Scholarships

 

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Dale Krueger Scholarship DUE April 1st; OPENS: January 1st* (extra requirements apply; this scholarship will be ready for RHS students in February*) - Current RHS seniors & RHS recent grads to age 21 are eligible to apply. IMPORTANT: Additional materials are REQUIRED for current seniors and former graduates.

Contact Shannon Selby for details & instructions on submitting complete applications that include supplemental materials. 

• $2,000 renewable scholarships (may renew up to 3 additional years for students who maintain GPA/minimum credit requirements-total $8,000).
• Open to Reynolds High School students and recent RHS graduates to age 21; check with Shannon Selby in the College & Career Center for requirements and detailed instructions for submitting complete applications and supplemental materials. 
• The online scholarship application and required materials are due right after we return from spring break, so it's strongly recommended that you request required documents (ie: transcripts, letters of recommendation) from school officials prior to spring break to avoid last minute stress!
• This scholarship opportunity is provided through a generous trust established by Mr. Krueger for students current seniors (and recent graduates to age 21) from Reynolds, Gresham-Barlow & Centennial School Districts only.

MHCC Foundation High School Scholarship - DUE March 31st - One well-deserving student from RHS will be awarded a full year of tuition at MHCC for the 2022-23 school year...all you have to do is APPLY! Complete the General Admission Application here first, then sign in to your MyMHCC account to apply for the MHCC Foundation scholarship. 

Eligibility: 
• Must be a recent graduate from a public high school in the MHCC district
• Must be a first year student (0-35 credits completed) when the scholarship takes effect
• Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Must demonstrate financial need via the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Oregon State Aid Application (ORSAA)

REA (Reynolds Education Association)-Kathy Schuman Memorial Scholarship-DUE in April or May each year; application available in early spring 2024: REA (Reynolds Education Association, your Reynolds Teachers' Union) desires to assist 2 graduating seniors or recent graduates who intend to pursue a career in education at any level. The application is usually available in April/May each year. Amount: $500.00 per year; renewable upon request for up to 4 years. 

ELIGIBILITY requirements:  

• Be a graduating senior of Reynolds School District this year or have graduated from Reynolds within the past 2 years
• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Intend to pursue a career in education at any level (eg. teacher, counselor, education assistant, speech pathologist, translator, etc.)
• Enroll as college student (6 credit hours or more)
• Attend a 2 or 4 year accredited post secondary institution

Strada Financial Group-Financial Literacy Scholarship - DUE DATE: May 1st - For more details about the scholarship and requirements, click HERE. Apply HERE. at Each year, Strada Financial Group awards scholarships to the top FOUR applicants who submit the best presentation about ways to help fight financial illiteracy and actions they’ve taken to help others in the community learn more about becoming financially educated. This scholarship is open to  graduating seniors in Reynolds, Gresham/Barlow, Corbett, Estacada & Centennial school districts. Scholarship money can be used at an accredited college, university or trade school. Students must submit complete applications and all required materials for the scholarship entry to be considered. QUESTIONS? Contact Strada Financial Group by //clientsupport@stradafg.com">email or call 503-667-5355, or see Shannon Selby in the RHS College & Career Center. 

 

Al Forthan Memorial Scholarship - This scholarship was created to help break the cycle of addiction within families by supporting students to achieve their dreams of attending college and furthering their education. The students awarded are extremely resilient, which is shown through their effort in school and service work. 

Chinese American Citizens Alliance (CACA-Portland Lodge) - Open to students of ALL ethnicities; eligibility requirements differ for each opportunity, so make sure to check the requirements before applying! For many decades, members of the CACA Portland Lodge have worked hard to raise funds to support their mission of developing leadership, providing service to the community, and promoting civil rights. These scholarship and essay contest opportunities are provided to help students further their educations, and provide a forum for the expression of thoughts and ideas of high school students. Applications and instructions for all five of the following opportunities are available on CACA's scholarship website. 

1. National Essay Contest - The goal of this competition is to build leadership skills for young community leaders of tomorrow by refining good English writing skills, while demonstrating the ability to present clear, logical thinking on an issue of current national relevance. Applicants must write a 500-word English themed essay within 1.5 hours on a topic to be announced at the start of the competition. Essays will be evaluated by a national board of judges and scored on originality, clarity of thought & expression, and correctness of grammar and spelling. The competition is open to ALL high school students in the United States. 
2. David Lee Quan Memorial Scholarship - DUE April 1st - One scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior who has volunteered in a medical/healthcare setting and intends to major in the healthcare field. 
3. Fred G. Lee Memorial Scholarship - DUE  April 1st - Four scholarships will be awarded: at least one to a student who attends a college in Oregon or Washington state, and one scholarship will be for a student going to a trade school or community college. Scholarship recipients will be judged on the following: scholarship application, leadership in school, and community activities. Being active in school and community activities, especially in leadership roles is particularly important.
4. Sheung Mou & Fenge Tam Scholarship - DUE April 1st - One scholarship will be awarded for a first generation student of any ethnicity, and based on the following: scholarship application, leadership in school and community activities. 
5. Tiffany Wang Arts Scholarship - DUE April 1st - Two (2) students in GR 9-11 (not open to seniors) will be selected to receive $500 awards to use toward the cost of attending a summer arts program. This scholarship encompasses these art forms: visual art, dance, drama, music, vocal & instrumental. 

Chinese American Citizens Alliance (Portland Lodge) - 2211 SW 1st Ave, Ste. #103 | Portland, OR 97201 | www.cacaportland.com | 503.780.1925

Ellevation Education Scholarship Program administered by Scholarship America® (for multi-language learners-MLLs - in ELL/ELD/EL program at any point in your K-12 educational experience) - DUE in March: Learn more by visiting Ellevation's website; APPLY here.

Candidate's applications will be considered based on: 

• Academic performance
• Demonstrated leadership
• Participation in school and community activities
• Statement of educational and career goals. 

Greenfield Peace Scholarship - brought to you by Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility (Essay/video performance/annual writing scholarship) DUE sometime in March- Open to current juniors & seniors in Oregon who identify as low-income with demonstrated financial need (qualifies for free/reduced lunch, SNAP benefits, or PELL grant from FAFSA.) Top prize: $1,000 scholarship award

• Creatively respond to this prompt (record a video performance)
  • Submit a video performance (3-minute max) of your own ORIGINAL poem, song or rap by the deadline. Entries will be judged on creativity and lyrical content over video quality and production. 

Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber Scholarship -   DUE in JANUARY - The Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber offers scholarships to high school students of Hispanic ancestry in Oregon and SW Washington with 3.0+ GPAs. Students must be enrolled in a full-time college/university program for Fall 2023. Applicants will be evaluated on academics, extra-curricular activities, community service, written essays and letter of recommendation. 

Jiffy Lube Teen Driver Scholarships (essay contest) - DUE in MARCH- The Jiffy Lube "What Drives You?" High School Scholarship program (open to students in 11th & 12th grade) allows students to express their "inner drive" and personal ambitions with a simple, 500-word essay. Finalists 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. 

A separate "Your Turn Behind the Wheel" scholarship program is open to students in 9th & 10th grade. Print a Teen Driver VIP Discount card today for $20 off Jiffy Lube Signature Service oil changes (no purchase/application required). 

Missing Piece Scholarship - $1,000 for college

Eligibility: 

• U.S. citizens accepted to or currently attending a college or university within the United States.
• Winner will be required to provide proof of acceptance to your college or university or a college transcript.
• The award recipient will be notified of the selection shortly after the deadline.
  • The scholarship award is to be used exclusively for school tuition or related expenses.
  • A check for $1,000 will be made payable to the award recipient’s college or university.
  • The recipient is expected to submit receipts in accordance with IRS regulations.

OppU Achievers Scholarship DUE quarterly (Sept 30, Dec 31, Mar 31, June 30 - awarded four times/year :  The OppUAchievers Scholarship provides $2,500 to high-achieving students for tuition costs. To be eligible, students must be a U.S.citizen and have a 3.0-4.0+ GPA

Oregon Music Hall of Fame Scholarship - DUE in February- Four High school graduates will be selected to receive a one-time $2,500 scholarship award. Students must attend college in Fall 2023 with a minor/major in music. The application can be downloaded here. 

OSAC Scholarships (Office of Student Access & Completion) - DUE by 5:00 PM on March 1st (PST); early bird deadline: submit by February 15th - Apply for hundreds (500+) of scholarships and up to $10M in scholarship awards by completing ONE application. For details, visit OSAC's website. Register & Apply HERE

• OSAC Scholarship application EARLY BIRD deadline: DUE February 15th 
  • Error-free early bird applications are entered in a drawing for one of several $1,000 early-bird scholarships

Pointe Pest Control "Pay it Forward" Scholarship - DUE in April - A one-time scholarship award of $750 is available to current seniors and freshmen in college. Late & incomplete applications WILL NOT be considered. 

1. Do something good for someone else and include a note asking them to pass it on

2. Complete the scholarship application in full HERE

3. Play the Pointe Pest Control game and take a screen shot of your high score.

*Bonus points will be awarded for including pictures, referrals to friends who submit applications and mention you referred them, and playing the Pointe Pest Control game, including a screen shot of your high score. 

Renaissance Scholars Program - The Renaissance Scholars Program offers a RENEWABLE scholarship for high-achieving, first-generation college students with financial need. Up to $4,000 awarded annually (max. cumulative award up to $16,000).  

Eligibility:

• Plan to earn a bachelor's degree from an accredited US 4-year college/university
• Graduate in spring 2024 or be an incoming freshman/sophomore student at a 4-year college/university
• First-generation college student (neither parent has achieved a bachelor's degree or higher)
• Have significant demonstrated financial need (as evidenced by FAFSA/ORSAA) 
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0+
  • _{In addition to the above requirements, students should demonstrate leadership potential, a concern for others and a strong work ethic. These qualities can be demonstrated through participation in volunteerism/community service, membership in clubs, community organizations, paid/unpaid work or family responsibilities. Successful candidates should also be able to clearly communicate their strengths and goals, both in their written application and in an interview setting. US citizenship is NOT a requirement to be eligible for this scholarship.}

Portland Rose Festival Court & College Scholarship - Juniors & seniors can apply for a spot on the Rose Festival Court and the chance to get a $3,500 college scholarship! Questions? Contact Jessica Metteer, Special Events Manager, Rose Festival Foundation

SchoolHouse Connection - DUE October 15th by 11:59 PM - Provides $2,000 scholarships, plus advocacy, leadership and skills training for students who have experienced homelessness within the past six years. Open to current seniors, those in GED programs or students taking a GAP year. Must live in US; undocumented students who meet the above criteria are eligible to apply. 

Strada Financial Literacy Scholarship -Apply HERE - Each year, Strada Financial Group awards scholarships to the top FOUR applicants who submit the best presentation about ways to help fight financial illiteracy and actions they’ve taken to help others in the community learn more about becoming financially educated. This scholarship is open to  graduating seniors in Reynolds, Gresham/Barlow, Corbett, Estacada & Centennial school districts. Scholarship money can be used at an accredited college, university or trade school. Students must submit complete applications and all required materials for the scholarship entry to be considered. QUESTIONS? Contact Strada Financial Group by //clientsupport@stradafg.com">email or call 503-667-5355. You can also contact Shannon Selby in the RHS College & Career Center. 

 

African Americans

Thurgood Marshall College Fund - Provides scholarships, programmatic and capacity building support for public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Common Black College Application by EDU, Inc. - Apply to 66 HBCUs for only $20!

Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders

Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund - The nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted to providing college scholarships for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).

Chinese American Citizens Alliance (CACA-Portland Lodge) - For many decades, members of the CACA Portland Lodge have worked hard to raise funds to support their mission of developing leadership, providing service to the community, and promoting civil rights. These scholarship and essay contest opportunities are provided to help students further their educations, and provide a forum for the expression of thoughts and ideas of high school students. These opportunities are open to students of all ethnicities. Applications for all five of the following opportunities are available on CACA's scholarship website. Make sure to check  the eligibility requirements for each opportunity before applying! 

1. National Essay Contest - The goal of this competition is to build leadership skills for young community leaders of tomorrow by refining good English writing skills, while demonstrating the ability to present clear, logical thinking on an issue of current national relevance. Applicants must write a 500-word English themed essay within 1.5 hours on a topic to be announced at the start of the competition. Essays will be evaluated by a national board of judges and scored on originality, clarity of thought & expression, and correctness of grammar and spelling. This competition is open to ALL high school students in the United States. 
2. David Lee Quan Memorial Scholarship - One scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior who has volunteered in a medical/healthcare setting and intends to major in the healthcare field. 
3. Fred G. Lee Memorial Scholarship - Four scholarships will be awarded: at least one to a student who attends a college in Oregon or Washington state, and one scholarship will be for a student going to a trade school or community college. Scholarship recipients will be judged on the following: scholarship application, leadership in school, and community activities. Being active in school and community activities, especially in leadership roles is particularly important.
4. Sheung Mou & Fenge Tam Scholarship - One scholarship will be awarded for a first generation student of any ethnicity, and based on the following: scholarship application, leadership in school and community activities. 
5. Tiffany Wang Arts Scholarship - Two (2) students in GR 9-11 (not open to seniors) will be selected to receive $500 awards to use toward the cost of attending a summer arts program. This scholarship encompasses these art forms: visual art, dance, drama, music, vocal & instrumental. 

Foundation 649 - DUE March 1st - Foundation 649 is a non-profit organization dedicated to discovering and empowering young, talented Asian Americans who are actively shaping our cultural and social identity. Five awards of $4,000 (spread out over 4 years) will be granted to graduating Asian American/Pacific Islander high school seniors in the CO2022. Applicants must answer this question by submitting an essay/photo/film/multi-media file: "Describe how your community uniquely contributes to the broader Asian American experience." Contact team@foundation649.com with questions. For full details about Foundation 649, visit their website HERE. 

BIPOC/Racial Minorities, First-Generation / Financial Need

AMR NW Diversity Recruitment Scholarship - DUE April 15th by 11:59 PM AMR is offering TWO graduating high school graduates a scholarship opportunity that covers college expenses (full tuition, course fees & textbooks) to become an Oregon EMT, paramedic, and complete an Associates of Science (AAS) degree in paramedicine. The fillable scholarship application can be found HERE.

Eligibility: 

• Graduate from Oregon high school in CO2023
• Racial minority / BIPOC
• Citizenship/legal residence required
• Financial need considered (not a requirement)
• Bilingual preferred (not a requirement)

Please contact Ali Treichel at alison.treichel@gmr.net or (971) 409 – 5758 with any questions regarding the AMR NW Diversity Recruitement Scholarship. 

Multi-language learners

Ellevation Education Scholarship Program administered by Scholarship America® (for multi-language learners-MLLs - in ELL/ELD/EL program at any point in your K-12 educational experience)- DUE by 1 PM (PST) on Thursday, March 2nd - (10) $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to deserving multi-language learners (MLLs) in 2023 - scholarship winners will receive financial awards to help pay for educational expenses for full-time enrollment at an accredited 2-yr / 4-yr college, university, or vocational/technical school, plus networking & mentorship opportunities as you transition from high school to college. Learn more by visiting Ellevation's website; APPLY here.

Candidate's applications will be considered based on: 

• Academic performance
• Demonstrated leadership
• Participation in school and community activities
• Statement of educational and career goals. 

Dell Scholars Program - Recognizes academic potential and determination in students that have a definite need for financial assistance. The Dell Scholars program offers personalized, multifaceted support to our scholars that extends beyond the financial support of $20,000, a laptop, and textbook credits. Students and their families are provided with services and solutions to address individual and systemic issues that can create major barriers to student success. Resources include counseling, financial aid coaching, work/life solutions and access to knowledgeable, experienced and empathetic support staff. 

Ford Family Foundation Scholarship Program - The Ford Scholars Program offers a comprehensive scholarship to help students succeed in college and beyond. In addition to a generous financial award, Ford Scholars receive academic guidance, leadership development, personal & professional support and access to the Ford Family alumni network. Up to 130 renewable scholarships are awarded each year to students from Oregon and Siskiyou county, California. This needs-based scholarship offers awards up to $40,000 per year!  Ford Family Foundation Scholarship Office 44 Club Road, Ste. 100 Eugene, OR 97401 | 541-485-6211 | 877-864-2872 | //fordscholarship@tfff.org">fordscholarship@tfff.org

Gates Millennium Scholars - Provides outstanding low income African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline they choose. 

PCC Future Connect - DUE March 1st - PCC Future Connect is a scholarship program for first generation and/or low-income students to attend PCC with intensive supports as they transition from high school to college. PCC Future Connect offers students access to free classes, an academic support coach, internships, jobs, study abroad programs, and transfer & even full-ride scholarship opportunities to many Oregon universities. The program offers enhanced supports for high school students as they transition to college.  

Renaissance Scholars Program - The Renaissance Scholars Program offers a RENEWABLE scholarship for high-achieving, first-generation college students with financial need. Up to $4,000 awarded annually (max. cumulative award up to $16,000).  

Eligibility:

• Plan to earn a bachelor's degree from an accredited US 4-year college/university
• Graduate in spring 2023 or be an incoming freshman/sophomore student at a 4-year college/university
• First-generation college student (neither parent has achieved a bachelor's degree or higher)
• Have significant demonstrated financial need (as evidenced by FAFSA/ORSAA) 
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0+

  • ^{In addition to the above requirements, students should demonstrate leadership potential, a concern for others and a strong work ethic. These qualities can be demonstrated through participation in volunteerism/community service, membership in clubs, community organizations, paid/unpaid work or family responsibilities. Successful candidates should also be able to clearly communicate their strengths and goals, both in their written application and in an interview setting. US citizenship is NOT a requirement to be eligible for this scholarship.}

Scholarship Directory (Scholarships.com) Categorized by race, ethnicity, financial need & first-generation status 

Scholarships.com - Financial Need is NOT required for these scholarships

UNCF - Awards 10,000 students each year through 400 scholarship and internship programs so that students from low- and moderate-income families can afford college tuition, books and room and board.

Hispanic/Latinx

Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber Scholarship - DUE January 31st by 11:59 PM - The Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber offers scholarships to high school students of Hispanic ancestry in Oregon and SW Washington with 3.0+ GPAs. Students must be enrolled in a full-time college/university program for Fall 2023. Applicants will be evaluated on academics, extra-curricular activities, community service, written essays and letter of recommendation. Apply HERE.

HS Finder (Hispanic Scholarship Fund) - Scholarship information for Latino students.

Native Americans

American Indian College Fund – Provides Native American students with scholarships and financial support for the nation’s 33 accredited tribal colleges and universities.

AMR NW Diversity Recruitment Scholarship - DUE April 15th by 11:59 PM AMR is offering TWO graduating high school graduates a scholarship opportunity that covers college expenses (full tuition, course fees & textbooks) to become an Oregon EMT, paramedic, and complete an Associates of Science (AAS) degree in paramedicine. The fillable scholarship application can be found HERE.

Eligibility: 

• Graduate from Oregon high school in CO2023
• Racial minority / BIPOC
• Citizenship/legal residence required
• Financial need considered (not a requirement)
• Bilingual preferred (not a requirement)

Please contact Ali Treichel at alison.treichel@gmr.net or (971)409–5758 with questions. For full details, check out the AMR website HERE.

EduMed Scholarships - EduMed helps students in medical and health education with four need-based college scholarships. Each scholarship will give $500 to the winning student in their respective category, which will be paid to the school at which they’re enrolled. 

Kaiser Health Care Career Scholarship - The Kaiser Permanente Health Care Career Scholarship Program aims to empower healthier communities by helping students in Oregon and Southwest Washington achieve their dreams of going to college and becoming health care professionals. Kaiser Permanente is committed to offering $5,000 & $10,000 college scholarships to selected high school seniors who attend one of the 140 eligible high schools in the Kaiser Permanente Northwest service area.  

 

Bold.org - 11 Exclusive COMMUNITY SERVICE scholarships

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation - Apply for a $20,000 scholarship for high school seniors...fill out the ONLINE APPLICATION for the Coca-Cola Scholars Program by Monday, September 30th, 2024 at 2:00 PM (PST). 

Eligibility Requirements for Coca-Cola Scholars Program: 

• Current enrollment in a high school in the U.S.
• On track to graduate & receive diploma in current school year
• Plan to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
• Verify a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0+/B in high school coursework (as evidenced by your high school transcript)

Learn more about the Coca-Cola Scholars selection process &  timeline here. 

Watch a short YouTube video (2:35) - How to Apply to Be a Coca-Cola Scholar

Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student (MVS) - DUE November 15th by 11:59 PM - For more details; Register & apply HERE. The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships (Elks Most Valuable Student-MVS) to the highest-rated applicants in the 2022 competition.

• Awards based on academics, leadership, community service & financial need.
• Male and female students compete separately.
• Ranging from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year, Most Valuable Student (MVS) 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.
• Affliliation/membership with Elks Lodge is not required to apply for the MVS scholarship
  • RHS seniors who apply should list the Gateway Gresham Elks Lodge #1805 as their sponsoring lodge
    • Contact Tina Tebbens at your local Elks Lodge with questions: Email Tina Tebbens or call 503.666.1805
• Citizenship required (students with permanent residency status not eligible to apply unless citizenship established by the application deadline) 

First Community Credit Union Founders Scholarship - DUE April 1st - First Community Credit Union is a financial cooperative, and one of their core values is supporting local communities. The First Community Founders Scholarship was established to help support students within their local communities better afford the cost of higher education by offering twenty (20) $3,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors or current undergraduate college students. For full details about the First Community Credit Union Founders Scholarship, visit their website HERE. The First Community Credit Union Scholarship Committee will notify scholarship recipients by phone and/or email on or before 5:00 PM on May 15th, 2022. 

ELIGIBILITY requirements: 

Applicants must be First Community Credit Union members and...

• Be a graduating high school senior or
• A returning undergraduate student enrolled in 12+ credits
• Have a minimum, cumulative 3.0+ GPA
  • To APPLY for a First Community Credit Union Founders Scholarship, just fill out the online application, upload a copy of your most recent high school or college transcript, and provide two letters of recommendation (one must be from an instructor or mentor). The application requires you to describe your school activities, community involvement, leadership experience & employment history, as well as any outstanding awards & accomplishments. A short written essay and personal statement are also required (500 words; 5,000 characters max each). SAT/ACT score reporting is optional. 

Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber Scholarship - DUE January 31st - The Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber offers scholarships to high school students of hispanic ancestry in Oregon and SW Washington with 3.0+ GPAs. Students must be enrolled in a full-time college/university program in the fall after you graduate. Applicants will be evaluated on academics, extra-curricular activities, community service, written essays and letter of recommendation.

KMR Group Foundation Scholarship - DUE in April - The KMR Group Foundation seeks to recognize accomplished students, invest in their potential, and assist them in funding their education. Every spring, the KMR Group Foundation awards a number of scholarships to seniors graduating from high schools in Southwest Washington & Northwest Oregon. The scholarships range from $1,000 to $3,500 per school year and may be renewable for up to four years, provided the recipient conforms to the requirements set forth in the award. Eligibility and full details attached below under "Supporting Documents." 

ELIGIBILITY requirements:

This scholarship may cover up to 4 years of undergraduate learning at Clark College, Lower Columbia College, or Mt. Hood Community College

• Open to high school seniors in Southwest Washington and Northwest Oregon
• Applicant must be currently enrolled or will be enrolled in Clark College, Lower Columbia College, or Mt. Hood Community College by Fall term after you graduate
• Applicant must attend college full-time (12 credits or more) for the entire academic year
• Applicant must be considered a student in good academic standing with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a permanent resident ID card or current passport
• Applicant must demonstrate financial need (must complete FAFSA or ORSAA) 

National Merit Scholarship Program - Merit-based scholarship awards for high-achieving students 

OnPoint Community Credit Union Scholars Program - App OPENS April 1st - All graduating seniors in the Scholar Program are eligible to apply for 1/6 college scholarships. Winners will be selected based on success in the classroom, leadership in the community, how participating in OSAA (Oregon Schools Activities Association) activities has either taught them a lesson or helped them achieve their goals, and two letters of recommendation.

$5,000 scholarships (2) 

$1,000 scholarships (4)  

Reagan Foundation Scholarships

Renaissance Scholars Program - DUE February 1st - The Renaissance Scholars Program offers RENEWABLE scholarships for high-achieving, first-generation college students with financial need. Up to $4,000 awarded annually (max. cumulative award up to $16,000). 

Save the Everglades Scholarship - The Florida Realty Marketplace is offering a scholarship opportunity to current high school and college students interested in attaining a degree in science or political science. Students studying biology, conservation, ecology and politics can apply for a one-time scholarship award of $500 to preserve the Everglades and other national treasures.  One scholarship award will be granted based on GPA, extracurricular involvement and responses to the questions on the application. Winner will be notified by email on or after June 1st. Contact Florida Realty Marketplace with questions at 863-877-1915 or info@anarumogroup.com

 

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Scholarships.com - Find scholarships organized by:

• GRADE LEVEL
• for ​​​​SENIORS in high school
• for UNDERGRAD students in college 

 

 

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DUE DATE	WEB LINK
September	https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/deadline/deadline-in-september
October	https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/deadline/deadline-in-october
November	https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/deadline/deadline-in-november
December	https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/deadline/deadline-in-december
January	https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/deadline/deadline-in-january
February	https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/deadline/deadline-in-february
March	https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/deadline/deadline-in-march
April	https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/deadline/deadline-in-april
May	https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/deadline/deadline-in-may
June	https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/deadline/deadline-in-june

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scholarships.com - Scholarship DIRECTORY organized by:

ACADEMIC MAJOR

AGE

ARTISTIC ABILITY

ATHLETIC ABILITY 

ETHNICITY 

FINANCIAL NEED 

GENDER 

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) 

HONORS ORGANIZATION 

PHYSICAL DISABILITIES 

RACE 

RELIGION

RESIDENCE STATE 

SCHOOL YEAR

SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

 

ACT Six Portland/Salem - An initiative of Portland Leadership Foundation, Act Six is Oregon’s only full-tuition, full-need community leadership award. Act Six will select approximately 25 of the Portland-Salem region’s most promising urban leaders for scholarships to three local partner colleges (George Fox University).

Al Forthan Memorial Scholarship - The Al Forthan Memorial Scholarship is a $10,000 scholarship award ($2,500 per year for 4 years) for an Oregon high school senior from a family affected by alcohol or drug addiction. 

Beat the Odds Scholarship - Are you an Oregon public high school student who has succeeded academically despite hardships such as poverty, disability, homelessness, or personal tragedy? Stand for Children will award deserving and outstanding students who have "beat the odds" a $4,000 renewable scholarship.”  

Central East Portland Rotary Scholarship - Graduating seniors from Reynolds, David Douglas and Parkrose High Schools are eligible to apply for $2,500 (renewable) scholarships (up to $10,000 total) offered by the Central East Portland Rotary. To be eligible for consideration for this scholarship, students must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or ORSAA (Oregon Student Aid Application). Students must also plan to enroll as full-time students in a program leading to a degree or certificate of completion and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA each term/semester.  

Dale Krueger Scholarship - Online application OPENS: January 1st; DEADLINE: April 1st by 5:00 PM. Complete the ONLINE APPLICATION in the Dale Krueger Scholarship Portal. Current seniors and recent graduates (to age 21) can apply. Contact Shannon Selby at sselby@rsd7.net to learn about the additional requirements for Reynolds High School seniors and former graduates. 

Jiffy Lube “What Drives You?” scholarship program - DUE March 10th, 2023-Local Jiffy Lube owners are offering one $4,500 scholarship award and  three $1,500 scholarship awards to 4 local high school students – "What Drives You?” – there is no minimum GPA or test score requirements. Open to high school students in Oregon/SW Washington. 

Program Overview: Four finalists will be selected from the 500 word “What Drives You?” essays submitted.  Each finalist will be guaranteed a minimum $1,500 award if they create and submit a 1-2 minute 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.  APPLY online by clicking HERE. See what last year’s winners are up to HERE. 

OSAC Scholarships (Office of Student Access & Completion) - Register in the OSAC student portal to get matched to hundreds of scholarship opportunities. www.oregonstudentaid.gov

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Many scholarships are offered DIRECTLY through colleges and universities. Check your school's website or follow links below to find scholarship opportunities for which you might be qualified. 

Central Oregon Community College 

Chemeketa Community College

Clackamas Community College

Corban University 

Eastern Oregon University (EOU) 

Lane Community College 

Lewis & Clark College 

Linfield University 

Linn Benton Community College 

MHCC High School and Foundation Scholarships  

Oregon State University (OSU) 

Pacific University 

Portland Community College (PCC) 

• PCC Foundation scholarships 
• PCC Future Connect  

Portland State University (PSU)

• PSU 4 years Free _{(automatically awarded if student meets eligibility requirements, according to student's FAFSA/ORSAA results; not a separate application)} 

Reed College 

University of Oregon (UO)

University of Portland (UP)

Southern Oregon University (SOU)

Warner Pacific University 

Western Oregon University (WOU)

Willamette University 

Accounting - Discover Accounting 

Music & Performing Arts - Oregon Music Hall of Fame Scholarship - DUE February 14th, 2022 - Four CO2022 high school graduates will be selected to receive a one-time $2,500 scholarship award. Students must attend college in the fall of 2022 and minor/major in music. The application can be downloaded here. The application and all required materials must be mailed in and postmarked no later than February 14th, 2022. 

Mail completed application and required supplemental information to:

Oregon Music Hall of Fame

C/O Scholarship Committee

PO Box 82173 

Portland, OR 97282

Questions regarding the Oregon Music Hall of Fame Scholarship may be directed to Janeen Rundle, Director of Music Education Programs at: Janeen@omhof.org

Oregon Fine Arts Scholarships (Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs-OFWC) - Annual scholarship contest for high school seniors (Oregon residents only). Entry forms for each category can be found for the specific contest you wish to enter by using the links below. Scholarship awards may be used for college tuition (in any subject) at an accredited school of higher education.

One scholarship will be awarded in each of the following areas: 

1. Violet Lang Instrumental Music Scholarship - $500
   • Instrumental-video/performance (max.10 mins long; no more than 3 selections)
2. Violet Lang Vocal Music Scholarship - $500 
   • Vocal-video/performance (max. 10 mins long; include a classical song & a song of your choice) 
3. Visual Art Scholarship - $400
   • Visual Art-submit an original picture electronically (any medium acceptable); must be accompanied by a statement containing the artist's name, school, medium, title & a brief descrption about the artist's inspiration for the piece). 
4. Essay Scholarship - $200
   • Essay- Topic: Growth Through Service - submit an original essay answering this prompt: "How has Growth Through Service" displayed  through a personal community service opportunity you've had?" (Max 1,500 words; must be double-spaced, 12-pt. font, 1" margins all around; include word count at end of essay)

Performing Arts/Talent Recruitment - CS Music Recruiting

Science/Political Science - Save the Everglades Scholarship - The Florida Realty Marketplace is offering a scholarship opportunity to current high school and college students interested in attaining a degree in science or political science. Students studying biology, conservation, ecology and politics can apply for a one-time scholarship award of $500 to preserve the Everglades and other national treasures.  One scholarship award will be granted based on GPA, extracurricular involvement and responses to the questions on the application. Winner will be notified by email on or after June 1st, 2022. Contact Florida Realty Marketplace with questions at 863-877-1915 or info@anarumogroup.com

Skilled Trades/Technology- (ISN-Inspection Support Network) ISN College Scholarship Entry Form - Open to high school seniors & current college students. Winners selected for $2,000 scholarships up to four times/year. Eligible students must be pursuing a degree that enables you or others in your community to learn a new trade, develop skills and technology, or start a small business related to home services offered by ISN. https://www.inspectionsupport.com/resources/scholarships/

Technology - ACPE Northwest - DUE February 20th by 5 PM - Each year, ACPE awards up to $15,000 in scholarships  to graduating seniors in OR/WA  who plan to pursue technology degrees in higher education. Successful applicants have studied and used technology in innovative ways throughout their high school career and can demonstrate their work through a project. The project itself can take many forms, including but not limited to a web site, app, video, podcast, webcast, etc., produced sometime during their high school years. https://acpenw.org/acpe-is-now-accepting-student-scholarship-applications-for-2023/

Cappex - hosts a database of more than $11 billion in scholarship opportunities. Once you create a personal profile, you can search for opportunities that directly match your strengths and skills. Plus, Cappex has a tool that will calculate your odds of getting into a certain college before you even apply.

Chegg- Chegg is widely known for its online textbook store that allows students to either rent or buy textbooks for cheap. But Chegg is also a great resource for finding scholarships — more than $1 billion worth of them. To search for available scholarships, go to ‘colleges’ at the top of the homepage and then click ‘scholarships’ in the drop-down menu. Once you create a personal profile, you can search for available opportunities that match your criteria. Chegg also has a ‘top scholarship picks this week’ category that highlights some options you may have missed.

College Board - While the College Board is known for its college planning tools, it also has an arm that focuses on scholarships. Big Future hosts scholarships, as well as other financial aid and internship information from more than 2,200 programs — totaling nearly $6 billion. In order to get the most accurate search results, it’s critical to fill out as many details as you can in the profile that’s used for searching.

CollegeNET - When you go to the site’s homepage, go to the top right corner to search college scholarships. From there you can either search by specific keywords or create a personal profile in order to get the most accurate matches that fit your needs. Once you make a profile, you create and save lists of opportunities you’re interested in.

Fastweb - Your connection to scholarships, colleges, financial aid and more! Fastweb is the leading online resource for finding scholarships to help you pay for school. JOIN for FREE and SET UP your ONLINE PROFILE to MATCH instantly, ORGANIZE & MANAGE your lists, and APPLY to scholarships. 

moolahSPOT- Moolahspot isn’t as robust as some of the other scholarship databases, but in the search for a college scholarship, it’s another option to help you find extra money. 

Niche - Formerly known as College Prowler, Niche is a great tool that can  help you find colleges AND money. It’s organized into categories that make it pretty easy to find what you’re looking for — allowing users to search by interest, career, major and other areas. Niche also has some contests to enter.

Peterson's- Peterson’s hosts $10 billion in scholarship opportunities and also provides information to help you in your search. Once you fill out a short survey, you can filter your search results so they’re tailored to your specific needs.

Scholarships.com - Offers a quick, easy and free college scholarship search to save hours sorting through the millions of scholarships in their database. However, for those who prefer not to root around and sort through thousands of the most popular awards, check out this enormous list of great opportunities to help pay your way through college. Feel free to dig in, take a look around and apply to any and all scholarships for which you are eligible. It's easy to browse by category, but the best way to take advantage of what the site has to offer is to make a personal profile, which will allow students to find the most exhaustive lists of opportunities available. -https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory

Scholarship Monkey - Scholarship Monkey allows you to search for scholarships a few different ways. You can search by keyword, browse scholarship lists (various categories/topics) and also see lists of the latest and featured scholarships. The site also allows you to create a personal profile for more accurate results.

Unigo - Unigo hosts millions of available scholarships and makes it easy to search by type, including: athletic scholarships, college-specific scholarships, company-based scholarships, minority scy a variety of different topics, college types and personal details — in order to give you the best results for you. Scholarships, major-specific scholarships, state-specific scholarships and more. You can search by category or create a personal profile to get more specific results that match your needs. Unigo also offers scholarship contests and sweepstakes.

US Labor Department Free Search Tool (CareerOneStop toolkit)  According to the official Student Aid website, this free tool is a great resource for students to search more than 7,500 scholarships, grants and other various types of financial aid award opportunities. The CareerOneStop tool allows you to look through the site’s entire inventory of scholarships, arranged in order of closest deadline. Narrow your list with a “search by keyword” option: Just enter a keyword about the type of award you’re looking for. Use the filters to see opportunities for only certain types of awards, locations, level of study, and more.