Scholarship Weekly #7
Able Flight Scholarships
Four $5,000 awards for students with a documented disability who are committed to the idea that they can earn a Sport Pilot Certificate. For more information go to: https://ableflight.org/
Application deadline: December 31, 2023
American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Scholarships
Scholarships for college-bound students who are members of AQHA. Awards start at $1,000 and up. For more information, go to: https://aqhfoundation.smapply.io/
Application deadline: January 15, 2024
United States JCI Foundation Scholarships
$1,000 grants and $1,500 scholarships for students pursuing training in a vocational program or pursuing their studies in a college or university within the United States. For more information, go to: https://www.usjcisenate.org/index.php/scholarship-program
Application Deadline: January 19, 2024
RHS Foundation – Future First Citizen Scholarships
One $10,000 award and four $4,000 scholarships to Roseburg High School graduating seniors. Must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA, be significantly involved in school and community activities with demonstrated leadership roles and responsibilities, shows potential for future community leadership. Application is attached or pick-up an application in the Career Center.
Application Deadline: February 5, 2024
Sister Adele Scholarship
$1,500 to $5,000 scholarships for students for qualified individuals of farmworker households. Monies can be used for college or technical schools. For more information go to https://casaoforegon.org/sister-adele-scholarship/
Application Deadline: February 16, 2024
Ford Family Scholarships
Ford Scholars – for students who face economic challenge. Award meets 90% of unmet need. Sons & Daughters – dependent children or stepchildren of Roseburg Forest Products. $3,000 for students attending community college, $5,000 for students attending 4-year college. For more information go to: https://www.tfff.org/scholarship-programs-information
Application Deadline: March 1, 2024
Oregon Pacific Banking Scholarship
One scholarship of $2,000 awarded to a graduating Roseburg High School Senior. The award may be used at the college of the recipient’s choice. Selection based on completeness of the application, academic achievement, and contributions to school and community. Go to: https://www.opbc.com/scholarships/ for an application.
Application Deadline: April 5, 2024
Active Scholarships
Hispanic Heritage Foundation
Multiple scholarships in various amounts for students of Hispanic heritage. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or better. For more information go to: https://hhfawards.hispanicheritage.org/2021/forms/welcome.php
Application Deadline: November 13, 2023
University of Oregon Scholarships
Stamps – Full tuition and room and board for 10 in-state students. Demonstrated leadership, perseverance, scholarship, service and innovation.
Presidential Scholars – $9,000 renewable, 3.85; Significant leadership, and volunteer activities
Apex - $2,000 renewable; 3.70 GPA
Diversity Excellence – Up to $6,500-$7,500 awards available to students who enhance the educational experience of all students by sharing diverse cultural experiences.
Summit - $5,000 renewable scholarship; 3.9 GPA
General University Scholarship – $1,000 to $3,600.
These are some of the scholarships available to University of Oregon Students. In order to apply for these scholarships, a student must submit an application for admissions, and complete the U of O Scholarship application. For the Presidential and Diversity awards, a separate application is required. Go to: http://financialaid.uoregon.edu/scholarships_freshmen for more information.
Application deadline: November 13, 2023 and January 15, 2024
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship
$55,000 scholarships for students who demonstrate financial need. Successful applicants will have a 3.5 GPA or higher and are seeking admissions to the nation’s best colleges and universities. Apply online at: https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/
Application Deadline: November 16, 2023
National Honor Society (NHS) Scholarship Program
575 scholarships ranging from $3,200 to $25,000 for members of NHS. Must be a high school senior who is an active member of NHS in good standing that will be graduating in the Spring of 2023, and planning to enroll in college in the fall of 2023. To apply go to: www.nhs.us/students/the-nhs-scholarship/
Application Deadline: November 30, 2023
Barbara Lotze Scholarship
Five $2,000 scholarships for students pursuing a teaching career in the field of physics at the high school level. Award may be renewable. For more information go to: https://www.aapt.org/Programs/grants/lotze.cfm
Application Deadline: December 1, 2023
Stephen J Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship
Up to five $5,000 scholarships for graduating seniors who have demonstrated participation in helping stop hunger. No minimum GPA. Not based on financial need. For more information and an application go to: http://us.stop-hunger.org/home/grants.html
Application Deadline: December 5, 2023
Science Ambassador Scholarship
Full tuition for a college-bound woman who plans to major in a STEM major. The applicant will submit a three minute video on a STEM related topic that they are passionate about. For more information, go to: https://www.scienceambassadorscholarship.org/
Application Deadline: December 13, 2023
Burger King Scholars
Scholarships of $1,000 to $50,000 will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who have at least a 2.5 GPA. Must plan to enroll full-time, without interruption for the entire 2024-25 academic year at an accredited two- four-year college or vocational school. Apply at: https://bk-scholars.com/
Application Deadline: December 15, 2023
North American Van Lines Logistics Scholarship
Five $1,000 scholarships for students planning to pursue a major in Logistics. Submit a brief essay of between 400 and 800 words, detailing why a career in logistics/supply chain management is your college major of choice. For more information, go to: https://www.northamerican.com/scholarship
Application Deadline: December 15, 2023
AXA Achievement Scholarships
One hundred renewable $5,000 scholarships, 100 $2,500 scholarships. Selection based on involvement in school and community activities, GPA, and explanation of the applicants outstanding involvement. For more information go to: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/equitableexcellence/
Application Deadline: December 18, 2023
Home Depot Path to Pro Scholarship
$2,000 scholarships for graduating seniors who plan to enroll at an accredited two-year (technical/vocational) school. Focus is on carpentry, HVAC, Plumbing, or construction management. For more information go to: https://www.myscholarship.app/home-depot-foundation
Application Deadline: December 31, 2023
Navy NROTC
Tuition and educational expenses covered for college years, plus a monthly allowance. Upon graduation from college, serve as an officer. Apply at: https://www.netc.navy.mil/commands/naval-service-training-command/nrotc/apply/
Application Deadline: January 2024
Pride Foundation
Pride Foundation has over 50 different types of scholarships available, but students only need to fill out one application. Most scholarships are available for straight ally or questioning students as well as student of LGBT parents. All promote leadership and diversity in the LGBT community. Interested individuals submit one application and the scholarship review committee will determine which scholarships the applicant is eligible for. Go to https://pridefoundation.org/find-funding/scholarships/guidelines/ for more information.
Application Deadline: January 6, 2024
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
Scholarship awards ranging from $2,500 to $20,000 for qualifying students. Must be of Asian or Pacific Islander ethnicity, a first-generation college student, be involved in school and community activities, and have a minimum GPA of 2.7. For more information go to: http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html?ep_mid=11403777&ep_rid=31697182
Application Deadline: January 9, 2024
Profiles in Courage Essay Contest
Awards from $100 to $10,000 for the selected essays that address the prompt: Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a US elected official who served during or after 1917. Essay must be between 700 to 1000 words. For more information, go to: https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest/getting-started
Application Deadline: January 12, 2024
Pathway Oregon
The University of Oregon’s need-based scholarship program that covers tuition and fees for four years as long as students remain academically and financially eligible. Must have a high school GPA of 3.4 or higher, be admitted as a first-time freshmen, complete an application for admission by January 15th, and have FAFSA submitted by February 15th. For more information go to: http://pathwayoregon.uoregon.edu/
Application Deadline: January 15, 2024
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
Numerous $10,000 awards for college-bound seniors who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship. Must have a 3.0 or higher GPA. For more information and an application go to www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships
Application Deadline: January 31, 2023
Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA)
Over 40 scholarships with varying amounts and with various criteria available to Oregon graduating seniors. This is one of the few scholarship programs that request a processing fee that is legitimate. For more information go to https://www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/scholarships-and-grants/
Application Deadline: February 1, 2024
Renaissance Scholars Program
$5,000 scholarships available to graduating seniors in Oregon. Eligible students must be the first in their family to earn a bachelor’s degree, have a 3.0 high school GPA, and have demonstrated financial need. For more information go to: http://www.trfwebsite.org/apply/highschool
Application Deadline: March 1, 2024
American Legion Children of Warriors Scholarship
$5,000 scholarships for children, grandchildren, or great grandchildren of veterans who served in the Armed Services. Selection criteria include character/leadership, essay/application, academic achievement. Go to: https://www.legion-aux.org/Scholarships/Children-of-Warriors
Application Deadline: March 1, 2024
Office of Student Access & Completion (OSAC)
One application for over 500 scholarships. You can apply for up to 20 awards.
These include:
- Douglas County Community
- Jack Dannenhoffer Memorial
- Joseph and Helen Morgan Memorial
- RHS Class of ’49
- RHS Class of ’55
- RHS Class of ‘57
- Luther Ellison Scholarship
- Casey Diemert Memorial
- Helen Hall and John Seely Memorial
- Many, many more
Be eligible for a $500 “Early Bird” scholarship if you apply by Feb. 15 · Go to: www.oregonstudentaid.gov
Application deadline: April 1, 2024
Lariat Future Innovators Foundation
$30,000 scholarships for students are from small communities, have a household income of $55,000 or less, are highly motivated, and have a track record of excelling in projects or winning science/math awards. Strong performance in math and science courses is also considered. For more information go to: https://lariatfoundation.org/
Application Deadline: June 2024