The ACE Mentor Program of Washington has a strong student scholarship program which has awarded a total of $1,121,000 since its inception in Washington state in 2001. Passing the $1 million mark is a magnificent milestone and one we are incredibly proud of!
Scholarship applicants are recognized at a reception in the spring. The 2020 and 2021 events were virtual events and are available on our YouTube page for viewing.
The 2022 event was held in-person on June 8, where 14 local seniors were awarded $137,000 in scholarships. Congratulations to these students!
Michael Birkhead, of Bainbridge High School, received the $2,500 Venture General Contracting Award and a $5,500 ACE Award, for a total award of $8,000. Michael plans to study architecture at Montana State University.
Andrés Cabrera, of Inglemoor High School, received the $5,000 ACEC-Washington Award, the $5,000 Magnusson Klemencic Associates Award, and a $5,000 ACE Award, for a total award of $15,000. Andrés plans to study either civil engineering or architecture at Brigham Young University. Andrés participated in ACE for all four years of his high school experience.
Anthony Cabrera, of O’Dea High School, received the $5,000 Electric League of the Pacific Northwest Award, the $2,500 Stantec Award, and a $500 ACE Award, for a total award of $8,000. Anthony plans to study electrical engineering at Montana State University. Anthony participated in ACE for all four years of his high school experience.
Lynne Chirillo, of Skyline High School, received the $2,500 CallisonRTKL Award, the $2,500 Skanska Award, and a $7,000 ACE Award, for a total award of $12,000. Lynne plans to study architecture at California Polytechnic State University.
Ian Clark, of Bellevue High School, received the $5,000 Hargis Award and a $3,000 ACE Award, for a total award of $8,000. Ian plans to study mechanical engineering at the University of Arizona.
Nia Fletcher, of Holy Names Academy, received the $2,500 LMN Architects Award, the $2,500 OAC Services Award, and a $10,000 ACE Award, for a total award of $15,000. Nia plans to study architecture at Tulane University.
Zoe Klement, of Ingraham High School, received the $2,500 Cornerstone General Contractors Award and a $5,500 ACE Award, for a total award of $8,000. Zoe plans to study architecture at California Polytechnic State University.
Coral Leon, of Edmonds-Woodway High School, received the $2,500 Lease Crutcher Lewis Award and a $5,500 ACE Award, for a total award of $8,000. Coral will begin her studies at Shoreline Community College with a plan to transfer elsewhere to study architecture.
Elise Lesniak, of Archbishop Murphy High School, received the $5,000 Mackenzie Award and a $3,000 ACE Award, for a total award of $8,000. Elise plans to study architecture at the University of Idaho. Elise was unable to attend due to a previously arranged scheduling conflict, so she sent in video remarks which were shared with the crowd.
Isabella Mansfield, of Roosevelt High School, received the $2,500 BNBuilders Award and a $5,500 ACE Award, for a total award of $8,000. Bella plans to study architecture at Syracuse University.
Mason Niemeyer, of Inglemoor High School, received the $5,000 Design Build Institute of America Northwest Chapter Award and a $3,000 ACE Award, for a total award of $8,000. Mason plans to study engineering at the University of Washington – he isn’t sure what type yet, as he is interested in many kinds of engineering!
Hayden Ramberg, of North Creek High School, received the $2,500 Mortenson Award and a $5,500 ACE Award, for a total award of $8,000. Hayden plans to study architecture at Arizona State University.
Emma Roeller, of Ingraham High School, received the $2,500 Sellen Construction Award, the $2,500 Seneca Group Award, and a $10,000 ACE Award, for a total award of $15,000. Emma plans to study city and regional planning at California Polytechnic State University.
Maraki Zemeadim, of Archbishop Murphy High School, received an $8,000 ACE Award. Maraki plans to study interior design at Seattle Pacific University.
To see the program from the ACE 20th Anniversary and Scholarship Event:
Download Event Program
Additionally, our informational looping slideshow is available for viewing on our YouTube page. It includes photos from our history, a timeline, quotes from supporters, recognition of our mentors and sponsors, and much more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tv_A6rCiMtI