Yazi Scholars Program

The Yazi Scholars application timeline follows the same timeline for all applicants. Please see our dates and deadlines here. 

The Yazi scholarship program is named in honor of Gary “Yazi” Yazwa, a former CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound. The scholarship reflects the Milgard family’s dedication to supporting both the BGCSPS and Charles Wright Academy, and we are proud to carry on their legacy.

We seek individuals who are active members of their Boys and Girls Club branch, driven by curiosity and a passion for learning. They aspire to be part of a school community where learning takes center stage and where they will receive both challenges and support.

Strong applicants demonstrate academic success in their current environment, a genuine enthusiasm for learning, a willingness to engage in our community, and great academic potential. Examples of these qualities may include:

• The equivalent of A and B grades in recent coursework

• Teacher recommendations reinforcing high levels of engagement in your current classroom environment

• Independent academic pursuits that you may have engaged in outside of the classroom

• Participation in opportunities available through the Boys and Girls Club of South Puget Sound

• Participation in available extracurricular activities

Charles Wright Academy is a welcoming and vibrant community of friends and teachers who will challenge you to develop as a scholar, athlete, artist, and leader. But more importantly, they will support and encourage you every step of the way. At CWA, we are driven by our mission to nurture and challenge our students through active, joyful learning. We offer an excellent academic program with varied course selections and a focus on experiential and project-based learning. Roughly 570 students in preschool through grade 12 come to school on our beautiful 107-acre campus in University Place. We offer bus service throughout the South Sound and up to South King County.

The Yazi award is a commitment to providing access for two students who will enter the eighth grade at Charles Wright Academy. It is through an application process completed during their seventh or eighth grade year that the recipients are determined. Once awarded, the Yazi Educational scholarship funding will renew annually until the student graduates from Charles Wright Academy, so long as adequate yearly progress is maintained by the student.  Scholarship recipients are expected to remain active members in the Boys and Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound.

The Yazi program covers up to full-tuition scholarships and can also assist with other necessary expenses. Once your child is selected as a finalist for the Yazi Award, we will ask you to complete a financial aid application. Charles Wright Academy is committed to providing selected Yazi Scholars with 100% of their demonstrated financial need, ensuring access to quality education.