In 2016, Kitsap Bank donated $25,000 to establish two renewable $2500 scholarships for students attending Western Washington University’s WWU Center at Olympic College Poulsbo.

We are happy to announce our 2017/2018 Kitsap Bank Merit Scholarship recipients:  

Joseph Stenstrom 

Joe Stenstrom is graduating from Western Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration in March of 2018. After graduation, Joe plans to start his career locally in Human Resource Management in hopes that someday he will work for Disney or Universal Studios.  

A longtime resident of Poulsbo, WA, Joe is actively involved in several organizations. He is a member of the Poulsbo Noon Lions Club, Poulsbo Historical Society, National Society for Human Resource Management, and National Society of Leadership and Success. Additionally, Joe volunteers for the North Kitsap Fishline and Port Gamble Theater. He has interned with Kitsap County, the City of Poulsbo and is currently a Human Resource Intern with the City of Bainbridge Island.

When not in school, interning or working, Joe enjoys restoring classic cars, researching local history, reading, watching classic television shows and movies, and traveling.  

Anthony Locascio

Tony Locascio is graduating from Western Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration in March of 2018. After graduation, Tony will continue his work as a Professional Trainer at Island Fitness, and hopes to someday start his own training facility. Additionally, Tony hopes to start a select basketball program.

Tony is originally from Sandpoint Idaho, and currently resides on Bainbridge Island. He has a passion for fitness and currently coaches the Bainbridge High School basketball team and Bainbridge Roots.

When not in school or work, Tony enjoys playing sports (especially basketball), watching movies, and traveling.

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The WWU scholarships are given to two students per academic year who are enrolled in any of the four-year programs in Poulsbo being offered by Western’s College of Business and Economics, or who are enrolled in Western’s Computer and Information Systems Security (CISS) program. Recipients must demonstrate academic excellence through a 3.0 GPA or higher and reside in the bank’s market area of Kitsap, Mason, Jefferson, Clallam, or Pierce. 

The scholarships can be used to help pay for any costs associated with the students’ educational expenses, including tuition, books, supplies and materials.

The Western scholarship is the fourth business or cyber security scholarship established by Kitsap Bank and the Langer Family. Two scholarships are offered annually at Olympic College: the $1500 Kitsap Bank Scholarship, which is presented each fall at the Columbus Day Community Luncheon, and the Helen Langer Smith and Dr. Meredith P. Smith scholarship presented each spring. Additionally, the Helen Langer Smith and Dr. Meredith P. Smith scholarship is offered each year at University of Washington Foster School of Business for a business student who resides in Kitsap Bank’s market area.

If you or someone you know would like more information on the scholarships provided by Kitsap Bank, visit  the scholarships page.