2025 Dale Krueger Scholarships

^IMPORTANT:^{Dale Krueger Scholarships are ONLY available for current Reynolds HS seniors (CO2025 grads) & recent RHS grads (to age 21)! There are TWO PARTS to the application; failure to follow the instructions below or missing some of the required materials may decrease your chances of winning a 2025 Dale Krueger Scholarship. PLEASE pay attention to detail, and ask for help if you need it!}

Dale Krueger Scholarship - DUE by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025.

If you have questions or need clarification on any of the Dale Krueger Scholarship APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS, contact Shannon Selby in the RHS College & Career Center between 8:00 AM-4:30 PM on school days.

Shannon Selby, College & Career Coordinator | sselby@rsd7.net | 503.667.3186 x1077

Who's ELIGIBLE to apply for Dale Krueger Scholarships?

Current Reynolds HS Seniors (Class of 2025)
Recent Reynolds HS grads (to age 21)

Award Amount: $2,000 renewable scholarships (up to $8k total) to help with educational expenses related to the cost of higher education pursuits (certificate or degree programs at any accredited post-high institution or program, including community college, trades and vocational schools).

_{WHO IS DALE KRUEGER?}

Mr. Krueger used to own the truck stop and restaurant down in Troutdale, and he hired many students to work for him. He valued education, and rewarded his employees for having a strong work ethic, integrity, motivation, initiative, and going above & beyond. Unfortunately, Mr. Krueger was killed in an auto accident just before his 57th birthday. To honor his name and uphold his legacy, a Trust was created to offer "worthy and ambitious" students from three East county school districts. Each year, students & recent grads(Reynolds, Gresham/Barlow & Centennial School Districts the opportunity to compete for generous, annual, renewable scholarships to help pay for educational costs at accredited post-high institutions (certificates/degrees at colleges, universities, vocational & trade schools).

Dale Krueger Scholarships are not always awarded to students with the highest GPAs, best grades, or taking the most AP classes. Scholarship awards are based on the quality of each student's application, and how "worthy & ambitious" they are based on evidence provided throughout their application materials.

View Mr. Krueger's full biography HERE

The Dale Krueger Scholarship Application has TWO PARTS. You must complete BOTH parts of the application for your submission to be complete. Your application won’t be competitive if you fail to complete both parts, and your chances of winning a scholarship may be in jeopardy.

INSTRUCTIONS for current RHS seniors (CO2025):

Make sure you complete BOTH PARTS of the Dale Krueger Scholarship Application:

Part I: Dale Krueger Scholarship Application (DK online scholarship portal - dalekruegerscholarship.com/dk_applications/add)

Part II: 2025 Dale Krueger REQUIRED Supplemental Materials (Microsoft/MSForm)

The link/QR code to Part II is for CURRENT RHS SENIORS (CO2025) ONLY.

**Recent RHS grads should complete Part I of the online Dale Krueger Scholarship Application, AND email the REQUIRED supplemental materials to Shannon Selby by the deadline (your email must be time-stamped by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025).

The REQUIRED Supplemental Materials should be UPLOADED to MS Form:

One (1) Letter of Recommendation (LOR)
"About Me" content (up to 10 pages, files)
- Create & upload "About Me" content: Submit photos, awards &/or samples of work you're proud of that demonstrates your high school achievements &/or future goals. Limit the "About Me" section to 10 single-sided pages or 5 double-sided pages. The file(s) you upload can be Word docs, PowerPoint presentations, audio &/or video recordings (please limit audio/video recordings to 3 mins max).

IMPORTANT: The files/content you create and upload should reflect who you are as a person, student, community member, and human being. Give the judges a snapshot of who you are, and what values, strengths and skills you possess. Your "About Me" content should convey that you are "worthy and ambitious," both in and out of school. Make sure your content highlights your talents, strengths and abilities, both in and out of the classroom.

INSTRUCTIONS for recent RHS grads** (to age 21):

Complete:

Part I: Dale Krueger Scholarship Application (online DK scholarship portal) - instructions are the same as for current seniors

Part II: The REQUIRED Supplemental Materials are the same as for current RHS seniors, but you won't be able to submit your Letter of Recommendation (LOR) & "About Me" content to the MS Form. Instead, you must EMAIL your LOR & "About Me content" to Shannon Selby, RHS College & Career Coordinator, by the deadline. Your email must be time-stamped by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, April 1st.

The REQUIRED Supplemental Materials are:

One (1) Letter of Recommendation (LOR)
"About Me" content (up to 10 pages, files)

Recent RHS grads submitting 2025 DALE KRUEGER REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS should EMAIL the following to Shannon Selby, RHS College & Career Coordinator, by the deadline (your email must be time-stamped by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025):

ONE Letter of Recommendation (LOR) - by email
"About Me" section: Submit photos, awards &/or samples of work you're proud of that demonstrates your high school achievements &/or future goals. Limit the "About Me" section to 10 single-sided pages or 5 double-sided pages. The file(s) you upload can be Word docs, PowerPoint presentations, audio &/or video recordings (please limit audio/video recordings to 3 mins max).

Follow all instructions carefully and pay attention to detail so your application is COMPLETE!

RHS grads who are selected to receive a 2025 Dale Krueger Scholarship, the amount you receive is based on your RHS graduation year:

CO2024 = $2k/yr x 3 yrs (total $6k)

CO2023 = $2k/yr x 2 yrs (total $4k)

CO2022 = $2k/yr x 1 yr (total $2k)

Frequently Asked Questions

Dale Krueger Scholarship FAQs

2025 Dale Krueger Scholarship applications are scored based on the following criteria:

Presentation: Complete & organized applications; includes all required materials & documents. Filled out both applications.

Statement of Goals ESSAY (limited to one page; single or double-spaced is fine, as long as you keep it to one page!) Your essay should address all of these questions:
- Why do you wish to continue your education beyond high school?
- What is your career goal(s)?
- How will this scholarship assist you with your financial obligations?

Community service/volunteer &/or employment activities as evidenced by the student's RESUME/ACTIVITIES CHART.
- Participation in clubs, leadership, internships & enrichment programs
- Extra-curricular involvement (clubs, sports, theater, band, choir, etc.)
- Paid or unpaid employment
- Family obligations

Personal Statement: An organized RESUME or ACTIVITIES CHART is preferred over a written statement in essay format. Make sure to include dates/date ranges, all activities and organizations, total # of hours spent on each activity in which you've been involved throughout high school (an estimate of total hours works fine)

Unusual/special circumstances (if applicable) - there's a place for you to write about unusual or special circumstances in the MS Form (current RHS seniors).
- RHS grads can write about unusual/special circumstances, if applicable, and send them with your email submission to Shannon Selby, College & Career Coordinator, which must be time-stamped by the deadline.

_{Detailed Instructions for 2025 Dale Krueger Scholarship Applications}

These instructions are located at the bottom of this page under "Supporting Documents". You can also find a fillable resume (for your PERSONAL STATEMENT), and LOR request forms.

_{A few more tips about scholarships...}

_{Once you're awarded...}

If you're awarded a Dale Krueger Scholarship, you will receive acceptance information and renewal reminders from Pamela Terry at U.S. Bank Charitable Services Group, the Trust that manages the Dale Krueger Scholarship account.

After being awarded a Dale Krueger Scholarship, you can contact Pamela Terry Need help with your scholarship? Have questions? Do you need to submit an appeal letter to renew your scholarship? Make sure you respond to all requests from the Trust in a timely manner, or you risk losing your scholarship! Contact the Trust if you need help once you're awarded.

Pamela Terry, Trust Relationship Assistant

Dale Krueger Scholarship
U.S. Bank Charitable Services Group
PO Box 3168
Portland, Oregon 97208

o-(503) 464-3547 Fax (503) 464-4164

What do I have to do to keep my scholarship once I'm awarded?

Have you moved? Do you have a new mailing address? Did you switch schools? These are all important things to let the Trust know about so they know where to find you when renewal time comes around. Check out the Dale Krueger website for CHANGE forms.