SEPTEMBER |
Due Date | Who can apply? | Scholarship Title | Amount | Application Qualifications |
Generally Monthly from Sept. to May | Seniors | Rotary Student of the Month | $1,000 | - One senior will be selected every month to represent Stayton High School at the local Rotary luncheon. From these 9 students 1 or 2 will be selected for the scholarship.
- You must be nominated for this scholarship by one of your teachers.
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9/8
Deadline is NOON PST | Seniors | Bryan Cameron Impact Scholarship | 4 years Full Tuition | The applicant must: - Prioritize academic excellence (maintaining a minimum cumulative unweighted 3.7 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent in their high school studies)
- Be a citizen of the United States of America
- Be in the high school graduating Class of 2024, planning to enroll in a full-time course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year U.S. college or university for the full academic year following high school graduation
Application: https://www.bryancameroneducationfoundation.org/component/jsfsubmit/4 |
Opens 7/15
Deadline 9/15 | Seniors | Gates Millennium Scholars | Full need | The applicant must: - Be from one of the following ethnicities: African American/Black, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic
- Have a minimum cumulative weighted 3.3+ GPA
- Meet Pell Grant criteria
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, high school senior planning to enroll full time in four year degree program
Application: https://www.thegatesscholarship.org |
9/26
Deadline is 11:59PM PST | Seniors | National College Match (opens summer prior)
Questbridge | Full ride 4 yr. | The applicant must: - Primarily A's in the most challenging courses available (usually including Honors, AP, and/or IB level courses.)
- Class rank: Top 5-10% of your graduating class.
- Standardized test scores SAT (CR+M) scores > 1250 ACT composite score > 27 We also recommend submitting any PSAT, PLAN, AP, IB, or SAT Subject Test scores.
Additional Criteria: - We also look for evidence of strong writing ability, intellectual spark, and determination through essays and teacher/counselor recommendations.
- households earning less than $65,000 annually for a family of four, and often less
Application: https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/national-college-match/dates-deadlines |
9/29 | Ages 16+ | Smart Owl Scholarship | 12 @ $2,222 | The applicant must: - Be at least 16 years old
- Be a resident of any of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or US Territories except for Rhode Island and Michigan
- Be enrolled now, or will be enrolled within three months or registration in the Scholarship Sweepstakes, in a qualified high school, college or university within the United States
Application: https://scholarshipowl.com/awards/scholarship-owl-scholarship
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9/30 | Seniors | Coca-Cola Scholars Program | 150 @ $20,000 | The applicant must: - Be enrolled in one of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or select DoD schools
- Be graduating during the 2024-2025 academic school year
- Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
- Able to verify a minimum overall B/3.0 GPA
Application: https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/
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Opens 9/1
Deadline 9/30 | Juniors (age 17+) Seniors Parents | Sallie Mae Scholarship | $2000 | The applicant must: - Be a parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited college or university within the US.
- Be a student who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university within the US.
- Be a parent who currently has a child enrolled as a high school located within the US.
- Be a student who is currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior who intends to enroll in an accredited college or university within the US, within a year of graduating high school.
Application: https://www.salliemae.com/scholarships/2k-scholarship/ |
9/30 | At least 16 years old. Enrolled in an accredited post secondary academic institution. | Optimal
Formerly - SR Education Group Community College Scholarship
Temporarily Suspended | $2,000 | To provide our judges with a true understanding of each applicant, he or she must answer two open-ended, personal, and thought-provoking questions. The students whose responses are the most persuasive, compelling, and well-written, as judged by our panel, will be considered finalists. Application: https://www.optimal.com/scholarships |
OCTOBER |
Due Date | Who can apply? | Scholarship Title | Amount | Application Qualifications |
10/1 | Seniors | Careers That Work | 5 @ $1,000 | - Must be planning on attending a technical or school in Oregon, Washington, or Idaho (i.e. Aveda Institute, ITT Tech, etc)
Application: http://www.nwcareercolleges.org/careers-that-work-participating-schools/ |
10/1 | Seniors | Golden Door Scholarship |
| The applicant must: - Have DACA, TPS or be undocumented
- Must have high financial need
- Have an unweighted high school GPA of 3.2
Application: https://www.goldendoorscholars.org/apply-now |
10/8 | Seniors | AES Engineering Scholarship | $500.00 | $500 Scholarship to a motivated student who wants to further their education. AES belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason they are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted. Application: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm |
10/17 | Grades 10-12 | National Young Arts Foundation Scholarship | Varies - Up to $10,000 | - Available to students in the performing, literary, and visual arts
- Either a citizen of the United States, a permanent resident/green card recipient, or can demonstrate that they are legally able to receive taxable income in the United States
Application: http://www.youngarts.org/apply |
10/17 | Seniors | Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway | $125,000 20 awards | The applicant must: |
10/17
Deadline is 3PM PST | Seniors | Wendy’s Heisman Scholarship | State - $1,000
National - $2,000 - $10,000 | The applicant must: Application: https://heismanscholarship.com/application/
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10/30 | 8-12 Grades | No Sweat Scholarship | $2,500 | The applicant must: - Be at least 13 years old
- Be a legal resident of the United States
- Be currently enrolled in 8th-12th grade
Application: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/16142/no-sweat-scholarship |
Opens 4/1 each year
Deadline 10/31 | 9-12 Grades | VFW Voice of Democracy Award | $1,000- $35,000 | The applicant must: - Available to anyone in 9-12 grade
- Write an essay and record you reading it on the topic; My Responsibility to America
- Find more information here: https://www.vfw.org/VOD/
- Submit to local VFW Post.
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Opens 10/1
Deadline 10/31 | Juniors (age 17+) Seniors Parents | Sallie Mae Scholarship | $2000 | The applicant must: - Be a parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited college or university within the US.
- Be a student who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university within the US.
- Be a parent who currently has a child enrolled as a high school located within the US.
- Be a student who is currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior who intends to enroll in an accredited college or university within the US, within a year of graduating high school.
Application: https://www.salliemae.com/scholarships/2k-scholarship/ |
10/31 | All Grades | Stop Cyberbullying Scholarship | $1,000 | The applicant must: - be a high school student (9th-12th grader), college student or graduate student attending or planning to enter an accredited U.S. college or university.
- complete the online application at https://www.endcyberbullying.net/scholarship
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NOVEMBER |
Due Date | Who can apply? | Scholarship Title | Amount | Application Qualifications |
11/1 | Seniors | Stokes Educational Scholarship Program | $30,000, summer internships and employment upon graduation | - Must attend college full-time and work during the summers at the National Security Agency (NSA) for 12 weeks in areas related to your course of study. Must be going into computer science or computer/electrical engineering.
- Must have a 3.0 GPA and a minimum SAT score of 1200 (600 Evidence-Based REading and Writing, 600 Math) or ACT score of 25. Have demonstrated leadership abilities and be eligible to be granted a security clearance for employment into the NSA.
- More information at: https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/nsa/students-and-internships
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Opens 9/1
Deadline 11/1 | All Grades | SODEXO Foundation STOP Hunger Scholarships | $5,000 plus $5,000 to hunger related charity of their choice | - Open to students who demonstrate they have made an impact in their effort to stop hunger in the US.
- More information and application online:
http://us.stop-hunger.org/home/grants.html |
11/3 | Seniors | Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards | $3,500- 180 awards |
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11/9 8pm EST | Seniors | Regeneron Science Talent Search | Varies | |
Opens 8/1
Deadline 11/12 | Seniors | ELKS Most Valuable Student Scholarship | From $1,000 to $7,500 per year | The applicant must: - Be a high school senior who is a citizen of the United States.
- Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks.
- College students are not eligible to apply.
- Be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are signed; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
- Male and female students compete separately.
https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm |
11/14 | Seniors | Jack Kent Cooke Foundation | Varies | - Intent to enroll in a four-year accredited college.
- Have a minimum, cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5.
- Demonstrate an unmet financial need with a maximum gross annual income of $95,000.
https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/how-to-apply/ |
11/15 | Ages 14-25 | 10 Words or Less | $1000 | The applicant must: - Be eligible a student must be between the ages of 14-25.
- Be attending school in the Fall of 2025.
Click here to apply. |
11/26
Deadline is 5PM EST | Seniors | National Honor Society | Up to $25,000 | - Must be a high school senior
- Must be an active member of a National Honor Society chapter, meeting all local chapter requirements and obligations.
- An NHS student account holder, verified by the NHS chapter adviser.
- Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university.
https://www.nhs.us/students/the-nhs-scholarship/?SSO=true |
11/30 | Ages 14+ | Education Matters Scholarship | $5,000 | The applicant must: - Be fourteen (14) years of age or older at the time of application.
- Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia.
- Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2027) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education.
- Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question: "What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn't matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/education-matters-scholarship |
Opens 11/1
Deadline 11/30 | Juniors (age 17+) Seniors Parents | Sallie Mae Scholarship | $2000 | The applicant must: - Be a parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited college or university within the US.
- Be a student who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university within the US.
- Be a parent who currently has a child enrolled as a high school located within the US.
- Be a student who is currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior who intends to enroll in an accredited college or university within the US, within a year of graduating high scho0l.
Application: https://www.salliemae.com/scholarships/2k-scholarship/ |
DECEMBER |
Date | Who can apply? | Scholarship title | Amount | Application Qualifications |
12/1 | Juniors and Seniors | Dell Scholars Program | Up to $20,000 | - Must be a Junior or Senior in a program-approved college readiness program.
- Be on track to graduate high school in the current academic year.
- Demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
- Earn a minimum 2.4 GPA.
- Be eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant in first year of college.
https://www.dellscholars.org/scholarship/ |
Early Deadline 11/1
Final Deadline 12/1
| Seniors | Ron Brown Scholar Program | $40,000 ($10,000/ year) | - Scholarship program that advances higher education for community-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans.
- Students must excel academically be Black/African American, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities, demonstrate financial need, and be a US citizen.
- More information at: https://www.ronbrown.org/section/apply/program-description
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12/1 | Seniors | Saidie Orr Dunbar Nursing Scholarship
| $1,000- $3,000 | |
12/1 | Grades 9-12 | American College Foundation | $1,000- $5,000 | The ACF Annual Visionary Scholarship Program offers multiple awards, with a top prize of $5,000. High school Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors who are US citizens or eligible non-citizens are invited to apply. Financial need is NOT considered; all income levels may apply. https://americancollegefoundation.org/college-planning-visionary-scholarship-details/ |
12/1 | Seniors | Hagen Scholarship | Up to $15,000 Renewable scholarship | - Must be a US Citizen
- Must have a cumulative 3.5 GPA
- See website for more qualifications or to apply
https://haganscholarships.org/ |
12/6 Midnight MDT | Seniors | Montana State Presidential Scholarship | Full Tuition!! Montana State University Honors College | - Minimum requirements: 3.75 GPA, 30 on ACT, 1410 on SAT.
- Must demonstrate the following: Academic Distinction, Demonstrated Leadership and Commitment to Public Service, Research and/or Creative Endeavors.
- More info at: http://www.montana.edu/honors/scholarships.html
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12/11 | Juniors | Coolidge Scholarship | 4-year Full ride, tuition, room and board and expenses | - Must intend to enroll full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university as an undergraduate for the first time in fall 2025.
- must be citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States of America.
- Apply at: https://coolidgescholars.org/
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12/15 | Seniors | North America Van Line Logistics Scholarship | $1,000-3 awards | |
12/16 | Seniors | Science Ambassador Scholarship | $40,000 FULL TUITION | To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: - Be a high school senior or an undergraduate student.
- Attend a school in the US.
- Be a Woman.
Click here to apply. https://www.scienceambassadorscholarship.org/ |
12/16 | Seniors | Burger King | Up to $50,000 | The applicant must: - Have a strong academic record with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
- Be passionate about serving the community, general track and employee tracks available, plan to enroll full time for 2023-2024 academic year.
- Be a high school senior.
https://bk-scholars.com/ |
12/31 | All Grades | SBO Essay Group Scholarship | 10 @ $1,000 | |
12/31 | Seniors | Oregon Association Chiefs of Police Scholarship | $1,000 | |
12/31 | Seniors | Air Force ROTC Scholarships | varies | |
Opens 12/1
Deadline 12/31 | Juniors (age 17+) Seniors Parents | Sallie Mae Scholarship | $2000 | The applicant must: - Be a parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited college or university within the US.
- Be a student who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university within the US.
- Be a parent who currently has a child enrolled as a high school located within the US.
- Be a student who is currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior who intends to enroll in an accredited college or university within the US, within a year of graduating high school.
Application: https://www.salliemae.com/scholarships/2k-scholarship/ |
12/31 | Seniors | Automotive Women’s Association Scholarship | 15 @ $2,500 | The applicant must: - Be accepted to college or university by Fall 2025
- Be a woman with a quest and drive for the automotive, mobility or related industries
Application: https://awafoundation.org/Scholarships
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JANUARY |
Due Date | Who can apply? | Scholarship Title | Amount | Application Qualifications |
1/3 | Seniors | Reagan Foundation Scholarship | $10,000 renewable Up to $40, 000 | The applicant must: - Demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship.
- Demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent).
- Be citizens of the United States of America.
- Be current high school seniors attending high school in the United States (students living on U.S. Armed Forces base and homeschooled students are also eligible).
- Plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year.
https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/ |
1/8 | Ages 16-26 | Live Mas Scholarship | Up to $25,000 | - Must be a legal resident of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia (“D.C.”) who is at least 16 years of age and no older than 26 years of age as of the last day of the Program Period located in the United States or D.C.
- Must be on-track to apply for or enrolled in an accredited post-high school/post-secondary educational program.
- Must be willing to work with the Taco Bell Foundation’s Scholarship Management Company throughout the application and award process.
For more information: https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship/ |
1/9 | Seniors | Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship | Varies | The applicant must: - Be a graduating, minority high school senior.
- Be a US citizen.
- Present evidence of financial need.
- Demonstrate a record of academic excellence.
- Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service.
- Plan to attend an accredited and approved 4-year college within the US or affiliated with a US based college or university.
- Have not accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college.
For more information: http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/ |
Opens: 11/1
Deadline: 1/9 | High School Seniors or current Freshman, Sophomore or Junior in college | FFA Scholarships | Varies | - Must be an active FFA member.
- Must be a high school senior or current Freshman, Sophomore or Junior in college.
- Must be less than 23 years of age.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Must plan to attend a two/four year college/university, specialized training program or technical/vocational school in the U.S.
- Must be a full time student who is actively attending classes.
For more information: https://www.ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/
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Opens 10/11
Deadline 1/10 |
| LGBTQ Pride Foundation | Varies | LGBTQ students and allies who show leadership potential either within the LGBTQ community and/or within their field of study; lack a broader LGBTQ community support system; face additional barriers to educational access, including students who are economically, racially, socially, geographically, or politically disenfranchised; demonstrate significant financial need We manage numerous scholarships and each one has its own specific criteria (there is only one application to complete). There is not a minimum GPA requirement. Students must have some demonstrated need, but the overall amount varies. We look for students who demonstrate a commitment to social justice and LGBTQ concerns, exemplify leadership in their communities, and demonstrate the ability to be academically and personally successful. All applicants must be from the Northwest http://www.pridefoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/apply/ |
1/12 | Must be enrolled in an accredited community college, 4-year college or graduate degree program by September 2024 | Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber | Varies | - Must be of Hispanic ancestry, permanently residing in Oregon or Clark County, Washington
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or individuals, who are lawfully authorized to work full-time without restriction for any U.S. employer and who, at the time of application, possess lawful evidence of employment authorization.
- Must have at least a 3.0 GPA as evidenced by a high school or college transcript.
- Will be evaluated on academics, extra-curricular activities, community service, written essays, and letters of recommendation
- Must be enrolled by September in an accredited community college, 4 year college or university, or accredited graduate degree program. (Information updates each December)
- Apply at: https://hmccoregon.com/scholarship/
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1/15 | Senior | APIA Scholarship | $2,500 one year to $20,000 multi year | - Be able to describe your ethnicity, heritage, or ancestry in relation to the countries, territories, or lands in Asia or the Pacific Islands
- Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply
- Be enrolling or continuing as a degree-seeking undergraduate student in a U.S. accredited college or university in Fall 2024
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted), or equivalent, or have earned a GED
- Must apply for federal financial aid for the 2024-2025 academic year using the Free Application for the Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by early April 2024
For more information: https://apiascholars.org/scholarship/apia-scholarship/ |
Opens: 9/1
Deadline:1/17 | Grades 9-12 | Profile in Courage Essay Contest | 1 @ $10,000 1 @ $3,000 5 @ $1,000 10 @ $100 | |
1/15 | Senior | UO Pathway Oregon | Varies | The applicant must: - Seniors with 3.0+ GPA.
- Oregon resident.
- Apply to University of Oregon by Jan 15, be admitted to UO as a freshmen, file FAFSA by Feb 15,include UO as one of the school choices (Federal School Code 003223) and be eligible for the Pell Grant.
http://pathwayoregon.uoregon.edu/ |
1/15 | Senior | Porch Scholarship (Not updated for 2024-2025)
| $2,000 | The applicant must: - Be a HS Senior/Current College Student.
- Have a minimum 3.4 GPA.
- A student must be pursuing a degree that enables you or others in your community to learn a new trade, develop skills & technology, or start a small business related to home services offered by Porch.
Porch College Scholarship Entry Form |
1/15 | Senior | Mensa US Scholarship | 178 @ $2,500 | - Students must write an essay describing their life, academic, career and/or vocational goals in no more than 550 words.
- Must be a US Citizen or Permanent resident.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited college the following school year.
For more information: https://www.mensafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/ |
Opens 12/1
Deadline 1/15 | Seniors | First Tech Federal Credit Union Scholarship and Grant Program | $5,000 | - Be a First Tech member in good standing.
- Plan to enroll or already be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited institution for the fall 2023 quarter/semester.
- Have a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average. https://www.firsttechfed.com/discover/scholarships
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1/16 varies | Seniors | CAMP (College Assistance Migrant Program) | Varies | The applicant must: - Have a 2.5 GPA.
- Have a financial need.
- Be a migrant worker or seasonal.
https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-migrant-education/college-assistance-migrant-program/applicant-information-college-assistance-migrant-program/ |
1/17 | Seniors | Oregon JCI Senate Scholarship | 2 @ $2,000 | If applying for the College/University scholarship: 24-25 Foundation University Scholarship Application 083024 .doc If applying for the Vocational/Industrial scholarship: 24-25 Foundation Vocational Scholarship Application 083024.doc |
Opens 10/26
Deadline 1/21 | Junior at time of application | Bezos Scholars Program | $1,000 | - Students must complete an online application including essay questions, a confirmation of support from their school principal, and an educator nomination to participate alongside them during their year as a Bezos Scholar.
- Successful applicants demonstrate academic rigor,maturity,curiosity, and leadership.
- The Bezos scholars program supports students to positively impact their communities by building connections with fellow scholars, providing access to and learning from inspiring global leaders, and fueling hands-on learning opportunities through the launch of a community-change project.
- For information you can go to bezosscholars.org or youtube.com/user/BezosScholars. More information available online at https://www.bezosscholars.org/.
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1/22 | Senior | Society of Women Engineers | Varies | - Must be a female high school senior planning to enroll in a four or five year ABET accredited engineering program in the fall of 2023 with the intention of pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering.
- Must currently live and attend high school in the Willamette Valley or Central Oregon Coast.
- The scholarship will be awarded primarily on the basis of the applicant’s essay, scholastic achievement (minimum GPA of 3.0), community involvement and work experience.
- The Roberta Marie Stinson Scholarship will be awarded with a preference for students with financial need.
- Apply at: https://sites.google.com/site/wvsorswe/scholarships
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1/31 | Juniors | Hamilton Award Scholarship | 2 @ $500 and a laptop | - Must be college bound and show strong commitment to academic studies
- Shows passion and commitment to their interests
- Must be committed to participating in the Hamilton Leaders Academy
- Apply at: https://www.hamiltonscholars.org/
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1/31 | Seniors | Oregon Blueberry Commission Scholarship | Varies | - Must be enrolled to an Oregon college
- Must type a 500 words or less essay describing what the student would bring to the blueberry industry
- Students enrolled in crop science, food science, or horticulture will be given preference
https://www.oregonblueberry.com/scholarship/blueberry-scholarship-2025.pdf |
1/31 | Seniors | Oregon FFA | Varies | - Must be an Oregon resident and have or plan to graduate from an Oregon high school.
- Must be a United States citizen or eligible non-citizen.
- Must be a current member of the Oregon FFA Association.
For more information: https://oregonffa.com/scholarships-2/ |
1/31 | Seniors | National Eagle Scout Association Scholarship | Varies | - NESA Scholarships are available to Eagle Scouts currently enrolled or accepted to an accredited institution as a full time student or a skilled trade program.
- For more information: https://nesa.org/scholarships/
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Opens 11/1
Deadline 1/31 |
| Daughters of American Revolution | Varies | There are over 25 scholarships. Please see the website for specifics https://www.dar.org/national-society/education/scholarships Click here to create a login and start an application |
Opens 9/1
Deadline 1/31 |
| ESA Foundation | Varies | Variety of over 35 scholarships for Oregon https://www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/scholarships-and-grants/ |
FEBRUARY |
Due Date | Who can apply? | Scholarship Title | Amount | Application Qualifications |
2/1 | 9-12 Grades | American Legion Oratorical Contest (Not updated for 2024-2025) | Varies | - This is a "Constitutional Speech Contest" developed to create a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States among High School Students. Speech can be on any topic related to the Constitution. Contestants must deliver their prepared oration in no fewer than eight (8) minutes and no more than 10 minutes. There will also be an extemporaneous portion of the event that requires a student to speak for 3-5 minutes on a given topic chosen at the time of the event.
- To participate: send completed Certification Form to: 352 Woodbridge Ct. SE 97302 The actual Oratorical Speech Contest will be in March. For more information call Oratorical Chairperson: Carole Bova-Rice 503-551-0596 or email at cbrafgal@gmail.com or call Jeannette Knapp at: 623-876-832
- For specifics and for more information: https://orlegion.org/oratorical/oratorical-resources/
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Opens 11/1
Deadline 2/1 | Seniors | Oregon Wheat Foundation Scholarship (Not updated for 2024-2025) | 12 @ $2,000 | - Children of Oregon Wheat Growers League (OWGL) members, children of employees of OWGL, and students who have worked for OWGL members.
- Winners based on school and community involvement, scholastic performance, and essay on the wheat industry.
https://www.owgl.org/scholarship |
2/1 | Seniors | Mente Scholarship | 5 @ $1,000 | - Must be a Latinx male.
- Must be a resident of Oregon.
- Must demonstrate financial need.
- Must be from a high school graduating class of 2025 or a current college student.
- Must plan to enroll or be enrolled at a two or four-year public or private, accredited post-secondary institution in the United States in the fall of 2025. (Applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate degree, vocational, trade, and/or technical school.)
- Priority will be given to Mente Hermano Participants.
For more information: https://www.menteoregon.org/scholarship-1 |
2/2 | Seniors, Female | Dreams can come true - Abby’s Closet
| Varies | |
2/3 | Senior | Al Forthan Memorial Scholarship | $10,000 | - High school senior from a family who has been affected by alcohol or drug addiction.
https://www.voaor.org/get-involved/give-a-gift/al-forthan-scholarship/ |
2/6 | Senior | Ronald McDonald | Varies | - You’re a high school senior
- You’re a legal U.S. resident
- You’re younger than 21 years old
- You carry a minimum 2.8 GPA
- You’re eligible to attend a two- or four-year college or university with a full-time course of study
- You’ll disclose other scholarship programs that you’ve applied for
- You’ll enroll and attend an accredited institution in the academic year after your selection (verification needed, as scholarship funds are paid directly to the schools)
- You have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage
For more information: https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/community/hacer.html
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2/7 | Ages 16+ | AOPA Flight Scholarships | Varies | |
2/9 | Seniors | ACPE Northwest Scholarship | Multiple up to $3,000 | - Must attend high school in Oregon or Washington.
- Must plan to pursue technology-related studies at a higher educational institution (college, university, community college or technical school).
- For more information or to apply: https://acpenw.org/scholarships-2025/
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2/14 | Seniors | Sister Adele Scholarship | $1,500-
$5,000 | This scholarship is to encourage & provide individuals of farmworker families that live in Oregon with the opportunity to further their academic or technical education. - Student must be enrolled during the 2024-25 academic year in an accredited community college, 4-year college/university, or trade school.
- Student must be from a farmworker household (within the last 5 years) - includes dairy & nursery jobs, as well as working in the processing and/or transporting of agricultural, aquacultural, and/or forest products.
- Must have a HS diploma or GED equivalent, or be pursuing/enrolled in a qualified academic program by the end of June 2024.
- No specific GPA is required, although GPA will be considered in reviewing the applications.
For more information, click here. |
2/14 | Seniors | Oregon Music Hall of Fame Scholarship | 6 @ $2,500 | The applicant must: - Be an Oregon resident.
- Minor or Major in music at the university or college level beginning in the fall.
For more information: https://www.omhof.org/music-education-scholarships/ |
2/14 | Seniors | Women in Music Scholarship | $2,500 | The applicant must: - Be a female (a person, who regardless of their sex assigned at birth, identifies as a woman)
- Be an Oregon high school graduate in the Spring of 2025
- Be continuing college studies in Fall 2025 with a major in Broadcasting, Communications/PR, Music Therapy, Music Technology, Music Business, Music Theory or Music Production
For more information: https://www.omhof.org/music-education-scholarships/ |
Opens 10/13
Deadline 2/15 | Seniors | Success for Survivors Scholarship | Varies | - Candidates must have survived intimate partner abuse, be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the US, enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited public or private post-secondary or vocational institution, be recommended by a licensed or accredited domestic violence agency and/or counselor willing to provide information on behalf of the applicant.
- More information available online at: https://www.gfwc.org/scholarship/
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2/15 | Seniors | Hispanic Scholarship Fund | $500- $5,000 | - Must be of Hispanic Heritage
- 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, not-for-profit, 4-year university, or graduate school, during the FALL of a scholarship cycle (year)
- Be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, DACA or Eligible Non-Citizen (as defined by FAFSA)
- Complete FAFSA or state based financial aid application (if applicable) https://www.hsf.net/scholarship
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2/18 | Seniors | Farm Kids for College Scholarships | 3 @ $2,500 | |
2/23 | Seniors | AFO Tsagaglalal (She Who Watches) Scholarship | $10,000 Renewable | The applicant must: - Ethnically identify as Indigenous of U.S. states and/or territories including Native American, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, and U.S. Territories including Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and U.S. Virgin Islands
- Attend Portland State University during the 2025-26 school year (students graduating 2025 are not eligible)
- Incoming freshman or transfer student accepted to Portland State University starting Fall 2025 or before
- Undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled at Portland State University
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2/23 | Seniors | AFO Hermann Colas, Jr. Legacy Scholarship | $5,000 | The applicant must: - Identify as Black and/or Latin(x)
- Incoming freshman or current undergraduate student pursuing a 4-year degree, enrolled in an Oregon community college or university for the 2025-26 school year
- Pursuing a degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture
- Desire to make a positive impact within the built community
- For more information: https://www.af-oregon.org/scholarships/hermann-colas-jr-legacy-scholarship/
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2/23 | Seniors | AFO PAE Diversity in Engineering Scholarship | $5,000 Renewable | The applicant must: - Identify as a person of a marginalized ethnicity and/or gender including Black, Indigenous, person of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming
- Incoming freshman, transfer, and/or undergraduate student pursuing a 4-year degree at a U.S. college or university for the 2025-26 school year
- Pursuing an accredited degree in engineering: mechanical, electrical, renewable energy, or architectural
- Desire to use climate action and engineering to make a positive impact
- For more information: https://www.af-oregon.org/scholarships/pae-diversity-in-engineering-scholarship/
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2/26 | Seniors | PLAY (Not available for class of 2025) | $1,500 | - Must be a U.S. resident.
- Must submit an essay describing the impact he or she made in the life of a rescue animal or animal welfare cause in general.
https://www.petplay.com/scholarship/ |
2/28 | Seniors | Thomas E. Pitzer Aviation Maintenance Scholarship | $1,000 | - Must be used to pursue a degree in aviation maintenance
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Must type a one page essay describing interest in aviation or maintainance
- Link HERE
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2/28 | Seniors | Pentacle Theatre Scholarship | 3 @ varying amounts | - The scholarships include performing arts, technical arts, and theater service scholarships.
- Open to any student interested in performing arts.
- More information online at: https://pentacletheatre.org/scholarships/
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MARCH |
Due Date | Who can apply? | Scholarship Title | Amount | Application Qualifications |
3/1 | Juniors and Seniors | MULTIPLE -Adore Me -DevTeamSTEM -Moseley -Cosmetology -Information Tech | Varies | |
3/1, 5/1 | Seniors | The Renaissance Scholars Program | Up to $4,000 awarded annually (max up to $16,000) | - HS Seniors graduating Spring 2025 in Oregon & planning to attend four year college/university in fall 2024
- 1st member of the family to attend an accredited 4 year college/university
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Must be seeking a bachelor’s degree
- Demonstrate good character through leadership potential and/or work ethic
Click here for information & to apply |
3/1 | Seniors | Bilingual Teacher Scholars Program | Varies | Seeking outstanding bilingual/bicultural high school and community college students interested in education careers. Apply to WOU by 1/15 Apply to Scholars by 3/1, Submit Spanish & Math placement test by 3/15. For more information: https://wou.edu/teachered/bingual-teacher-scholars/ |
3/1 | Seniors | Youth Benefit Golf Tournament Scholarship
| Varies | - Only Stayton, Regis, and Santiam students!
- Current GPA information
- At least one letter of recommendation
- At least three reference names and phone numbers
- Any additional information you wish to submit
- Scholarship application materials should be sent to the Youth Benefit Scholarship Committee ℅ Mike Long P.O. 21 SW 11th Avenue, Mill City, OR 97360.
- For more information visit: http://www.ybgolf.com/
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3/1 | Seniors | Tall Clubs International | $1,000 | The applicants must: |
3/1 | Seniors | Oregon ACTE | Multiple @ $1,000 | The applicant must: - Be either a senior in high school in/that has taken a CTE program/courses, or enrolled in a CTE or trade program in a community college, trade school, or certification program
For more information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiS-qFlT8lM1xY2IMgiimrNFZF0OmSnXOLlFThCfj7AnlhLg/viewform |
3/1 | Seniors | Oregon Tech Foundation Scholarship | Varies | |
3/1 | Seniors | Kelsy Oldham Memorial Scholarship
| 2 @ $2,000 | - Mid-Willamette Valley High School Seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in academics, leadership, and running. These individuals should be a team player and have participated in either cross-country, track and field, or a running related activity.
- Scholarships awarded to 1 male and 1 female graduating senior who plans to attend a 2 or 4-year school.
- More information found at: https://wvroadrunners.org/
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3/1 | Seniors | Guy Davis & Past Presidents’ Scholarship | 7 @ $1,250
1 @ $1,500 | |
3/1 | Seniors | Oregon Chafee Education & Training Grant | Varies | To be eligible, you must: - Currently be in child welfare foster care, or
- Had been in child welfare foster care for at least 180 days (six months) after your 13th birthday and exited substitute care at age 14 or older, or
- NEW: Be a former foster youth who was adopted or entered into a guardianship on or after your 13th birthday, and your adoption/guardianship finalized after 9/1/2015.
- NEW: Final disbursement will not exceed the term before the youth turns age 26.
- NEW: Students can receive the ETG for a maximum number of 5 years.
Students no longer need to be accessing Chafee funds before age 21.
For more information click here. Click here to access the application. |
3/1 | Seniors | COSA
| 5 @ $1,000 | - Must be a Senior with at least a 3.5 GPA.
- Planning to attend an Oregon 2 or 4 year college/university.
- Needs a one page essay about background, influences and goals.
https://www.cosa.k12.or.us/resources#scholarships |
3/1 Varies | Juniors and Seniors Varies | American Legion- Department of Oregon Multiple Scholarships | Varies | - Child of Veteran
- Granted based on ability, aptitude, character, determination, seriousness of purpose, and financial need.
- Samsung Scholarships, Legacy Scholarship, Baseball Scholarship, Oratorical Scholarship, and more.
https://www.legion.org/scholarships |
3/1 | Seniors | Oregon 4-H Scholarships | Varies | - Click here for multiple 4-H scholarship opportunities. Some scholarships are for Oregon State University only while some can be used at any accredited institution.
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Opens 12/1
Deadline 3/1 | Seniors | Ford Foundation Scholarship | Up to $10, 000 | The applicant must: - Be an Oregon resident.
- A high school grad.
- A GPA 3.0, a GED of 2650 or have a counselor etc.
- Do special rec. form, seek a bachelor’s degree, no felony, attend full time in the state of Oregon.
https://www.tfff.org/program-areas/postsecondary-success/scholarship-programs |
3/1 | Senior | Oregon Seed Council Scholarship (Not updated for 2024-2025) | One for $2,500 One for $1,000 | Come from a farm background with participation in seed production, technology or science, employed by a farm which has an emphasis on seed production, employed by a business that has an active seed dealer license under ORS 633. Will be enrolled in at least the first year of college; having at least one year remaining towards a degree at the time of the scholarship is received. Legal residents of the United States, permanent residents of Oregon, and have or will have graduated from an Oregon high school or equivalent. Applications for scholarship must include responses to a questionnaire, an essay of less than 500 words describing why the student deserves the scholarship and three letters of references.More Information go to info tab for rules and scholarship application at www.oregonseedcouncil.org |
Opens 12/1
Deadline 3/1 5pm EST | Seniors | Horatio Alger National Scholarship
| $25,000 | The applicant must: - Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation
- Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
- Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
- Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
- Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
- Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
- Be a United States citizen
https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/ |
3/4 | Seniors | Paul Duong Memorial Scholarship (Not updated for 2024-2025) | 1st place: $2,000;
2nd place: $1,000
3rd place: $500 | For students who have previously attended the Asian American Youth Leadership Conference or will attend the 2024 Leadership Conference. Submissions must include: application, scholarship essay, resumé & list of extracurricular activities including community service, reference #1 (must be from a school official), reference #2 (must be from an employment source, volunteer supervisor or community leader), and an official high school transcript.
Click here for application & more information. |
3/7 | Seniors | CHEMEKETA SCHOLARS
| Full Tuition | Free tuition for two years at Chemeketa - Student has a GPA of 3.5 by end of senior first semester, a minimum reading score on the Chemeketa placement test, and is a high school graduate, and enrolls full time at CCC.
https://www.chemeketa.edu/cost-aid/chemeketa-scholars/ |
3/12 | Juniors Seniors | Greenfield Peace Scholarship (Not updated for 2024-2025) | $1,000 | The theme of this year’s scholarship is Art & Creation: Self Expression, Activism, and Social Change. This has historically been a writing scholarship open to all Oregon 11th and 12th grade students.
This year, though, Oregon PSR is asking young Oregonians who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) and who are high school juniors or seniors or the equivalent to respond to the prompt by creating a work of visual art. The scholarship’s goal is to illuminate the perspectives of Oregon's youth on issues of peace, health, justice, and safety in our world. https://www.oregonpsr.org/greenfield_peace_writing_scholarship |
3/13 | Seniors | Women at Microsoft Scholarship | Varies up to $5,000 | The applicant must: - Be a graduating high school senior who identifies as a woman and/or as non-binary*.
- Wish to pursue a career** in a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) field.
- Plan to attend an accredited 2-4 year public or private college or university or technical college in the United States (or a US affiliate program) in the upcoming academic year.***
- Have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/women-at-microsoft-scholarship
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3/15 | Seniors | Oregon Jewish Community Foundation Scholarship | Varies | The applicant must: - be a Jewish resident of Oregon
- be attending an accredited higher education institution based in the US during the 2025/2026 school year on at least a half-time basis.
- demonstrate a financial need with a combined adjusted gross income of less than $150,000
For more information: https://ojcf.org/grants-and-scholarships/receive-a-scholarship |
3/15 | Seniors | Beyond the Boroughs (Not updated for 2024-2025) | up to $20,000 | The applicant must: - Acceptance to an accredited four-year college, university, or equivalent
- Low income household
- G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher
- Involvement in an extracurricular activity or work
- Completion of full application including a completed Student Aid Report from the FAFSA or the CSS Profile
http://www.beyondtheboroughs.org/the-scholarship/scholarship-requirements/ |
3/15 | Seniors | PNACAC | 10 @ $2,000 | The applicant must: - Currently enrolled student who is in their senior year of high school in the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington and plans to attend a regionally accredited college or university in Fall 2025 - OR - Currently enrolled student who attends a two-year college in the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington and plans to attend a regionally accredited college or university in Fall 2025.
- Currently have a 3.00 cumulative, unweighted GPA or higher.
- https://www.pnacac.org/student-scholarship
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3/15 | Seniors | UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship | 30 @ $5,000 3 @ $10,000 | The applicant must: - Be a high school graduate or graduating in the award year.
- Be seeking an associate’s, bachelor’s or graduate-level degree or be enrolled in a trade school program at a US-based institution
For more information or to apply:https://www.ucbepilepsyscholarship.com/
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Opens 2/1
3/15 | Seniors | Linda C. Eby Scholarship | 1 @ $3,000 2 @ $1,000 | The goal of the Linda C. Eby Scholarship is to recognize outstanding high school seniors from throughout the state of Oregon and their school counselor. Apply at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwqFh5BcSBVz08Jyo4G0ZRbxQ8vhxAfWkftVZKhzFiySHuiA/viewform |
3/15 | Seniors | Oregon Coaches Athletic Association Scholarship | Varies | The applicant must: - Son/Daughter or Grandchild of OACA Member
- Graduating Senior High School Student-Athlete
- 3.0 GPA or Higher
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3/15 | Seniors | OACA Coach Dave Johnson Scholarship | $2,500 | The applicant must: - Be a college-bound student/athlete
Apply at: https://oregoncoach.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025-Coach-Dave-Johnson-Scholarship-Application-Fillable.pdf
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3/16 | Seniors | OASSA Youth Scholarship | 2 @ $1,000 | |
3/16 | Seniors | Richard G. Zimmerman Scholarship | $5,000 | The applicant must: |
3/19 | Seniors | Sub Pop Loser Scholarship | 3 @ $6,000 | The applicant must: - Be a resident of Washington or Oregon.
- A graduating senior on your way to full-time enrollment at an accredited university or college.
- We are looking for applicants who are involved and/or interested in music and/or the creative arts in some way. However, you do not need to be pursuing an education in the arts.
- https://www.subpop.com/scholarship
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3/21
| Seniors | Truman D Picard Scholarship
| $2,000 | - Open to Native American/Alaska National students. Must have evidence of validated enrollment in a federally recognized tribe or Alaska Native Corporation.
- Application and more scholarship resources available online at: http://www.itcnet.org/about_us/scholarships.html
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3/26 | Seniors | OFWC Fine Art Scholarship | 4 @ $1,000 | The Oregon Federation of Women’s Clubs is offering 4 different scholarship opportunities: - Violet Lang Vocal Music Scholarship
- Violet Lang Instrumental Music Scholarship
- Visual Art Scholarship
- Essay Scholarship
For more information: https://oregongfwc.org/fine-arts-scholarships.html |
Opens 2/17
Deadline 3/31 |
| Salem Health Foundation or Salem Health Projects Committee Scholarship (employee, spouse, or child) | Varies | Applicants must have a permanent residence in Marion or Polk County, be a current employee or immediate family member of a current employee at Salem Health. Current high school seniors may apply but should be aware that priority will be given to applicants already accepted into a formal training program in a healthcare field. Application, transcript, essay and letter of recommendation required. For more information: https://salemhealthfoundation.org/funds-programs/scholarship-support/ |
3/31 | Ages 17+ | Houzz Scholarships | Varies | Multiple scholarships available. Click here for more details on all five. |
3/31 | Seniors | Maps Credit Union Scholarship
| Varies | Multiple Scholarships! |
3/31 | Seniors | Earl Littrell Scholarship(s) | Varies up to $3500 | - Priority given to Maps employees, family members of Maps employees, and members of Maps. Must plan to pursue a course of study in Accounting, Economics, Business, or related study and a college university in the state of Oregon.
- Application online at: https://mapscu.formstack.com/forms/scholarship_application
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3/31 | Seniors | Dan Penn Scholarship(s) | 2 @ 1,000 | - Any student graduating from a Marion county or Polk County high school who plan to pursue a course of study in Accounting, Economics, Business, or related study and a college university in the state of Oregon.
- Application online at: https://mapscu.formstack.com/forms/scholarship_application
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3/31 | Seniors | Lighthouse Guild Scholarship | 20 @ $10,000 | |
Opens 1/11
Deadline 3/31 | Seniors | Oregon Community Leadership Scholarship | $5,000 for 4 years | - This is a need-based scholarship open to ALL students. They want emerging leaders who plan to attend an Oregon university or trade school.
- Apply online at: http://harringtonfamilyfoundation.org/
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3/31 | Seniors | First in the Family Scholarship | $6,000 | The applicant must: - Be first in the family to go to college or parents don’t have college degrees.
- Have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
For more information or to apply: First in Fam Scholarship - 2025 Application Info Sheet |
3/31 | Seniors | Visually Impaired College Bound Scholarship | Up to $10,000 | |
3/31 | Seniors | League of United Latin American Citizens (Not updated for 2024-2025) | $250-
$2,000 | |
3/31
| Seniors | The Ronald & Sara Burr Scholarship Fund | $5,000 per year for 4 years | |
APRIL |
Due Date | Who can apply? | Scholarship Title | Amount | Application Qualification |
4/1 | Seniors | Charles Hecht Memorial Scholarship (Not updated for 2024-2025) | $500 | - Sponsored by the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons Santiam Lodge No. 25.
- Open to a student wishing to pursue a field in agriculture, veterinary medicine, horticulture, mechanics, or related engineering field.
- Open to Regis, Stayton, or Santiam high school students only. Minimum GPA 2.5
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4/1 | Seniors | OSAC | Varies | Senior student, one application for up to 20 scholarships (can choose out of 400!), transcripts are required, four short essays, and must file the FAFSA by March 1 as well. Early Bird Deadline (with a chance to win additional $500 and receive notification if anything wrong with application) is February 15. https://app.oregonstudentaid.gov/ |
4/1 | Seniors | David Lee Quan Memorial Scholarship | 1 @ $1,000 | The applicant must: - Be a member of the graduating class of an Oregon or Clark County (State of Washington) high school or its related equivalent
- Hold a 3.50 or better grade point average
- Be active in school and community activities
- Be a United States citizen, or hold permanent resident status
- Intend to major in the medical/healthcare field
- Have volunteered in a healthcare or medical setting
- For more information or to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScj5ZFKKjtAI4drmwXlgnW1cbOGuMHgHFSvBXRSJtOO4LI3oA/viewform
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4/1 | Seniors | Fred G.and Betty Jean Lee Memorial Scholarship | 4 @ Varies | The applicant must: |
4/1 | Seniors | Sheung Mou and Fenge Tam Scholarship | 1 @ $1,000 | The applicant must: |
4/1 | Freshman Sophomore Junior | Tiffany Wang Arts Scholarship | 2 @ $500 | The applicant must: |
4/1 | Seniors | Bodecker Foundation | 10 @ $2,500 | This scholarship is for graduating seniors who are passionate about art and will be attending an accredited higher education program in the USA in Fall 2025 to study art, design, creative writing, sound engineering or music. For more information: https://bodeckerfoundation.org/scholarships/ |
4/1 | Seniors | AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship | 2 @ $5,000 2 @ $2,500 2 @ $1,250 Varies @ $400- $750 | The applicant must: - Be a U.S. citizen and living in the U.S.
- Be a current senior in high school.
- Planning on attending a U.S. college or university in the fall following graduation.
For more information or to apply: https://alzfdn.org/scholarship/ |
4/1 |
| NFPA Youth Scholarship | 5 @ $500 | The National Foster Parent Association offers scholarships to NFPA members whose birth, foster and US adopted youth wish to further their education beyond high school, including college or university studies, vocational/technical school or junior college. Five scholarships will be awarded to high school-level students who are graduating or getting their GED in 2025. The foster/adopt/birth parents must be or join as a member of NFPA. http://nfpaonline.org |
Opens 11/1
Early Bird Deadline 2/15
Deadline 4/1 | Seniors | Marion Soil and Water Conservation District Stan Vistica Memorial Scholarship |
| - Must be a graduate of a Marion County high school
- Must be a resident of Marion County
- Must enroll full time to a 2 or 4 year post secondary school in Oregon
- Must Major in Natural resources (agriculture,
- animal science, environmental science,
- forestry, natural resources, wildlife, or
- other related fields of study)
For more information: https://www.marionswcd.net/who-you-are/educator-student/stan-vistica-memorial-scholarship/#:~:text=Marion%20SWCD%20offers%20a%20%242000,is%20the%20final%20application%20deadline. |
4/1 | Seniors | Elizabeth A. Hoke Scholarship | 8 @ $1,000 | |
4/1 by 3:30PM | Seniors | NSEA Teacher Education Scholarship | $1,000 | - Open to SHS students only!
- Open to any students planning to pursue education as a major and future career.
- Must be enrolled at a post secondary school with education as their declared major.
- Minimum cumulative GPA 2.75.
- Application available in the college and career center! (and HERE)
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4/1 by 3:30PM | Seniors | NSEA Vocational/ Trade School Scholarship | $750 | - Open to SHS students only!
- Must be enrolled at a vocational or trade school for fall term 2022.
- Minimum cumulative GPA 2.5.
- Application available in the college and career center! (and HERE)
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4/1 by 3:30PM | Seniors | NSEA 4 Year College or University Scholarship | $750 | - Open to SHS students only!
- Must be enrolled at a 4 year college or university for fall term 2022.
- Minimum cumulative GPA 2.75.
- Application available in the college and career center! (and HERE)
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4/1 by 3:30PM | Seniors | NSEA Community College Scholarship | $750 | - Open to SHS students only!
- Must be enrolled at a community college for fall term 2022.
- Minimum cumulative GPA 2.5.
- Application available in the college and career center! (and HERE)
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4/3 | Seniors | Kevin McFadden Trades Scholarship Fund | 2 @ $1,000 | |
Opens 2/15
Deadline 4/4 by 5pm | Seniors | Santiam Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship | Varies | - Must live in the Santiam Hospital service area (Stayton, Lyons, Mill City, Scio, Jefferson, Aumsville, Gates, Idanha, Marion, Turner, West Stayton, and Sublimity).
- Must plan on pursuing a career in a medical/hospital field.
- Please send your application and all requested information electronically to scholarships@santiamhosptial.org no later than 5pm on April 5, 2023.
- You must be willing to attend an interview, in person or via Zoom/Teams. Interviews will last approximately 15 minutes.
- The tentative dates are April 21, 2025 for the interviews.
- For more information go to Scholarship@santiamhospital.org
- Click here for the application.
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4/5 | Seniors | James Beard Foundation (Not updated for 2024-2025) | Varies | |
4/7 | Seniors | Honors Graduation Multimedia Scholarship | 5 @ $10,000 | The applicant must: - Be a Senior who can use art, photography, videography, music, or creative writing to answer one of the following prompts: Describe a meaningful experience of ownership over your learning and why it was meaningful OR What is your opinion on how education affects the quality of life?
http://honorsgradu.com/scholarship/ |
4/10 | Seniors | CLEAR Alliance Scholarship | $500 | The applicant must: - Be graduating from an Oregon school.
- Have no referrals or citations for drugs or alcohol.
- Write an essay about why substance abuse and impaired driving education is important. Letter of recommendation is also required.
- https://clearalliance.org/scholarships/
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4/11 |
| NAACP | Varies | Multiple Scholarships! Visit the link below for a full list: https://NAACP.org/naacp-scholarships/ |
4/14 by 5pm PT | Seniors | SCTC Scholarship | Varies | - Awards determined by random drawing. Winners will be notified by mail. Parent/Guardian MUST have phone or internet/broadband with SCTC/PTC/SCS and be a member in good standing.
- Application available online: https://sctcweb.com/2025-scholarship-application/
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Opens 2/1
4/15 | Seniors | Oregon PTA Teacher Education Scholarship | $1,000
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4/15 by 3:00 pm | Seniors | City Of Lyons Scholarship | Up to $1,000 | Graduating seniors who have lived within the city limits of Lyons for 5+ years. Complete a 500 word essay. Application available in the college and career center! And: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13rDYzg6V-0QjBgXSCNp2mbZSzclj9t2SqgTtjACVoQU/edit?tab=t.0 |
Opens 1/15
Deadline 4/15 | Seniors | Brent Strohmeyer Memorial scholarship | 3 @ $400 to $2000 | Any graduating student or college student who is a resident in Linn, Marion, or Polk counties OR had their senior portraits taken at Stro’s Photography with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicant must prove an interest in the automotive hobby or enroll in automotive classes in an institution or higher education (includes community colleges and trade schools). Three recipients and an alternate will be chosen based on financial need and their automotive interest. Selection committee’s decision will be final. Applications are available in the college and career center or at: www.stros.biz/brent_memorial.asp |
Opens 1/1
Deadline 4/15 | Seniors | Marion County Farm Bureau Scholarships | 2 @ $2500 | - In FFA, Family of MCFB voting member, or Agriculture Major
- Both awards range up to $2500 and include a one-year supporting membership to the farm bureau.
- The Mary Petzel Memorial Scholarship was created in honor of Mary Petzel, the long-time secretary of Marion County Farm Bureau. Mary was recognized for her disciplined approach to all aspects of the Farm Bureau. She also served as a member of the Oregon Farm Bureau Women’s Advisory Council. Her family continues to farm in the Brooks/Gervais area.
- The Scott Miller Memorial Scholarship was created in honor of Scott Miller, the fourth generation of his family to farm their land in Woodburn. He farmed row crops and fresh market produce and was on the Marion County Farm Bureau board of directors. He tragically died when the tractor he was driving was rear ended by a vehicle in 2014.
- Eligibility and application instructions are on each application. They must be emailed or received by April 15.
- https://www.marioncofarm.com/
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4/15 | Seniors | Oregon Nurseries Foundation Scholarship | 19 @ Varied Amounts from $500- $1,500 | |
4/15 | All Grades | Linn-Benton Women for Agriculture Constitutional Essay Contest | 2-Varies | - Open to Linn or Benton County students.
- Be pursuing a major in Agricultural Studies or a child/grandchild of a member.
- Essay topic and rules available online at:
https://www.owaonline.org/chapters/linn-benton/ |
4/15
| Seniors | Associated Oregon Loggers Scholarship | $6,000 ($1,500 awarded annually) | The applicant must: - Be studying in Forest Engineering, Forest Management, Forest Operations Management, Resource Management, Diesel Mechanics / Heavy Equipment Maintenance, Welding and other forest /timber industry related areas of study.
- Scholarship application must be completed in ink or typed. No applications completed in pencil will be accepted.
- Applicant must provide previous school year’s academic grades.
- Applicant must provide at least one letter of work reference and one letter of personal reference. No limit to number of references you can provide.
- Previous year’s recipients are eligible to re-apply. Must complete new application.
- The scholarship application must be completed in full.
- All applications must be returned to and postmarked by April 15th to be considered for the OLC Foundation scholarship award.
- For more information: https://www.oregonloggingconferencefoundation.org/_files/ugd/5e0047_6ba2f3a234ab4756acd5e6ded9d7b377.pdf
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Opens: 2/1
Deadline 4/15 | Seniors | Chemeketa Foundation Scholarships
| Varies | •Foundation scholarships are for current and future students of Chemeketa Community College •Some scholarships have minimum grade point average requirements •One universal application to be considered for all scholarships •Paper applications are not available, the application is entirely online via the student's My Chemeketa account OVER 140 scholarships and assistance funds available https://www.chemeketa.edu/about/chemeketa-foundation/scholarships/ |
4/15 | Seniors | Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Scholarship | $5,000 | The applicant must: - Be high school seniors or graduates, or current college undergraduates, and
- Plan to enroll in a part-time or full-time firefighter, law enforcement, or an emergency medical (paramedic or EMT) program at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year and
- Plan to pursue a career as a first responder; firefighter, police officer, paramedic or EMT.
For more information or to apply: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/firehousesubsfoundation/ |
4/15 | Senior | Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship | Varies | Incoming OSU Males invited to apply. The Ancient Greeks believed in developing a Sound Mind and a Sound Body as the way to live a fulfilling life. SigEp adopted this philosophy with the Balanced Man Ideal and since 1990 has awarded the Balanced Man Scholarship to some of the best students coming to campus. You must be an incoming male freshman attending Oregon State University this fall in order to win this scholarship. https://www.sigep.org or https://sigep.org/about/who-we-are/foundation/grants-scholarships/tuition-scholarships/ |
4/16 | Seniors | Jeff Huddleston Memorial Scholarship | $2,000 | - Open to SHS students only!
- No GPA requirements. Open to all students who best live the leadership formula of Helping, Health, and Knowledge. Students who have doubts about their future and college are encouraged to apply.
- Application available in the college and career center!
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Deadline 4/17 | Senior | Burson- Landon Scholarship Fund | Varies | The applicant must: - Be a High School graduate within Marion County, Oregon
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Demonstrate financial need
- Demonstrate traits of high personal character and leadership
- Plan on being enrolled full-time at any accredited college, university, graduate school, trade school, community college business college or other trade school in the state of Oregon.
To apply: https://www.csascholars.org/burlan/ |
4/18 | Seniors | Oregon Jaycee Foundation | Varies | The applicant must: - Have at least a 3.75 unweighted GPA
- Attend a college/university located in the US or US territories.
- APPLICATIONS IN THE COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER!
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4/23 |
| Student-View Scholarship | 1 @ $10,000 2 @ $1,000 5 @ $500 | 15-20-minute application survey and colleges in your area No GPA requirement! https://www.student-view.com |
4/25 | Seniors | Mari-Linn PTA Scholarship
| $500 | Open to 2024-2025 high school (or home school) seniors who attended Mari-Linn School in Lyons, Oregon, for four or more years.
The application consists of four parts: - Scholarship Application
- School reference
- Personal reference
- Essay (500 words or less)
- APPLICATIONS IN THE COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
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4/30 | Seniors | Castilla Orthodontics | $1,000 | The applicant must: - Be graduating from a Marion or Polk County high school.
- Be entering dental field
https://castillaortho.com/scholarship |
Opens 4/1
4/30 | Seniors | OnPoint Community Credit Union Scholar Program | 2 @ $10,000 4 @ $5,000 | The applicant must: - Achieve a 3.5 or higher unweighted cumulative GPA.
- Earn a varsity letter in an OSAA-sanctioned sport or competed in an OSAA-sanctioned activity either their Freshman, Sophomore or Junior year.
- For more information or to apply go here.
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4/30 | Seniors | MVAR MidValley Association of Realtors | 3 @ $1,000 | The applicant must: - Have a 3.0+ GPA
- Be college, university or trade school-bound
To apply: https://members.midvalleyassn.realtor/ap/Form/Fill/LxngoCxp |
4/30 |
| GMiS STEM Scholarship | Varies | - Applicants must demonstrate merit through academic achievements, leadership and campus/community activities
- Applicants must be pursuing a science, technology, engineering or math degree
- Applicants must have an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for merit-based scholarships. Applicants may have a minimum 2.5 GPA for non-merit-based donor scholarships.
- Applicants must be of Hispanic descent and/or must demonstrate significant leadership or service within the underserved community
- Applicants may be enrolled full-time or part-time at the time of application and the time of the scholarship award
- Applicants must be enrolled in a STEM or health-related undergraduate or graduate program for the upcoming fall semester, at an accredited 2-yr or 4-yr college/university in the U.S. or its territories.
For more information or to apply: http://www.greatmindsinstem.org/scholarships/ |
MAY |
Due Date | Who can apply? | Scholarship Title | Amount | Application Qualifications |
5/1 | Seniors | Rotary Scholarships | 2 to 4 @ $1,000 2 to 4 @ $1,500 1 @ $2,000 | - Students who have been successful in their academic and extra-curricular pursuits but also demonstrate that this scholarship will have an impact towards the achievement of a college education.
- This is a different scholarship than Rotary Student of the Month.
- Applications available in the College and Career Center! Also available here.
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5/1 by 3:15 pm | Seniors | SHS Booster Club Scholarship | 2@ $3,000 2@ $2,500 2@ $2,000 2@ $1,500 2@ $1,000 | Whether you’re heading to college/university, trade school, joining the military, or entering the workforce and need help covering expenses like tools, uniforms, transportation, or training - you can apply! - Applications available in the College and Career Center! Also available here.
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5/1 | Seniors | School Spirit Scholarship | $1,500 | 1st Place Spiritwear is passionate about providing opportunities for students who are excited and show their school spirit! The applicant must: - Be a high school senior in the United States who will be attending college in 2025 (community college or a 4-year university!)
- Write a short essay (300-500 words or more) to show us how you demonstrate school spirit
- Submit application through their website. Click here!
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5/1 | Seniors | Pacific Forest Foundation Scholarship | 5-10 that vary between $1,000 to $3,000 | Students must be planning on studying the following areas; forest and wood-related areas. Consideration for scholarship as follows: The potential contribution of the student in a forest resource, production, or related field. Merit – scholastic performance in all classes (GPA). Potential of applicant’s future in the industry. Letters of recommendation. Transcripts provided. Financial support of the student is NOT a criterion for selection. Completion of application: grammar, ability to express self, neatness and accuracy of information submitted. Proof of acceptance to vocational school, community college or university. Click here for application & information. |
5/2 | Seniors | LKS Educational Scholarship Foundation | Up to $20,000 | The applicant must: - Be currently pursuing an undergraduate degree at a Junior College, State College, Private College or Trade School in the state of Oregon.
- Must have a cumulative High School GPA of 3.5 or higher.
- Annual household income of $75,000.00 a year or less (must provide last 2 pay stubs and copy of 2023 federal tax return or FAFSA documents). Apply at www.fafsa.gov
- Pass a background check.
- Resident of Oregon and a U.S Citizen.
- Live in Marion, Benton, Linn or Lane County.
- Must take enough credit hours required to be a full-time student.
- LKS scholarships are available to individuals without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, color, disability or age.
- LKS scholarships are renewable and priority is given to previously awarded recipients for following years (up to 4 years) if college GPA remains a cumulative of 2.75 or higher.
- Students who are receiving institutional, state and federal aid that exceed the direct cost of tuition, room and board are excluded from the applicant pool for Foundation scholarships.
For more information or to apply: http://lksscholarship.org/ |
5/2 by 7:30 PM ET | Seniors | Nurse Corps Scholarship (Not yet updated for 2024-2025) | Seniors | The applicant must: - Be a U.S. citizen (born or naturalized), a national, or a lawful permanent resident
- Are an accepted or enrolled student in a nursing degree program at a United States accredited school of nursing
- Begin classes no later than September 30
- Don’t have any federal judgment liens
- Don’t have an existing service commitment
- Aren’t overdue on a federal debt
For more information or to apply: https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-scholarship/nurse-corps |
5/8
by 3pm | Seniors | Emily Reedy Memorial Scholarship
| $1,000 | - Open to SHS seniors only
- Minimum 2.75 GPA
- Students will write an essay about their goals and what sort of legacy they want to leave.
- Flyer with more information available in the college and career center, also HERE.
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5/12 | Seniors | Heather Sherman Scholarship
| $2000 | - Open to SHS seniors only.
- Minimum 2.0 GPA.
- Student must be enrolled as a full time student in a college or vocational school.
- Flyer with more information available in the College and Career Center, also HERE.
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5/12 | Seniors | The Helen Allen Performing Arts (Not available for 2024-2025) | $250 | - This scholarship is to celebrate and recognize students in the performing arts at Stayton High School. Helen Allen is the mother of long-time SHS choir teacher Diane Allen-Jackson and taught her the love for music.
- Minimum GPA 2.5 as mid year of senior year.
- Participant in the performing arts classes of band,choir and drama, and or performance events.
- Attend post high school education, including college, university or trade school.
- Complete application must be returned to the College and Career Center by May 12, application in the College and Career Center.
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5/12 | Seniors | Kiwanis Club Scholarships | Varies | - Open to Stayton High School Seniors only!
- Applications available in the College and Career Center, also HERE.
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5/12 | Seniors | SHS COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP | Varies | The Stayton community provides students with various scholarships. Recipients selected by the scholarship committee made up of Stayton High Administrators, Counselors, Teachers, and Staff members. Many of these scholarships come from local businesses and SHS alumni families. Scholarships range from $250-$1250. Application available in the College and Career Center! |
5/12 | Seniors | Ellevation Education Scholarship Program (Not yet updated for 2024-2025)
| 10 @ $2,000 | - Must be enrolled as an ELL student at some point in their K-12 education.
- Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year.
- For more information and to apply: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/ellevationeducation/
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5/15 | Seniors | Ty Hart Memorial Sports Scholarship
| 2 at $1,000 each | - Open to SHS athletes that feel have made a difference and will carry that difference with them into their future endeavors.
- Write a letter to the Hart family explaining how you want to make a difference like Ty, and how sports has made an impact in your life in any way.
- Flyer with more information available in the College and Career Center, also HERE.
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5/16 by 3:30PM | Seniors | Stayton Lions Club Scholarship | $500 | - Open to Stayton High and Regis seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Award will be based upon scholarship, character and service to school and community.
- Applications available in the College and Career Center or HERE.
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5/19 | Seniors | Linn County Small Woodlands Association | $2,000 | The applicant must: - Be majoring in Forestry, Natural Resources, or a related Agriculture major.
- Be a resident of Linn Country or graduate of a Linn County high school.
- Applications and references need to be postmarked or emailed by May 19, 2025
Application available in the College and Career Center or online here. |
5/31 | Ages 17+ who are currently in college or plan to attend in the next 12 months | College Is Power Scholarship | $1,000 | The applicant must: - Be age 17 years or older who plan to start a program of higher education within the next 12 months or who are currently enrolled in a program of higher education.
- May be full- or part-time students and attend a campus-based or online program.
- Be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
http://www.collegeispower.com/scholarship.cfm |
5/31 | Seniors | Against the Grain Scholarship | Varies | Multiple scholarships available to apply for. Click Here to see the list of scholarships.
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5/31 | Seniors | Full Circle Scholarship | Varies | Multiple scholarships available to apply for. Click Here to see the list of scholarships or for more information. The applicant must be: - An enrolled member (or a descendant of one) of a federally or state-recognized tribe.
- Demonstrate a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 and maintain full-time enrollment.
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5/31 | Seniors | Stop the Bleed Scholarship(Not yet updated for 2024-2025) | 2 @ $2,000 2 @ $1,000 2 @ $500 | - Students must submit a video or essay discussing one of three topics:
- Describe or show how you think Stop the Bleed helps to enhance personal and community resilience.
- Describe or show how Stop the Bleed training can help at an accident, before emergency responders arrive.
- Make the case: Do you think some or all students should be required to learn to Stop the Bleed?
- Click here for information.
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JUNE |
Due Date | Who can apply? | Scholarship Title | Amount | Application Qualifications |
NEW DEAD- LINE 6/1 | Seniors | Oregon Promise | Up to $4,000 | Students attending Community College within 6 months of graduation (can be combined with the Chemeketa Scholars Program). Students must apply for FAFSA and must list a community college. 2.5 GPA or higher, GED qualifies. http://www.oregonstudentaid.gov/oregon-promise.aspx |
6/1 | Seniors | International Air and Hospitality Academy Scholarships | Varies | - Ask counseling to be nominated if you plan on attending the International Air and Hospitality Academy in Vancouver, WA.
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6/1 | All Grades | Marion-Clackamas Women for Agriculture Constitutional Essay Contest | $1,000
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6/1 | Seniors | Women in HVACR Scholarship | 6 @ $5,000 | Scholarship A: - Females currently enrolled in a college or trade school preparing them to enter into the HVACR industry.
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or greater.
Scholarship B: - Females currently enrolled in a college or trade school preparing them to enter into the HVACR industry through a relating degree in a 4 year college
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
For more information or to apply: https://www.womeninhvacr.org/scholarships |
6/1 | Seniors | Joe Francis Haircare/ Cosmetology Scholarship | 15 @ $3,000 | The applicant must: - Currently be applying for entrance to a Cosmetology/Barber school.
- Or be actively enrolled in a Cosmetology/Barber school.
- For more information: https://www.joefrancis.com/apply/
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6/1 | All Grades | ACF Visionary Scholarship | 5 @ $1,000- $2,500 each | The applicant must:
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6/1 | Seniors | 180 Medical Ron Howell Caregiver Scholarship | $1,000 | The applicant must: - Be the primary unpaid caregiver for a family member or loved one with a chronic disability or medical condition requiring in-home care
- Be enrolled in a college or university full time in the fall.
- Intending to pursue an associate’s, undergraduate or graduate degree.
For more information or to apply: https://www.180medical.com/caregiver-scholarship/ |
6/7 | Ages 14+ | Stuck at Prom Scholarship | 10 @ $10,000 | Applicant Must: - Be at least 14 years old.
- Be enrolled in high school or home school association (at the high-school level) during the 2024 - 2025 school year.
- Be a legal resident of the United States and the District of Columbus (excluding Maryland, Colorado, Vermont, Nebraska and North Dakota) or a legal resident of Canada (excluding the Province of Quebec)
- Not have been a finalist in any previous Stuck at Prom contests.
- For more information: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15557/stuck-at-prom-scholarship
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6/10 | Seniors | Young Women in STEM Scholarship | 3 @ $5,000 | The applicant must: |
6/10 | Juniors and Seniors | Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program | $1,000 | Juniors and Seniors; write a 500 to 1000 word essay on the topic: “Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.” www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm (more information) scholarships@abbottandfenner.com (email essay to apply) |
Opens 3/15
Deadline 6/15 | Seniors | Horatio Alger National Career & Technical Scholarship Program
| $2,500 | The applicant must: - Have completed high school (or earned a high school equivalency credential) by July 1
- Be enrolled in an associate’s degree, certificate, or diploma program by September that will lead to employment
- May not be enrolled in pre-requisite courses
- Attend a not-for-profit post-secondary institution
- Demonstrate financial need; applicants must either show family income of $55,000 or less OR prove Pell Grant eligibility
- Be under the age of 35
- Be a United States citizen
- For more information: https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/technical/
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6/15 | Seniors | Oregon Sports Hall of Fame and Museum | Up to 6 @ $3,000 | The applicant must: - Be an outstanding Oregon student-athlete.
- Be attending an Oregon college or university.
- Have received multiple All League and All State recognition.
- Have other leadership attributes.
- For more information: https://oregonsportshall.org/programs/
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6/15 | Senior | AmericanMuscle Student Scholarship Program | 2 @ $2,500 | |
6/19 |
| BigSun Scholarship | $500 | - All student athletes are eligible for this award
- Apply at www.bigsunathletics.com
- You must submit short essay answers to specific questions that change each year.
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NO DEADLINE/SUMMER/VARYING DUE DATES |
Due Date | Who can apply? | Scholarship Title | Amount | Application Qualifications |
7/30 | Seniors | Bachus & Schanker Scholarship | $2,000 | To be eligible a student must be a high school senior accepted to attend a four-year university by the time of the award, a full-time student attending a four-year university in the US who carries a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Click here to apply. |
8/1 | Senior | NALS Of Oregon Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | |
8/31 | Ages 14+ | Make Me Laugh Scholarship | $1,500 | Applicants must: - Be thirteen (14) years of age or older at the time of application
- Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia
- Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2025) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education
- Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question: "OMG... finding and applying for scholarships is serious business, but it's time to lighten things up a little. We don't want to know why you deserve $1,500 or how great your grades are, we simply want to LOL. Describe an incident in your life, funny or embarrassing (fact or fiction), and make us laugh!"
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/make-me-laugh-scholarship |
Ongoing | Ages 16+ | Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award | 12 @ $5,000 | |
Ongoing | Varies | Oregon Gear Up EXTENSIVE SCHOLARSHIP LIST | Varies | Oregon State University scholarship calendar. Some scholarships may not apply to high school students. https://oregongearup.org/calendar/scholarship |
Varies | Seniors | Oregon Farm Bureau Scholarships (Not yet updated) | Varies | - Student must plan to enroll full-time (12 hours or more) in a college or university, and be majoring in a field of Agriculture and/or forestry.
- Application available online: http://www.oregonfb.org/scholarships/
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Ongoing | Varies | Discover Business Scholarships | Varies | Under the resources tab, find a Database of 400+ scholarship options, Explore business schools by state or subject, SAT and ACT study guides,GMAT and GRE resources for graduate applicants. https://www.discoverbusiness.us/ |
Varies | Seniors | Going Merry Scholarship Search | Varies | Sign up at: https://www.goingmerry.com/sign-up Get matched to possible scholarships that are a great fit for you. |
Varies | Ages 13-25 | Do something | Varies | No essays. No required GPA. Sign up and complete the campaign scholarships. Do something good for the community. https://www.dosomething.org/us/ab Noo. No esut/easy-scholarships |
Monthly | Ages 16+ | Varsity tutors | $200 per month | Anyone 16+ may submit an essay every month. http://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship |
Varies | Seniors | StudentScholarships.org | Varies | Multiple scholarships with different criteria. See website for more information: http://www.studentscholarships.org/ |
Monthly | Varies | Niche scholarship | $2,000 | The $2,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students and those planning on enrolling within 12 months. The monthly winner will be determined by random drawing and then contacted directly and announced in Niche's e-newsletter and on the Scholarship Winners page. One entry per person, but you can come back each month to try again. https://colleges.niche.com/scholarship/apply.aspx?utm_source=PubSearch&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=PubSearchnes&source=publicsearch |
Varies | Seniors | College Scholarships | Varies | WOU http://www.wou.edu/finaid/scholarships/incoming-students/ |
Varies | Seniors | College Scholarships | Varies | U of O https://financialaid.uoregon.edu/scholarships_freshmen |
Varies | Seniors | College Scholarships | Varies | OSU https://scholarship.ucsadm.oregonstate.edu/prod/app_login.php |
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| Seniors | College Scholarships | Varies | PSU https://portlandstate.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/CMXAdmin/Cmx_Content.aspx?cpId=199 |
Varies | Seniors | College Scholarships | Varies | SOU https://sou.academicworks.com/ |
Varies | Seniors | College Scholarships | Varies | Uof P https://www.up.edu/finaid/scholarships-and-grants/institutional-scholarships.html |
Varies | Seniors | College Scholarships | Varies | Linfield https://www.linfield.edu/financial-aid/scholarship.html |
Varies | Seniors | College Scholarships | Varies | George Fox https://www.georgefox.edu/college-admissions/scholarships/index.html |
Varies | Varies | Scholastic Arts and Writing Award | Varies from $1,000-
$10,000 for 16+ students | - Public, private, or home schooled students in the U.S., Canada, or American schools in the rest of the world enrolled in grades 7-12( ages 13 and up) are eligible to participate in the Scholastic award.
- https://www.artandwriting.org/scholarships/
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Varies | Varies | Scholarship websites | Varies | www.collegeboard.org www.collegeprepready.com www.fastweb.com www.finaid.org https://studentaid.gov/ www.hotelscheap.org/scholarship www.savingforcollege.com www.UNCF.org www.fc2success.org www.getcollegefunds.org www.discoverfinancial.com/community/scholarship www.collegenet.com www.waedfoundation.org/gs/ www.ed.gov/programs/gearup/index.html www.collegescholarships.com/ https://oauef.org/ Public Service Loan Forgiveness: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service https://www.cappex.com/scholarships https://www.moneygeek.com/education/college/resources/scholarship-guide-for-black-students/ https://universityhq.org/resources/college-planning-guide/sat-prep/ |
Varies | Varies | Assistance for Foster Children | Varies | https://www.oregon.gov/DHS/CHILDREN/FOSTERCARE/ILP/Pages/financial-aid.aspx |