Scholarship Bulletin DEADLINE SCHOLARSHIP NAME / DETAILS 1 – Check In Oral Roberts University Quest Whole Person Scholarship For those planning on attending Oral Roberts University, the award can be up to $20,000 per year. The scholarship recognizes students committed to achieving excellence academically, physically and spiritually. Visit www.quest.oru.edu for further information. Interested students should contact Mrs. Vaughn. 1 - Ongoing Alert Magazine Scholarship Interested students must write an essay about a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with drugs and/or alcohol abuse. Discuss how it was dealt with, what was learned, and what was right or wrong (in your opinion) about the way the incident or problem was handled. Award is $500 each time the Alert Magazine publishes. Must be a senior in high school, 2.5 GPA or higher, and plans to attend college directly out of high school. There is no deadline. The scholarship is ongoing and one is awarded with the publication of each edition of Alert magazine—approximately two times per year for each state/region. If you meet the eligibility requirements (above) then you may apply at any time. Go to: http://www.alertmagazine.org/scholarship.php for more information. Varies University of Oregon Scholarships Presidential Scholars - $9,000, renewable, 3.85 GPA 1240 SAT, 28 ACT; Significant leadership, and volunteer activities Apex - $3,000 renewable; 3.60 GPA; 1150 SAT or 25 ACT Stamps Program – Tuition, room and board for four years for five incoming freshmen. 3.85 cumulative GPA; 1240 combined math and critical reading on SAT. Applicants must exemplify leadership, scholarship, service and innovation. Diversity Excellence – Up to $6,500 awards available to students who enhance the educational experience of all students by sharing diverse cultural experiences. Summit - $6,000 renewable scholarship; 3.8 GPA; 1200 critical reading and math SAT. General University Scholarship – $1,500 to $3,000. Must have a 3.5 GPA 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, taken the SAT or ACT, and complete the U of O Scholarship application. For the Stamps, Presidential and Diversity awards, a separate application is reququired. Go to: http://financialaid.uoregon.edu/scholarships_freshmen for more information. 1/1 Better Business Bureau Students of Integrity A $1,500 scholarship and a $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior in the State of Oregon. Must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Apply online at: www.bbb.org/alaskaoregonwesternwashington/charities -donors/about-us/bbb-foundation/bbb-students-ofintegrity-scholarship/ 1/7 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program Twenty $10,000 awards for college-bound high school seniors who demonstrate Rev. 1/4/16 Scholarship Bulletin exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. For more information and application go to: www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships 1/11 Pride Foundation 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 students submit one application and the scholarship review committee will determine which scholarships the applicant is eligible for. Go to: www.PrideFoundation.org for more information. 1/12 Altrusa Scholarship $2500 to ONE graduating senior from Douglas Co. Schools. The award will cover tuition and be sent directly to the college of choice. Applicants must be Douglas Co. residents who are graduating in 2016 and will attend college. Go to http://districttwelve.altrusa.org/district-clubs/District-Twelve-Oregon/RoseburgOregon/Roseburg-Oregon-News.aspx to fill out a scholarship application. 1/13 Gates Millennium Scholars 1000 renewable scholarships that covers all unmet financial need to any accredited college in the United States. Senior students who are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic that have a GPA of 3.3 or higher. Students need to have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities. Must meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. To find out more, go to: www.gmsp.org 1/15 Willamette Valley Section of the Society of Women Engineers The Martina Testa Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of one of the Willamette Valley Section founding members, Martina Testa. This $1000 scholarship is awarded annually. To qualify, applicants must be female high school seniors, intending to study engineering in a 4 or 5 year ABET accredited baccalaureate program. In addition, applicants must reside and attend high school in the Willamette Valley or central Oregon coast (i.e. zip codes 973xx and 974xx). The scholarship is awarded primarily on the basis of scholastic achievement, community involvement and work experience. However, other required applications documents will also be highly considered. Applications are typically due in mid-January for the scholarship the following academic year. Go to http://wvs-swe.engineeringedu.com/ to apply. 1/15 Pathway Oregon (University of Oregon) The University of Oregon’s need-based scholarship program that covers tuition and fees for four years as long as the student remains academically and financially eligible. Must have a high school cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher, be admitted as a first time freshman, complete a U or O application for admissions by January 15, and have FAFSA submitted by February 15th. For more information go to: pathwayoregon.uoregon.edu/index.html 1/15 Rev. 1/4/16 Multiple Sclerosis Society of Oregon Scholarship Bulletin Awards ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 is for students in Oregon and Clark County, Washington. This valuable financial assistance program is available to families living with multiple sclerosis. Criteria include Student must have multiple sclerosis (MS), or have a parent living with MS, plan to attend an accredited post secondary school for the first time, be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. For more information go to http://www.nationalmssociety.org/living-with-multiple-sclerosis/societyprograms-and-services/scholarship/scholarship-program-information/index.aspx 1/29 Sutherlin Future First Citizen Scholarshp Sutherlin Chamber of Commerce is offering the Future First Citizen Scholarship in the amount of $500. Application is available at: www.sutherlin.k12.or.us/suthhigh/Scholarships/Forms/tabid/416/Default.aspx 1/31 Oregon Blueberry Commission Scholarship The Oregon Blueberry Commission’s Scholarship fund for student s attending or planning to attend Oregon Colleges or Universities is now accepting applications. Scholarship applicants must be involved in some aspect of agriculture and must declare agriculture or horticulture as their major, filed of interest or intended future vocation. Two of more separate awards, from $1000 to $5000, may be available. Selection preference will be given to applicants who come from an agricultural background, have been employed by a farm and are permanent residents of Oregon. To fill out the application go to: www.oregonblueberry.com/scholarship 1/31 The Oregon Blueberry Commission's Scholarship Students must attend an Oregon college or university. Scholarship applicants must be involved in some aspect of agriculture and must declare agriculture or horticulture as their major, field of interest or intended future vocation. Two or more separate awards, from $1,000 to $5,000. Selection preference will be given to applicants who come from an agricultural background and have been employed by a farm. Go to this link for an application: http://www.oregonblueberry.com/scholarship/ 2/1 Oregon State University For students interested in attending OSU their scholarship application is built into their application for admission. You can start filling out the application now at: www.oregonstate.edu and click apply. 2/1 Eastern Oregon University - Math Educators Scholars Award MESA is a major scholarship program designed to help bring capable, undergraduate students to EOU to pursue Bachelor’s degrees in mathematics and to be prepared for entry into the Masters of Teaching/Teacher Licensure program in our College of Education. Scholarship awards will range from $2,000 to $4,000 per year and may be renewed annually until graduation. Each year up to 4 MESA scholarships will be awarded. To be eligible for the MESA scholarship, students must have a grade point Rev. 1/4/16 Scholarship Bulletin average (GPA) of 3.25 or above from their high school (or previous college). The following criteria will be used to rank eligible applicants: Essay describing why student is pursuing a secondary teaching career. Math teacher recommendation(s) Math coursework at prior school (high school and/or previous college) Membership in underrepresented population in mathematics teaching (gender, social economic status, ethnicity, rural background). ● ● ● 2/1 Zonta International of Roseburg Area Zonta is a scholarship program for Young Women in Public Affairs. This award is an opportunity for yourn women students to compete for honor and recognition in an international competition. The local Douglas County winner will be honored at the Rose Day High Tea and will receive $500. She will then be entered in the district competition which gives the winner $1000. The District winner is entered in the Zonta International Foundation Competition where the winner receives $3000 and the honor of possibly being named the International Young Women in Public Affairs. See the counseling staff at SHS to have the fillable application e-mailed to you. 2/1 ESA (Epsilon Sigma Alpha) Scholarships The ESA Foundation offers more than 180 scholarships each year for deserving United States and International students who meet the criteria of individual endowments. Students are to fill out the applications and all related material online, including a personal essay that stresses accomplishments, 2 signed letters of recommendation, official transcripts, and the $5 fee for each application. To apply to go to: www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/esa-foundation 2/1 Oregon State University $1,500, $3,000 and $6,000 renewable Academic Achievement renewable scholarships for incoming freshmen. Students GPA that range between 3.6 and 4.0 and whose SAT scores are 1800 or above or ACT of 25 or above automatically qualify for these awards with application for admissions. For more information on these and other OSU scholarships go to: http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/main/resident-scholarships 2/1 Al Forthan Memorial $10,000 Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to an Oregon high school senior from a family affected by alcohol or drug addiction. Affected by addiction means you have been raised by a parent or guardian who has experienced addiction or you have abused alcohol or drugs and are now pursuing recovery. One $10,000 scholarship will be awarded. It will be allocated in $2,500 installments over four years. To be eligible for the $10,000 scholarship you will need to include a one page (maximum) letter of support from a teacher, coach, school counselor, adult mentor, pastor, etc. in your application describing your character and why they would recommend you for this scholarship. Rev. 1/4/16 Scholarship Bulletin Additionally, you are required to respond to 6 questions and/or statements. Go to the scholarship wall in the library or see Mrs. Cox for the scholarship flyer for complete instructions. 2/8 Pacific Lutheran University Music Scholarship Auditions Scholarships available to all students regardless of major who have skills in the following areas: voice, winds, strings, percussion, keyboard, composition, guitar/harp. Apply online at: www.plu.edu/music 2/14 Better Business Bureau Students of Integrity $10,000 scholarship(s) for the student(s) who create a 90 second video explaining how Better Business Bureau helps people become smart consumers. Graduating high school seniors are eligible to apply. GPA of 3.5 or higher. Apply online at: www.oregon.bbb.org 2/14 Linfield College Music Scholarships Music scholarships available by audition. They are the: Competitive Scholarship Awards – for music majors, minors, non-majors, and Music Achievement Awards – for music majors and minors only. For additional information go to: www.linfield.edu/music/scholarships.html 2/14 Better Business Bureau Students of Integrity A scholarship of $10,000 will be awarded to the winning application submitted by students residing in Alaska, Oregon or Western Washington. High school seniors from across the Northwest are encouraged to apply by creating a 90-second video that demonstrates how BBB helps people become smart consumers. - See more at: http://www.bbb.org/alaskaoregonwesternwashington/charities-donors/about-us/bbb-foundation/bbb-studentsof-integrity-scholarship/ 2/15 Final 3/1 Oregon Student Access Commission (OSAC) Scholarships 2/15 Southern Oregon University Scholarships One easy application for $16 million in scholarship awards! You don't need to be a merit scholar or a student with financial need to apply for OSAC scholarships. All types of scholarships are available. Many are based on criteria such as high school attended, school and community activities, academic interests, or career goals. Some require a minimum GPA and others require no GPA whatsoever. There are 475+ scholarship programs and you may qualify, but you won't know unless you apply. To apply, go to: www.getstudentaid.gov These are merit-based scholarships and are determined based on the information on your application. Diversity Scholarship – Up to $5,000 a year. Must meet SOU’s regular admissions requirements. Must show how you will contribute to SOU’s diversity and be active in community, school, and extracurricular activities. Laurels Scholarship - This $2,700 award is a merit award is renewable for 3 additional Rev. 1/4/16 Scholarship Bulletin years. Must have a 3.64-3.90 cumulative high school GPA with a combined SAT of 1140 to 1260 in Critical Reading & Math. Must demonstrate a range of interests through leadership and extracurricular Churchill Scholarships – This is a $2,400 renewable scholarship. Must have GPA between 3.48 and 3.85 and a combined SAT of 1010 and 1150 in Critical Reading and Math. Provost Scholarship - This $2,100 award is a merit award is renewable for 3 additional years. Must have a 3.25-3.65 cumulative high school GPA with a combined SAT of 950 to 1100 in Critical Reading & Math Southern Oregon University has other scholarships opportunities in Art & Art History, The Department of Performing Arts, The Department of physics and Engineering. Visit their website at www.sou.edu/scholarships Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs Award 2/17 The Young Women in Public Affairs Award Program offers cash awards of $500 at the local level, $1,000 at the District level and $4,000 at the International level. Applicants may be between the ages of 16 and 19. The purpose of the award is to encourage more women to pursue careers and leadership positions in public affairs, public policy and community organizations. Pick up application or save a fill able application on a zip drive in the Career Center or go to: www.zonta.org Western Oregon University 2/27 Presidential Scholarships - $1,000 to $5,500 renewable award for students with a minimum 3.4 GPA, 1000 SAT (CR & Math) WOU Foundation Scholarships - criteria vary by scholarship, but generally include academic merit, extracurricular activities and quality of application and personal essay. WOU Diversity Commitment Scholarship -WOU believes a diverse campus community will improve the overall quality of education our students receive by offering a mix of experiences, opinions and viewpoints. WOU is committed to recognizing and supporting outstanding students from diverse cultural, educational and economic backgrounds and with unique talents, interests and life experiences. Awards up $4,000 annually. For more information on Western Oregon University scholarships go to: www.wou.edu/student/finaid/wou_scholarships.php Hasson/Newman Memorial Scholarships 3/1 $4,500, $3,500 scholarships awarded to graduating Oregon high school seniors who plan to enroll in a public or private college or university, or trade school. Applicants must submit a 1,000 to 1,500 word essay on “Credit in the 21st Century”. More information and application are at: www.orcascholarshipfund.com Oregon Institute of Technology Scholarships 3/1 Rev. 1/4/16 Presidential Gold - $2,000 – Meet 2 out of 3: 3.9 GPA, 1300 SAT, Top 5% Presidential Silver - $1500 - $2000 – Meet 2 out of 3: 3.6 GPA, 1200 SAT, Top 10% Presidential Bronze - $1,000– Meet 2 out of 3: 3.3 GPA, 1100 SAT, Top 20% Scholarship 3/1 Bulletin Engineering Honors - $1,000/yr. – Meet 2 of 3: 3.30 GPA, 1100 SAT, Top 20% Leadership & Diversity – awards between $500 to $3500. Criteria include bringing a diverse perspective to OIT, leadership, first generation college student, GPA, financial need. Go to: www.oit.edu/prospective-students//college-costs/scholarships for more information. Society of Women Engineers Two $1,000 scholarships for female high school seniors planning to enroll in a four or five year ABET accredited engineering program in the fall of 2015 with the intention of pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering. The scholarships will be awarded primarily on the basis of scholastic achievement, community involvement and work experience. However, other required application documents will also be heavily considered. Go to: http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/index.php/scholarships for an application 3/1 Guy Davis Scholarship The Guy Davis Scholarship for graduating seniors awards $1,250 to each recipient. To be eligible, applicants must have a relative who is an OSEA member and have a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. To apply go to: www.osea.org/links/Scholarships/GuyDavisApp.pdf 3/14 Oregon Community Quarterback Scholarship The Oregon Community Quarterback Scholarship is a renewable four-year collegiate scholarship program for Oregon high school seniors who are emerging leaders who plan to attend an Oregon university or trade school. This is a need-based scholarship with criteria focusing on an individual’s involvement in his or her community, rather than academic or athletic performance. Four scholarships will be issued for the upcoming academic year. Each scholarship is worth $2,500 and renewable for a four-year total of $10,000 per student. The Foundation is making for a total annual commitment of $40,000 a year in perpetuity. Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria: ● Achieve a high school diploma or GED in the state of Oregon ● Completed an application to at least one Oregon collegiate program (university, college, or trade program) ● Committed to attending an Oregon university, college, or trade school. ● Completed standardized testing required for program admission (SAT or ACT) ● Proof of Community Involvement/Volunteerism ● Financial Need To Access the application and for more information go to http://harringtonfamilyfoundation.org/ 3/14 Greenfield Peace Writing Scholarship Available to any 11th or 12th grade student in an Oregon High School. To enter, students must submit an essay, poem, or narrative work (max. 600 words) in response to: “How would a successful movement to confront climate change help create a more just and peaceful world?” Rev. 1/4/16 Scholarship Bulletin Submission must be sent by email (preferred) or postal mail. For further information and details go to www.oregonpsr.org Greenfield Peace Writing Scholarship 3/14 The Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility announces the eighth annual Greenfield Peace Writing Scholarship. Any 11th or 12th grade Oregon high school student may enter by submitting an original essay, poem, or narrative work. For more information go to: www.psr.org/chapters/oregon Southern Oregon University Scholarship Application (SOSA) 3/15 3/30 This scholarship is in addition to the SOU application scholarships. All transcripts and letters of recommendation must be received on the SOSA application by the 3/15 due date. Please remember: You will need your student ID number to create your account. If you have not yet been accepted by the university, you cannot begin your Southern Online Scholarship Application. Please enter all information carefully; incorrect email addresses for references will affect your application as the reference request email is sent to the address you enter! Winter term grades will be incorporated into the review process. Students planning to enter Fall, your most recently received official transcript will update your Cumulative GPA listed (this applied to both freshman and transfer students). To apply to to: http://www.sou.edu/sosa TES Scholarship (Teacher Education Scholarship) $500, renewable scholarships are awarded to high school seniors or college students who are Oregon residents. Can be used at any Oregon public college or university that trains teachers or that transfers credits in education. Applicants must be majoring in education with a goal of becoming a primary or secondary Oregon teacher. Criteria is based on academics, character, and knowledge of the Oregon Parent Teacher Association. For application, go to: oregonpta.org/resources. 3/30 Oregon PTA Scholarship Each year Oregon PTA awards a limited number of tuition scholarships to high school seniors or college students who are Oregon residents who want to teach in Oregon at an elementary or secondary school. For more information and scholarship application go to: oregonpta.org/resources 4/14 Sutherlin Lions Scholarship 2015 Sutherlin Lions Club will be awarding (2) $500 high school scholarships for 2016 to Sutherlin High School graduating seniors. Application available at: http://www.sutherlin.k12.or.us/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=1mkbRk9OduY%3d&tabid= 416&mid=974 4/29 Rev. 1/4/16 Pointe Pest Control Scholarship Scholarship Bulletin A $750 scholarship for a graduating senior in the State of Oregon. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is required. Selection based on financial need and school/community involvement. Apply online at: pointepest.com/Oregon-scholarshipapplication. 5/31 The Christian Connector The Christian Connector offers a $2,500 scholarship drawing for students who log onto their website to request information from one of the 100 Christian Colleges they represent. Go to: www.christianconnector.com 6/1 Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants Scholarship A $1,000 scholarship for a graduating high school senior. The successful applicant will submit an essay at the Abbott & Fenner webpage: www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarship.htm 8/1 – Fall 11/1 – Winter 2/1 – Spring 5/1 - Summer Chaffee Education and Training Grant 9/25 PEO STAR SCHOLARSHIP The Department of Human Services (DHS) Independent Living Program (ILP) has received Chafee Education and Training Voucher (ETV) funding to help current or former foster care youth with postsecondary education and training. Youth may be eligible to receive up to $3,000* per academic year. To be eligible, you must: Currently be in foster care, or Had been in foster care for at least 180 days (six months) after your 14th birthday and exited substitute care at age 16 or older.Be participating in the voucher program on your 21st birthday***. Youth may then continue to apply/receive funds until they turn 23 years old as long as they are enrolled in a postsecondary education or training program and making satisfactory progress toward completion of that program. This scholarship is for women who are active in their school and community and have made a difference by heading up a project that contributes positively to the lives of others. Pick up an application from Mrs. Vaughn and return a completed application by Friday, September 25 at 8:00AM. 9/30 Courage to Grow Scholarship Courage to Grow gives out several $500 scholarships to encourage students to go on to college. A Junior or Senior in high school with a Min. 2.5 GPA may apply. Go to http://couragetogrowscholarship.com to apply and for more information. 10/15 Hotels Cheap Scholarship www.HotelsCheap.org/scholarship is awarding a need-based scholarship of $1,500. To apply for the scholarship, applicants must answer four personal, open-ended, and thought-provoking questions. The students whose responses are the most persuasive, compelling, and well-written, as judged by our executive management team will be considered finalists. 10/15 Rev. 1/4/16 Portland State University Bridges Scholarship Bulletin Bridges is a PSU annual open house for first generation and ethnically diverse high school juniors and seniors who are exploring college opportunities. Bridges is a day event in November. If you are interested in PSU and fit the eligibility, you may want to check this out! They will discuss PSU scholarships as well as department visits and campus visit. Go to www.pdx.edu/admissions/bridges to RSVP online. 10/15 WTS Women in Transportation The WTS Portland Chapter is currently seeking applicants who are women who plan on pursuing a career in a transportation related field A GPA of 3.0 or higher is required and the student needs to enroll in a degree program that is transportation related. It is a $1000 scholarship for high school students. To complete the application go to www.wtsinternational.org/portland//scholarships/applications/ 10/19 Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway Submit your one of a kind story and have your friends vote for you. Once you receive 50 votes you have to submit a video to inspire more fans. Top 5 students on a monthly leader board will win $1000. When voting ends the students that are among the top 5 will win $5000 in tuition. The grand prize winner gets $100,000 given to you at the college national championship football game. Go to http://www.drpeppertuition.com/ to apply. 10/25 Horatio Alger Association This scholarship provides financial assistance to students throughout the nation who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Scholarship criteria include graduation in spring, min. 2.0 GPA, community service activities and commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree. Scholarships range from $7,000 to $22,000. www.horatioalger.org/scholarships 10/29 National Security Language Initiative-(NSLI) 550 full scholarships for students to study abroad and learn a foreign language. Study in countries like China, Egypt, India, Korea, Russia, Turkey, and other countries around the world. Previous language study is not required. Must be a U.S. Citizen, have a 2.5 GPA, and 15-18 years old. For more information go to: www.nsliforyouth.org 10/31 Coca-Cola Scholars 150 graduating seniors in the US will be awarded $20,000 scholarships and an additional 150 will be awarded $1,000 to $1,500 scholarships. Students must be EXTENSIVELY involved in school and community activities and have an exceptional academic record. Applications must be submitted online at www.cocacolascholarsfoundation.org Rev. 1/4/16 Scholarship 11/1 Bulletin U of O Stamps Leadership Full Tuition, housing, books, and fees up to $20,000 for 4 years. This scholarship is for students who have shown outstanding leadership, involvement in the community, and have a GPA of 3.85 or higher. Five of these scholarships are given out each year to incoming freshman. You must have your U of O application and Stamps application in by Nov. 1. For more information and to access the Stamps application go to https://financialaid.uoregon.edu/stamps_scholarship 11/1 VFW –Voice of Democracy Competition Deadline: November 1 High school students in grades 9-12 are eligible to compete for local, state and national awards. Students compete by writing and then recording a three-to-five minute audio essay expressing their views of this year’s patriotic theme: Why Veterans are Important to our Nation’s History and Future? For more information call Mike Eakin at 541 6729716 or 541 733-5791 or go to: www.vfw.org/Youth/ 11/3 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship Forty $40,000 scholarships for students who demonstrate financial need. Successful applicants will have a 3.5 GPA or higher, receive SAT/ACT test scores in the top 15%, and are seeking admission to the nation’s best colleges and universities. Apply online at www.jkcf.org/scholarships 11/3 Seattle University – Sullivan Award 9 incoming freshmen selected for this award will receive full tuition, room, and meal expenses for each four years of study at Seattle University. Selection based on leadership, service to school and community, communication skills, and scholarship. Go to: www.seattle.edu/sullivan 12/1 Boston University Scholarships Criteria for these awards include outstanding high school academic achievement, standardized test scores, school and community involvement. Go to: www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee 12/1 Burger King Scholars Scholarships of $1,000 to $50,000 each 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 2014-15 academic year at an accredited two- four-year college or vocational school..Apply at: www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/whatwedo/scholarsprogram 12/1 Portland State University Scholarships ober If you are interested in attending PSU their scholarship application will be available soon. Go to http://www.pdx.edu/scholarships/home to access the application. Application is available mid-October. 12/1 Rev. 1/4/16 American Legion Oratorical Scholarship Program Scholarship Bulletin The Amercican Legion sponsors an Oratorical Scholarship Competition for students in grades 6 – 12 with the intent of promoting knowledge and appreciation for the Constitution of the United States. Participants will prepare a 3-5 munute oration on a pre-determined topic. The competition proceeds from local level, to district level, to area level, to state level, then to a national level, if selected. Scholarships range from $1,500 to $18,000. If you are interested in this opportunity see Mrs. Cox in the library. 12/4 Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship Scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded to a local graduating male and female senior. The recipients will continue on to the regional competition and then possibly state and national level for a top award of $50,000. Selection is based on academic achievement, school/community involvement and financial need. For an application go to: www.elks.org/enf/scholars/applymvs.cfm Drop off: Elks Lodge #326, 749 SE Jackson St., Roseburg, 97470 Mail to: Elks BPO #326, PO Box 717, Roseburg, OR 97470 12/15 AXA Achievement Scholarship $10,000 scholarship for one student from each state who demonstrates ambition in school, community or work. Only the first 10,000 applications are accepted. Go to: us.axa.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html (cut and paste into browser if needed). 12/15 Burger King Scholars Scholarships of $1,000 to $50,000 each 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 2014-15 academic year at an accredited two- four-year college or vocational school.. Apply at: http://www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/whatwedo/scholarsprogram 12/17 Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Honors student athletes who demonstrate excellence in school, on their sports teams, and in their communities. 20 scholarships of $20,000 each. To apply to to: www.footlockerscholarathletes.com 12/18 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation If you are a young entrepreneur graduating from high school who operates your own small business you are eligible to receive a 2015 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award from the foundation. Visit www.NFIB.com/YEA for more information. Rev. 1/4/16