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Are you looking for money for college? Looking at local scholarships is a good place to start! Local scholarships have a smaller pool of applicants than most national scholarships, giving you a higher chance of being awarded! This page is updated frequently so make sure to keep checking in for new scholarships!
The scholarships below are sorted in order of due date with the scholarship name in blue and the due dates in red.
Renaissance Scholars Program – March 1 and May 1, 2024
The Renaissance Scholars Program is designed to provide scholarships to high achieving, low-income students from Oregon and Illinois who will be the first in their family to earn a bachelor’s degree.
Eligibility:
- Be a high school graduate or recent graduate living in Oregon or Illinois
- US Citizenship is not a requirement for this scholarship program
- Plan to earn a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year college or university
- Be the very first person in your family to earn a bachelor’s degree. If you have a parent or sibling that has already earned a bachelor’s degree or you have a sibling currently enrolled in a four-year university you are not eligible.
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need. More details on what that means for the Renaissance Scholars Program on their website linked below.
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be able to show academic achievement.
To Apply:
All applicants must have the following materials submitted through the Renaissance Scholars Program application portal by either March 1st or May 1st, 2024.
- Most recent, unofficial high school transcripts
- One of the following financial documents used to assess need:
- Your FAFSA Student Aid Report
- Completed ORSAA/other alternative financial aid application
- Parents most recent tax paperwork (only if FAFSA or ORSAA were not completed)
- Two letters of recommendation, one from an educational source (teacher, counselor, non-family member) and another from any source (teacher, counselor, coach, boss mentor, other non-family members).
- Responses to the two essay questions that can be found at the application website listed above
- An optional activities chart or resume
The Singer Foundation Scholarship -DEADLINE EXTENDED: April 10, 2024
The Singer Foundation is offering several four year scholarships beginning with the 2024-25 academic year to qualifying and deserving seniors graduating in 2024 from local public schools who intend to further their education as full time students at a four year accredited university in the United States.
Eligibility:
The purpose of these scholarships is to either enable qualified students who for financial reasons might be otherwise unable to afford to attend a four year university, or to assist those who are in need of additional assistance. The amount of each scholarship will vary between $3,000 and $6,000 annually, depending upon need. The scholarship is renewable for a total of 4 years provided that the student meets certain qualifications.
The selection criteria may include, but are not limited to, academic achievements, financial need, involvement in extracurricular activities, appropriate faculty and non faculty recommendations, and expectations for success in a university setting. Applicants with a GPA under 3.0, or who cannot demonstrate significant financial need, are unlikely to be selected unless there are unusual or extenuating circumstances.
To Apply:
Interested applicants should submit a completed typed application form, along with:
- An up to date official transcript from grades 10 through 12.
- A Copy of FAFSA, SAI and any other financial information that will assist us in determining financial need.
- An essay about yourself, your plans, and how this scholarship will affect those plans. Describe the sources and amounts of other awards and scholarships you have received, or expect to receive. Please be specific about the schools you have chosen or are considering, and the reasons you are considering them relative to your future educational or career importance and financial implications.
- Letters of recommendation from 2 individuals who know you well, at least one from a teacher. Discuss with your counselors as to whether these letters are to be submitted with your original application to be screened by the counselors or only if you are selected as a finalist. These letters must be submitted to the counselors in sealed envelopes, and you must waive your right to see them.
- A small photograph may be submitted either now (optional) or if accepted (required).
- SAT/ACT scores if taken. If not, write “NA”
Please send the completed application and all supporting materials to the College & Career Center Mentors by April 10, 2024
Additional information and application found below:
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Open in new tab McKenzie River Lodge #195 Hultrom Scholarships – May 1, 2024
The Eugene McKenzie River Lodge #195 will be awarding up to 5 scholarships of $1,500 each, to worthy high school students for the 2024/2025 school year. This scholarship is both need and merit based as well as taking into consideration extracurricular activities and leadership experience.
Application Materials:
- A completed application (found below)
- A copy of your transcripts
- A brief biography stating your goals and two reasons you should receive their scholarship
- Two letters of reference, one from any non-family member and one from the school you attend (teachers, counselors, ect)
Applications should be submitted electronically to mckenzieriverlodge195@gmail.com or physically through mail to the address found below. Mailed applications must be received by May 10 to be considered for the Hulstrom Scholarship.
Steven Ross, Secretary
c/o McKenzie River Lodge #195
850 E 14 th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
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Larry K Sharpf Educational Scholarship Foundation – May 3, 2024
The Lary K Sharpf educational foundation is dedicated to helping Oregon high school graduates from Marion, Benton, Linn and Lane County continue at a state or private school, community college, or trade school within the state of Oregon. Awards can be up to $20,000, renewable for up to 4 years, and are calculated based on your overall cost of attendance minus the value of your other grants and scholarships.
Eligibility:
- 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 2022 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.
- Planning to pursue an undergraduate degree at a Junior College, State College, Private College or Trade School in the state of Oregon.
- Full time student status required.
To Apply:
Application and application instructions can be found in the PDF below or at the Larry K Sharpf Scholarship website HERE.
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Portland Chinese Scholarship Foundation – May 17, 2024
The mission of the Portland Chinese Scholarship Foundation is to honor all Oregon high school graduates of Chinese ancestry and to provide those qualified students with scholarships in their pursuit of higher education.
The scholarship awards range from $500 to $3000 each and is based on available funds. The scholarships will be awarded on any or a combination of:
- Academic performance
- Community service and leadership activities
- Financial need
- Athletic achievements
The applicant must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Be at least 25% of Chinese ethnicity
- Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the United States of America(USA)
- Be a student who is a member of an Oregon high school graduating class with a minimum of four semesters or two years of attendance in the State of Oregon.
- Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher.
- Will attend an accredited college or university in the USA.
- Community service and leadership activities in your application can be validated with the organization for the activity and number of volunteer hours.
Please access the application at the Portland Chinese Scholarship Foundation website and email the completed application to pdxchinesescholarship@gmail.com.