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National scholarship search platforms and other financial-aid opportunities.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Last updated 6/10/2020
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Due Date Scholarship Name Grade Description How to Apply
6/14/20  Oregon Sports Hall of Fame and Museum MacTarnahan Scholarship  12 Up to six $3,000 awards to Oregon high school senior athletes. Recipients are chosen on the basis of financial need, athletic accomplishment, academic achievement and community involvement. Minimum academic requirements: GPA of 3.3, SAT of 1000 or ACT of 20. Scholarship funds must be used at an institution of higher education within Oregon. http://oregonsportshall.org/programs/
6/26/20   Navigate Your Future   12 One $2,500 award for a Senior planning a career in general aviation. Will be used for one year of full-time undergraduate study in an aviation-related program at an accredited college or university. Must be able to demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in general aviation. Requires high school transcript showing rank in graduating class; letter of recommendation; letter of acceptance from college/university; and personal statement discussing career goals,education plan, flight training goals and two or more reasons why you should be chosen. http://www.nata.aero/scholarships/navigate-your-future-scholarship.aspx?utm_source=Oregon+GEAR+UP+Newsletter&utm_campaign=a7851c08c0-GEARUPNewsletter_5_27_20&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1178be9b0e-a7851c08c0-1281317657http://www.nata.aero/scholarships/navigate-your-future-scholarship.aspx?utm_source=Oregon+GEAR+UP+Newsletter&utm_campaign=a7851c08c0-GEARUPNewsletter_5_27_20&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1178be9b0e-a7851c08c0-1281317657
6/30/20  Johnston Law Firm Legal Scholarship  12+ One award of $750 to an aspiring paralegal student. Applicants provide proof of acceptance to a school with an ABA approved paralegal program, transcript (unofficial is ok), and a personal essay. https://johnston-lawfirm.com/legal-scholarship/
6/30/20  National Federation of the Blind of Oregon College Scholarship Program  12+ college Up to five awards of $2,000-$5,000 to legally blind students pursuing or planning to pursue a degree at a school in Oregon. http://nfb-oregon.org/nfb_of_oregon_scholarships.php
7/1/20  Solar Alliance Scholarship  12 $1,000 national scholarship for a 500-1000 word essay on, “What excites you most about the future of solar?” Minimum 3.2 GPA. https://solaractionalliance.org/scholarship/
7/31/20  Aspiring Fashion Professional   12 One $1,000 award to a student pursuing a fashion-related field, including design, merchandising, marketing, management and retailing. Selection is based on academic performance and application essay. This is a national search. https://www.fashion-schools.org/aspiring-fashion-professional-scholarship-program
7/31/20  Elizabeth Auger Scholarship for Students with Type I or Type II Diabetes  12+ college Award of $1,000 for a student with Type I or II Diabetes. Requires a 500- to 1,000-word essay for one of three essay questions on scholarship website. Also considers academic record and extracurricular activity. Minimum 2.8 GPA. Requires transcript and academic resume. https://slcpodiatrist.com/diabetes-scholarship/
8/1/20  NALS of Oregon Scholarship Fund  12 Up to $1,000 to students interested in pursuing a career as a non-attorney legal support professional (legal secretary, legal assistant, paralegals, etc). Based on financial need (40%), merit (35%), ability (25%). Application requires transcript and two letters of recommendation (one from the student’s major teacher or school counselor). If you choose to get a letter from a counselor, please submit yellow Scholarship Recommendation Request form two weeks before due date. Forms available in Counseling Center and Career Center. https://nalsoforegonscholarshipfundinc.org/student-applications/
9/1/20  Balanced Man Scholarship – Sigma Phi Epsilon at UO  12 Multiple awards of $500 to $1,000 to males attending OSU in the Fall. Selection criteria seeks balance across academics, leadership, and a commitment to one’s health and well-being. No fraternity affiliation is required. Fifteen-minute application. https://oregon.sigep.org/bms/
9/1/20  Oregon Beta Gentlemen Scholarship – Phi Beta Theta at OSU  12 Four $500 scholarships to OSU-bound freshmen males. Seeking individuals that strive to improve themselves as well as their community and exemplify their three cardinal principles: sound learning, friendship and moral rectitude. No requirement to join a fraternity in order to be eligible to apply or win the scholarship. https://forms.gle/ZAyS5RYAJmAxLzcR9
9/11/20   Cameron Impact Scholarship   12 Ten to fifteen four year full-tuition awards of $20,000-$50,000 to academically excellent students demonstrating leadership and commitment to community service and extracurricular activities. This is a national search and financial need is not considered. The application requires a transcript and two letters of recommendation. Applications are open for the class of 2021. Students are encouraged to apply early as only 3,000 applications will be accepted. https://www.bryancameroneducationfoundation.org/
9/15/20  Student Blood Drive Incentive Program  Age 16+ Awards of $350 to $500 to students for hosting a blood drive between June 22 and September 15. Blood donation is an essential activity and donors are exempt from stay-at-home orders in Washington and Oregon. The Governor’s orders do not include essential health services, such as those provided by Bloodworks Northwest and its donors. https://www.bloodworksnw.org/donate/host-blood-drive/scholarship-drives
9/15/20  Gates Scholarship  12 300 good-through-graduation scholarships to academically excellent, low-income (Pell Grant eligible) minority students with demonstrated leadership abilities. This is a national search. Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance, not already covered by other financial aid and expected family contribution, EOB (as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, FAFSA). Minimum 3.3 GPA. Phase I of the application is a short questionnaire that takes 30-45 minutes to complete and does not require essays or recommendations. The application opens on July 15. https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship
9/25/20   Questbridge National College Match for Seniors   12 The QuestBridge National College Match is a college and scholarship application process that helps outstanding low-income students gain admission and full four-year scholarships to the nation’s most selective colleges. College Match Scholarships, provided by participating colleges, cover tuition, room and board, are loan free and require no parental contribution to forty top-tier universities. For families earning less than $65,000/year for a family of four. Citizenship not required. The application will open in late summer. Sign-up now to receive notification when it opens: https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/national-college-match/how-to-apply https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students
9/30/20  Golden Door Scholars  12+ Full tuition scholarships for undocumented students who wish to pursue a Bachelor’s degree. Scholarships are awarded to academically successful students who are involved in extracurricular activities and have shown leadership qualities and determination despite the barriers their status presents. The application will open this summer. https://www.goldendoorscholars.org/
10/30/20  US Bank Student Union Scholarship  12+ college One $20,000, one $10,000, and three $5,000 scholarships awarded from a random drawing to students who complete learning modules about financial literacy (15-20 minutes each). Topics include savings and investments, mortgages, overdraft, payment types and credit cards, credit scores and reports, insurance and taxes, financing higher education and identity protection. https://financialiq.usbank.com/index/manage-your-household/student-center/enter-to-win-the-student-union-scholarship.html

SCHOLARSHIP LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Please give at least two weeks’ notice when requesting any letters of recommendation.

SEHS MASTER SCHOLARSHIP LIST: List of scholarships publicized by South Eugene High School each year. Due dates and scholarship descriptions subject to change without notice.

PAYING FOR COLLEGE: Basic information about financing a college education. 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.”

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.

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).

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