Toys for Kids Hendu High School Scholarship
Offered by Toys for Kids Seattle
About this scholarship
The Toys for Kids Hendu High School Scholarship honors Seattle Mariners alumnus and charity co-founder Dave “Hendu” Henderson with a $5,000 college award. The current application is for high-school seniors entering college and recognizes students whose compassion, service, and educational goals reflect Henderson’s commitment to community. Scholarship money may be used for tuition or books at the recipient’s chosen higher-education institution. The official online form collects student and parent or guardian contact information, school details, GPA, counselor information, and principal information. Applicants must combine the required materials into one PDF: a thoughtful 300–600 word, double-spaced essay and one recommendation letter from a school official or respected mentor. Incomplete applications or materials submitted outside the specified single-PDF format are not reviewed. The form also warns students to use a personal Gmail, Outlook, or comparable address rather than a school email so the committee can communicate after graduation. Toys for Kids’ current organization announcement sets the deadline at September 10, 2026. Candidates should prepare the recommendation early and submit directly through the live official application rather than relying on older school-directory links.
Eligibility
- Be a current high-school senior planning to enter college
- Demonstrate commitment to community service, education, and making a positive difference
- Complete every required student, parent or guardian, and school-information field
- Write a 300–600 word, double-spaced essay
- Obtain one recommendation letter from a school official or a mentor
- Combine the essay and recommendation in the required single PDF file
- Use a non-school email address and submit the official online form by September 10, 2026