Ruta Jones Memorial Scholarship Application – 2025 Now Open. Due June 16 Email Completed Applications to: Liam Olsen, Liam.Olsen@jacobs.com Download 2025 Ruta Jones Scholarship Application (applications filled out online do not save)

The Washington State Chapter of the American Public Works Association is offering a $1,000 training scholarship to honor Ruta Jones. Ruta was an active servant leader of the  APWA Washington Chapter and caring employee of the City of Wenatchee. As an administrative assistant at the City of Wenatchee for over forty years, she truly cared about and took care of those around her. Not only was Ruta a fixture at the City of Wenatchee, but she was also a pillar of the Washington Chapter and part of our APWA family. Ruta spearheaded the Chapter’s annual fall conferences for over two decades.

In Ruta’s honor, the Washington Chapter is offering this scholarship to provide the opportunity for a public works administrative or support staff member to attend a training of their choice. Ruta earned her degree in Business Administration from Central Washington University and she relished any opportunity to continue her learning journey. This scholarship is offered to any current administration staff member of a public agency or APWA-member firm. The scholarship will reimburse up to $1,000 for conference or training registration, lodging and transportation. Winner will submit receipts and be reimbursed up to $1,000.

Eligibility Criteria

1. The application process is open to administrative or support staff at APWA-member agencies or firms.
2. The applicant shall meet their employer’s definition of full time employment for the current year.
3. Evaluation criteria will include excellence in work history, a dedication to community involvement, a commitment to continuing education, and demonstrated knowledge of the public works industry.