Thomas A. Goodwin, Sr. Memorial Scholarship

Background:

Thomas A. Goodwin Sr. graduated from Washington State University in 1959 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He then worked as an electrical engineer for Grant, Chelan, and Lewis County PUDs until 1967, when he accepted a position with the US Bureau of Reclamation at Grand Coulee Dam.

After retiring in 1980, he established Northwest Consulting Services to provide technical advice to electrical power producers. Until his death, he provided his technical expertise in the diagnosis and maintenance of electrical generating facilities throughout North America, South America, and Europe.

Before entering college, he served four years in the Navy during the Korean War. In 1953, he married Navy WAVE Alice Harmon of Pittsburg, PA in Wenatchee. They raised six children – five have degrees from WSU.

Purpose:

Scholarships to be given to seniors specializing in Power Engineering.

• To reward students who have shown both promise and persistence by helping them finish their degrees.
• The award may be for one or two years as needed to complete a BS degree.
• Recipients must a US Citizen or lawful permanent US resident.

Amount:

$500 to $1,000