2011-2012 Local Scholarships

Campbell Orthodontics Scholarship

• High School Senior from Marion or Polk County
• Academics in good standing
• Must be planning to attend a college or university
• Must be entering the dental field (i.e. dentist, assistant, hygienist)
• Include community service

Due: March 31, 2012

Award: $500

Dr. Steven W. Campbell Orthodontics

434 Lancaster Dr. NE

Salem, OR  97301

www.campbellortho.com

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Willamette Agate and Mineral Society (WAMS)

Jon and Lucille Sams Memorial College Scholarship Fund (applications available from Mrs. Alexander)

• The application is open to students in Oregon applying to college to further their education in the Earth Sciences.
• The applicant muct have a minimum high school GPA of 2.8

Due May 4, 2012

Mail complete applications to

WAMS

PO Box 13041

Salem, OR  97309-1040

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Marion-Polk County Medical Society

• Two scholarships for high school seniors who have chosen medical careers
• $4,000 scholarship to a qualified high school senior who has chosen pre-med as his/her career path
• $1,500 scholarship to a qualified high school senior who has chosen nursing as his/her career path

www.mpmedsociery.org

Due: February 24, 2012

Dean F. Larsen

503-362-9669

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Maps Crdit Union Scholarships

• Maps Credit Union Scholarship-Two $1,000 scholarships will be reserved for any senior graduating from any Marion or Polk High School and who intends to pursue a course of study at an accredited college or university.  Funds will be distributed to two seniors as determined by the selction committee.

• Earl Littrell Scholarship(s)-$3,500 will be reserved for any student who intends to pursue a course of study in Accounting, Economics, Business or related studies at an accredited college or university in Oregon.  Priority will be given to Maps employees, family members of Maps employees, and members of Maps Credit Union in that order.  Student must be a resident of Marion or Polk Counties.  Funds will be distributed as determined by the selection committee and may be awarded in amounts as small as $500.

• Dan Penn Scholarship(s)-Two $1,000 scholarships will be reserved for any senior graduating from any Marion or Polk County High School who intends to pursue a course of study in business, finance or related studies.  Fundswill be distributed as determined by the selection committee.

• Maps Technology Scholarship-One $500 scholarship will be reserved for any senior graduating from any Marion or Polk County High School who intends to pursue a course in Computer Science at an accredited college or university in Oregon.  Funds will be distributed by the selection committee.

A separate application must be filled out for each scholarship, if applying for multiple scholarships. 

Application(s) must be delivered or posted marked by March 31st to:

Maps Charitable Committee

Attn: Jennifer Schmelling

PO Box 12398

Salem, OR  97309

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Molalla Communications Company (MCC)

• Students must live in MCC prefixes (829 & 759)
• Must be  a current high school senior progressing satisfactorily towards graduation
• Student  must have maintained at 3.0 average over the last three quarters or two semesters

Award: MCC is awarding five (5) $2,500 scholarships

Due: March 9, 2012

Molalla Communications Company

503-829-1100

mccscholarships@molalla.net

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The Justin Little Memorial Foundation History Award

• High school senior with an interest in American History who is planning to attend an Oregon Community College
• Student will be enrolled in at least two history courses during the coming academic year
• Write an essay, not to exceed 500 words, on the importance of studying history, and describing your interest in American History including the Civil War; and
• Submit a letter of recommendation from a history teacher describing the applicant's genuine interest in history

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Silverton High School Alumni Scholarship

• Be a graduate or graduating from Silverton High School

Due: March 23, 2012

Mason Branstetter

303 Oak Street

Silverton, OR  97381

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Silverton Hospital Auxiliary

• Be a student, preparing for a medical career, at an accredited institution of higher education of have been accepted for fall admission by a college or university
• Transcript of grades from high school or college
• Written recommendation from the applicant's high school or college advisor
• Written recommendation from an individual who knows the applicant through his/her extra-curricular activities.  Employer, coach, (music, speech, sports), volunteer coordinator are acceptable.
• Complete a one page essay explaining your reasons for choosing your particular medical field of study.

Due: March 16, 2012 by 5:00 p.m.

Beverly Ferguson

503-873-2287

www.silvertonhealth.org

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Monitor Cooperative Telephone Company Scholarship ($2,000)

• Monitor Cooperative Telephone Company Members or immediate family members (634 prefixes)

Due: March 30, 2012

Monitor Cooperative Telephone Company

15265 Woodburn Monitor Rd. NE

Woodburn, OR  97071

Merryl DeMott (503) 634-2266

www.monitorcoop.com

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Department of Public Works-Environmental Services Division ($2,500)

• Graduating senior in Marion County
• Enrollment in the field of environmental studies, engineering, a physical or natural science, or related field at an accredited 4-year college or university in the US.
• Oregon Driver's License

Due:  March 30, 2012

Marion County Public Works

5155 Silverton Rd. NE

Salem, OR  97305

Attn: Jeff Bickford

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