SCHOLARSHIPS, ESSAY CONTESTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL AID OPPORTUNITIES SORTED BY DEADLINE, UPDATED FEBRUARY 18, 2014
COSA (Confederation of Oregon School Administrators) SCHOLARSHIPS $1,000 Open to high school seniors; GPA 3.5 minimum, community and school activities; Must identify an Oregon college or university you are planning to attend and indicate your field of study A paper application is available in the College and Career Center, Room 209, or online at www.cosa.k12.or.us. Click on MEMBER SERVICES and then select SCHOLARSHIPS from the drop-down menu DEADLINE: MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 20, 2014.
VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP SCHOLARSHIP $5,000 Open to high school seniors, must have promoted vegetarianism in your school and/or your community; will be judged on having shown compassion, courage and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian diet lifestyle; Apply online at http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 20, 2014
APPRENTICESHIPS IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (ASE) SUMMER PROGRAM Up to $1,000 stipend and an apprenticeship in science or engineering field Open to high school students in grades 9, 10 and 11 Students selected for the ASE Program will participate in the equivalent of full-time (40 hours per week) for eight weeks during the summer with a scientist/engineer mentor, helping with ongoing projects. Complete information and online application at http://www.saturdayacademy.org/ase DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 21, 2014
CHINESE AMERICAN CITIZENS ALLIANCE ESSAY CONTEST $100 - $1,000 Open to high school students grades 9-12, Chinese ancestry is NOT REQUIRED. Knowledge of Chinese culture and Chinese-American culture is encouraged. This is an essay contest to build leadership skills for young community leaders of tomorrow. Contest date and location: Saturday, March 1, 2014, 10:00 a.m., Asian Health and Family Center, Portland, Oregon Entry information is available at http://www.cacaportland.org DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 26, 2014
COLLEGE PROWLER MONTHLY “NO ESSAY” SCHOLARSHIP $2,000 Open to all high school students; must be a legal resident of the US or an international student with a valid visa; apply online at https://collegeprowler.com/scholarship/enter.aspx DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2014, 11:00 P.M. E.S.T.
ROBERT J. ERICKSON KAISER PERMANENTE SCHOLARSHIP for students enrolling at the UNIVERSITY OF OREGON $5,400 per year, RENEWABLE Open to high school seniors, consideration given to students who are African-American, Hispanic or Native American Complete the application, available in the College/Career Center, Room 209, including community and campus activities, volunteer work, work/family responsibilities; short essay including future plans, academic aspirations and goals, and how you see yourself giving back to your community and society; include official transcript DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2014 Page 1 of 9 SCHOLARSHIPS, ESSAY CONTESTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL AID OPPORTUNITIES SORTED BY DEADLINE, UPDATED FEBRUARY 18, 2014
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS $2,000 - $6,000 Open to high school seniors, African-American, Hispanic-American, Asian-American/Pacific Islander, or Native American who will be attending OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY Application is available online at http://www.bentoncountyfoundation.org/ APPLICATION MUST BE SCANNED AND SENT VIA E-MAIL NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2014.
WORDCRAFTERS IN EUGENE YOUNG WRITERS FICTION CONTEST $50 - $200 GIFT CERTIFICATES TO THE UO BOOKSTORE Open to high school students in grades 9-12, This is a contest for writers of fiction. Stories must be fiction, original work, previously unpublished. Include first page cover sheet with story title, writer’s name, age, school and contact information only; do not include any writer information on the story pages. Minimum 300 words, maximum 3,000 words Email entry to [email protected]. Only Microsoft Word, Apple Pages, Plaintext, RTF, and PDF formats will be accepted. DEADLINE: 11:59:59 P.M. ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2014
EVERGREEN AVIATION AND SPAEC MUSEUM THOMAS E. “TOM” PITZER AVIATION MAINTENANCE SCHOLARSHIP $1,000 Open to high school seniors, pursuing Associate of Applied Science Degree with FAA A&P Certification or an alternate degree filed related to aviation maintenance; US citizen, planning to attend accredited and FAA approved school within Oregon, such as Lane or Portland Community College, beginning in the fall of 2014. Application is available in the College/Career Center, Room 209; include a one-page résumé, one-page essay describing interest in obtaining aviation maintenance degree; letter of recommendation DEADLINE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2014
BUICK ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP $1,000 - $25,000 Open to high school seniors; planning to enroll full-time undergrad study at 4-year college or university; planning to major in course of study focusing on engineering/technology or select Design and Business-related program of study; must be US citizen, interested in pursuing a career in automotive or related industry; academic achievement, financial need, leadership, activities Apply online at www.buickachievers.com DEADLINE: 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, FEBRUARY 28, 2014
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MILITARY CHILDREN $1,500 Open to high school seniors, unmarried dependent children of active duty personnel, reserve/guard and retired military members, or survivor of service members who died while on active duty, or survivor of individuals who died while receiving retired pay from the military Minimum GPA 3.0 A paper copy of the application is available in the College and Career Center, Room 209, or online at http://www.militaryscholar.org/ DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2014
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SHOPKO TEAMMATE AND FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP UP TO $2,500 Open to high school seniors who either work for Shopko or are the dependent of a ShopKo Teammate; US citizen, financial need, academic record, leadership, participation in activities, work experience; Apply online at http://www.shopko.com/assets/category_files/pdf/Teammate-Scholarship-Rules-2013.pdf DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2014
OSEA (Oregon School Employees Association) CHAPTER #1 SCHOLARSHIP $1,500 Open to high school seniors whose parent, grandparent or legal guardian is a current member of OSEA CHAPTER #1. Application is available in the College/Career Center, Room 209. DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2014
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY SCHOLARS PROGRAM UP TO $2,500 Open to high school seniors who are African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian; US citizen or permanent legal resident, GPA 3.0 minimum, financial need, intending to major in chemistry, biology, engineering (not pre-med or pharmacy). Apply online at http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and- awards/scholarships/acsscholars.html DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2014
OREGON COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION HASSON-NEWMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND ESSAY CONTEST $4,000 - $6,000 Open to high school seniors who will be enrolling in any Oregon accredited public or private college, university or trade school within 12 months of the award Essay topic: Credit in the 21st Century Complete information and entry form available at www.orcascholarshipfund.com DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2014
ENGINEER GIRL! ESSAY CONTEST – 50 YEARS OF ENGINEERING IN SOCIETY $100 - $500 Open to male and female high school students, grades 9-12 Write an essay, no more than 1,500 words, on the topic: think about how engineering has affected your life. How has it improved people’s quality of life? What further needs of society could be addressed by engineering? Submit essay online at http://www.engineergirl.org/ DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2014
OREGON STUDENT ACCESS COMMISSION (OSAC) SCHOLARSHIPS $$$$$$$$ Open to high school seniors; For most of the scholarships, but not all, US citizenship or legal residency is required. See individual scholarships for details Hundreds of scholarships for Oregon high school students in one application. THERE ARE TWO SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NORTH EUGENE HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS. Apply online at www.OregonStudentAid.gov EARLY BIRD DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 15, 2014 FINAL DEADLINE IS MARCH 1, 2014
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OSEA (Oregon School Employees Association) GUY DAVIS AND PAST PRESIDENTS SCHOLARSHIPS $1,250 - $1,500 High school seniors, must have at least one parent (including stepparent), grandparent, sibling, aunt, uncle or legal guardian as sponsor. Sponsor must be a member in good standing of the Oregon School Employees Association (OSEA). Minimum GPA 3.0. Application available in the College and Career Center, Room 209. DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2014.
BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU STUDENTS OF INTEGRITY SCHOLARSHIP $1,000 - $1,500 High school juniors and seniors; GPA 3.5 or better. Paper application is available in the College and Career Center, Room 209, or online at http://alaskaoregonwesternwashington.bbb.org/scholarship DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2014
LANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS AMOUNTS VARY Open to high school seniors planning to attend LANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Apply online at http://www.lanecc.edu/foundation/foundation-scholarship-opportunities DEADLINE: MARCH 5, 2014
SIUSLAW BANK’S SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE SCHOLARSHIP The goal of this scholarship is to provide recent high school graduates with the opportunity to gain work experience at Siuslaw Bank. Open to graduating high school seniors, Class of 2014; minimum GPA 3.0; participation in activities; strong academic record. Apply online at http://www.siuslawbank.com/Career- Opportunities.aspx or pick up a paper application in the College/Career Center, Room 209. DEADLINE: MARCH 7, 2014
OREGON PHYSICIANS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY GREENFIELD PEACE ESSAY CONTEST $500 - $1,000 Open to high school juniors and seniors (Class of 2015 and Class of 2014) Essay, poem or narrative; must be student’s original work; maximum 600 words Submit entries by email as a .doc or .docx file (no PDFs) or by US mail Must be accompanied by official entry form Contest website: http://www.psr.org/chapters/oregon/peace-and-security/ DEADLINE: 5:00 P.M., FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2014
TZU CHI FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP $1,000 Open to high school seniors, minimum GPA 3.0, financial need, enrolling in college in the fall Application packet is available in the College/Career Center, Room 209 DEADLINE: MARCH 9, 2014
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ZONTA CLUB OF EUGENE and ZONTA INTERNATIONAL YOUNG WOMEN IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS AWARD $1,000 Open to high school female students, ages 16 – 19 years as of April 1, 2014 Criteria: Active commitment to volunteerism; leadership; dedication to advancing the status of women worldwide; application is available in the College/Career Center, Room 209, or online at www.zonta.org; DEADLINE: Application and all related materials must be submitted NO LATER THAN MARCH 10, 2014 to Zonta Club of Eugene-Springfield, attention Theya McCown. See the application for specific instructions.
BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL NETWORK SCHOLARSHIP $500 Open to high school seniors who will be attending community college, college or university in the fall of 2014; Paper application is available in the College and Career Center, Room 209 DEADLINE: THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2014
KOHL’S CARES SCHOLARSHIP $1,000 - $9,000 Open to students ages 6 – 18 years as of March 15, 2014; Not yet a high school graduate; Legal US resident; must be nominated by someone age 21 years or older Nominations must be completed and submitted at http://www.kohlscorporation.com/communityrelations/scholarship/program-information.asp DEADLINE: MARCH 14, 2014, 11:59 P.M. CENTRAL STANDARD TIME
PATIENT ADVOCATE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP $3,000 Open to high school seniors, survivor or current patient of a diagnosis of cancer or a critical or life-threatening disease; Apply online at http://www.patientadvocate.org/index.php?p=69 Applicant will need to provide personal, financial and medical information, essay on how your diagnosis has impacted your life and your future. DEADLINE: MARCH 14, 2014
ARMED SERVICES YMCA 2014 ESSAY CONTEST Open to high school students grades 9-12 who are the children of active duty or retired military; essay topic: “My Military Hero”. Information and application packet available in the College/Career Center, Room 209, or online at www.asymca.org DEADLINE: MARCH 14, 2014
MAKE IT BETTER COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM with Wesley Matthews and the Portland Trail Blazers $5,000 Sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank Open to high school seniors; minimum GPA 3.0; apply online at http://www.nba.com/blazers/scholarship DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2014
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MICROSOFT DisABILITY SCHOLARSHIP $5,000 Open to high school seniors living with a disability (as defined by WHO) whether it be visual, hearing, mobility, cognitive or speech; planning to attend undergrad program in a 2- or 4-year university, college or technical college; planning to declare a major in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, paralegal, pre-law, finance, business administration, or marketing; demonstrate a passion for technology; leadership, GPA at least 3.0; financial need Application is available online at http://www.microsoft.com/en- us/diversity/programs/microsoftdisabilityscholarship.aspx DEADLINE: MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN MARCH 15, 2014
OREGON HUMANE SOCIETY “BE KIND TO ANIMALS” POSTER AND PHOTO/STORY CONTEST; PRIZES: Tablet, E-Reader, $25 - $100 Gift Cards Open to grades 9-12; Various themes depending on grade level. Information and entry form are available in the College/Career Center, Room 209, or online at http://www.oregonhumane.org/services/documents/new-poster_contest_bro_6-12.pdf DEADLINE: MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MARCH 19, 2014.
AYN RAND INSTITUTE ESSAY CONTEST ON AYN RAND’S NOVELETTE ANTHEM FOR 9TH AND 10TH GRADERS $30 - $2,000 Open to 9th and 10th grade students. After reading the novelette, Anthem, select one of the available topics and write essay of no fewer than 600 and no more than 1,200 words. Complete information at http://aynrandnovels.org/essay-contests.html DEADLINE: 11:59 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, MARCH 20, 2014
AIRPORT ROTARY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP $1,500 Open to high school seniors, planning to attend university, college or trade school in the State of Oregon; Application available in the College/Career Center, Room 209. DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2014
OREGON PTA TEACHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP $500 Open to high school seniors planning to attend an Oregon public college or university Interested in teaching as a career Application is available in the College/Career Center, Room 209 DEADLINE: MARCH 30, 2014
ROBERT G. PORTER SCHOLARS PROGRAM $8,000 over 4 years Open to high school seniors who are dependents of an AFT member Criteria: academics, community service, school related activities, leadership, work experience, recommendations, special talents and skills, essay, and a commitment to advancing the interests of working people and building unions. Apply online at http://www.aft.org/benefits/scholarships/ DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2014
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EUGENE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (EEA) DON GIBSON SCHOLARSHIP $600 FOR FUTURE TEACHERS Open to high school seniors interested in teaching as a career; GPA at least 3.0, minimum of 500 on both verbal and math sections of SAT or an ACT composite score of 25 Application is available in the College/Career Center, Room 209 DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2014
EUGENE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (EEA) MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP $600 FOR FUTURE TEACHERS Open to high school seniors interested in teaching as a career; GPA at least 3.0, minimum of 500 on both verbal and math sections of SAT or an ACT composite score of 25 Application is available in the College/Career Center, Room 209 DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2014
EUGENE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (EEA) SCHOLARSHIP $600 FOR FUTURE TEACHERS Open to high school seniors interested in teaching as a career; GPA at least 3.0, minimum of 500 on both verbal and math sections of SAT or an ACT composite score of 25 Application is available in the College/Career Center, Room 209 DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2014
EUGENE MASONIC LODGE NO. 11 SCHOLARSHIP $500 - $1,000 Open to high school seniors enrolling in a two or four year PUBLIC (not private) institution of higher education in the STATE OF OREGON, must have GPA of 3.0 to 3.5 Application is available in the College/Career Center, Room 209. DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2014
OREGON ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS (OAPA) SCHOLARSHIP $1,500 - $2,000, RENEWABLE Open to high school seniors; Enrolled in, or accepted by, an accredited school for the study of accounting within the State of Oregon; Application is available at http://www.oaia.net/resources/R22428/scholarship.pdf DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2014
OREGON NURSERIES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS $500 - $1,500 Open to high school seniors; enrolling in college with an interest in a career in horticulture, including but not limited to production, operations and propagation managers, researchers, landscape designers and contractors, retailers, sales people and marketers, horticulturists, plant scientists and trainers; application is available online at http://scholarship.oan.org DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2014
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AMERICAN FIRE SPRINKLER ASSOCIATION (AFSA) SCHOLARSHIP 10 $2,000 SCHOLARSHIPS Open to high school seniors planning to attend college, university or certified trade school; US citizen; apply online at http://www.afsascholarship.org/hsinformation.html Read the information about fire sprinklers and answer the questions. DEADLINE: APRIL 2, 2014, 12:00 NOON CENTRAL TIME.
SINGER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP $1,000 - $5,000 Open to high school seniors, US citizen, GPA 3.0 minimum; criteria: academics, activities, financial need, recommendations, expectations for success Application is available in the College and Career Center, Room 209. Complete the application including a current official transcript, employment, references, financial statement, recommendations, short statement on how you plan to finance your education DEADLINE: Must be submitted to Liz Rommel, Room 209, no later than 3:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2014
EARL HULSTROM MASONIC SCHOLARSHIP $1,000 Open to high school seniors, planning to attend a tax-supported public institution of higher education in the State of Oregon Applications are available in the College and Career Center, Room 209. DEADLINE: Application and all related materials must be submitted to Liz Rommel in the College and Career Center, Room 209, no later than 3:00 p.m. on MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2014.
ASIAN-AMERICAN FOUNDATION OFOREGON (AAFO) SCHOLARSHIP $1,000 Open to high school seniors, GPA 2.5 or higher; demonstrated interest and effort in Asian American cultural activities; applicant DOES NOT HAVE TO BE OF ASIAN ETHNICITY TO APPLY. Application is available in the College and Career Center, Room 209. DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2014
STUDENT-VIEW SCHOLARSHIP $500 - $4,000 Open to high school seniors; apply online at www.student-view.com DEADLINE: APRIL 20, 2014
AYN RAND INSTITUTE ESSAY CONTEST ON AYN RAND’S NOVEL THE FOUNTAINHEAD FOR 11TH AND 12TH GRADERS $50 - $10,000 Open to 11th and 12th grade students. After reading the novel, The Fountainhead, select one of the available topics and write essay of no fewer than 800 and no more than 1,600 words. Complete information at http://aynrandnovels.org/essay-contests.html DEADLINE: 11:59 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, APRIL 26, 2014.
OREGON JAYCEE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP $500 Open to high school seniors; academic excellence, personal accomplishments, leadership qualities and community service. Application is available in the College and Career Center, Room 209 DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2014
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PEACE SCHOLARSHIP $500 Open to high school seniors, demonstrated interest and activity as a person of peace and social justice; Essay topic: Enlisting in the military is giving the gift of “service to one’s country.” This is one of the major ideas the military uses to entice youth to enlist in the military. Do you think there are other ways of “giving back to your country” that are as moral and of as high value? Why or why not? Information packet is available in the College/Career Center, Room 209. DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2014
ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF MG JAMES URSANO SCHOLARSHIP; Award amounts vary based on financial need; Open to high school seniors who are the dependent children, stepchildren or legally adopted children or a ward of Army soldier on active duty, retired or deceased; Apply online at http://www.aerhq.org/dnn563/Scholarships/DependentChildren.aspx DEADLINE: 3:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2014
MID-VALLEY ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP $1,000 Open to high school seniors; Prepare a one-page typewritten essay that includes your chosen field of study, where you plan to attend school, the cost and length of the training, significant work experience, school and community activities, and what receiving this scholarship will mean to you; include a copy of your current transcript. DEADLINE: Essay and transcript must be submitted to the College/Career Center, Room 209, Attention Liz Rommel, NO LATER THAN 2:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2014.
US BANK INTERNET SCHOLARSHIP $1,000 - $5,000 Open to high school seniors, US citizen or legal resident, planning to enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college or university Apply online at www.usbank.com/scholarship and follow the links and instructions for online entry DEADLINE: 5:00 P.M. CENTRAL TIME, MAY 29, 2014
SIGMA PHI EPSILON BALANCED MAN SCHOLARSHIP $500 - $1,000 Open to high school senior men, who will be attending OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY in the fall of 2014; Not obligated to join any fraternity; Application available in the College/Career Center, Room 209, or online at http://osuspe.chapterspot.com (CLICK ON RECRUITMENT LINK) DEADLINE: JUNE 13, 2014
WELLS FARGO COLLEGE STEPS SCHOLARSHIP SWEEPSTAKES $1,000 High school students, grades 9-12, must be at least 13 years old Open to any current full- or part-time student in high school, born no later than 12/31/1999, who enrolls in the CollegeSteps Program. Employees of Wells Fargo, immediate families and households not eligible Drawings will be held in November, February, May and August. Enter online at https://www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps DEADLINE: AUGUST 13, 2014
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