DEC NIBJ: Silver Valley Kiwanis hope to grow scholarship opportunities
Guests are pictured on the lawns at French Gulch Farm and Garden for the Kiwanis Club's annual Concert in the Garden fundraiser. Over 100 guests helped the club raise over $10,000 during the event.
JOSH McDONALD
The Kiwanis Club of the Silver Valley is working to expand its scholarship program after seeing record interest from local high school seniors this year. While the club awarded three renewable scholarships in 2025, leaders say more outreach and fundraising are needed to meet growing demand.
“In 2025 we had the most applicants that we have ever had,” said Tristen Straw, president of the Kiwanis Club of the Silver Valley. “With that being said we still only had 16 seniors apply and that includes all three high schools in the Silver Valley. We need to spread the word to the high schools, teachers, and parents so they know what opportunities are out there.”
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