The scholarships are awarded to students with a primary residence in the
Spokane Area, Inland Northwest (Washington and Idaho). The scholarships are
designed to assist either women or men in accounting. We are non
discriminatory.
Mary Fraijo (1927-1995) became a charter member of the Coeur D' Alene, Idaho
chapter of ASWA in 1958. She joined the Spokane chapter in 1967. She held
every office available throughout both organizations. She was later the
Northwest Area Director of ASWA. She continued to mentor young, bright
students and accountants.
Mary valued education and
sought to increase and improve the opportunities for those in our community.
Since it was created in 1996, the Mary M. Fraijo Scholarship has created
numerous educational opportunities for those in our community. There
has been total scholarship awards of over $25,000 in her memory. Dozens of
students from the Inland Northwest area have benefited from this program.
Students have attended Gonzaga University, Whitworth College, Western
Washington University, University of Idaho, Montana State University,
Washington State University, Eastern Washington University, Central
Washington University, Linfield College, and Community Colleges of Spokane.
Mary was a true
inspiration to those whose lives she touched. "There
may be no greater personal legacy than investing in the lives of
others.” Leslie Fraijo Miller, said.
Her legacy remains evident in the contributions and
pursuits of the Mary M. Fraijo Scholarship Fund. To make contributions,
please contact
treasurer@aswa4.org.
to
access the application form)