Date Due: June 15th, 2009
Requirements:
*Vet tech, equine science, training program, at community college in Oregon
*Farrier school in Oregon
*Jr/Sr Status at Oregon institution of higher learning (equine related)
*Other (equine massage, chiropractic, etc)
Award: $250
Winner will be announced by August 15th, 2009.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
Benton SWCD Natural Resources Scholarship
Date Due: Post-marked no later than Friday, May 22, 2009
Requirements:
*Acceptance for the 2009-2010 academic year at any accredited higher education institution
*Must demonstrate educational interest related to the study of Natural Resources
*Must be pursuing a degree in natural resources
*Graduated from a Benton County high school
Amount: $1,000.00 for one academic year.
Requirements:
*Acceptance for the 2009-2010 academic year at any accredited higher education institution
*Must demonstrate educational interest related to the study of Natural Resources
*Must be pursuing a degree in natural resources
*Graduated from a Benton County high school
Amount: $1,000.00 for one academic year.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Northwest Health Foundation Photo Contest
Date Due: March 31st, 2009
Requirements:
*Open to ages 13-18
*Take a digital picture to capture images of what you believe makes a healthy community
Amount:
First Prize:$250
Second Prize: $100
Third Prize: $50
Requirements:
*Open to ages 13-18
*Take a digital picture to capture images of what you believe makes a healthy community
Amount:
First Prize:$250
Second Prize: $100
Third Prize: $50
Scott/Tyler Family Heritage Scholarship
Date Due: April 10th, 2009
Requirements:
*Must have a G.P.A of at least 2.0 but no higher than 3.0
*Minimum of one page essay addressing this statement, "If I had scholarship money to continue my education past high school, I would...."
Amount: Unknown
Requirements:
*Must have a G.P.A of at least 2.0 but no higher than 3.0
*Minimum of one page essay addressing this statement, "If I had scholarship money to continue my education past high school, I would...."
Amount: Unknown
Friday, March 06, 2009
W.A. "Pete" Brooks Scholarship
Date Due: May 18th, 2009
Requirements:
*Incoming freshmen
*Intended to further young people's interest in an insurance-related career
*Based on leadership and contributions to school and the school/community
Amount: Up to $2,500
Applicants will be notified by the end of June on the scholarship results.
Requirements:
*Incoming freshmen
*Intended to further young people's interest in an insurance-related career
*Based on leadership and contributions to school and the school/community
Amount: Up to $2,500
Applicants will be notified by the end of June on the scholarship results.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Altrusa Latina Scholarship
Due Date: April 15th, 2009
Requirements: Graduating Latina seniors
Amount: $500 dollar scholarship
Requirements: Graduating Latina seniors
Amount: $500 dollar scholarship
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Pratt Institute's PreCollege Program
Date Due: March 15th (Scholarship deadline) and April 1 ( completed application)
For more information, visit the counselor's office or website.
For more information, visit the counselor's office or website.
OSU Thrift Shop/Folk Club Scholarship
Date Due: April 3rd, 2009
Requirements:
*Academic merit, participation in school activities, work experience, and volunteer/community activities
*One page essay
*References (2)
*Transcript
Amount: One $2,100 scholarship ($700 per term)
Requirements:
*Academic merit, participation in school activities, work experience, and volunteer/community activities
*One page essay
*References (2)
*Transcript
Amount: One $2,100 scholarship ($700 per term)
Elizabeth Baricevic/Josefina Botta Memorial Scholarship
Date Due: March 1st, 2009
Requirements:
*Attending an Oregon secondary or post-secondary institution
*Must have completed or currently enrolled in the 3rd year of language study
*Must rank in the upper one third of senior class
*Must have earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 in the second language
Amount: Four scholarships of $1,000
Requirements:
*Attending an Oregon secondary or post-secondary institution
*Must have completed or currently enrolled in the 3rd year of language study
*Must rank in the upper one third of senior class
*Must have earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 in the second language
Amount: Four scholarships of $1,000
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Kidco Head Start Scholarship
Date Due: March 15th, 2009
Requirements:
* Must be a Head Start graduate
* Proof that you have applied for admission
*Half-time status miniumum
*Statement of personal goals
* Financial Need
Amount: $1,000 a year for two years
Requirements:
* Must be a Head Start graduate
* Proof that you have applied for admission
*Half-time status miniumum
*Statement of personal goals
* Financial Need
Amount: $1,000 a year for two years
Aviation Maintenance Scholarship
Date Due: March 1st, 2009
Requirements:
*Interest in pursuing a career in aviation maintenance
*Need to pursue Associate of Applied Science Degree with an FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
Amount: One $1, 000 scholarship
Winner announced by April 30, 2009
Requirements:
*Interest in pursuing a career in aviation maintenance
*Need to pursue Associate of Applied Science Degree with an FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
Amount: One $1, 000 scholarship
Winner announced by April 30, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange Program
Requirements:
*U.S. Citizenship/permanent resident
*G.P.A of 3.00 or better
*15-18 year old high school student
*Prior knowledge of German is NOT required
*For 2009-2010 school year
Scholarship covers:
*Roundtrip international airfare
* 3 day pre-departure orientation in Washington, D.C.
*3-week language and culture program in Germany
*Trips to Berlin and Weimar
*Opportunity to meet U.S./German legislators
*Basic health insurance
*Placement w/ German host family and high school
*Suppots service overseas
*U.S. Citizenship/permanent resident
*G.P.A of 3.00 or better
*15-18 year old high school student
*Prior knowledge of German is NOT required
*For 2009-2010 school year
Scholarship covers:
*Roundtrip international airfare
* 3 day pre-departure orientation in Washington, D.C.
*3-week language and culture program in Germany
*Trips to Berlin and Weimar
*Opportunity to meet U.S./German legislators
*Basic health insurance
*Placement w/ German host family and high school
*Suppots service overseas
OSCPA Educational Foundation Scholarships
Date Due: Deadline information available at website
Requirements:
*Enrolling as full-time student at an accredited Oregon college/university or community college
*Minimum GPA of 3.5
*Transcripts, ACT/SAT scores
Requirements:
*Enrolling as full-time student at an accredited Oregon college/university or community college
*Minimum GPA of 3.5
*Transcripts, ACT/SAT scores
Oregon Music Hall of Fame Scholarships
Date Due: March 15, 2009
Requirements:
*Must be a talented musician
*Continuing their musical studies in college
*Clearly demonstrate how scholarship will benefit their musical studies
Amount: 4 students will receive $1,000 each.
Requirements:
*Must be a talented musician
*Continuing their musical studies in college
*Clearly demonstrate how scholarship will benefit their musical studies
Amount: 4 students will receive $1,000 each.
Southern Oregon University Scholarships
Date Due: February 15 (priority deadline)
Possible Scholarships
-Presidential Scholarship
-Diversity Scholarship
-Laurels Scholarship
-Laurel's Transfer Scholarship
-Provost's Scholarship
-Western Undergraduate Exchange
Amount: Varies upon scholarship
Possible Scholarships
-Presidential Scholarship
-Diversity Scholarship
-Laurels Scholarship
-Laurel's Transfer Scholarship
-Provost's Scholarship
-Western Undergraduate Exchange
Amount: Varies upon scholarship
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Through the Looking Glass Scholarship
Date Due: March 16, 2009
Requirements:
*Must have at least one parent with a disability
* Maximum of a three page essay describing your experience or impact of growing up with a parent with a disability
Amount: Five winners will receive $1,000 awards given out in Fall of 2009
Requirements:
*Must have at least one parent with a disability
* Maximum of a three page essay describing your experience or impact of growing up with a parent with a disability
Amount: Five winners will receive $1,000 awards given out in Fall of 2009
Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship
Date Due: March 15th, 2009
Requirements:
*Volunteer work that shows how you've made your community a better place.
Amount: Ten winners will receive $5,000 scholarships and more than 190 regional winners will be awarded $1,000.
Requirements:
*Volunteer work that shows how you've made your community a better place.
Amount: Ten winners will receive $5,000 scholarships and more than 190 regional winners will be awarded $1,000.
Monday, December 08, 2008
Pathway Oregon
Date Due: January 15, 2009 (Apply to UofO) March 1, 2009 (FAFSA form submitted)
Requirements:
*First-time freshmen and resident of Oregon
*Establish low-income eligibility by filing the FAFSA with UofO Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships by March 1.
Amount: Cover tuition and fees for students, while providing a program of comprehensive advising, academic support, and career guidance.
Click on the title of the scholarship for more information.
Requirements:
*First-time freshmen and resident of Oregon
*Establish low-income eligibility by filing the FAFSA with UofO Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships by March 1.
Amount: Cover tuition and fees for students, while providing a program of comprehensive advising, academic support, and career guidance.
Click on the title of the scholarship for more information.
Friday, December 05, 2008
Benton County Foundation- CT Wang Scholarship
Date Due: March 1, 2009
Requirements:
*Must be a dependent of an employee of the Hewlett-Packard Company located in Corvallis, OR.
Amount: Up to $500
Applications are available in the counseling office.
Requirements:
*Must be a dependent of an employee of the Hewlett-Packard Company located in Corvallis, OR.
Amount: Up to $500
Applications are available in the counseling office.
Benton County Foundation- Maybelle Game Carlson Tuition Scholarship
Date Due: March 1, 2009
Requirements:
*In need of financial aid to attend a university, community college, or trade school.
Amount: Up to $1,000
Applications are available in the counseling office.
Requirements:
*In need of financial aid to attend a university, community college, or trade school.
Amount: Up to $1,000
Applications are available in the counseling office.
Benton County Foundation- Peter & Barbara Hutton Scholarship
Date Due: March 1, 2009
Requirements:
*Graduating senior from any Benton County high school.
*Attending any institution of higher education
Amount: Up to $500
Applications are available in the counseling office.
Requirements:
*Graduating senior from any Benton County high school.
*Attending any institution of higher education
Amount: Up to $500
Applications are available in the counseling office.
Benton County Foundation- John & Nancy Dennis Scholarship
Date Due: March 1, 2009
Requirements:
*Graduating senior from any Benton County high school
*Must be going to attend OSU
Amount: Up to $1,000
Applications are available in the counseling office.
Requirements:
*Graduating senior from any Benton County high school
*Must be going to attend OSU
Amount: Up to $1,000
Applications are available in the counseling office.
Thursday, December 04, 2008
National Portfolio Day
The National Portfolio Day is an opportunity for high school, transfer, and graduate students to meet with representatives from the nation's top art colleges. Students may receive advice on portfolio development and information about study and financial aid options from the colleges attending. Bring your original artwork in two and three-dimensional formats, including sketchbook and works in progress. The event is free and open to the public.
January 11, 2009
Noon to 4pm at Oregon College of Art and Craft
For more information click here.
January 11, 2009
Noon to 4pm at Oregon College of Art and Craft
For more information click here.
College Goal Oregon-FAFSA Help
College Goal Oregon is a statewide effort to help students and families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Students take enough tests, so why should applying for financial aid be another one? Come to College Goal Oregon, where professionals will simplify the process for you and your family.. While you are at it, learn about and begin applying for scholarships. The sites nearest Monroe are LBCC-Albany and LCC-Eugene. Best of all, it's free!
For more information click here.
When: January 24, 2009
Where: Various locations (see the website for more information)
Time: 9am to 2pm- drop in hours
Students take enough tests, so why should applying for financial aid be another one? Come to College Goal Oregon, where professionals will simplify the process for you and your family.. While you are at it, learn about and begin applying for scholarships. The sites nearest Monroe are LBCC-Albany and LCC-Eugene. Best of all, it's free!
For more information click here.
When: January 24, 2009
Where: Various locations (see the website for more information)
Time: 9am to 2pm- drop in hours
Friday, November 14, 2008
KFC Colonel's Scholars
Date Due: December 1, 2008 through February 10, 2009
Requirements:
*Graduating from high school between 12/1/08 and 8/31/09
*Maintaining a minimum high school GPA of 2.75 or higher.
*Enrolling in public, in-state college or university(2 year or 4 year) (start date no later than 9/30/09)
*Pursuing a bachelor's degree
*US citizen or permanent resident
Amount: Up to $5,000 per year for tuition, fees, books, and room and board.
Click here to complete your application.
Requirements:
*Graduating from high school between 12/1/08 and 8/31/09
*Maintaining a minimum high school GPA of 2.75 or higher.
*Enrolling in public, in-state college or university(2 year or 4 year) (start date no later than 9/30/09)
*Pursuing a bachelor's degree
*US citizen or permanent resident
Amount: Up to $5,000 per year for tuition, fees, books, and room and board.
Click here to complete your application.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Oregon Opportunity Grant-FAFSA application
Date Due: The earliest you can submit your FAFSA is January 1, 2009. The earlier you apply the better chance you have of the money not running out.
Requirements:
*Complete the FAFSA
*Low to middle income families (Maximum family income is $70,000)
Amount:
FULL TIME
community college students-maximum amount is $2,600 per year
four-year college or university students- maximum amount is $3,200 per year
PART TIME
receive some support too.
Grants are free money that does not have to be paid back.
Click here to go to the FAFSA website
or
Click here to go to the Get College Funds website
Requirements:
*Complete the FAFSA
*Low to middle income families (Maximum family income is $70,000)
Amount:
FULL TIME
community college students-maximum amount is $2,600 per year
four-year college or university students- maximum amount is $3,200 per year
PART TIME
receive some support too.
Grants are free money that does not have to be paid back.
Click here to go to the FAFSA website
or
Click here to go to the Get College Funds website
OSU Academic Scholarships
Date Due: Submit OSU application for Undergraduate admission including the scholarship page before the February 1st priority consideration deadline. Fill out and submit the FAFSA by February 28th for need-based scholarships.
Requirements:
*Apply to OSU
*Presidential scholarships- 3.85 high school GPA or high SAT
*Diversity Achievement scholarships- 3.65 high school GPA or high SAT--3.25 high school GPA and ethnic minority or low income or documented disability
*IB Diploma--30 or greater score
Amount:
Varies
Click here for OSU undergraduate application
Requirements:
*Apply to OSU
*Presidential scholarships- 3.85 high school GPA or high SAT
*Diversity Achievement scholarships- 3.65 high school GPA or high SAT--3.25 high school GPA and ethnic minority or low income or documented disability
*IB Diploma--30 or greater score
Amount:
Varies
Click here for OSU undergraduate application
Friday, October 17, 2008
American Civil Liberties Union Youth Activist Scholarship
Date Due: Changed to November 7, 2008---December 5, 2008
Requirements:
*Passion for civil liberties
*High school senior planning on entering an accredited college or university as a full-time, degree seeking student
*A cumulative GPA of 3.0 to 4.0
*Demonstrating financial need will also increase the student's chances of qualifying for the scholarship.
Amount: 16- $12,500 scholarships
Please see Ms. Walker for more information because you will need to speak with an ACLU representative prior to them sending you an application.
Requirements:
*Passion for civil liberties
*High school senior planning on entering an accredited college or university as a full-time, degree seeking student
*A cumulative GPA of 3.0 to 4.0
*Demonstrating financial need will also increase the student's chances of qualifying for the scholarship.
Amount: 16- $12,500 scholarships
Please see Ms. Walker for more information because you will need to speak with an ACLU representative prior to them sending you an application.
Seattle University's Sullican Leadership Award Competition
Date Due: November 15, 2008
Requirements:
*Complete admissions application by Nov. 15
*Candidates for the award are required to attend the Sullivan Leadership day competition on January 10, 2009
*Show/demonstrate the following criteria: leadership, social justice, communication, scholarship, residence (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming.
Amount:
9 awards given each year ranging from $11,000 to $18, 500
click here for the application and more information.
Requirements:
*Complete admissions application by Nov. 15
*Candidates for the award are required to attend the Sullivan Leadership day competition on January 10, 2009
*Show/demonstrate the following criteria: leadership, social justice, communication, scholarship, residence (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming.
Amount:
9 awards given each year ranging from $11,000 to $18, 500
click here for the application and more information.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Gates Millennium Scholars
Date Due: January 12, 2009
Requirements:
*African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American and Hispanic American students
*high academic promise (3.3 cumulative GPA) or earned a GED
*leadership
*financial need (Pell Grant eligible)
Amount: Students have the opportunity to attend any US accredited college of their choice, with renewable funding for up to five years in any discipline.
Click here for more information.
Requirements:
*African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American and Hispanic American students
*high academic promise (3.3 cumulative GPA) or earned a GED
*leadership
*financial need (Pell Grant eligible)
Amount: Students have the opportunity to attend any US accredited college of their choice, with renewable funding for up to five years in any discipline.
Click here for more information.
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