The City of Carnation is accepting applications for the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Center for Quality Communities (CQC) Scholarship. The CQC will award up to four $3,000 scholarships in spring 2026 to graduating high school seniors who are active in leadership roles in city government, community, or school and intend to pursue higher education. The city will nominate one Carnation resident to be considered for this scholarship. Applicants must fill out an application and send it, along with a recommendation letter, to City Manager Ender at rhonda.ender@carnationwa.gov before Jan. 19, 2026, at 5 p.m.