Scholarship Program
This application is for the Evergreen, Olympic, Kevin Worley Memorial and Kevin Worley Technical Scholarships.
The Olympic Logging Conference Foundation, 501(c)3, 81- 446616, is organized exclusively for charitable, educational and scientific purposes including the making of distributions to persons seeking advanced education or organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501 (c) (3) of the IRS code.
Scholarship awards may be used for tuition, books and/or room and board for students attending any college, university or vocational/technical school. A minimum $500.00 and up to a maximum of $3,000 shall be awarded annually and will be paid directly to the recipient’s post-secondary institution.
OLYMPIC SCHOLARSHIP CRITERION (Award amount $500-$3,000)
- Current OLC members, children/grandchildren of current OLC member or children/grandchildren of past Board Chairman. Current member is defined by paid membership within the past 5 years.
- Pursuing post‐secondary education.
- Application must be completed in full and supporting documents submitted with application.
- Annual application is required.
- Preference may be given to forestry related fields but not exclusively awarded to such candidates.
- Applications must be submitted here by April 1 to be considered for award distribution within the upcoming school year. Confirmation of receipt will be emailed.
EVERGREEN SCHOLARSHIP CRITERION (Award amount $500-$3,000)
- Current resident of Pacific NW – Washington, Oregon, Idaho or California. Applicant must be seeking education and/or training for timber industry related fields.
- Pursuing post-secondary education.
- Annual application is required. Application must be complete with all supporting documents combined as a single PDF document and submitted electronically. Incomplete and/or do not qualify applicants, will be notified by April 15.
- Deadline: Applications must be emailed to [email protected] by April 1 to be considered for award distribution within the upcoming school year. Confirmation of receipt will be emailed.
The Kevin Worley Memorial was established by Paige Pearson, Nick Worley, Colton Worley and family in memory of their father. We thank them for their generosity in providing funding for two scholarships.
WORLEY TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP CRITERION (Award amount $500-$3,000)
- Current resident of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, or California.
- Pursuing a technical or vocational program or certificate.
- Application must be completed in full and supporting documents submitted with application.
- Annual application is required.
- Preference may be given to timber-related fields but not exclusively awarded to such candidates.
- Applications must be submitted here by April 1 to be considered for award distribution within the upcoming school year. Confirmation of receipt will be emailed.
KEVIN WORLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (Award amount $500-$3,000)
- Pursuing post secondary education of any kind.
- Award at discretion of the family.
- Application must be completed in full and supporting documents submitted with application.
- Annual application is required.
- Preference may be given to timber-related fields but not exclusively awarded to such candidates.
- Applications must be submitted here by April 1 to be considered for award distribution within the upcoming school year. Confirmation of receipt will be emailed.
Kevin Worley devoted his entire 38 year career to the timber industry. At the time of his passing, he was owner and president of Forks Fiber Management, Inc.
He was on the board of directors for the Olympic Logging Conference where he served as chairman of the 70th annual conference. He also served as past president of the Washington Trucking Association-Log Truckers Conference, where he was still a member. Kevin was also a long-time member of the Washington Contract Loggers Association.
His passion for the timber industry was exceeded only by his love and commitment to his family and friends. Games of cribbage with his buddies, family card games, golfing adventures, fishing expeditions, watching sporting events and family vacations were what he truly loved.
His children and family want to continue to honor his memory and his love for the timber industry with these scholarships.
2025 Scholarships Recipients:
Kevin Worley Memorial Scholarship
Jaron Martin - $2500
- Dedicated to continuing his family's tradition of working in the timber industry. Jeron is looking to pursue a job with a private timber company to gain experience in hopes to one day own his own private timber company.
Kevin Worley Technical Scholarship
Tucker Thureson - $2500
- Currently works as a shop helper and truck washer. Tucker is pursuing his CDL with the goal of becoming a successful and reputable, logger/truck driver.
OLC Foundation Scholarships
OLYMPIC
Natalie Bowers - $2000
- Graduating from Olympia High School
- Attending University of Utah
- Pursuing a career in Psychology and Research
Sawyer Graham - $2000
- Graduating from Forks High School
- Attending Northwest Lineman College
- Pursuing a career as a Journeyman Lineman
Brody Lausche - $2000
- Graduating from Forks High School
- Attending Northwest Lineman College
- Pursuing a career as a Journeyman Lineman
Jeron Martin - $2000
- Currently attending the University of Idaho
- Pursuing a career in Forest Operations and Technology
Kaleb Mitchem - $2000
- Currently Attending Washington State University
- Pursuing a career in Economic Data Analysis
Andre Myer- $2000
- Currently Attending University of Montana
- Pursuing a career in Fire Science and Wildland Firefighting
Skylar Peterson- $2000
- Graduating from Castle Rock High School
- Attending Western Washington University
- Pursuing a career in History and Museum Education
Faith Romberg - $2000
- Graduating from Forks High School
- Attending Peninsula College
- Pursuing a career as a Dental Hygienist
EVERGREEN
Eleanor Hanson- $1500
- Graduating from Emmett High School
- Attending University of Idaho
- Pursuing a career in Forestry and Logging Operations
Adelle Petraitis- $1500
- Currently at Chemeketa Community College
- Attending Oregon State University
- Pursuing a career in Forest Engineering
Isabel Riley- $1500
- Graduating from South Kitsap High School
- Attending University of Idaho
- Pursuing a career in Forest Management
Walker Steele- $1500
- Graduating from Astoria Senior High School
- Attending University of Idaho
- Pursuing a career in Forest Management
Tucker Thureson- $1500
- Graduating from Hoquiam High School
- Attending Grays Harbor College
- Pursuing a career in Trucking and Logging Operations