Since 1931, the Elks National Foundation has helped thousands of students who need financial assistance fulfill their dreams of attending college. Most Valuable Student scholars are outstanding students who are at our near the top of their classes, active in their schools and communities, and recognized as leaders by their peers.  The ENF awards $2.44 million annually in MVS scholarships to 500 high school seniors nationwide. The first-and second-place awards are among the largest scholarships provided by any major fraternal or service organization.

Eligibility: Any high school student who is a U.S. citizen may apply for a Most Valuable Student Scholarship. Applications will be judged on:  Scholarship application, leadership, and financial need. You do not need to be related to a member of the Elks Club. Link to application: Click here for more information.

Application Due Date:  November 15, 2021 by 11:59 pm

Application:  Create account after clicking on the above link

Application turn-in process:  Submit directly online.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding submitting your application for any scholarship, please contact:

Sherry Rodriguez
Registrar / Scholarship Coordinator
Phone: 503.845.6128
Email: sherry.rodriguez@masd91.org

The Elizabeth A. Hoke Scholarship was established to honor the legacy and memory of Elizabeth Hoke.

Scholarship Criteria: Applicant must be attending a public or private school in these Oregon school districts: Silver Falls School District or North Santiam 29J School District. Applicants must be planning to attend an accredited college or university in the fall after graduating.  The criteria for selection will be:

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

2. Grade point average of 2.75 or higher.

3. Financial need will be taken into consideration but is not a requirement to receive the award.

4. Relatives of the Scholarship Review Committee are not eligible to receive the scholarship.

Scholarship Amount and Purpose:  There are eight participation areas. Students are to choose only one of the participation areas as the area in which they have been most involved or that means the most to them. One scholarship recipient will be chosen from each participation area. The amount of each scholarship is $1,000.  This scholarship may be used for tuition, room, board, books and fees, and will be paid directly to your college or university for your benefit.

Participation Areas: Choose the one area that means the most to you or in which you have been the most involved. Your participation in this area may have occurred at school or in the community, or both.

* Music – for a student who demonstrates a love for music regardless of chosen college major. Students applying in this area may also apply for a bonus opportunity by creating a short video clip of themselves whistling “Jingle Bells (Dashing through the Snow).” Details are on the scholarship application.

* Dance – for a student who understands what it means to dance in the rain and who has an enthusiasm for both life and dance. Students applying in this area may also apply for a bonus opportunity by creating a short video clip of themselves dancing in the rain. Details are on the scholarship application.

* Arts – for a student demonstrating a love for and a pursuit of any area of the creative arts.

* Foreign Language – for a student who has the intention of putting foreign language skills into action.

* Sports – for a student who participated in sports during high school and demonstrated a desire to play hard and give great effort.

* Future Farmers of America – for a student who participated in FFA and who exhibits the qualities and characteristics that exemplify the FFA creed.

* Valedictorian – for a high school valedictorian who has a strong track record of helping others.

* Science – for a female student who plans to major in science. May apply for a second year if continuing to study science and maintaining satisfactory grades.

Apply Here: 

Questions?  Any questions regarding this scholarship should be directed to:
salemfoundation@pioneertrustbank.com

Scholarship Criteria:  All applications must be supplemented with a video submission. Guidelines require videos to be near one minute and thirty seconds in length, not to exceed two minutes.  Videos must be uploaded to YouTube, labeled with your first and last name, and made public.  For the video, you may choose from any of the following prompts to answer as best you can. More than one question may be answered. Feel free to be creative with your video! Bonus points if you make us laugh or cry!

* Why do you want to pursue your field of study?

* How will you make a difference in your community?

* How will this scholarship make a difference in your life?

Maps Credit Union and its charitable affiliate, the Maps Community Foundation, awarded $9,500 in scholarships to local students through a video application process.

Scholarship Amount:  Varies

Application Due Date:  March 31

Application:
https://www.mapscu.com/financial-education/scholarship_winners/scholarships

If you have any questions or concerns regarding submitting your application for any scholarship, please contact:

Sherry Rodriguez
Registrar / Scholarship Coordinator
Phone: 503.845.6128
Email: sherry.rodriguez@masd91.org

Due by March 15, 2022

COSA also assists in processing scholarships for the Oregon Small Schools Association. The $1000 scholarships are for students of OSSA member districts. Two scholarships each will be awarded in 1A, 2A and 3A districts. Applications must be submitted by March 15, 2022 and results will be announced by May 2022.

Click here for application

Due by March 16, 2022

Each year the Oregon Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA) awards two $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors from Oregon public high schools.  The scholarships may be used for a 2- or 4-year university, trade, or professional/technical school.  These two scholarships are for a son, daughter, or dependent child of an OASSA member who meet the criteria listed on the application.  The applications must be postmarked by March 16, 2022.  Results will be announced by May 2022.

Click here for application
                                                                        

Due by March 1, 2022

Coalition of Oregon School Administrators:
Each year COSA sponsors or assists in processing five $1,000 scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to Oregon seniors attending a 2- or 4- year college or university, trade or professional/technical school. The applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2022. Results will be announced by May 2022. 

Click here for application

The National Scholarship:

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

About the Award:

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

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

The application is open from November 1, 2021, to February 28, 2022
Application

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Requirements for the Oregon Pointe Pest Control Scholarship.

For this scholarship, do something good for someone else and include a note telling them to pass it on. Bonus points are awarded for including pictures. We want to hear what good deed you did to help your community.

After you have finished your good deed, pass along this scholarship to as many friends as you can. For every submission we get that says you referred/told them about this scholarship, you get bonus points. (Feel free to post the scholarship on your Facebook page to spread the word.)

Once your good deed is finished and you have told all of your friends about this scholarship, play the Pointe Pest Control game and take a screenshot of your highest score. Bonus points are added to your application for playing the game.

* The scholarship must be submitted, in full, by April 29, 2022. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

* INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

* Applications for the scholarship can be submitted by any high school senior or college freshman from the state of Oregon.

* This scholarship is a one-time scholarship worth $750. It will be awarded May 30, 2022.

* All applicants must be submitted electronically using this form.

Pay it Forward Oregon Application

The Al Forthan Memorial Scholarship is awarded to an Oregon high school senior from a family affected by alcohol or drug addiction. Affected by addiction means you have been raised by a parent or guardian who has experienced addiction or you have abused alcohol or drugs and are now pursuing recovery.

More information can be found at:  https://www.voaor.org/get-involved/give-a-gift/al-forthan-scholarship/apply/

Application Due Date: February 7, 2022

Associated Oregon Loggers, Inc (AOL) offers scholarships for high school seniors and current college students seeking a degree from a four-year college of forestry accredited by the Society of American Foresters. These scholarships are available to children and grandchildren of AOL members and to others who wish to pursue a career in a forestry-related field such as Forest Management, Forest Engineering, or Wood Science. You do not have to be related to a member of AOL to apply for these scholarships. Successful candidates will receive $1,500 per year, renewable for up to four years for a total of $6,000, subject to the student maintaining annual qualification requirements.

For application and more information: 
http://www.oregonloggers.org/scholarship.aspx

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).

Selection:
Three recipients and an alternate will be chosen based on financial need and their automotive interest. Selection committee’s decision will be final.

Amount:
Scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $400 to any accredited two or four year institution, to be issued as a one-time payment to the school, at the beginning of the of the student’s second term or semester. If any recipient abandons his or her education, is not a full time student or fails to maintain satisfactory academic progress, the amount of the scholarship funds remaining shall be paid to an alternate or revert to the scholarship fund.

Applications accepted between January 15 and April 15

Application information: 
https://www.stros.biz/brent_memorial.asp

Scholarship Criteria: High school senior in Marion or Polk County with academics in good standing; a minimum of 3.0 GPA. Applicant must be planning to attend a college or university and should include any community service in the application. This scholarship requires an official transcript.

Scholarship: A $1,000 one-time scholarship made out to your college or university.

Dr. Ana Castilla has also established an additional Castilla Orthodontics Scholarship through The Chemeketa Foundation to encourage and support female Latina students entering the Dental Assisting Program. This $1500 scholarship is through The Chemeketa Foundation, which has more than 150 different scholarships and assistance funds. Click here to learn more about The Chemeketa Foundation.

More Information: 
https://castillaortho.com/scholarship/

Application Due Date: April 30

Application: 
Castilla Orthodontics Scholarship Application

In support of Oregon’s Community Bank Week, Citizens Bank will be awarding up to five Oregon high school seniors with $1,000 each to assist with college tuition and/or expenses. To be considered for the Citizens Bank Community Bank Week scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Go to 
www.citizensebank.com/about/scholarship and watch the video for an introduction to Citizens Bank and community banking.

2. Contact your local Citizens Bank Branch and schedule an online or phone meeting before the application deadline, March 1st, 2021.

3. Be an Oregon high school senior.

4. Complete the scholarship application form.

5. Compose an essay (1–3 pages typed and double spaced) detailing the most interesting thing they learned about Citizens Bank, community banking, and/or careers in banking during your meeting with a Citizens Bank Branch Officer.

Completed scholarship application and essay should be submitted by e-mail or mail:

Email to: gtaylor@citizensEbank.com

Mail to:  Citizens Bank, PO Box 30, Corvallis, OR 97339-0030

Attn: Gabe TaylorPO Box 30

This scholarship has been established to assist an alcohol and drug-free graduating high school student who is pursuing higher education at a University, Community College, or Trade School in Oregon.

For more information:
http://clearalliance.org/student-opportunities/

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

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

For more information:  Ford Family Foundation Scholarship Programs

You may be eligible to receive assistance with postsecondary education and training needs if you have foster care experience, past or present.

For more information click here.

The Oregon State Fraternal Order of Eagles (FOE) has established the Eagles Scholarship Foundation to provide $1,000 scholarships each year.

Scholarship criteria: All seniors of accredited high schools in Oregon. Students must plan to attend an accredited college, university, or school of higher learning. The scholarship will be paid directly to the school the student is attending.

* High School GPA of at least 3.0
* Demonstrated financial need
* Completed application form
* Provide four letters of recommendation: one from the school principal or counselor, and three from adults who are not related to the applicant
* Supply a brief resume of community and civic involvement and activities
* Furnish a transcript of high school academics and attendance record

Amount of Scholarship: $1,000

Application due date: March 1^st of each year.  The application is due directly to address on the application.

Click here for OREGON STATE FRATERNAL ORDER of EAGLES Scholarship Application

Friends of NRA – State of Oregon

Application and Essay – all directions to apply are on the scholarship application. Fifteen scholarships are awarded each year.

Application Due: April 10th

Application: FNRA_OR_Scholarship_Application_2021_Final

The Greenfield Peace Scholarship is an opportunity to hear from young Oregonians on some of the most pressing issues of our time. We sponsor this annual writing scholarship in order to encourage Oregon’s youth to consider their leadership role in promoting a more healthy, just, and peaceful world.

To learn more:
https://www.oregonpsr.org/greenfield_peace_writing_scholarship

Every year as an organization, OSEA awards scholarships to members and students to assist them in reaching their academic goals.

The Guy Davis Scholarship for graduating seniors awards $1,250 to each recipient. The Past Presidents’ Scholarship is a statewide, $1,500 award. To be eligible, applicants must have a relative who is an OSEA member and have a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Application deadline: March 1, 2021

Click here to view criteria and application

Purpose:  To provide support and encourage Hispanic youth to continue their higher education. In 2018, The Hispanic Chamber awarded a total of $143,100 to 49 scholarship winners.

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

Award range: $2,000 up to $5,000

Link to application:
http://hmccoregon.com/scholarship/

The Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation’s best four-year colleges and universities.

For more information:  https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/

Scholarship Overview:

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

Overall Scholarship amount: $4,500.00

Application due date: New extended deadline is April 12, 2021

Link: https://www.yourturn2apply.com/oregon.htm

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

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

For more information:  https://kaiser-scholarship.fluidreview.com/

The Oregon Federation of Women’s Clubs Fine Art Scholarships Contest is for all graduating high school senior students (regardless of gender) who will be attending college in the Fall and reside in Oregon. There are scholarship opportunities in the following categories

* Vocal Music
* Instrumental Music
* Visual Art
* Essay writing

For more information and application:
https://oregongfwc.org/fine-arts-scholarships.html

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

The Scholar Program recognizes graduating seniors who have achieved a 3.50 or higher unweighted cumulative GPA and earned a varsity letter in an OSAA-sanctioned sport or competed in an OSAA-sanctioned activity.

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

The 2021 Scholar Program scholarship application is now open! Applications will be accepted through Friday, April 30, 2021.

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

The OACA annually awards eight $1,000 student-athlete scholarships to sons and daughters of OACA members.

Completed scholarship applications, including a resume, copy of the student’s 7-semester transcript, and two letters of recommendation (written by coaches, faculty, or employers), are due April 1^st, 2021.

2021 OACA Scholarship Application

Scholarship applications will be reviewed by the OACA Executive Board who will evaluate applications in the areas of academics, athletic participation and honors, extracurricular activities, and community service.

Sponsored by the Harrington Family Foundation

The Oregon Community Leadership Scholarship is a renewable four-year collegiate scholarship program eligible for current Oregon high school seniors who are emerging leaders and plan to attend an Oregon university, college, or trade school. This need-based scholarship focuses on an individual’s involvement in his or her community, rather than academic or athletic performance. Each scholarship is worth $4,000 per year, for a total of $16,000 per student. The scholarship is valid only at an Oregon accredited college, university or trade school. Interviews with the Harrington Family Foundation Scholarship Committee may be conducted for scholarship finalists.

Application due date: March 21, 2021

Link: http://harringtonfamilyfoundation.slideroom.com/

The Oregon Seed Council will be offering three college scholarships this year in the amounts of $2,000, $1,000 and $500. These scholarships will be for students who have had a connection with the seed industry, without regard to what they plan on studying in the future – a way to reward past service to the industry as someone potentially starts a new career path. This doesn’t mean a student wanting to study in crop science or agri-business isn’t eligible; it just opens the pool of applicants to a broader audience.

Link to website: The complete eligibility rules can be found on the Oregon Seed Council website. Students interested in applying are encouraged to go to oregonseedcouncil.org under the “Info” tab http://www.oregonseedcouncil.org/info/ for the rules and scholarship application. Applications are due March 1, 2021.

This vocational grant is a one-year award of $1,500. Students may reapply if your program requires a second year of education. The certificate of the award is issued conditioned upon the satisfactory enrollment of the student in a vocational/technical course of a two-year US College or vocational school. The grant may be used for tuition, fees, books, and supplies.

Eligibility: Any prospective male or female residing within the jurisdiction of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the USA who plans to pursue an eligible vocational/technical program beyond high school. Must be a citizen of the United States on the date the application is submitted.

More Information: Elks Vocational Grant information sheet

Link to download application:
https://oregonelks.org/scholarship/osea-vocational-grant/

The Rebecca and Sada Tarshis Memorial Scholarship by the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation was established in 2002 through a legacy gift from the Tarshis sisters to provide tuition assistance to Jewish students for higher education at accredited colleges, universities, and graduate schools. In the 2019/2020 academic year, this fund supported 13 students with scholarships ranging from $1,000 – $3,500.

To be eligible for this one-year scholarship, the student must demonstrate both merit and financial need. Students may apply each year.

More information and application:
https://ojcf.org/grants-and-scholarships/receive-a-scholarship/

Caregiving is a challenging and demanding role at any age. In addition to the time investment, a 2017 Caring.com survey found that 38 percent of caregivers spend more than 30 hours a week caring for their loved one- caregiving can also be a financial drain.  Among survey respondents, 44 percent of caregivers spend at least $5,000 per year to care for their loved one, with 25 percent spending over $10,000 annually. These challenges can be exacerbated for young caregivers in school, who already face financial constraints and busy schedules while pursuing an education.

For application information visit:
https://www.caring.com/caregivers/scholarships-for-student-caregivers