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Last updated 3/13/2024
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Due Date Scholarship Name Grade Description How to Apply

 

3/19/24  Sub Pop Loser Scholarship   12 Three awards ($6,000 each) to students interested in music and/or creative arts from Oregon and Washington who are planning to enroll full time at an accredited university or college. Does not require pursuit of an education in music. Requires a short essay. Sample artwork encouraged. www.subpop.com/scholarship
3/20/24   QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship for HS Juniors    11 QuestBridge programs help high-achieving students access top-tier colleges. This award provides resources to high school juniors, nationally, who have shown academic excellence despite facing long-term economic challenges. Awards may include a summer program, admissions conference invitation, one-on-one counseling, expense-paid college visit and/or tele-mentoring with college students. Students apply to colleges through QuestBridge College Match program (applications due Fall of senior year) and are five times more likely to receive a full scholarship from many of the nation’s most selective colleges. https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/college-prep-scholars
3/20/24  Wells Fargo Scholarship Program for People with Disabilities  12+ Renewable award of $2,500 for full-time ($1,250 for half-time study) at a 2- or 4-year college or university for individuals with an identified disability. Selection based on academics, financial need, leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals and aspirations, and an online recommendation. Requires minimum 3.0 GPA and proof of financial need. https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/pwdscholarship/
3/21/24  Lane Electric Scholarships  12 Awards of $3,000 – $5,500 to students who live within the cooperative’s service territory. Available to students interested in attending Lane Community College, as well as an award for a 2- or 4-year college of choice and for those interested in line construction trade (VOLTA). https://laneelectric.com/headlines/scholarships/
3/29/24  Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling (PNACAC) Student Scholarship    12+ Ten $1,000 scholarships to students planning to attend a regionally accredited college or university. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Requires a 1-minute video essay responding to one of the following prompts: “What would you like to be doing in 10 years, and how does college help you get there?” -OR- “How has your college/career counselor, school counselor or advisor helped you (and/or others) in finding the right college fit and what would you like to say to them?” Videos will be judged on message, originality, and focus. https://pnacac.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mcform&view=ngforms&id=2072388#/
3/29/24  Promising Future Scholarship, Oregon Association of School Business Officials   12+ Up to three awards between $1,000 and $1,500 for Oregon students declaring majors compatible with school business management (public finance, business, accounting, or public administration)  AND planning to attend an Oregon. Minimum 3.0 GPA. https://oasbo.com/page/promisingfutures
3/29/24  Oregon Jewish Community Foundation Scholarships  12 Multiple need-based scholarship programs (awarded more than $43,000 to 15 students) to support the educational pursuits of Jewish Oregonians. Requirements: Oregon resident and demonstrate financial need. One application to be considered for all scholarships. https://ojcf.org/grants-and-scholarships/receive-a-scholarship/
3/29/24  Chin: Shui Kuen and Allen Chin Scholarship  12+ college $1,000 award for a two-year community college or 4-year college/university. Student or parent must have previous or curent employment at an Asian-owned or Asian cuisine restaurant and experience with community advocacy and social justice work on behalf of Asian American, immigrant, gay and lesbian, and/or other progressive causes. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Financial need considered. Open to all ethnicities. http://asianpacificfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships/apply-for-scholarship/#chin
3/29/24  Lester & Annette Goldschmidt Hillel Scholarship Fund    12+ college Two $1,800 scholarships to Jewish residents of Oregon attending the U of O. Successful applicants will demonstrate both financial need and merit. Students may apply each year. https://ojcf.org/grants-and-scholarships/receive-a-scholarship/
3/31/24  Oregon Community Leadership Scholarship – Harrington Family Foundation   12 Four renewable awards of $5,000 ($20,000 total) to emerging student leaders with financial need, from Oregon high schools, planning to attend an Oregon university, college or trade school. The scholarship focus is involvement in community. https://harringtonfamilyfoundation.slideroom.com
3/31/24  Paul S. Mills Scholarship  12+ Twelve $1,000 awards to students with financial need interested in a financial services career. Careers may include: finance, accounting, insurance or risk management, actuarial sciences, and personal financial planning. Must be enrolled in an undergraduate college or university program in the U.S. who has completed the equivalent of one year of credits toward his/her degree. https://www.financialprofoundation.org/paul-s-mills-scholarships
3/31/24 SELCO Community Credit Union Scholarships 12 Twenty awards of $3,500 to students in SELCO’s Oregon service area, including Eugene, who plan to attend a vocational school or an accredited 2- or 4-year college/university. Applicant must have a 3.0+ GPA or GED and applicant (or immediate family) must be a member of SELCO Credit Union. https://www.selco.org/steps-up/scholarships/
3/31/24   The Richard Metzler Opportunity Scholarship (SELCO)   12 $7,500 award to a Lane County graduating senior who, despite adversity or lack of opportunity, has demonstrated excellence in education, leadership, or civic responsibility. Applicants must be a SELCO member or the immediate family member of a SELCO member planning to attend an accredited two or four year college or university. GPA of at least 3.0 or GED is required. https://www.selco.org/steps-up/scholarships/
3/31/24  Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest  9-12 Cash awards to students for original artwork based on patriotic theme and technique. The first-place winner from each state competes for national awards from $5,500 – $37,000. Open to two- and three-dimensional artwork. Digital art, photography, and jewelry are not eligible. Also requires a typed explanation of patriotism expressed in entry (250 words or less). Participants must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national. Apply through the Oregon VFW Auxiliary. https://vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships/young-american-creative-patriotic-art-contest/
4/1/24  American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) Contest for High School Students  9-12 1,000-1,500 word essay competition describing the biggest challenge to face the Foreign Service in the future. Winner receives $2,500; trip to Washington, DC; and full scholarship for Semester at Sea educational voyage. Runner up receives $1,250 award and full scholarship to attend International Diplomacy program of the National Student Leadership Conference. http://www.afsa.org/essay-contest
4/1/24  American Council of Engineering Companies of Oregon Scholarship – OSAC  12 Awards $3,000 (renewable for 4 years) to a senior planning to study engineering at an accredited school in Oregon, majoring in civil, electrical, environmental, or mechanical engineering. Currently includes OIT, OSU, PSU, George Fox, University of Portland. Merit-based, financial need is not considered. Requires 3.3 GPA, minimum verbal on SAT of 500 and minimum math on SAT of 600, or ACT composite of 28+. Apply through the OSAC program. (Scholarship #371 – https://app.oregonstudentaid.gov/Catalog/Default.aspx). https://www.acecoregon.org/scholarship
4/1/24  Associated Oregon Loggers Forestry Scholarship  12 $1,500 awards to Oregon students pursuing a career in forestry-related fields at a four-year school accredited by the Society of American Foresters. OSU meets this standard. Applicant does not need to be affiliated with AOL to apply for this scholarship. All scholarships are renewable for 4 years and are not based on financial need. The application requires transcripts and essay. https://oregonloggers.org/page/Scholarship#:~:text=Children%20of%20AOL%20members%20who,by%20the%20AOL%20Scholarship%20Committee.
4/1/24  Bob & Marilyn Ridgley Scholarship  12 Four-year scholarship of $10,000 total awarded to Oregon high school senior. Requires financial need, a strong academic background, and participation in a classroom civic education/engagement activity, project or program such as Mock Trial, We the People, or Project Citizen. Requires <1,000 word essay and online application. https://civicslearning.org/student-programs/ridgley-scholarship/
4/1/24  David Lee Quan Memorial Scholarship  12 $1,000 awarded to a student in Oregon and SW Washington who will major in a medical health field. Must have volunteered in a healthcare or medical setting. Based on scholarship, leadership, community activities, financial need and essay responses. Minimum 3.5 GPA. Open to all ethnicities but must be a U.S. citizen or hold permanent resident status. https://cacaportland.com/scholarships-copy-1323
4/1/24  Diversity in Leadership   12 Two multiyear scholarships (up to $25,000) for underrepresented and diverse Oregon high school graduates pursuing higher education in Oregon. Awardees receive $10,000 their freshman year and $5,000 for each of the next three years of full-time enrollment, or until completion of degree (whichever comes earlier). Students must enroll full-time for their freshman year at a Title-IV eligible school. Awards may be used to attend a range of Oregon institutions, including apprenticeships, trade schools, community colleges, colleges or universities. https://www.oregoncollegesavings.com/diversity-in-leadership-scholarship?utm_medium=email&utm_source=mailchimp&utm_campaign=2021_scholarship&utm_content=ah
4/1/24  Portland Trail Blazers Legends Scholarship – OSAC  12 Renewable awards to Oregon students with financial need who demonstrate strong community service commitments. Ideal candidates persevere in the face of challenges and donate time to improve the lives of those around them. GPA 2.0+ required. FAFSA is required. Apply through Oregon Student Acess Coalition (OSAC) portal – search for “Trail Blazers Legends.” https://app.oregonstudentaid.gov/Catalog/Default.aspx
4/1/24  Sheung Mou and Fenge Tam Scholarship  12 One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a first generation student of any ethnicity, and based on the following: scholarship, leadership in school, and community activities. Applicants must be a member of the graduating class of an Oregon or Clark County, (State of Washington) high school or its related equivalent; maintain a 3.50 or better grade point average; be active in school and community activities; be a United States citizen, or hold permanent resident status. https://cacaportland.com/scholarships-copy-1323
4/1/24  Theodore and Dorothy Schultz Memorial Scholarship  – OSAC  12 Award to a Eugene area student (Eugene 4J and Bethel Districts) with a GPA between 2.5 and 3.5 (preferred) who will attend a 2- or 4-year school. This is a one-time award. FAFSA is required, but financial need may or may not be considered. Apply through Oregon Student Access Coalition (OSAC) portal. The early-bird deadline is 2/15/23. https://oregonstudentaid.gov/scholarships.aspx
4/1/24  Tiffany Wang Arts Scholarship  9-11 Two $500 awards to students for support to attend a summer arts program in visual art, dance, drama, and music. Applicants must be a student of an Oregon or Clark County (State of Washington) high school or its related equivalent; currently in grade 9th, 10th, or 11th; interested in attending a summer arts program; have a 3.0 GPA or above. https://cacaportland.com/scholarships-copy-1323
4/1/24  Wayne Morse Legacy Scholarship – OSAC  12 Requirements: 2.80+ GPA, attend OR public or non-profit college, 500-word essay (examining ways in which principles espoused by Senator Morse are reflected in applicant’s past actions or future plans). Considerations: academics, community service, individual achievements, financial need. See scholarship #589 “Wayne Morse Legacy” in the OSAC catalog. Apply through OSAC at www.OregonStudentAid.gov; http://www.waynemorse.org/?page_id=31
4/1/24  Oregon Community Foundation Scholarships   12+ Multiple scholarships available to Oregon students, including ones for Native American students seeking vocational education and for students of Scottish descent or heritage. Supports a wide variety of majors, interests and passions. https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/?utm_source=Oregon+Goes+To+College&utm_campaign=77bcd65748-OGTCNews_2_17_21&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4a14912286-77bcd65748-151402790
4/1/24 Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association 12+ $2,000 scholarship to qualified Oregon HS seniors who intend to pursue an education at a community college or a 4-year college/university with a career in a law enforcement field of study. Selection will be based on studies/experience with are of interest in law enforcement, academic performance, test scores, and essay. https://oregonsheriffs.org/scholarship/
4/1/24  EPEA Scholarship  12+ Two $1,000 awards to students or residents within the City of Eugene who are committed to pursuing an education and career in public service at any 2- or 4-year accredited college or university. Each application will be evaluated based on meeting minimum qualifications, essay, resume, transcripts, and overall completeness of the application. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g9pEF9DKzlcMrEWdo9xXIm5NpInWANfs/view
4/2/24  Oregon Federation of Women’s Clubs Fine Art Scholarships Contest  12 Three awards of $500 to fine art contest winners of three separate contests: vocal performance, instrumental performance, and visual art. The contests are open to Oregon seniors attending college in the Fall. Upload submission online. Virtual state contest to be held on 4/27/24. https://oregongfwc.org/fine-arts-scholarships.html
4/2/24  Oregon Federation of Women’s Clubs Essay Contest  12 One award of $500 for essay on the topic: “Growth Through Service.” Open to all Oregon seniors who will be attending college in the Fall. Maximum 1,500 word-length. The winner will be announced after the state contest, to be held virtually on April 27, 2024. https://oregongfwc.org/uploads/3/4/3/6/34362880/essay_scholarship_2024.pdf
4/1/24  OSAC – Oregon Student Access Commission (Regular Deadline)  12 Oregon students can apply for over 600 scholarships (in- and out-of-state) ranging from $1,000-$10,000 with one easy online application. No minimum GPA or financial-need requirement for some scholarships. Completed FAFSA or ORSAA application recommended. Undocumented students welcome to apply. Final deadline is 4/1/24. http://www.oregonstudentaid.gov/scholarships.aspx
4/4/24  Asian American Youth Leadership Conference (AAYLC) Logo Contest  9-12 Design a logo to be used for the Asian American Youth League Conference. The winner(s) will be recognized during the conference and all design entries may be on display at the conference and/or published on the AAYLC.org website. Design should emphasize this year’s conference theme: “Where Do We Fit?” https://www.aaylc.org/logo
4/5/24  Future Teacher and
Future BIPOC Teacher Scholarships – Eugene Education Association (EEA)    
12 Three $1,000 Future Teacher scholarships and two $1,000 Future BIPOC (Black, Indigenous & People of Color) Teacher scholarships 2024 graduating seniors from 4J or Bethel high schools interested in a career in education. Applications are scored on career interest, academic achievement, recommendation from two teachers, involvement in school and community, and an essay. As a courtesy, please ask for teacher recommendations at least two weeks in advance. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ERe4vZXu2v04wjLK6dn_cdVQ78WCrQcKimigJ8ye8Hg/edit?pli=1
4/5/24 Oregon Pacific Bank Scholarship 12 One $2,000 award to a student leader in the Eugene/Springfield area seeking an academic or vocational career at college, university, or vocational institution. The primary consideration is leadership in community service and extra-curricular activities while maintaining credible academic achievement. Strong candidates will also maintain credible academic achievement. https://www.opbc.com/scholarships/
4/5/24  Rotary Shaw Scholarship  12 Award of $2000 to a senior affected in some way by homelessness and planning to attend an Oregon college, university, community college, or trade school. Application requirements include financial need and/or other challenges, academic success and promise, and involvement in extra-curricular activities. Transcript and letter of recommendation from mentor, teacher or counselor required. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OMv1s4RvE60BTLMh_VDWXQqULjp1DE40/edit#heading=h.gjdgxs
4/5/24  Rotary Scholarship for GED Scholars  12 $2,000 award to high school senior GED recipient planning to attend an Oregon college, university, community college, or trade school. Selection based on financial need/other challenges, academic promise, and extra-curricular activities. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KGOFnL5-Ju893C-7BoXxDNMbSAQy16zy/edit
4/5/24  Slocum Research & Education Foundation Scholarship  12 Multiple $1,500 scholarships to students residing in Lane County and planning to pursue health care-related careers. Financial need is considered. Successful applicants will show high academic achievement, participate in extracurricular leadership activities at school, and demonstrate a commitment to community service. Requires:  As a courtesy, please give staff at least two weeks for letters of recommendation. https://www.slocumfoundation.org/college-scholarship-program-application
4/5/24 James Beard Foundation Scholarship 12+ Multiple scholarships, work/study grants, and tuition waiver awards for aspiring culinary professionals to further their education at a licensed or accredited culinary school or hospitality institution, college, or university. https://www.jamesbeard.org/scholarships
4/15/24  Teacher Education Scholarship sponsored by Oregon PTA  12+ Multiple $1,000 awards to Oregon students pursuing a degree in education at an Oregon public university or community college. Requires school transcript, two letters of references, and personal statements. If you’ll need a recommendation from a counselor for your application, please give at least two weeks’ notice (preferably four weeks!) for requesting any letters of recommendation. https://www.oregonpta.org/programs/teacher-education-scholarship
4/15/24   Maps Credit Union Scholarships – Phil Frey Memorial   12 The Maps Credit Union has several scholalships. Their Phil Frey Memorial Scholarship awards $3,500 to a Willamette Valley high school graduate pursuing a degree at Oregon State University. 3.0 GPA is required. Scholarship based on academic achievement, community involvement, and two essay responses. https://www.mapscu.com/financial-education/scholarship_winners/scholarships?utm_source=Oregon+Goes+To+College&utm_campaign=a9b2526d37-OGTCNews_3_15_23&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4a14912286-a9b2526d37-151402790
4/15/24  Oregon Scottish Rite Scholarships   12+ Twenty-one scholarships ranging from $2,000-$2,500 with consideration originating from merit, need, and state-wide geographic distribution. Applicants are considered for two special $5,000 awards for students pursuing a degree in education, especially in drama or English, and the other in the sciences. https://orsrscholarships.com
4/15/24  Oregon Nurseries Foundation Scholarship  12+ One application for multiple awards ranging from $1,000-$3,000 to students preparing for a career in ornamental horticulture and related fields. Applications are evaluated based on career interests, scholastic aptitude, and financial need. Applicants may be awarded more than one scholarship. https://www.oan.org/page/onfdonate
4/21/24  Gold Mountain Scholarship  12 Awards of $2,000 to Asian-American and Pacific Islander students who will be a the first in their family to attend an institution of higher education, No minimum GPA but it is considered. https://www.ocanational.org/gold-mountain-scholarship-high-school
4/30/24  Tzu Chi Scholarship Program  12+ $1,500 awards to students with financial need based on academic achievement and community involvement. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Requires essay along with transcript, proof of financial hardship, letters of recommendation, autobiography. https://www.tzuchi.us/scholarships/
5/1/24   Schweiger Memorial Scholarship   12+ Multiple scholarships up to $10,000 awarded to outstanding students in the Pacific Northwest pursuing careers in construction and engineering-related fields. Also offers paid summer internship opportunities from leading construction and engineering companies in the Pacific Northwest. This program provides practical construction experience for students and apprentices. Priority for scholarship consideration is given to the internship participants. https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/94414-Schweiger-Memorial-Scholarship-Fund
5/3/24  Larry K. Sharpf (LKS) Educational Scholarship Foundation   12 Apply early! Local scholarship offering multiple renewable awards of up to $20,000 a year to students (from Benton, Lane, Linn, and Marion counties) planning to attend an Oregon 2- or 4-year college or trade school. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, with household income that is $75,000 or less. Minimum 3.5 GPA. Applications must be postmarked by 5/3 (no exceptions). Priority is given to early applications. https://lksscholarship.org/

SCHOLARSHIP LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: If you need a recommendation from a counselor for your application, please fill out the “Scholarships- Recommendation Form” from Leann in the Counseling Center. And please give at least two weeks’ notice (preferably four weeks!) for requesting any letters of recommendation.

SEHS MASTER SCHOLARSHIP LIST: Entire list of scholarships publicized by South Eugene High School in 2019. Use this as a list of tentative scholarship opportunities offered throughout the school year, not a list of guaranteed scholarships. Due dates, scholarship descriptions, and active/inactive status of scholarships on the linked master are subject to change without notice. The table above is taken from a more recent master list and includes currently active scholarships with upcoming due dates.

PAYING FOR COLLEGE: This 39-minute video, created during the 2020-21 school year, covers the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA), and how to search for additional free money to pay for college. Created by the Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC).

OTHER FINANCIAL AID OPPORTUNITIES:

RECOMMENDED NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH PLATFORMS:

Regardless of the search platform you choose, the author of “A Comprehensive Review of the Leading Scholarship Search Services,” shares a conclusion about the search platforms they reviewed that can be generalized to many of the scholarship searches available to students. They say that, “not any one of them is able to give a complete and concise scholarship list and results lists differ widely. There are anomalies, mismatched data, and their systems are human-driven, which means there could be outdated and inaccurate information. The scholarship data itself is categorized completely differently from one to the other, and in almost all of them, it’s clear that advertisers figure prominently. Users may maximize the scholarship data and subscribe to more than one. A new email account specifically for use during college and scholarship searches would effectively keep spam and junk out of a personal email account.”

FULL TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS AT OREGON PUBLIC COLLEGES: These scholarships cover tuition and fees for all four years for Pell-eligible Oregon students.

OREGON AND NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP LIST:

  • Assembled by Oregon Goes to College, a statewide initiative promoting college participation. You can filter results to find ones that fit your needs.

WESTERN UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE (WUE):

  • Program that allows Oregon high-school students to request reduced tuition at participating two- and four-year public college programs outside of Oregon in the western half of the United States.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND COLLEGE-PREP PROGRAMS FOR HIGH-ACHIEVING, HIGH-NEED STUDENTS

  • For high-achieving, high-need juniors and seniors.

NEED-BASED AND MERIT AID AMOUNTS BY COLLEGE

  • See which schools offer the most aid.

AUTOMATIC FULL TUITION/RIDE SCHOLARSHIPS WITHOUT REGARD TO NEED:

  • See which schools cover at least the cost of tuition without requiring an extra application.

COMPETITIVE FULL TUITION/RIDE SCHOLARSHIPS WITHOUT REGARD TO NEED:

  • See which schools cover at least the cost of tuition (for top prospective students who fill out additional application materials).

FOR ALL MINORITY STUDENTS:

FOR NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS:

FOR BLACK STUDENTS:

FOR LGBTQ AND STRAIGHT ALLY STUDENTS:

FOR HISPANIC AND LATINX STUDENTS:

FOR NEW AMERICANS, IMMIGRANTS, and MINORITIES:

FOR ASIANS and PACIFIC ISLANDERS:

FOR SINGLE MOTHERS:

FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:

FOR STUDENTS IN FOSTER CARE:

  • Chafee Grant  (For current and former foster youth) 
  • Foster Care to Success  (Multiple scholarships supporting current and former foster youth interested in certificate and professional programs as well as traditional 2 and 4 year college degrees)

FOR WOMEN:

FOR MILITARY DEPENDENTS:

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