Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber (Hispanic Chamber) announced this year’s Latino Scholarship Program award winners. A total of $117,700 was awarded to 40 students on May 3rd, 2024, during the Chamber’s annual Scholarship Award Luncheon at the Oregon Convention Center, in Portland, Oregon. VPS Board Director Sandra Zavala-Ortega provided the keynote address, and Elsa Moreno Rangel provided the student keynote address. To date, the Hispanic Chamber has awarded over $3.1 million to 1,205 Hispanic students in Oregon and SW Washington. Awards range from $2,000 – $6,000.

Student Selection Criteria:
* Hispanic ancestry
* Resident of Oregon or Clark County, Washington
* Currently attending high school in Oregon or Clark County, WA
* Graduated from a high school in Oregon or Clark County, WA
* Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
* Minimum 3.0 GPA
* Be enrolled by Fall 2021 in an accredited 2-year community college, a 4-year college or university or an accredited graduate degree program
 

Link to application

The Ford Family Foundation offers a suite of financial and program resources in Oregon, Siskiyou County, Calif., and, in some cases, other regions. Many recipients enthusiastically declare that the Scholarship Programs are about “so much more than money.” Applicants of all ages with unique attributes who may not have had the encouragement, the opportunity, or the financial means to attend or to complete their higher education are encouraged to apply. These candidates should demonstrate an understanding of the value of work, taking responsibility, giving back, and helping others. Undocumented residents who meet certain qualifications are eligible to apply for scholarships from The Ford Family Foundation.

TIMELINE:

December 1st:  Applications Open
March 1st: Applications Due
May 1st: All Finalists Selected
June 1st: All Awardees Announced

For more information: 

Abby’s Closet is pleased to offer four scholarships, totaling $9,500, to graduating women attending high schools in Oregon or Washington, who will be entering any one of these schools in the fall:

·   Trade School ($1,500)

·   Community College ($2,000)

·   4-Year University or College ($3,000)

·  Elaine A. Davis Memorial Scholarship for Healthcare Fields ($3,000) (Note: All applicants who will be studying for a career in a healthcare field will be considered for this scholarship.)

Tell us about your dreams and aspirations for the future. The applicant in each category who best embodies the spirit and mission of Abby's Closet will be given the scholarship award. The award winners will have the honor of helping to officially open the Abby’s Closet Prom Dress Giveaway at the Oregon Convention Center on Saturday, March 16, 2024, and be one of the first students to select a prom dress.

Applications are due by 5 pm on February 5, 2024. Winners will be notified by March 1, 2024.

click here for the application

The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2024 competition.

Male and female students compete separately.

• Ranging from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university.

Eligibility:

• Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
• Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.
• High school graduates are not eligible to apply.
• Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.  

Link to the Elks Website: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm

The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, designed to provide recipients with the opportunity to graduate college debt-free. Applicants must attend a traditional public high school governed by a school district. Free workshops, Free Schwab Brokerage Accounts and Free Study Abroad provide recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered in the school curriculum. Recipients graduating college while in the Hagan Scholarship Program can apply for a Hagan Graduate Scholarship good for up to four additional consecutive semesters.

Hagan Scholars have attended 482 colleges and universities located in 48 states.

Fore more information: https://haganscholarships.org/description/

How to apply: https://haganscholarships.org/application/

Amazon Future Engineer students can boost their future for themselves and their community with the support of college funding, paid internships, and industry mentors.

You can receive a scholarship of up to $40,000
(up to $10,000/year) towards an undergraduate degree in engineering or computer science and an offer to complete a summer internship at Amazon!

For more information & to apply

Complete applications with attachments must be received no later than 5pm on January 31st. 

Click here for more information

click here for the application

The purpose of the scholarship is threefold: To honor Al Forthan, to award higher education scholarships to students from families impacted by addiction and poverty, and to encourage students to explore how addiction has impacted our community and the solutions to this complex problem. Due Date: February 3rd, 2025

Click here for more information and to apply

From THEDREAM.US website: We think of our National Scholarship as the "Pell Grant" for highly motivated undocumented students with significant, unmet financial needs. While we consider your GPA and test scores, we place great emphasis on your demonstrated commitment to community service and your ability to overcome the barriers and challenges that undocumented students face each and every day.

About the Award:
The National Scholarship Award will cover your tuition and fees up to a maximum of $16500 for an associate degree and $33,000 for a bachelor's degree, at one of our Partner Colleges. Please note, some Scholars may be eligible for an additional stipend of up to $4,000 (or $1,000 per year) for books, supplies, and transportation.

The award is renewable each year - you simply have to meet the continuing eligibility criteria.

Application deadline: February 28, 2025
 

For more information & to apply

The Oregon State Elks Association funds five Vocational Grants every year at $2,000 each. There is no age restriction on who may apply and is open to anyone who would like to apply. They are to be used only for vocational or technical schooling and may not be used as a stepping stone to a 4-year program. The application can be found under What We Do and it is writable once you download and save. The application deadline is March 1 of each year. Winners are announced in May with funding available in late August. Click the button below to open the online OSEA Vocational Grant Application.

for more information & to apply

Honoring the legacy and memory of Elizabeth Hoke by providing scholarships and grants for the people and causes that Elizabeth cared most about. 

Overall Scholarship amount: There are eight (8) scholarships available in the amount of $1000.00 each. 

Application due date: April 1st, 2025

For more information & to apply

The LKS Foundation is pleased to be back this year to offer scholarships in your district. We are happy to report we have awarded over $900,000 in 5 years to students in Oregon!

All criteria is the same for the 2024-2025 school year and the foundation would like to stress the importance of getting applications in EARLY. The selection process is lengthy and priority will go to first applicants received.

Deadline: May 2, 2025

Eligibility criteria:

• Cumulative High School GPA 3.5 or higher/transcripts must include 1st semester grades.

• Annual household income level of $75,000/year or less (FAFSA proof or Tax Return for 2023

AND two current pay stubs)

• Resident of Oregon and a U.S. Citizen.

• Live in Marion, Benton, Linn or Lane County.

• Pass a background check.

• Attend a school in Oregon as a full time student.

• 2 or 4 year programs accepted. Public, Private or Trade.

• Students who are receiving institutional, state and federal aid that exceeds the direct costs of

tuition, fees, room and board are excluded from the applicant pool.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY

A message from Willamette University regarding application deadlines...

We shifted our application deadlines to align with peer institutions. Note our early application deadlines are now November 1, rather than November 15.

• Early Action (non-binding): November 1, 2024
• Early Decision (binding): November 1, 2024
• Regular Decision: January 15, 2025

Materials Deadlines

Required materials include the School Report/Counselor Recommendation and an official high school transcript. A teacher recommendation, test scores and an interview remain optional. If an applicant intends on sitting for an interview, it should take place on, or before, their materials deadline.

• Early Action (non-binding): November 15, 2024
• Early Decision (binding): November 15, 2024
• Regular Decision: January 29, 2025

Merit-Based Scholarships

All admitted students will receive a merit-based scholarship based on their academic record and overall quality of the application. Scholarships for fall 2025 entry range from $26,000 to $34,000 annually.

Students admitted during our early rounds (in December) will receive the Leaders Award, an additional $1,000 annual scholarship.

Willamette's Competitive Scholarships - in areas including debate, environmental science, music, public health, STEM sciences, studio art, and theatre - range from $4,000 to $11,500 annually and also stack on other awards. Students may apply for competitive scholarships in their applicant portal after submission of their application for admission. Early applicants are encouraged to apply for these awards by November 15.

When added up, Willamette's merit scholarships can range from $27,000 to $46,500, which is immediately subtracted from the projected tuition of $53,000 for the 2025-2026 academic year. While the sticker price is larger than an in-state public university, the price a student pays is often comparable, or better, when you consider our favorable graduation rates and the added fees for in-demand programs or honors college classes made to mimic the experience offered to all Willamette students.

Need-Based Aid

We encourage all students to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) when it becomes available on December 1. Willamette neither uses, nor accepts, the CSS Profile or alternative financial aid application processes.

Contact Us

We invite you to contact us with questions about Willamette, our application process, or if you're seeking a perspective on a topic related to college admission counseling. And we invite your students to join us for Cardinal & Gold Day, our fall open house, on Friday, October 18 and Friday, November 8.

• Territory Counselor: Cady Campbell
• Phone: 844-BEARCAT
• Email: bearcat@willamette.edu

Eligible participants must be citizens of or lawful permanent residents of the United States. All contestants must be bona fide students herein described as any student under the age of 20 years on the date of the national contest who is presently enrolled in a high school or junior high school (public, parochial, military, private or home school). The curriculum of the school must be considered to be of high school level, commencing with grade 9 and terminating with grade 12. Students must be enrolled in high school or junior high school during the time of participation at any level of The American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest. Contestants must either be legally domiciled within or attend an educational institution within the department that they enter competition. Contestants can enter competition through only one department.

High school students that graduate early during the school year are eligible to compete if they are not enrolled in a college, university, trade school or other institution of higher learning at the time of the department finals contest.

The three finalists of the national contest are ineligible for further participation at any level.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Flyer coming soon!

The Western Undergraduate Exchange
(WUE) is a tuition savings program
that makes attending out-of-state colleges and
universities more affordable for students. 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

The Oregon Promise Grant Application has launched! Students may begin applying for Oregon Promise!!! 

We encourage all eligible seniors to complete this application.

As a reminder, students must also complete the 25-26 FAFSA or ORSAA application (when it opens in December) and complete a community college application, to be able to receive this award.

For more information: https://oregonstudentaid.gov/grants/oregon-promise-grant/

The Pacific Forest Foundation (PFF) scholarship program is offered to students who are, or will be, studying in forestry-related areas. To be eligible, students must reside in any of the western states (CA, WA, OR, ID, AK, AZ, NV, UT, WY, MT and CO), British Columbia or New Zealand. PFF will accept applications starting on January of each year.

The PFF plans to award 5 to 10 scholarships annually; scholarships range from $1,000 to $3,000 each. The scholarship is available to help supplement costs of tuition and books. The scholarship will be sent directly to the recipient's school and deposited into the student's account. If a recipient does not attend a university, community college or trade school during the year the scholarship is awarded, the total amount of the scholarship will be returned to the Pacific Forest Foundation.

The applications are reviewed by the PFF scholarship committee with the final selection of recipients made at the PFF Summer Board Meeting (July). Recipients will be notified by mail after that date.

The following guidelines must be met in order to apply for the PFF scholarship:

Applicants must be studying in the following areas:

• Forest Engineering
• Forest Management
• Forest Operations Management
• Heavy Equipment Maintenance and Welding
• Resource Management
• Diesel Mechanics
• Welding
• Other forest and timber industry-related areas of study

The applications must be received in the PFF office no later than May 1, 2023.

For more information and application: https://www.pacificforestfoundation.org/scholarship-program

We LOVE giving back to the community and helping future generations! Once a year, Castilla Orthodontics will offer a $1000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior in Marion or Polk County.

Click here for more information and to apply

The Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs Fine Art Scholarships Contest is for 
ALL graduating high school senior students (regardless of gender) who will be attending college in the Fall and reside in Oregon. 

In 1961, the Violet Lang Vocal and Instrumental Music Scholarships
were established and have continued ever since.

Important 2024 Dates:

April 2: Scholarship Application Forms due
 
April 11: Performance video and copy of music or Art need to be uploaded to Google Drive,
Judging starts
 
April 27: VIRTUAL FINE ARTS CONTEST OVER ZOOM, 2pm (Winners Announced)


2024 GFWC Oregon Fine Art Scholarships Applications:
​
Violet Lang Vocal Music Scholarship 

Violet Lang Instrumental Music Scholarship  

Visual Art Scholarship  

Essay Scholarship  

Students can apply for both scholarships with a single application. 

Click here for the informational flyer

Who is eligible?
Graduating High School Seniors in Oregon who are:
Passionate about pursuing a career in art, design, creative writing, sound engineering, or music.
Attending an accredited higher education program in the USA in Fall 2024 to study art, design, creative
writing, sound engineering, or music.

What will you need to apply?
Create a free account on our Scholarship Portal. 
Letter of Interest , Portfolio, Work Samples, or Writing Prompt (depending on specific scholarship).

Works of all kinds are acceptable, but please review specific guidelines in the application.

Award
One-time scholarships will be awarded in the amount $2,500 for up to 10 individuals at the Scholarship Board and creative committee’s discretion. 

Scholarship funds go directly to college, school, or program to cover tuition and fees. Proof of Enrollment is required. 

Click here to apply

DUE: 4/1/2024

OnPoint Community Credit Union sponsors the Scholar Program, recognizing Scholar Athletes and Activity Scholars who are graduating seniors at OSAA member schools.

The Scholar Program recognizes graduating seniors who have achieved a 3.50 or higher unweighted cumulative GPA and earned a varsity letter in an OSAA-sanctioned sport or competed in an OSAA-sanctioned activity. Each qualifying, graduating senior receives a certificate of achievement from the OSAA and OnPoint Community Credit Union.

A student must meet all of the respective qualifications to receive a certificate for Scholar Athlete or Activity Scholar. Graduating seniors who earned varsity letters or competed in activities during freshman, sophomore, or junior years, but not during senior year are still eligible for the Scholar Program and can receive a certificate.

All graduating seniors in the Scholar Program are eligible to apply for one of six college scholarships - two winners will receive a $5,000 scholarship and four winners will each receive a $1,000 scholarship. Winners will be selected based on success in the classroom, leadership in the community, how participating in OSAA activities has either taught them a lesson or helped them achieve their goals and two letters of recommendation.

The 2024 Scholar Program scholarship application period will open on April 1. If you have questions, please contact ian@osaasp.com.

Application and more information:
https://www.osaa.org/awards/scholar

Stand for the Silent, an organization helping to stop school bullying is rewarding those who help prevent bullying..

Bullying is an issue that schools and communities are contending with nationwide. To effectively prevent and address it, the help of a community is needed, including having students at school who embody anti-bullying principles. One anti-bullying organization rewards students who help address this issue at their school with college scholarships. The application window runs from March 1-31, 2024.

"Bullying prevention takes a group effort, and we want to reward some of the students who are actively addressing bullying at their schools," says Kirk Smalley, co-founder of Stand for the Silent. It's not easy for teens to actively engage in anti-bullying campaigns, so they deserve to be recognized and rewarded for their efforts."

While they would love to reward everyone helping the cause, they will reward numerous people through two scholarship programs. They have national and state scholarship opportunities for anti-bullying advocates to apply for. The number of applications for each scholarship is limited to the first 50 received. Those applying must be graduating high school seniors in the 2023-2024 school year and are planning to or are attending a college or educational institute in the country. 

The national scholarship awards eight people per year with a $5,000 scholarship each. There are four given out in March and another four awarded in October. Two of the scholarships are in the name of Ty Smalley, who took his own life at age 11 due to the ongoing bullying he endured. The other two are in memory of his mother, Laura Smalley, who died tragically in 2020. Ty's parents founded the organization to address bullying nationwide and help prevent more children from such tragedies.

More details about the scholarships and how to apply can be found online: https://standforthesilent.org/scholarships/

• This year, SELCO Community Credit Union will award 20 scholarships of $3,500 to be used toward tuition and other educational expenses. (Plus one additional scholarship of $7,500 for a Lane County student.)
• Applicants must plan to attend a vocation school or two- or four-year college and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Applicants (or a member of their immediate family) must be a SELCO member.
• Additional information and a link to the application can be found at selco.org/scholarships.

Click here for more information

We have a great opportunity for students on track to graduate who are interested in the trades and facility or operations type careers. 

Scholarships are $1,000 and up to 5 are awarded each year.

Applications must be submitted by March 29, 2024.

Students must submit the application through the form on the OSFMA website. 

Click here for more information

The Promising Futures Student Scholarship Application is Live!

The website: https://oasbo.com/page/promisingfutures has all the details and eligibility requirements. They also have a handy application prep document!

Applications must be submitted by March 29, 2024.

OMHOF is pleased to announce that applications for our college scholarship program are available again with a deadline of March 20, 2024. Each applicant should be studying music and graduating spring 2024 from an Oregon High School and continuing to college in the fall of 2024 with a major or minor in music. We strive to inspire the continuing higher musical education by offering assistance with college expenses, so that these music students may aspire to a higher level of performance and success in their field of interest. Thanks to the generous contributions of EPB&B (10th year in a row), our scholarships rose from $1000 each to $2500! 

Any questions may be emailed to: info@omhof.org

An application form is available here: https://www.omhof.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/OMHOF-Scholarship-Form-2024-fillable.pdf

Women in Music Scholarship: https://www.omhof.org/music-education-scholarships/

All items must be mailed together, in order to qualify. All applications are fillable online, but must be printed, signed, and mailed (no digital copies accepted).

Oregon Music Hall of Fame

PO Box 82173

Portland, OR 97282

The Oregon Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA) awards two $1000 scholarships each year to graduating seniors from Oregon public high schools. The scholarships may be used for a 2- or 4-year college or university, trade or professional/technical school. These two scholarships are for a son, daughter or dependent child of an OASSA member.  Applications must be postmarked by March 16, 2024.

For the 2024 OASSA Scholarship Information and Application: https://www.cosa.k12.or.us/resources#scholarships

$4,500 Overall Scholarship Award
Three (3) $1,500 Finalist Award

(Four Scholarships in total with at least one finalist from each category)

Deadline: March 11th, 2024

Program Overview

The Jiffy Lube "What Drives You?" High School Scholarship program is a unique opportunity to pursue your interests, goals and ideas. A simple 500 words about what drives you? Finalist essays will be selected from the 500 word “What Drives You?” essays. Each finalist will be guaranteed a minimum $1,500 award if they create and submit a unique 1-2 min. video that expands on their essay in their own candid words, visuals, etc. The overall $4,500 scholarship winner will be chosen from these videos. Click on rules/guidelines and eligibility for complete details.

For more information and to apply!
https://www.yourturn2apply.com/oregon.htm

Each year the Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) sponsors or assists in processing five $1,000 college scholarships.  These scholarships are given to Oregon seniors attending a 2- or 4-year college or university, trade, or professional/technical school. Click here for more information.

There are multiple scholarships available with various OPEN and DUE DATES, please click on the link above for more information. 

Kelsy Oldham was a 13-year competitive runner and good student when she died in a motor vehicle accident on her
way to compete in the Junior Olympics in Idaho in 1997. Her mother died in the accident as well. In Kelsy’s memory 2
scholarships have been established in her name, each for $2000. Those eligible are mid-Willamette Valley High School Seniors
who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in academics, running, and leadership. These individuals should be a team
player who has participated in either cross-country or track and field while in high school. Each candidate will be scored on
leadership, strengths and weaknesses, financial need, athletic contribution, positive attitude, perseverance, ability to motivate
others, academics, and attendance (both in school and in their sport).

1. Scholarships will be awarded to the 2 highest scoring graduating seniors who plan to attend a 2- or 4-year
college or university.
2. The applicant must meet the minimum academic requirements for college/ university admission.
The following items should be mailed by the applicant together in ONE packet, and must be
postmarked by Friday, March 1st, 2024. Things to keep in mind…
*All paperwork (except the official transcript) needs to be single sided. Do not double-side anything.
If the transcript comes double-sided, that is OK.
*Do not staple your paperwork together
*Do not fold your paperwork into a teeny-tiny square. The less unfolding that has to be done, the
better!

Required Paperwork:
 The Biographical Data Page filled out legibly
 An official, current transcript. This must be signed by the school Registrar. Transcripts that are
printed from Synergy without the signature of the Registrar do not count. You will receive 0/5 points
for the “grade” section of the application. Surprisingly, over 50% of the transcripts on done incorrectly.
And no, your parent cannot sign it in lieu of the registrar! Plan ahead, and get an official transcript
from the registrar. In 2023, 100% of the transcripts were done CORRECTLY! 😊
 A typed and signed essay which includes a description of all extra-curricular and community service
activities; examples of your leadership skills; future plans (college desired, degree sought, etc.); a
personal assessment of your strengths AND weaknesses; financial need/ hardship (what might by
unique about your situation); athletic participation/ accomplishments.
 3 letters of reference. Each needs to be typed or legibly written, signed, and must accompany your
application. 1 reference needs to be from a high school teacher; 1 from your high school cross country
or track and field coach; and 1 from another adult (who is not related to you). For example, a pastor,
employer, scout leader, community service supervisor, or a 2nd teacher).
 Please put all materials together in the order listed above (Biographical Data page, Official Transcript,
Essay, 3 letters of reference).

Kelsy Oldham Scholarship
c/o Willamette Valley Roadrunner’s
PO Box 4002
Salem, Oregon 97302-1002

Please stop by the counseling office for a paper copy of the application.
 

The Oregon Seed Council will be offering three college scholarships this year in the amounts of $2,000, $1,000 and $500. 

A scholarship committee will review applications, conduct interviews and choose the scholarship recipients.

The scholarship will be available for college bound students who come from a farm involved in seed production, have worked on a seed farm or have worked for a seed company. High school seniors, home school seniors, or current college students are eligible. Past winners are encouraged to apply. Applications must include responses to a questionnaire, an original essay of less than 500 words describing why the student deserves the scholarship, and three letters of reference.

OSC Website: http://www.oregonseedcouncil.org/

Click here for more information

Click here for the application

In support of Oregon’s Community Bank Week (October 16-20, 2023), Citizens Bank will be awarding up to five Oregon high school seniors¹ with $1,000 each to assist with college² tuition and/or expenses. To be considered for the Citizens Bank Community Bank Week scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Participate in a hosted visit to a Citizens Bank Branch³ between the start of Community Bank Week, October 16, 2023 and the application deadline, March 1st, 2024. To schedule a hosted visit with a Citizens Bank Branch, the student will need to call the branch nearest them and ask to speak with someone about the Community Bank Week Scholarship.

2. Be an Oregon high school senior.¹
3. Complete the Scholarship: https://www.citizensebank.com/about/scholarship
4. Compose an essay (1–3 pages typed and double spaced) answering the question:  What is the most interesting thing you learned about Citizens Bank, community banking, and/or careers in banking during your meeting with a Citizens Bank Branch Officer?  

Completed scholarship application and essay should be submitted to:

E-mail:    gtaylor@citizensEbank.com 
Online:   Complete the digital form below
Mail:       Citizens Bank
                 Attn: Marketing
                 PO Box 30
                 Corvallis, OR 97339-0030

Applications must be postmarked no later than March 1st, 2024. 

Link to application: https://www.citizensebank.com/assets/files/6Or78pg9

For more information about this scholarship opportunity, please contact Citizens Bank Marketing Specialist Gabe Taylor at (541) 766-2253 or gtaylor@citizensEbank.com.

The foundation annually awards scholarships to an exceptional group of rural students for their first year of college or vocational school. All applicants require partnership with an NTCA—The Rural Broadband Association member company to be eligible.

FRS has awarded over $1 million in scholarships since its inception; empowering rural students throughout the country to advance their communities with invaluable skill sets and experiences.

For more information and to apply: https://www.frs.org/programs/youth-programs/scholarships

High school students across Oregon are encouraged to submit a 30- to 90-second video or a graphic design that persuades young workers to take the Young Employee Safety Awareness online training. The training was developed in a partnership between Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and the Oregon Young Employee Safety Coalition O[yes].

A 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be awarded in each category, and 1st place winners will also receive a matching prize for their school.  

• 1st place – $500 
• 2nd place – $400 
• 3rd place – $300  

Details about the contest can be found on the website: O[yes] Media contest for Oregon students. 

The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. on Friday, February 16, 2024.  

The Sister Adele Scholarship Fund was named after Sister Adele Mansfield, Order of Saint Benedict of the Queen of Angels Monastery, Mt. Angel, Oregon. She was an invaluable member of CASA of Oregon’s Board of Directors, where she served in numerous capacities from 1990 to December 2001. Her mission in life was serving the poor and homeless. In 1988, Sister Adele played a key role in establishing adequate housing for farm workers by opening St. Joseph’s Shelter in Mt. Angel, Oregon.

Established in 2005, in honor of Sister Adele, the scholarship provides supplementary assistance to qualified individuals from farm-worker households interested in beginning or continuing their post-secondary education.

For more information and the application: https://casaoforegon.org/sister-adele-scholarship/

Application: https://www.tfaforms.com/5093292

The 2024 HSF Scholar Program Application is now open and closes on February 15, 2024, 5:00 PM PT. We encourage you to share this opportunity with students in your network.

• Every year, HSF selects 10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants
• HSF Scholars have access to a full range of invaluable Scholar Support Services, including career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training
• Career services include access to select internship and job opportunities with HSF corporate partners
• HSF Scholars are eligible to apply for all Scholar Conferences including, the STEM Summit, Finance Conference, Media & Entertainment Summit, Entrepreneurship Summit, and Healthcare Summit
• Exclusive access to the HSF Insider which shares invaluable information and career opportunities
• Finally, and importantly, HSF awards more than $30 million in Scholarships annually and, depending upon available funds, HSF Scholars may also be eligible to receive a scholarship, which range from $500-$5,000 and are awarded directly to students

Eligibility:

• Must be of Hispanic heritage
• U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
• Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the U.S., for the 2024-2025 academic year
• Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)

About HSF:
HSF empowers families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional students as possible.

Founded in 1975, HSF has awarded over $730 million in scholarships. HSF Scholars have access to valuable Scholar Support Services and, as funding permits, scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000.

Additional Important Information:

• It takes an average of 30 minutes for students to complete Phase I of the 2024 HSF Scholar Program Application
• No essays, recommendations, or document uploads are required in Phase I
• To get started, visit HSF.net and log into or create your myHSF profile to access the HSF Scholar Program Application

HSF Scholar Application Timeline:

• January – Phase I of the application opened January 1 and closes on February 15, 2024, 5:00 PM PT
• Late February – Applicants are evaluated and the most competitive are selected as Finalists
• March 1 – Finalists are announced and asked to submit essays, recommendations, transcripts, FAFSA, and other related documents
• June – HSF Scholars are announced (includes both funded and Scholars waitlisted for funding)
• June to November – Final Document Verification (financial aid award letter, enrollment verification, and related documents)
• December – Awards are disbursed after the verification process is complete

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This scholarship is open to HS seniors or students already enrolled in a trade or CTE related program.  This includes: WCA apprenticeship programs, community college CTE programs, certification programs, trade schools (culinary school, cosmetology, etc.)

Winning students must show proof of enrollment into CTE related program in order to access funds (Apprenticeship, culinary, community college etc.)

Students can use it for items or services needed to be successful in their program, such as child care, safety equipment, tools, tuition, computer and transportation, in addition to tuition expenses.

 DUE: February 5th, 2024

Application Link: https://www.acteonline.org/professional-development/opportunities/scholarships/#toggle-id-4

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Stand for Children is a unique catalyst for education equity and racial justice, to create a brighter future for us all. In Oregon, we work to connect historically underserved students with programs and support that help them graduate high school prepared to succeed in college or the work force. 

Our Beat the Odds Scholarship program was started in 2007 to emphasize the critical role that education plays in helping students meet challenges and land on a path to success. The program is a partnership between Stand for Children Oregon and The Renaissance Foundation.

We are now accepting scholarship applications from eligible students in the class of 2024.

For more information and to apply: https://stand.org/blog/apply-for-the-beat-the-odds-scholarship/

Study.com strives to take some of the sting out of the financial stress of college and make education accessible to all students. They're offering several scholarships to help with the myriad costs that comes with pursuing a degree. 

Their scholarships provide a $2,000.00 award, and they also offer $1,000.00 scholarships for business majors.

For more information: https://homework.study.com/resources/high-school-senior-scholarship.html#0700

In 2008, Kaiser Permanente Northwest founded the Health Care Career Scholarship Program to help students in Oregon and Southwest Washington achieve their dreams of becoming health care professionals. Since then, Kaiser Permanente Northwest has invested more than $3.6 million in the program, including scholarship awards totaling nearly $3.4 million.

Scholarships are awarded annually to qualified seniors in the Kaiser Permanente Northwest service area, which spans from north of Longview, Washington, to Eugene, Oregon.
 

THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.

Scholarship Window: Monday, September 25 - Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Are you looking for scholarship opportunities for culinary school? We have a fun and Fangtastic opportunity that students can partake in!

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts is proud to present the Escoffier Crown Scholarship Competition: The Spooktacular Halloween Dish-Off! Contestants have the opportunity to compete virtually for 30 scholarships toward an education at Escoffier totaling $65,000.

Visit the link for more information: https://www.escoffier.edu/events/escoffier-crown-scholarship-competition/

The IvyPanda team is very excited to tell you that we launched an annual video contest!

Here's some basic information about it:

$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship for Students
Eligibility: Current high school, college, or university students from any country
Awards: The winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship. The runner-up prize is $500
Deadline: October 31, 2023
Link: https://ivypanda.com/scholarship-video

In case you are interested, you can find winners of our previous scholarships here:
https://ivypanda.com/scholarship-video#previous-scholarships-section

Applications will be accepted through April 1, 2025

ELIGIBILITY For the 2024–2025 school year, applications will be accepted from graduating seniors attending public or private high schools within the Silver Falls School District, the North Santiam 29J School District, and the Mt. Angel School District. Applicants must be planning to attend an accredited college or university in the Fall of 2025.

SELECTION The criteria for selection will be:

1. Active participation in one of the eight participation areas below (choose one).

2. Grade point average of 2.75 or higher.

Financial need will be taken into consideration but is not a requirement to receive the award. Relatives of the Scholarship Review Committee are not eligible to receive the scholarship.  

AMOUNT AND PURPOSE:

Students are to choose one – and only one – of the participation areas as the area in which they have been most involved or that means the most to them.  One scholarship recipient will be chosen from each participation area.  The amount of each scholarship is $1,000.  Should no applications be received for one or more of the participation areas, the scholarship committee has the discretion to make more than one award from another participation area or to award fewer awards.

This scholarship may be used for tuition, room, board, books and fees, and will be paid directly to your college or university for your benefit.   

Visit the counseling office for an application!

OR

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The Catherine Hatcher Memorial Scholarship was made possible through a generous donation
made in 2015. Mrs. Hatcher, a former resident of Mt. Angel, was a third-grade teacher at St.
Mary’s Public Elementary School from 1968-1978. It was her desire to make post-secondary
education, in her name, more accessible to graduates of John F. Kennedy High School.

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Mr. and Mrs. Piatz believed in the value of education for every student in the Mt. Angel School District.
They also believed sports and extracurricular activities helped students develop their skills and abilities
outside of the classroom, learning to work with others as part of a team. Mr. and Mrs. Piatz treated
students fairly and welcomed all students into their classes, activities, and sports. They taught good
sportsmanship and practiced treating people with respect and dignity and encouraged students and
players to do their best. Please explain how you have been welcoming and showed good
sportsmanship over the years and how this scholarship would help you apply those principles in your
future career.

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Application Due Date: May 17th, 2024

There will be a $1,250.00 Scholarship awarded to a Kennedy High School Senior!

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Applications are due to Mrs. Meraz on or before May 10, 2024

Joni Campbell was a beloved math teacher at Mt. Angel Middle School for more than 25 years. She loved teaching math, and one of her greatest joys came when students had “lightbulb” moments. She especially appreciated the students who put out all their effort, no matter how hard the math was.  She valued resilience, hard work, and grit in her classroom.  She is remembered by so many staff, students, and families here in Mt. Angel.  This scholarship is in her name and memory.  Her students appreciated her passion, and how she was able to reach all of her students in the classroom.  They voiced that she was a special teacher to them and that she always treated them with respect and love.  

In memory of Ms. Campbell please complete the following portions of the scholarship listed below.

Structure of Award:

For the student to be eligible for the award they must complete the following requirements.

• Application information

• Written portion

• Provide two letters of recommendation

• Provide a copy of current transcript

• Complete an interview with Mount Angel Middle School Personnel

The winners will be awarded one $500 scholarship.  There will be one student selected by the committee. 

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This scholarship is sponsored by Les Schwab Tire Company, to qualify, applicants must be a graduating senior for John F. Kennedy High School. 

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Scholarship application is due to Coach Ritchie by 5/8/24

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The Mt. Angel Chamber of Commerce has established The Maureen Ernst Memorial Scholarship. This
scholarship was established in her honor upon her untimely passing in 2018 and has been developed through
community fund raising efforts and proceeds from the Mt. Angel Hazelnutfest and Christmas Market.
Maureen was a tireless supporter of the Chamber of Commerce and volunteered her time for a wide variety
of community activities. The scholarship was established to recognize a Kennedy High School senior who
exemplifies Maureen's spirit through donating their time in assisting with community service and school
activities.

The award for 2024 will be a $2,000.00 unrestricted scholarship to be used towards expenses incurred for
study at any college, university, trade, technical or vocational school.

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Mt. Angel Chamber of Commerce - Junior First Citizen: DUE 5/3/24

The Mt Angel Chamber of Commerce is an all-volunteer group that supports the local community with tourism, events, and projects like the 4th of July Fireworks and Downtown Flower Baskets.  The Mt Angel Chamber recognizes one senior each year at Kennedy High School for their contributions to their school and community.  This student models attributes of good citizenship through leadership, volunteerism, integrity and drive.   

Scholarship:  $2000 unrestricted award to be used towards expenses incurred for study at any college, university, trade, technical or vocational school.

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This is the third year for the Vince Teresi Scholarship. This scholarship is in memory of a great mentor and community volunteer, Vince Teresi, who passed away on February 20, 2021. Vince worked and volunteered at Kennedy High School for many years.

Scholarship Awards:
The Vince Teresi Scholarship Fund will award two $1,000 scholarships to Kennedy High School seniors.
Criteria:
1. Applicants must have a current GPA of 3.0 or above.
2. Applicants must be a senior and have attended Kennedy High School for a minimum of three years.
3. Applicants must be enrolled in a college, university, or trade school for Fall 2024.

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The Matthew Unrein Memorial Foundation Scholarship Program was established in 2019
with the mission of encouraging and investing in area students by providing financial assistance to
individuals enrolled in college, university, or vocational / trade schools.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
The Matthew Unrein Memorial Foundation Scholarship Program, funded by the Bill and Sherma
Gardner family, awards scholarships based on a comprehensive process. Areas that are reviewed by
the committee include but, are not limited to the following: academic accomplishments, community
service, and a research paper. The Matthew Unrein Memorial Foundation Scholarship Program pays
scholarship funds directly to the recipient. The Matthew Unrein Memorial Foundation Scholarship is
awarded without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation. Scholarship awards are
based upon the availability of funds and additional qualifying criteria.

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Friends of Silverton FFA Alumni Scholarship Guidelines  

FFA Alumni Mission:
The mission of the National FFA Alumni Association is to secure the promise of FFA and agricultural education by creating an environment where people and communities can develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success.

It is the desire of the Friends of Silverton FFA Alumni association to provide financial assistance to qualified Mt. Angel FFA members who seek higher education upon graduation from high school.

Deadline for receiving applications: 4/8/24

NO late applications will be accepted.

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Scholarship Presented By:

The Mt. Angel Volunteer Firefighters’ Association

Scholarship Value: $1,000

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Applicant and applicant’s parent/guardian must live within Molalla Communications’ service boundary and be MCC Members when applying and through application process.

Scholarship award amounts will be determined each year by the Molalla Communications Education Foundation (MCEF) Board of Directors and based on the total number of eligible applicants and desired total distribution amount. Scholarship awards to each recipient will be equal based upon graduation or GED year. Individual Scholarship amounts will be divided evenly over the school year.

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"Aim for the Stars" – Carol Piatz

Carol Piatz was a longtime teacher in the Mt. Angel School District and helped to educate Mt.
Angel’s young people for 28 years. This scholarship was set up to honor her memory after she
passed away in February 2016. She would be immensely proud to know that this scholarship
fund set up in her name will help to educate students for years to come.

Application Information:

 All JFK graduating seniors eligible to apply
 Applicants will have a GPA of 3.0 or above
 The scholarship will be awarded to one graduating senior in the amount of $1,000
 This scholarship is for use in the 2023-24 school year. Payment will be made to
college/university or approved institution of higher learning upon enrollment.

Requirements:
 Cover sheet with name, phone, and address
 School you plan to attend and your field of interest
 Submit a transcript
 Write 1-2 page essay addressing the following:
Mrs. Piatz lived a life of service to others by serving her school, community, and church – locally,
regionally, and nationally. Mt. Angel is known as a service-minded community. Throughout Mt. Angel’s
history people like Mrs. Piatz believed in giving back and helping the community to help shape the town
that we know today. Describe something you have done during your time at JFK that has served the
school or community.

Mrs. Piatz always encouraged her students to “aim for the stars”. Please explain how this scholarship
would help you do that.

Please submit all application requirements to: Mrs. Meraz
Due: May 19th, 2023 by 3pm

The Silverton Health Auxiliary is pleased to offer scholarship opportunities for Seniors and College students pursuing a medical career.

Application is due to Mrs. Meraz by 2/29/24, 3pm

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Our flagship project - since 1997, the Foundation's endowed Scholarship Fund has helped graduating seniors of Mt. Angel's John F. Kennedy High School achieve their higher education goals. Currently, the program awards 11 scholarships per year, each valued at $1,000 or $1,500 per academic year and renewable for up to two or four years of undergraduate study, depending on the scholarship. MACF scholarships may be used for study at any college, university, trade, technical or vocational school. In addition to academic criteria, the awards consider factors such as leadership, character, community service, work ethic, and life goals preparation.

Scholarship due to Mrs. Meraz: 3/19/2024

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A TOTAL of four (4) scholarships will be presented to the graduating class of 2024.

St. Paul High School: 

Two (2) scholarships will be awarded to applicants meeting the specified criteria in the areas of First Responder and/or Nursing

Gervais HS, Kennedy HS, Newberg HS, North Marion HS, Woodburn HS:

Two (2) scholarships will be awarded to applicants meeting the specified criteria in the areas of either First Responder OR Nursing

DUE DATE: April 1st at 4pm

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MT. ANGEL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Oktoberfest Booth Scholarship – 2024

Scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors who have demonstrated high levels of
character and service to the school and community. The number of scholarships awarded is
dependent upon the amount of available funds and number of qualified applicants.

To qualify for this scholarship the applicant must:
1. Be a graduating senior from John F. Kennedy High School.
2. Have a current grade point average of 3.0 or above.
3. Have worked a shift in the Dough Boy booth during Oktoberfest.
4. Be interviewed by members of the selection committee.

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The Lions Club application deadline is April 30. Students will need to email their completed applications directly to: sritchie@mtangel.net 

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