Albert Bingham Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 31st, 2025
Application: Albert Bingham Memorial Scholarship Application

Delivery Instructions:

  • Please email electronic copy to: info.swasf@gmail.com 
    –or–
  • Mail hardcopy to:
    Sedro-Woolley Alumni & Schools Foundation
    P.O. Box 509
    Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284

For Immediate Release – February 4th, 2025
Sedro-Woolley Alumni & Schools Foundation Receives Transformational $2.3 Million Estate Gift.

Sedro-Woolley, WA – The Sedro-Woolley Alumni & Schools Foundation (SWASF) is proud to announce an extraordinary estate gift of $2,313,813.66, which will establish the Albert Bingham Memorial Scholarship Fund. This monumental donation ensures that Sedro-Woolley students have access to educational opportunities for many generations.

Starting this year in 2025, the Sedro-Woolley Alumni & Schools Foundation will annually award $5,000 scholarships to 10 students from the Albert Bingham Memorial Scholarship Fund to support students in their post-secondary education at colleges, universities, or trade schools. 

“This gift demonstrates the incredible impact of community support and philanthropy,” said Brock Stiles, President of SWASF. 

A Legacy of Generosity and Community Dedication

The scholarship fund honors the life and legacy of Albert H. Bingham, a Sedro-Woolley native who dedicated his life to service, leadership, and community. Born in 1895, Bingham devoted his life to serving his community, from his early days managing family businesses to his active roles in civic organizations. A decorated World War I Army veteran, a one-term member of the Washington State Legislature, and a 50-year volunteer firefighter, Bingham embodied a spirit of service and leadership that remains inspirational.

Bingham’s memory now lives on through this new scholarship fund, which promises to honor his lifelong commitment to helping others and serving his community.

This remarkable scholarship fund was made possible by the incredible generosity of James Kenneth Hyatt, a Sedro-Woolley High School graduate from the Class of 1959, whose estate gift demonstrates a profound dedication to supporting our future generations. The Foundation officially received the estate funds in November 2024.

Since our inception in 1996, the Sedro-Woolley Alumni & Schools Foundation has awarded over $590,000+ in scholarships, supporting students’ educational journeys beyond high school. The addition of the Albert Bingham Memorial Scholarship Fund significantly expands this mission and helps to ensure an even greater impact.

How to Apply

Students interested in applying for the Albert Bingham Memorial Scholarship can find more information on the SWASF website at www.woolleycubs.com/scholarships/ or by emailing the Foundation at info.swasf@gmail.com.

This transformative gift represents the power of community and the enduring spirit of generosity that defines Sedro-Woolley. The Sedro-Woolley Alumni & Schools Foundation is honored to continue its mission of empowering students to achieve their dreams through education.

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Sedro-Woolley Alumni & Schools Foundation
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