Hillsboro High School

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Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship

www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html

Jan 14

$2,000

HS Senior, 2.7+GPA, Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity, US citizen or legal resident, enrolling in accredited US college or university, complete FAFSA application, letter of recommendation, online application only

National Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship

https://www.act.org/nmss/

Jan 14

$1,000 - $3,000

HS Senior who either has MS or has a parent living with MS, US citizen or legal resident, financial need, academics, leadership, participation in activities, work experience, goals and aspirations, circumstances, first-time college freshman only

Komen College Scholarship

ww5.komen.org/ResearchGrants/CollegeScholarshipAward.html

Jan 15

$10,000

HS Senior, 2.8+GPA, US citizen or legal resident, never been subject to disciplinary action, must have lost a parent/guardian to breast cancer or be a breast cancer survivor, plan to attend state-supported college or university in the state where you permanently reside

MENSA Education and Research Foundation (MERF) Scholarship

www.us.mensa.org/am/uploads/ScholarshipForms/970.pdf

Jan 15

$300 - $1,000

HS Senior, enrolling in college Fall 2011, ESSAY describing career, vocational or academic goals, awards based solely on your essay

Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship

Click on Scholarships at www.gwcf.org

Jan 15

$500 - $5,000

HS Senior, US citizen, planning career in government service at the local, state or federal level, ESSAY on why you are planning a career in government service including any inspiration derived from the leadership of George Washington in his famous crossing of the Delaware, letter of recommendation from principal or counselor

C-SPAN’s StudentCam 2011 Video Documentary Competition

http://www.studentcam.org/

Jan 20

$250 - $5,000

Students grades 6 to 12, 5 to 8 minute documentary must contain C-SPAN footage that relates to the chosen topic and is downloaded from the listed site, THEME “Washington, DC – Through My Lens”

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Pasta Tales ESSAY Contest

www.olivegarden.com/company/community/pasta_tales.asp

Jan 21

$500 - $2,500 Savings Bond

Students Grades 9 to 12, ESSAY “Describe how furthering your education beyond high school will help make your dreams come true”, limit one entry per person

German American Society of Portland Scholarship Contest

www.germanamerican.org/scholar.htm

Jan 31

$2,000

HS Senior, Attend competition on Feb 26, 2011, speak German, contest consisting of ESSAY and oral interview

Burger King Scholars Program

www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/bksp_application

Feb 1

$1,000 - $25,000

HS Senior, 2.5+ GPA, US resident, work part-time an average of 10 hours/week (not necessary be employed by Burger King), community service and/or co-curricular activities; complete on-line application, do not have to work for Burger King to qualify, Burger King employees compete in a separate program

Portland State University General University Scholarships

portlandstate.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/CMXAdmin/Cmx_Content.aspx?cpId=199

Feb 1

Varies

3.25+GPA or 1100+ SAT, 24+ ACT, other eligibility requirements apply to specific scholarships

American Meteorological Society Freshman Undergraduate Scholarship

www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/scholfeldocs/freshundergradscholarhip.html

Feb 11

$2,500

US citizens or permanent resident, entering freshman year of college fall 2011 as full-time student, plan to pursue a degree in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences, transcript, application, testing scores

American Meteorological Society and Industry Minority Scholarship

www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/scholfeldocs/freshundergradscholarhip.html

Feb 11

$3,000

Especially for underrepresented Hispanic, Native American, and Black/African American students, US citizens or permanent resident, entering freshman year of college fall 2010 as full-time student, plan to pursue a degree in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences

AHETEMS SHPE/CDM General Scholarships

www.ahetems.org/scholarships/shpecdmscholars.html

Apr 1

Up to $8,000

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, HS Senior, 3.0+GPA, major in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or related, two letters of recommendation, resume, transcript, ESSAY, online application and mail other information

Oil Can Henry’s Scholarship Program

www.oilcanhenrys.com/company/scholarship

Apr 7

$1,000

Graduating HS Senior, planning to enroll full time at a 2-yr, 4-yr –r vocational school, transcript, 300 word ESSAY on “What trust means to me” and complete application online, NOTE to record State is Oregon, participating center is 030-Hillsboro

Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association

www.ccbaportland.org

May 13

$500 - $1,000

US citizen or permanent resident, HS Senior, 2.75+ GPA, attend college in US, community involvement, athletic involvement, must be one half Chinese ethnicity, there are about 20 scholarships offered

Current Scholarships

George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest

www.sar.org/Youth/Knight_Essay_Rules

Dec 31

$2,000

Sophomore, junior, senior HS students, US citizen or legal alien, submit 800 to 1200 word ESSAY (dealing with an event, personality, or document pertaining to the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution)

Haz La U Scholarship - Hispanic Scholarship Fund

www.hsf.net/Haz_La_U_Scholarship.aspx

Dec 31

$2,500 - $15,000

HS Senior, 3.0+GPA, US citizen or legal permanent resident, be of Hispanic heritage, plan to pursue your first undergraduate degree, must apply for FAFSA, plan to enroll full-time in a degree seeking program at a US accredited institution in the US, Puerto Rico, US virgin Islands, or Guam, Online Only application

INTEL Oregon Naturally Photo Contest

www.hillchamber.org/oregonnaturally/default.asp

Dec 31

Gift certificate

HS students, amateur photographer, monthly and quarterly winners chosen, submit photographs online

Profiles in Courage Essay Contest

www.jfklibrary.org/Education+and+Public+Programs/

Profile+in+Courage+Award/

Essay+Contest+for+High+School+Students/

Jan 8

$500 - $10,000

HS student, under age 20, not related to John Hancock Financial Services, ESSAY on how an elected official demonstrated political courage by addressing an issue (John F., Robert F., and Edward M. Kennedy are not eligible subjects)

Ron Brown Scholar Program

www.ronbrown.org/home.aspx

Jan 9

$40,000

HS Senior, US citizen or permanent resident, Black or African American, academic achievement, leadership, community service financial need, application will only be considered for the Ron Brown Scholar Program

Gates Millennium Scholarship

www.gmsp.org

Jan 11

Full tuition

US citizen, 3.3+ GPA, meet Federal Pell Grant eligibility, must file FAFSA, African-American, Asian, Hispanic, American Indian/Alaskan native, Asian Pacific Islander American, outstanding leadership, financial need, highly competitive nomination, must ask school counselor or teacher and a person who knows your community service and leadership activities to complete Nominator and Recommender forms online

Black United Fund of Oregon – 2011/2012 ACCESS Scholarships

www.bufor.org/index.php/pages/

scholarships/access_scholarships_information

Jan 13

$1,500 - $15,000

HS Senior, US citizen, African-American descent, resident of Oregon or SW Washington, ESSAY, 2 letters of reference, resume, FAFSA and CSS due by Jan 15

    Ron Herndon Scholarship (five $1,500 awards)

    Concordia University/Johnson Scholars Scholarship (one $8,000 awards)

    George Fox University Scholarship (three $7,000 awards)

    Lewis & Clark College (five awards from $5,000 to full unmet need)

    Reed College Scholarship (five awards from $10,000 to full unmet need)

    University of Portland (three $12,000 awards)

    Willamette University Scholarship (two $15,000 awards)

HS junior, same qualifications, Dr. Ethel Simon-McWilliams Scholarship (one $2,500 award)

Christophers Poster Contest for High School Students

(The Christophers)

www.christophers.org/Page.aspx?pid=274

Jan 13

$250 - $1,000

HS student, poster must include the statement “You can make a difference” and illustrate the idea that one person can change the world for the better.

Intel Scholarship for Employees Children

www.scholarshipamerica.org/intel

Jan 13

up to $4,000

Child of Intel Employee, SAT/ACT scores available to send with application, under age 24

Kaiser Permanente Health Care Scholarship

Application is in Career Center file

Jan 14

$2,000

2.5+ GPA, HS Senior, US citizen, pursuing career in health care, enrolling full-time in degree or certificate program, preference given to: 1^st generation college student, demonstrate financial need, speaking English plus second language, and member of ethnic group underrepresented in health care field

Create-A-Greeting-Card $10,000 Scholarship Contest – 4th Annual

www.gallerycollection.com/greetingcardscontests

Jan 15

$10,000

HS students 14 years or older, US resident. Register online and submit photo, artwork or computer graphics for only the front of a greeting card, only one entry per person. Also wins $1,000 for your school

Dell Scholars Program (The)

www.dellscholars.org/public/HowToApply.aspx

Jan 15

$20,000

Over 6 years. Plus PC and text credits

HS Senior, US citizen or permanent residency, 2.4+ GPA, demonstrated financial need, planning to enter a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited higher education institution in Fall 2011, Hillsboro High School’s College Readiness Program is ASPIRE this needs to be provided in your online application

Hadden Scholarships, Youth Foundation

foundationcenter.org/grantmaker/youthfdn/guide.html

Jan 15

Feb 28

$2,500 - $5,000

Dec 1 - have to have mailed request for Application Form

Jan 15 – have to have mailed Form, SASE, and one letter of recommendation

Feb 28 – have to have mailed completed application

HS Senior, 3.5+ GPA, planning to attend an accredited 4-year US college or university, financial need, extra-curricular and community activities, SAT/ACT scores, transcript, financial statements, ESSAY, letters of recommendation

SAE International Engineering Scholarships

students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/hsengineering.htm

Jan 15

$1,000 - $10,000

HS Senior, US citizen, pursue degree in engineering or related science, meet minimum GPA and testing scores

Scholarships for Success

Oregon School Facilities Management Association(OSFMA)

www.osfma.org/scholarships.shtml

Jan 15

$750

Attend a school with OSFMA members (Hilhi). Pursue an OFSMA area of study in Facilities Management, Maintenance, Support Operations, Engineering, or Technology

Aloha Garden Club

Application is in Career Center file

Jan 21

$1,000

HS Senior, reside Washington county, enrolled or planning to enroll in landscape design, horticulture, or natural resource conservation 2-4 year program or adult continuing education classes, transcript, letter of recommendation from Horticulture mentor

Scholastic Art Awards

www.artandwriting.org

Register at:  www.artandwriting.org/registration

Jan 25

$1,000

Grades 9-12, US citizen, go to website for information, register online, submit original works of art, submission fees: individual category $5, portfolio $20

Scholastic Video Games Designs Awards

www.artandwriting.org

Register at:  www.artandwriting.org/registration

Jan 28

$1,000

Grades 9-12, US citizen, go to website for information, register online

Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce

www.hmccoregon.com/scholarships

Jan 29

$1,000 - $5,000

Hispanic ancestry, US citizen, permanent resident, OR or Clark County WA, 3.0+GPA, academics, community activities, ESSAY, note monies awarded by the chamber may be matched by some schools (see list of schools)

ACT Poster Concept Contest

www.actstudent.org/postercontest

Jan 31

$1,000 - $5,000

HS student, senior

Discover Scholarship Program

www.discoverfinancial.com/community/scholarship.shtml

and use Access Key – DISC

Jan 31

Up to $25,000

HS Junior, 2.75+GPA, apply online or by mail, demonstrates accomplishments in community service & leadership, & has faced a significant roadblock or challenge, scholarship may be used for any type of post-high school education or training

Pride Foundation Scholarships – GSBA

www.pridefoundation.org/scholarships/apply/

Jan 31

up to $10,000

Resident of WA, OR, ID, MT or AK, HS Seniors who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or student raised by lesbian or gay parents, Demonstrate commitment human and civil rights for all people, complete application online

Sam Walton Community Scholarship

Not for an associate of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. or Sam’s Club or the child of an associate

www.act.org/walmart/community/

Jan 31

$3,000

HS Senior, US citizen or permanent legal resident, 2.5+GPA, SAT or ACT, plan to attend 2-yr or 4-yr accredited college or university located in US, demonstrate financial need, Application is available ONLINE, see complete guidelines

Walton Associate Scholarship

For an associate of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. or Sam’s Club

www.act.org/walmart/associate/

Jan 31

$1,500 - $3,000

HS Senior, US citizen or permanent legal resident, been employment with Wal-Mart or Sam’s Club a minimum six months, plan to attend 2-yr or 4-yr accredited college or university located in US, demonstrate financial need, Application is available ONLINE, see complete guidelines

Walton Dependent Scholarship

For the child of an associate of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. or Sam’s Club

walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/8736.aspx?p=236

Jan 31

$3,000

HS Senior, US citizen or permanent legal resident, dependent of an associate of Walmart Stores, Inc. who has been actively employed with Walmart Stores, Inc, for at least six consecutive months as of March 29, 2011, plan to attend 2-yr or 4-yr accredited college or university located in US, demonstrate financial need, Application is available ONLINE, see complete guidelines

Walton Family Foundation Scholarship

For the dependent of an associate of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. or Sam’s Club

www.act.org/walmart/community/

Jan 31

Up to $13,000

HS Senior, US citizen or permanent legal resident, 1030+ SAT or 22+ ACT, dependent of an associate of Walmart Stores, Inc. who has been actively employed with Walmart Stores, Inc, for at least six consecutive months as of March 29, 2011,  plan to attend 2-yr or 4-yr accredited college or university located in US, demonstrate financial need, Application is available ONLINE, see complete guidelines

Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards

www.elks.org/enf/scholars/legacy.cfm

Feb 1

$4,000

HS Senior, child, grandchild, step-child, step-grandchild or legal ward of an Elk in good standing, MUST apply online, awards may only be applied to accredited US American schools and must take SAT or ACT by December 31, 2010

ESA Foundation Endowment Scholarships

www.esaintl.com/esaf/scholarship_application

Feb 1

$500 - $2,500

HS Senior, Qualifications depend upon scholarship applied for, 2.0+GPA  or 2.5+GPA or 3.0+GPA or 22+ ACT or 950+ SAT, Oregon resident, must use current application form to be eligible, may apply for no more than 3 of the Oregon scholarships or of the others for other states listed on the site

American Physical Society Minority Scholarship

www.aps.org/programs/minorities/honors/scholarship/

Feb 4

$2,000

HS Senior, US citizen or permanent resident, Latino or African American or Native American, planning to major in Physics

KFC Colonel’s Scholars

www.kfcscholars.org/scholarships/

Feb 9

$5,000

HS Senior, 2.75+ GPA, US citizen or permanent resident, demonstrate financial need, will attend public, instate, 2 or 4 yr college or university and pursue BS/BA degree

American Legion Auxiliary Girl Scout Achievement Award

Application is in Career Center file

Feb 10

$1,000

HS Junior/senior, earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, active in church, school and community, HS junior or senior, ESSAY, at least one letter of recommendation from individual(s) representing your church, school, community, or scout troop

Jean Young Scholarship

www.dorchester.org/scholarship/index.htm

Feb 11

$500 - $750

Between ages 15 and 25, registered delegate to the Dorchester Conference

Western Oregon University Scholarships (multiple)

www.wou.edu/student/finaid/scholarships.php

Feb 11

$300 - $3,500

Must attend WOU

Aircraft Electronics Association Scholarships

www.aea.net/educationalfoundation/scholarships.asp

Feb 15

$1,000 - $35,000

HS Senior, 2.5+ GPA, pursuing a career in aircraft electronics and maintenance, 300 word ESSAY, official transcript

Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship and Journalism Conference

www.freedomforum.org/freespirit/

Feb 15

$1,000

HS junior, pursuing a career in journalism, demonstrate qualities of a “free Spirit”, online and mailed components to the application, official transcript, 2 ESSAYS, 2 letters of recommendation, at least 3 samples of work related to journalism, 4x6” color headshot photo of applicant, must be available to attend the conference July 9-14, 2011 transportation for which will be paid by Freedom Forum, scholarship awarded when you complete the program

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship Program

www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/scholarship-applications.html

Feb 15

$2,000

HS Senior, US citizen or legal resident, outstanding achievement in an activity in school, community, or work place, need recommendation from an unrelated adult who can attest to student’s achievement, follow application instructions on website, be sure to download the correct application FOR YOUR STATE

FFA National Scholarships

www.ffa.org/Programs/grantsandscholarships/Scholarships

Feb 15

Various amounts

HS Senior, Current FFA member, bound for college or technical school, ESSAY, Leadership, FFA activities, MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY!

Non-member scholarships available, check guidebook descriptions online.

Teens for Alzheimer’s College Scholarship

www.afateens.org/about_new.html

Feb 15

$250 - $5,000

HS Senior, US citizen (need copy of birth certificate or passport), plan to enter 4-year college/university, ESSAY and brief autobiography in essay format.

Central Oregon Fire Agencies Joint Affiliation Recruitment at Central Oregon Community College

web.cocc.edu/wfs/joint_recruitment_scholarship_in.html

Feb 28

Full

Live-in

HS Senior, this program is designed to provide aspiring firefighters the chance to obtain an Associates Degree in Structural Fire Science from Central Oregon Community College, ESSAY, have to have good phone number and valid email as all correspondence regarding testing will be via email

International Young Eco-Hero Award from Action for Nature (AFN)

www.actionfornature.org/?page_id=190

Feb 28

Up to $500

Ages 8 to 16 on February 28 2011, have carried out an individual environmental Action project in the past year or project is at a significant stage

American Legion Auxiliary Department of Junior Scholarship

Application is in Career Center file

Mar 1

$500

Junior member of American Legion, Children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren of a Veteran or person presently serving in the Armed Forces, OR resident, HS Senior, ESSAY

American Legion Auxiliary Department of Oregon Scholarship

Application is in Career Center file

Mar 1

$1,000

HS Senior, Oregon resident, child of veteran or someone presently serving, ESSAY

American Legion Auxiliary National President’s Scholarship

www.legion-aux.org/NationalPresident/

Mar 1

$1,000 - $2,500

HS Senior, daughter, step-daughters, sons, or step-sons of Veteran (living or deceased) who served in the Armed Forces during the eligibility dates for membership in the American Legion, Oregon resident, ESSAY, 50 hours of voluntary service, 4 letters of recommendation, turn in to sponsoring unit: The American Legion Auxiliary, Hillsboro Unit No. 6, Dept of Oregon, 285 West Main St., Hillsboro, OR 97123

American Legion Auxiliary Spirit of Youth Scholarship

www.legion-aux.org/SpiritofYouth/

Mar 1

$1,000

HS Senior, Junior member of American Legion for 3 years, OR resident, ESSAY

Hasson/Newman Memorial Scholarship

(was Oregon Collectors Assoc Bob Hasson Memorial Scholarship)

www.orcascholarshipfund.com

Mar 1

$1,000 - $3,000

HS Senior, must attend full time any Oregon accredited public, private college, university or trade school, ESSAY on “Credit in the 21^st Century”, not for children or grandchildren of owners or officers of collection agencies in the State of Oregon

Hispanic College Fund (The), numerous scholarships

scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/

Mar 1

Up to $10,000

Students of Hispanic background majoring in business, finance, accounting, computer science, computer engineering, IT, health care major, hospitality management, hotel management, culinary, food and beverage and more. The basic requirements are: 3.0+GPA, US citizen or legal permanent resident, plan to pursue your first undergraduate degree, must apply for FAFSA, plan to enroll full-time in a degree seeking program at a US accredited institution in the US, Puerto Rico, US virgin Islands, or Guam

National Press Club Scholarship for Journalism Diversity

press.org/about/scholarships/diversity

Mar 1

$2,000

HS Senior, preparing to enter 4-year college or university, intend to become a journalist and who will bring diversity to US journalism, up to 5 work samples, ESSAY, three letters of recommendation, transcript, FAFSA, letter of acceptance from the school of your choice, brief description of how you have pursued journalism in high school, all materials must be in triplicate, full application must come in one package

Prospective Educators Scholarships from U of O chapter of Phi Delta Kappa International

www.pdkintl.org/awards/prospective.htm

Mar 1

$1,000 - $5,000

Interest in pursuing a career in the field of education, also additional Endowed and Awards with Special Criteria scholarships awarded, recipients chosen based on academic standing, ESSAY, letters of recommendation, school and community activities

Richard G. Zimmerman Scholarship

press.org/about/scholarships/zimmerman

Mar 1

$5,000

HS Senior, 3.0+ GPZ, preparing to enter 4-year college or university, intend a career in journalism, 3 work samples, three letters of recommendation, transcript, FAFSA, letter of acceptance from the school of your choice, all materials must be in triplicate, full application must come in one package

Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Award Program

www.sammyapplication.com/default.aspx

Mar 4

$7,500

HS Senior scholar athletes, academic performance, athletic excellence, leadership, community service, ESSAY-“How Milk Has Helped in My Academics and/or Athletics” Applications will only be accepted ONLINE (can be entered or uploaded)

Western Oregon University ASPIRE Scholarship

Western Oregon University Scholarships

Mar 7

$500

HS Senior, must attend WOU, ESSAY, turn application in to Mrs. Halpern– ASPIRE Coordinator

American Legion Auxiliary Americanism Essay

www.legion-aux.org

Mar 15

$100, & $500

HS student (all years), US citizen, ESSAY

Jackie Robinson Foundation’s Scholarship Program (The)

www.jackierobinson.org/apply/application.php

Mar 15

Up to $7,500

Graduating minority SH senior showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need, US citizen or naturalized citizen of US, will attend 4-year college or university, 1000+ SAT, 21+ ACT scores sent to the Foundation directly from the testing agencies, show dedication towards community service, ESSAY, online application, 1 letter of recommendation, official transcript

Ayn Rand Institute Anthem Essay Contest

essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/Anthem.aspx?theme=green

Mar 20

$30 - $2,000

9^th or 10^th grader, ESSAY on Anthem, one entry per student, submit online or by mail

Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship

Application is in Career Center file

Mar 31

$2,500

3.0+ GPA, HS Senior, US citizen, demonstrated leadership thru community service or extra-curricular activities, attending 4-year college or university, total adjusted income of parents cannot exceed $100,000, DO NOT STAPLE OR PAPER CLIP SUBMISSION PAPERS

US Bank Internet Scholarship Program

usbank.com/scholarship

Mar 31

$1,000

HS Senior, college-bound, , No essays, no min GPA, Random drawings October 1 thru 2/28/09, ONLINE Application only

Associated Oregon Loggers, Inc, Scholarship

Note:  you will need to apply by mail

www.oregonloggers.org/scholarship.html

Apr 1

$1,500

HS Senior, attend 4-year college or university, pursue career in a forest resource reproduction field of study, renewable for 3 years, ESSAY, SAT or ACT scores, transcript, letter of acceptance to 4-year college accredited by the Society of American Foresters, financial need is not a criteria

Jiffy Lube Licensed Teen Driver Scholarship

www.yourturn2apply.com

Apr 4

$1,000 - $1,500

HS student, ages 16-18, already a licensed driver, 500 word ESSAY on “What Drives You?”

Lulu Poetry Contest

www.poetry.com

Apr 14

$25 - $5,000

Open to all poets, can submit on line

Daily, monthly, and yearly winners!

Signet Classics Essay Contest “The Moonstone”

us.penguingroup.com/.../essayhome.html

Apr 14

$1,000

HS junior or senior, ESSAY on “one of five topics related to H, G, Wells’ book “War of the Worlds” must be submitted by an English teacher

Jiffy Lube “Your Turn Behind the Wheel” Scholarship

www.yourturn2apply.com

Apr 18

$1,000 - $1,500

HS student, ages 15-17, no seniors, currently or have been enrolled in Driver’s Education, 500 word ESSAY on “What Drives You?”

Ayn Rand Institute Fountainhead Essay Contest

essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/TheFountainhead.aspx?theme=green

Apr 26

$50 - $10,000

11^th or 12^th grader, ESSAY on The Fountainhead, one entry per student, submit online or by mail

Ayn Rand Institute We the Living Essay Contest

essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/WeTheLiving.aspx?theme=green

May 5

$50 - $3,000

10^th or 11^th or 12^th grader, ESSAY on We the Living, one entry per student, submit online or by mail

American Legion Auxiliary Department of Nurses Scholarship

Application is in Career Center file

May 15

$1,500

Son or daughter of Veteran, OR resident, nursing major, five (5) letters of recommendation, ESSAY

National Sculpture Society Scholarship

www.nationalsculpture.org

May 31

$2,000

For students of figurative, realist or representational sculpture, letter of application, two letters of recommendation, 8-10 photographs of applicant’s work proof of financial need

Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest

www.sar.org/Youth/Knight_Essay_Rules

www.sar.org/Youth/Oration_Contest_Rules

Jun 10

$3,000

All HS students, submit manuscript (dealing with an event, personality, or document pertaining to the Revolutionary War and show a relationship to America today), present oration at chapter, state-district, national contests, photograph, biographical sketch and forms must be mailed to qualify for state and national contests

Big Sun Scholarship 2010

www.bigsunathletics.com/

Jun 23

$500

HS Senior, student athlete, ESSAY

Submit essay to athelticawards@bigsunathletics.com

Acacia Fraternity Scholars Program at Oregon State University

oregonstate.edu/groups/acacia/

Aug 31

$1,500

Males only, HS Senior, 3.0+ GPA strong academic and leadership skills, planning to attend Oregon State University, do not need to join this fraternity to win, APPLY EARLY for highest consideration

No Closing Date

Iris-Samuel Rothman Scholarship

www.iris-samuelrothmanscholarship.org

All year

$500 - $10,000

Five scholarships available, college-bound young man who has lost mother and father is lost or totally unavailable, must answer certain questions and provide ESSAY, early applications preferred

George Fox University, various Merit Scholarships

www.georgefox.edu

Vary

$6,000 - $10,000

3.5+GPA, 1000+ SAT, 21+ ACT, must attend George Fox University

Imagine America Scholarship

www.imagine-america.org/

Vary

$1,000

Must choose a college before applying

Migrant Farmworker Scholarships

-Geneseo Migrant Center

www.migrant.net

Vary

$500 - $2,500

Recent history of movement for agricultural employment, scholastic achievement, financial need, 5 scholarships offered

National Eagle Scout Association Scholarships

www.nesa.org/applications.html

Vary

$1,000 - $48,000

HS Senior, Eagle Scout, there are multiple scholarships with several types of qualifications including general academic, merit, religious, civic, and those that are institution-specific.  Check in the Career Center Scholarship file for the list of available scholarships

Oregon Institute of Technology various Scholarships

www.oit.edu/scholarships

Vary

$250 - $1,000

Must attend OIT, 3.3+GPA

PCC Scholarships

www.pcc.edu/scholarships

Vary

$1,000 - $3,000

Vary

US Navy NROTC

Email: Hugh.mulloy@navy.mil

Full Ride

ACT scores 22+ Math/22+ Eng, SAT scores 530+ Critical Read/520+ Math, 3.4+ GPA, good character, physically fit, Not committed to Navy until completed first year of college, Email: Hugh Mulloy

Various Dates

CAMP Scholarships – College Assistance Migrant Program

    see the LINKS FOR LATINOS folder in the Career Center

www.migrantstudents.org

Vary

Varies

GED or HS diploma, migrant or seasonal farmworking background, US citizen or permanent legal residency, seeking 4-year academic degree at a CAMP campus (PCC or OSU)

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx

Vary

Varies

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund offers several different scholarships with deadlines from Jan 15 to Mar 15. The basic requirements are: 3.0+GPA, US citizen or legal permanent resident, plan to pursue your first undergraduate degree, must apply for FAFSA, plan to enroll full-time in a degree seeking program at a US accredited institution in the US, Puerto Rico, US virgin Islands, or Guam

Latino College Dollars

www.latinocollegedollars.org/directory.htm

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Latino College Dollars is a database of scholarships that allow you to search for scholarships based on various criteria such as your GPA, different states, or whether or not the scholarship requires residency documentation.

Oregon College of Art and Craft Studio School Scholarship

www.ocac.edu/.../adult-continuing-education/

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Full scholarship for choice of a Studio School adult continuing education class or workshop.

HS Senior, demonstrate financial need (recent IRS 1040 form or verification of assistance), ESSAY, one letter of recommendation, application must be received no later than three weeks before the start of the requested class or workshop

Oregon Student Assistance Commission (OSAC)

secure.osac.state.or.us/listScholarships.aspx

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Early Bird application, US citizen, Oregon resident, must have completed FAFSA, transcript required

Portland State University Scholarships

www.pdx.edu/finaid/scholarships.html

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Check for major-specific scholarships with own eligibility requirements