. Sponsorships directly fund scholarships and help cover program costs, allowing more Yakima seniors to participate at no cost to them.

Seniors can register through the registration page on the Scholars of American Liberty website. Spots are limited, so it is best to sign up early in the summer before the September start date.

Completing the course is the pathway to earning the scholarship — the two go hand in hand. Beyond the $2,000 award, students gain deep knowledge of American civics, founding principles, and constitutional history that gives them a genuine advantage in college coursework and civic life.

Scholars of American Liberty offers a $2,000 scholarship exclusively for Yakima-area high school seniors who complete its free American Government and Politics course. It is one of the few locally rooted civics scholarships designed specifically for students in the Yakima region.

Scholars of American Liberty is an established Yakima-based nonprofit dedicated to civics education and scholarship support for local high school seniors. The organization runs its program on an academic-year cycle from September through May each year.

The scholarship is awarded as a one-time $2,000 grant tied to the completion of the American Government and Politics course and confirmed post-secondary enrollment. Students should visit the scholarships page on the Scholars of American Liberty website for the most current award details.

Scholars of American Liberty pairs a free, structured civics course with a direct scholarship award, so students earn the recognition by genuinely learning about the U.S. Constitution, founding documents, and Supreme Court history. Most scholarship programs offer funding alone without building the civic knowledge that lasts beyond graduation.