2009-2010 State Scholarships

Careers that Work! Scholarship

• Students who are interested in attending schools that are in partnership with Northwest Career Colleges Federation are eligilble
• Online application at www.nwcareercolleges.org
• Five $1000 scholarships per high school
• See  Mrs. Fisher in the Career and Counseling Center for details.

Oregon Collectors Association Hasson/Newman Memorial Scholarship Fund

• Awarded to Orgon High School Seniors
• Planning to attend as full time students at any Oregon Accredited public, private college, university, or trade school.
• Must start attendance within 12 months of the award.
• Must show proff of enrollment for minimum of 12 credits.
• Eassy subject is to be 1000 to 1500 words.
• Essay subject:  "Credit in the 21st Century."
• Must be typed and able to be read in three to five minutes.
• Website:  www.orcascholarshipfund.com
  

GFWC Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs Essay

Scholarship for High School Seniors

• Available to any graduating Oregon High School Senior
• One $400 scholarship will be awarded to the winning student to be used for college tuition fot further their education at an accredited school of higher education
• Must be an Oregon resident
• Essay must be 300-500 words in length, double spaced in a 14 pt. font
• Deadline:  March 6, 2010/Winner to be announced on April 3, 2010
• Essay Topic:  "Growth in Service"
• Must include a letter of recommendation from an instructor in the Language Arts Department
• Applications available in the Career and Counseling Office

Oregon Music Hall of Fame

• Oregon Residents only
• High Seniors graduating in 2010
• Application Deadline:  March 15, 2010
• For more information:  www.omhof.org

GFWC Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs Penny Art

Scholarship for High School Seniors

•  Any graduating Oregon High School Senior is eligible to enter contest
• One $400 scholarship will be awarded to the winning student to be used for college tuition to further their education at an accredited school of higher education
• Must include a letter of recommendation from an instructor
• Deadline:  March 16, 2010
• All media is acceptable:  oil, watercolor, acrylic, charcoal, pen & ink, pastel, etc.
• All work must be original
• Maximum dimensions are 28" x 36" unframed; there is no minimum size
• Oil paintings must be in a simple frame, all other media on mats
• Pastels and charcoals MUST be sprayed with fixative
• No glass on any entry, but plexiglas is allowed
• If entry is shipped, shipping charges are paid by the student
• Applications are available in the Career and Counseling Office

GFWC Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs Violet Lang Instrumental Music

Scholarship for High School Seniors

• Any graduating Oregon High School is eligible to enter the contest
• Must be an Oregon Resident
• One $500 scholarship will be awarded to the winning student to be used for college tuition to further their education at an accredited school of higher education
• Performance will be no more that 10 minutes in length and include no more than three selections
• Memorization is not required
• No taped performances will be accepted
• Applicants will compete in the State Contest to be held on April 3, 2010 in Beaverton, Oregon
• Must include a letter of recommendation from an instructor
• Applications available in the Career and Counseling Office

Oregon PTA's Teacher Education Scholarship

• Oregon residents only
• Planning to study for a Teaching Degree at an Oregon Public University or College
• A one time $500 award
• Scholarship applications are available online:  http://oregonpta.org/Involved/TES.htm
• Application Deadline:  March 22, 2010

Oregon Humane Society 61st Annual Be Kind to Animals Poster and Photo/Story Event

• Illustrate important humane themes
• Photos with heartwarming stories
• Eighty-four winners will be honored at "ACat'EMy Awards on Saturday, May 1.
• Application Deadline:  March 26, 2010
• For more information:  www.oregonhumane.o
  

2010 Financial Literacy Scholarship

• Open to any high school senior who is a member of an Oregon Credit Unior affiliated with CUAO(Credit Union Association of Oregon).
• Must have his or her own account.
• Must be a graduating high school senior.
• Must have a cumulative 3.00 gpa.
• Application Deadline:  March 31, 2010.
• Application available:  www.cuao.org

Associated Oregon Loggers, Inc. Scholarship

• The AOL Scholarship Competition is a $1500 scholarship awarded annually (renewable for three years) to Oregon high school seniors wo intend to pursue a four-year college or university education and a career in a forest resource reproduction field of study.
• Field of study examples:  Forest Managment, Forest Engineering, and Forest Products.
• Applicants must submit:  application form, essay question, high school transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, and letter of acceptance to four year college and the college must be accredited by the Society of American Foresters.
• Essay:  "What forest values would you describe as being important to Oregon's economic social and environmental well being?"
• Application Deadline:  April 1, 2010
• Applicaton available:  www.oregonloggers.org/scholarship.html

NALS of Oregon Scholarship Fund, Inc.

The LaVelle Mullennex Memorial Scholarship Award

• Applicant must be preparing for a career as non-attorney Legal Support Staff.
• Applicant must be a high school senior or enrolled in a school of advanced education (including the current school year).
• Applicant must be in need of financial assistance.
• Application Deadline:  April 1, 2010.
• Application available in the Career Center.
• Applications are to be submitted to NALS of Oregon.

SELCO Community Credit Union 2010 Scholarship

• For students continuing their education at a four-year institution of higher learning.
• A SELCO member or be an immediate family member of a SELCO member.
• A grudating senior from a four-year accredited high dchool with a GPA of at least 3.5.
• Complete application.  Application available in the career center or www.selco.org
  
• Write a 500 word essay describing your plans after college, choice of major or area of study, and the contributions you plan to make to society after graduation.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Seventh semester transcript.
• Wallet size picture of yourself.
• Application Deadline:  April 1, 2010.

Oregon Nurseries Foundation Scholarship Program

• Scholarships for students preparing for a career in ornamental horticulture and related fields.
• Sixteen different awards are sponsored by individuals and Oregon Association of Nurseries Chapters.
• Scholarships range from $500 to $1500 and multiple awards are possible.
• Application Deadline:  applications must be postmarked by April 1.
• For more infomration about the scholarships and application form visit:  http://scholarship.oan.org
  

Jiffy Lube "What Drives You?" Scholarship

• Essay scholarship, "What Drives You?"
• Application Deadline for Teen Drivers:  April 2, 2010
• Application Deadline for Drivers Education Students:  April 16, 2010
• For more information:  www.yourturn2apply.com

Oregon New Lawyers Division 2010 High School Essay Contest

• Open to all Oregon high school students.
• Three winners will be selected to receive $500, $350, and $250, respectively for first, second, and third place winners.
• All entries must be received at the Oregon State Bar Office No Later that 5 pm on May 12, 2010.
• Submit a persuasive essay of 750 to 1000 words using only the sources and infomation found in the Essay Univers attached to application.
• No additional research is needed or required. This is not a research paper.
• A bibliography is not necessary.
• Application packet is in the Career Center.
  

Oregon Opportunity Grant

• Oregon's primary financial aid program providing need-based aid for college.
• website:  www.GetCollegeFunds.org

Central Oregon Community College Foundation Scholarships

• Schoarship eligibility is based on academic areas of study, grade point average, financial need, Central Orgon residency, and other donor specific areas.
• One application allows students to compete for any COCC Foundation Scholarship for which they qualify.
• Applications are available online at:  https://web.cocc.edu/secure/FinAid/foundation

Sigma Phi Epsilon

• The Balanced Man Scholarship will be awarded to an young man attending Oregon State University the fall of 2010.
• Applicants should excel in the fields of academics, athletics, leadership, and community service.
• Two $1000 scholarships and four $500 will be awarded.
• Applicants can apply online:  www.osu-spe.com.
• Applications available in the career center.
• Application Deadline:  June 15, 2010.
• Application online: www.ous-spe.com