Community Services Scholarship Program
Scholarship opportunities enable Renton residents, who would not otherwise have the opportunity, to participate in educational and recreational activities ranging from ballroom dancing, arts and crafts, sports, preschool, youth, and teen programs to adventures and explorations in science. Those eligible for scholarships must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must be City residents. Click here to see our Resident Policy.
- There are limited numbers of scholarships for children who reside in the Renton School District, but are not within City limits. Funding for these scholarships is provided by the Sam Chastain Memorial Fund.
- Scholarships are for everyone - children, adults, and elderly citizens.
- For each recreation quarter, residents can receive one scholarship per family member. There is a maximum of $200 per family.
- Extended travel at the Senior Activitiy Center is excluded.
- Availability of scholarships is dependent upon funding. Sometimes the program has no funds. When funds are available, scholarships are given on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Have a household income that does not exceed the annual incomes in the table below. The amount of the scholarship is based on the household income.
| Scholarship Amount |
100% of Cost |
75% of Cost |
50% of Cost |
| One Person Household |
$18,800 |
$30,000 |
$45,100 |
| Two Person Household |
$20,600 |
$34,250 |
$51,550 |
| Three Person Household |
$23,150 |
$38,550 |
$58,000 |
| Four Person Household |
$25,700 |
$42,800 |
$64,400 |
| Five Person household |
$27,800 |
$46,250 |
$69,600 |
Resident Policy:
You live within the Renton City limits and are a resident of Renton if you:
- Have a four digit or less house number and a one or two digit street address. For example, 1234 SE 4th Street, Renton.
- Have a four digit or less house number and a street name. For example, 1234 Main Avenue S., Renton.
- Have a five digit house number and were annexed by the City of Renton after August 25, 2006.
How to apply:
1. Download "What's Happening... the Community Services Recreation brochure or Golden Opportunities, the Renton Senior Activity Center brochure. Brochures are also available at Renton area libraries or at any of the community centers.
2. Register in person at the Renton Community Center. To increase the likelihood of receiving a scholarship, register on the day resident registration begins. Applicants will be asked to complete a scholarship application. Applications may also be downloaded and given to the staff at the time of registration. It may take up to three business days to determine if there is scholarship funding available. For those given a partial scholarship, the remainder of the cost is due at the time of registration.
Scholarships give Renton residents an opportunity to learn, grow and have fun. Funding for this program comes from donations only. Consider making a donation to this worthy cause. Make checks payable to City of Renton Human Services, Renton City Hall, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057.