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Scholarship & Financial Aid

A comprehensive list of local and state scholarships is available on Mrs. McElligott's Google Classroom. Parents and students may gain access to this page for daily college and career information. Please visit with Mr. Rudolf or Mrs. McElligott to obtain access to this resource.

To access a database of State and Federal Scholarships please register for the OSAC here: OSAC Scholarships

COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS: APPLY FOR FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP AT EVERY COLLEGE YOU HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED TO. A COMPREHENSIVE LIST IS PROVIDED BELOW:

  • Blue Mountain Community College – Must apply to gain access to scholarship

State and National Scholarship Portals and Catalogs

Limited Scholarship List 2025/2026

This list will be modified and updated regularly as scholarships are received by the Counseling Center. Local Scholarships will be uploaded to Google Classroom.

When you see (local) behind a scholarship, it means it is funded by an organization from our community, NOT that it has to be used at a local institution. 

    • Beat the Odds
      • Beat the Odds is a $16,000 scholarship ($4,000 per year, renewable for up to four years) for students who are succeeding in school despite challenges such as poverty, homelessness, disability, personal tragedy, etc. This year, priority consideration will be given to students who will be the very first person in their immediate family to attend a 4-year college.
      • Due: September 10, 2025
      • Class of 2026 - Beat the Odds Scholarship
    • Gates Scholarship
      • The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective, full scholarship for exceptional, Pell-eligible, minority, high school seniors.
      • Due: September 15, 2025
      • Scholarship
    • QuestBridge National College Match Program
      • Are you a low-income high school senior who has excelled academically, but feels that the nation’s best colleges are financially out of reach? The QuestBridge National College Match can be your pathway to a top college. Through this college and scholarship application process, you can apply for free to the nation’s best colleges and be considered for early admission and a full four-year scholarship from the college. 
      • Due: September 30, 2025
      • National College Match
    • Home Depot Foundation
      • The Home Depot Foundation wants to help create the next generation of skilled trade leaders by providing $2,000 scholarships to further your education. This scholarship is specifically for seniors who are going to attend an approved trade-related program (Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, or Construction Management) at an accredited two-year school.
      • Due: September 30, 2025
      • The Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro Scholarship
    • The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
      • Is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors each year. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.
      • Due: September 30, 2025
      • Apply to be a Coke Scholar
    • Farmworker Scholarship Program
      • Applicants must be an eligible Farmworker, a dependent of a Farmworker, or the spouse of a Farmworker and be between the ages of 18-24. Scholarship awards range from $500-$3,500 per student. There is no paper application. Call Omar Guzman at 541-701-0550. The phone interview takes 5-10 minutes. Scholarship sponsored by OHDC (Oregon Human Development Corporation).  Contact is Omar Guzman, 100 E Gladys Ave, Ste C, Hermiston, OR
      • omar.guzman@ohdc.org
      • Deadline: Until money is gone

    • U.S. Senate Youth Program-open to juniors and seniors
      • $10,000 scholarship and an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington D.C. in March. Applications are open to high school juniors and seniors who are serving in an elected or selected capacity in student government and/or other school and district civil or educational organizations. Students must be nominated by their high school. 
      • Due: October 6, 2025 
      • United States Senate Youth Program
    • NSHSS Foundation STEM Scholarship
      • $1,000 scholarships for underrepresented students with a 3.0 GPA or higher who plan to study a STEM field.
      • Due: October 15, 2025
      • NSHSS Foundation Scholarships
    • U.S. Bank Scholarship Program
      • Description: This scholarship is available for U.S. high school seniors who plan to enroll full time in an accredited two- or four-year college or university, as well as current undergraduate students. It does require you to complete personal finance modules to be eligible to win scholarships.
      • Due: October 30, 2025
      • 2024 US Bank Student Scholarship
    • VFW Voice of Democracy
      • Established in 1947, our Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. This 2024-25 theme is “Is America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision?”
      • Deadline: October 31, 2025
      • Youth Scholarships
    • Farmworker Scholarship Program
      • Applicants must be an eligible Farmworker, a dependent of a Farmworker, or the spouse of a Farmworker and be between the ages of 18-24. Scholarship awards range from $500-$3,500 per student. There is no paper application. Call Omar Guzman at 541-701-0550. The phone interview takes 5-10 minutes. Scholarship sponsored by OHDC (Oregon Human Development Corporation).  Contact is Omar Guzman, 100 E Gladys Ave, Ste C, Hermiston, OR
      • omar.guzman@ohdc.org
      • Deadline: Until money is gone

    • OSAC Scholarship    
      • Create an OSAC account to start your OSAC scholarship application. You can save and come back to your application before you submit. 
      • The OSAC Scholarship Application provides current and future Oregon students one easy application to apply for multiple scholarships at one time. OSAC awards more than $10 million in scholarships annually through more than 600 scholarships.
      • OSAC Scholarship Catalog
    • Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
      • To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
      • Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2026
      • Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
      • Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2026-2027 
      • Due: November 2, 2025
      • Youth Awards Application
    • Elks Foundation- Most Valuable Student
      • Ranging from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university.
      • Due: November 12, 2025
      • MVS application
    • University of Oregon Scholarships for Incoming Freshman
      • U of O offers a variety of scholarships for incoming freshmen.  Some scholarships for incoming freshmen require an additional and separate application. Others are awarded automatically based on the materials in your undergraduate application for admission and/or the financial information in your FAFSA.
      • Deadline: November 12 to January 31, depending on the scholarship
      • Scholarships for First-Year Students
    • Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program
      • The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program is among the largest undergraduate scholarship programs available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial needs who seek to attend the nation’s best four-year colleges and universities. Each award is intended to cover a significant share of the student’s educational experience – including tuition, living expenses, books, and required fees. Awards vary by individual, based on the cost of tuition as well as other grants or scholarships they may receive.
      • Due: November 12, 2025
      • College Scholarship Program
    • National Honor Society Scholarship
      • Senior members of an active NHS chapter who are in good standing are eligible to apply for an NHS Scholarship.
      • Due: November 24, 2025 5:00 pm ET
      • NHS Scholarship
    • American Welding Society Scholarship
      • Welder Training Scholarship
      • Please login or register for an account to get started on your applications.
      • There are four steps to the application process:
        • Step 1: Register for a Profile. Use an email address you will still be able to access in 18 months. 
        • Step 2: Create an Academic Profile, which includes your personal statement and career objectives.
        • Step 3: Find out which scholarships you are eligible for based on your academic profile and geographic location, and click to apply.
        • Step 4: Provide references and any required documentation to complete your applications.
      • Due: November 30, 2025
      • Apply for American Welding Society Scholarships
    • Farmworker Scholarship Program
      • Applicants must be an eligible Farmworker, a dependent of a Farmworker, or the spouse of a Farmworker and be between the ages of 18-24. Scholarship awards range from $500-$3,500 per student. There is no paper application. Call Omar Guzman at 541-701-0550. The phone interview takes 5-10 minutes. Scholarship sponsored by OHDC (Oregon Human Development Corporation).  Contact is Omar Guzman, 100 E Gladys Ave, Ste C, Hermiston, OR
      • omar.guzman@ohdc.org
      • Deadline: Until money is gone

    • Ford Family Foundation - 
      • Program is for graduating high school seniors (or equivalent) who have never enrolled full time in a 2- or 4- year college and are seeking a bachelor's degree. This program is offered in both Oregon and Siskiyou County, Calif.
      • Amount pays 90% of the remaining need of student tuition for 4 years at an Oregon College.
      • Due: March 3, 2025
      • Scholarship programs
    • Horatio Alger Association State Scholarships
      • The Horatio Alger Association state scholarship was designed to assist high school students who have faced yet overcome adversities. Awardees will be granted a $10,000 scholarship. Applicants must be US citizens, a high school Junior or high school Senior. Different scholarship opportunities depending on your grade level. Must pursue a bachelor’s degree at a public or private institution, some scholarships are specific to a university. If you start at a two years institution they then can transfer to a four-year institution. The family must have an adjusted gross family income ranging from $65,000 or lower, and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
      • Opens:  December 1, 2025
      • Due: Feb 15 (Seniors) and March 1 (Juniors) 2026
      • Undergraduate Scholarships
    • Oregon Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
      • The Oregon Scholastic regional program is open to all students in grades 7 through 12*, who live in Oregon. The Oregon Scholastic Art and Writing Awards is celebrated with regional exhibitions and ceremonies hosted by various sponsors. Regional Gold Key selected artwork will continue on to the national competition in New York. 
      • Due: December 2, 2025 by 8:59 pm
      • ARALW
      • WRALW
    • Equitable Excellence Scholarship Program
      • In alignment with Equitable’s own mission of helping people achieve financial security so that they can face the future with confidence, the Equitable Excellence Scholarship places an emphasis on empowering students’ future plans so that they can continue to have positive impacts in their community and to assist high school seniors who are planning to continue their education at a two- or four-year college in the United States by Fall 2026.
      • Due:  December 18, 2025 by 1:00 p.m. 
      • Equitable Excellence Scholarship® Program
    • Boise State University College Assistance Migrant Program
      • You or one of your immediate family members has worked as a migrant or seasonal farm worker in the areas of agriculture, dairy, fisheries, or forestry for at least 75 days within the last 2 years. Participated in or be eligible to participate in a Chapter I Migrant Education Program.
      • Due: December 31, 2025- Priority Deadline
      • CAMP Scholarship Program Announcement:
    • C.I.P. Scholarship
      • A scholarship to help you pay for college! The "College Is Power" scholarship is open to students age 17 and older who are currently in college or plan to start college within the next 12 months. Use the scholarship to pay for tuition, books, room and board, computers, or anything else related to your education!
      • Due:  December 31, 2025
      • C.I.P. Scholarship

    • Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber (Oregon) (Hispanic)
      • To provide support and encourage Hispanics to continue their higher education, The Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber provides annual scholarship awards to qualifying applicants. Must be of Hispanic ancestry, permanently residing in Oregon, a US citizen or legal resident, and a GPA of 3.0. 
      • Due: January 12, 2025
      • https://hmccoregon.com/scholarship/
    • Oregon JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship
      • College/University Scholarship: Multiple scholarships awarded ($1,000 - $2,000 each) to graduating high school seniors who are U.S. citizens, have a 3.75 GPA or above (ACT/SAT scores are not mandatory, but judging points will be awarded for the test scores, if included).
      • Vocational/Technical/Trade School Scholarship: Ten $1,000 scholarships awarded to graduating high school seniors who are U.S. citizens and have a 3.25 GPA or above.
      • Both kinds of scholarships require a 500 word personal statement and at least one letter of recommendation. Questions, contact Peggy Doty at oregonjcisenate1962@gmail.com
      • Due: January 12, 2026 (must be postmarked by this date. No online submissions allowed.)
      • Scholarship Program
    • John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
      • The contest is open to United States high school students in grades nine through twelve attending public, private, parochial, or home schools; US students under the age of twenty enrolled in a high school correspondence/GED program; and US citizens attending schools overseas.
      • Contest topic: Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born. Include an analysis of the obstacles, risks, and consequences associated with the act. The essay may concern an issue at the local, state, national, or international level.
      • Due: January 12, 2026
      • John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
    • Mike Hopper Memorial Scholarship (and other National FFA Scholarships)
      • Established in memory of Mike Hopper. Mike embodied the best of FFA, from serving as a chapter officer and attaining his American Farmer degree, to carrying the values and leadership skills he learned as a student into his adult life. ALL scholarship applicants must:
        • be a high school senior or college freshman, sophomore, or junior.
        • be less than 23 years of age at the time of submitting the application.
        • plan to attend post-secondary or trade school in the U.S.be a full-time student who is actively attending classes.
        • must be an FFA Member. 
      • For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.
      • Due: January 15, 2026
      • FFA Scholarship
    • Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
      • You can receive a scholarship of up to $40,000
      • (up to $10,000/year) towards an undergraduate degree in engineering or computer science and an offer to complete a summer internship at Amazon!
      • Deadline: January 15, 2026
      • Scholarship
    • Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars
      • Scholarship awards range from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards. APIA Scholars provides scholarships to underserved APIA students with a special focus on those who:
      • Live at or below the poverty level, or are otherwise of low socioeconomic status;
      • Are the first in their families to attend college;
      • Are representative of the APIA community’s diversity, (geographically and ethnically}, especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity; and Have placed a strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well as solid academic achievement.
      • Due: January 15, 2026
      • Scholarships at APIA Scholars
    • Oregon FFA
      • Student Eligibility Requirements for all scholarships:
        • Must be an Oregon resident and have or plan to graduate from an Oregon high school.
        • Must be a United States citizen or eligible non-citizen.
        • Must be a current member of the Oregon FFA Association.
      • Due: January 31 (Must be received by due date)
      • Current Oregon FFA Scholarship
    • University of Oregon Scholarships for Incoming Freshman
      • U of O offers a variety of scholarships for incoming freshmen.  Some scholarships for incoming freshmen require an additional and separate application. Others are awarded automatically based on the materials in your undergraduate application for admission and/or the financial information in your FAFSA.
      • Deadline: November 12 to January 31, depending on the scholarship
      • Scholarships for First-Year Students
    • Farmworker Scholarship Program
      • Applicants must be an eligible Farmworker, a dependent of a Farmworker, or the spouse of a Farmworker and be between the ages of 18-24. Scholarship awards range from $500-$3,500 per student. There is no paper application. Call Omar Guzman at 541-701-0550. The phone interview takes 5-10 minutes. Scholarship sponsored by OHDC (Oregon Human Development Corporation).  Contact is Omar Guzman, 100 E Gladys Ave, Ste C, Hermiston, OR
      • omar.guzman@ohdc.org
      • Deadline: Until money is gone

    • Oregon State University CAMP 
      • The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) is a federally funded program designed to support students from migrant and seasonal farm worker backgrounds during their first year in college. CAMP supports students by providing services to help enroll in, complete their first year of college, increase the retention to their second year, and achieve a postsecondary degree.
      • Due: February 1, 2026
      • College Assistance Migrant Program
    • PNW Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship
    • Oregon Wheat Scholarship
      • Up to twelve $2,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors in Oregon. Award based on school and community involvement, academics, and an essay on the wheat industry. Must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA, be the child of a grower member of the Oregon Wheat Growers League or have a parent/guardian employed by a grower member of the League or a student who has worked summers for a grower member. Applicants must be planning to enroll in a university, community college or accredited vocational or technical program.
      • Due: February 1, 2026
      • Scholarship Program
    • MESA Math Education Scholarship Award EOU
      • MESA is a 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 the College of Education.  The MESA Program is designed specifically for Undergraduate students that are interested in becoming a secondary school mathematics teacher. Eastern Oregon secondary schools need well trained teachers to offer the higher level math curriculum now required of all schools by the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics.  EOU has the capacity to produce more teachers from its programs and the MESA scholarship program will help bring students into EOU mathematics and teacher education programs.  Scholarship awards will range from $2,000 to $4,000 per year and may be renewed annually until graduation.
      • Due: February 1
      • Math Education Scholarship Award
    • Al Forthan Memorial Scholarship
      • The Al Forthan Memorial 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.
      • Due: February 2, 2026
      • Al Forthan Scholarship
    • Elks National Foundation Legacy Award
      • Legacy Awards are $4,000 scholarships available to children and grandchildren of Elks members.
      • Due: February 2, 2026 due by 11:59 a.m. (PT) This is midday, not midnight.
      • Legacy Awards
    • Hispanic Scholarship Fund
      • Every year, HSF selects 10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants. HSF Scholars have access to a full range of invaluable Scholar Support Services, including career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training. HSF awards more than $30 million in Scholarships annually and, depending upon available funds, HSF Scholars may also be eligible to receive a scholarship, which range from $500-$5,000 and awarded directly to students
      • Due:  February 15, 2026 
      • HSF Scholar Program
    • Horatio Alger Association State Scholarships
      • The Horatio Alger Association state scholarship was designed to assist high school students who have faced yet overcome adversities. Awardees will be granted a $10,000 scholarship. Applicants must be US citizens, a high school Senior. Different scholarship opportunities depending on your grade level. Must pursue a bachelor’s degree at a public or private institution, some scholarships are specific to a university. If you start at a two years institution they then can transfer to a four-year institution. The family must have an adjusted gross family income ranging from $65,000 or lower, and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
      • Due: February 15, 2026
      • Undergraduate Scholarships
    • Sister Adele Scholarship
      • The purpose of this need-based scholarship is to encourage and provide individuals of farmworker families that live in Oregon with the opportunity to further their academic or technical education at the educational institution of their choosing. Individual awards range from $1,500-$5,000 per scholarship winner. Amounts awarded are determined by the number of completed applications received and scoring.
      • Due:  February 14, 2025
      • Sister Adele Scholarship
    • Oregon Music Hall of Fame
      • OMHOF awards yearly scholarships to selected graduating Oregon high school seniors who have exhibited serious pursuit and accomplishment in their personal musicianship – and who are college-bound music majors and music minors. Recipients are publicly recognized at an award presentation where each performs onstage, demonstrating mastery of his/her instrument. 4 scholarships are awarded across the state.
      • A 5th scholarship is specifically for a female Oregon high school graduate continuing to major in: Broadcasting, Communications/PR, Music Therapy, Music Technology, Music Business, Music Theory, or Music Production.
      • Due: February 25, 2026
      • OMHOF Scholarships
    • Mente Scholarship (Oregon)
      • The purpose of the Mente Summit Scholarship is to encourage and provide Latinx student males the opportunity to further their academic and technical potential as they prepare to become future leaders. Selected scholarship recipients will be awarded a one-time $1,000 scholarship for higher education. 
      • Due February 27, 2026
      • Scholarship
    • Cancer Pathways Teen Writing Contest
      • Open to 9th-12th graders who are impacted by cancer and live in the U.S. Essay length not to exceed 1,500 words. Essay must be original content of the author in their own voice. Cash prizes of $1,000 will be awarded to winners. 
      • Due:  February 27, 2026
      • 2025-2026 Teen Writing Contest flyer
    • GSCHF High School Scholarship (Local)
      • Last year the Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation was able to give $9,000 to twelve area high school students pursuing medical careers or a science-based degrees. The total scholarships awarded by the Foundation for the 2024-2025 school year was $75,500, as they also have scholarship categories for college students and employees.
      • Due: February 28
      • Scholarships
    • Columbia Basin College Foundation Scholarship (Pasco WA)
      • CBC's Foundation offers a variety of scholarships for students based on many factors including academic achievement, field of study, and financial need. Our new online scholarship is now open. The CBC Foundation has over 1 million dollars it has raised to help students pay for their education at CBC. 
      • Due: February 28
      • CBC Foundation Scholarship
    • The Dream US National Scholarship
      • We think of our National Scholarship as the “Pell Grant” for highly motivated undocumented students who are eligible to receive in-state tuition in their home state (not applicable if attending a private institution) but still have significant, unmet financial need. The program key code is: Dream
      • The following are the requirements for the 2026-2027 Round: Applications are open to undocumented immigrant students with or without DACA or TPS who came to the U.S. before the age of 16 and before Nov. 1, 2020. The National Scholarship Award will cover your tuition and fees at one of our Partner Colleges up to a maximum of $33,000 for a bachelor’s degree.
      • Portland State University and Western Oregon University participate in this program.
      • Due: February 28, 2026
      • National Scholarship

    • Oregon 4-H Scholarships
      • Currently enrolled in 4-H
      • Have been a member of 4-H for at least 3 years (including the current year, does not need to be consecutive)
      • Currently a high school senior (Spring 2026 scholarships will be awarded to kids graduating high school in 2026)
      • Planning to attend an accredited two-year college program or four-year college program
      • Have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher
      • Due: March 1, 2026
      • Scholarships
    • Western Oregon University David S. Brody Scholarship
      • This is one of WOU’s most prestigious awards because it is their only full-ride scholarship. Must be bilingual, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, be an incoming freshman or transfer student. Preference for members of underrepresented ethnic minority groups, first generation college bound, demonstrated financial need, demonstrated strong academic record. Apply through your Scholarship University account once you are admitted to WOU.
      • Due: March 1
      • David S. Brody Scholarship
    • AWS Foundation Scholarships- Welding
      • If you are currently enrolled, or will soon enroll, in a welding program or a related field, then consider applying for our scholarships. Scholarships are available for students attending a trade school, community college and four-year universities. An AWS Foundation Scholarship can be the extra push that helps you fulfill your goals!
      • AWS Foundation Scholarships are for tuition, fees, books, supplies, or equipment required for the course of instruction. Scholarships awarded will be sent directly to the academic or training institution.
      • Due: March 1
      • SCHOLARSHIPS
    • Oregon Farm Bureau Memorial Scholarship
      • Be attending a school with an agricultural-related program and be enrolled in that program.
      • Be majoring in a field of agriculture and/or forestry and preparing to continue his/her education through a community college, or a four-year college or university. OR be a child or grandchild of a current voting member of Farm Bureau in Oregon (regardless of major) and demonstrate in #18 how their chosen field of study will impact Oregon agriculture.
      • Due: March 1, 2026 by 5 p.m.
      • County Farm Bureau Scholarships
    • Eastern Oregon University COFA, Undocumented, and International Student Success Award
      • Eastern Oregon University welcomes students from other countries who hold an F-1 visa, part of COFA (Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, Palau) or those who are undocumented living in the United States to pursue higher education. Eastern Oregon University is committed to providing opportunities to assist students in successfully accomplishing academic goals.
      • Due: March 1 each year
      • Scholarship
    • Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation- Dependent Scholarship
      • The foundation is the nation's oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to military families. The mission of the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation is to Honor Marines by Educating Their Children. If you have confirmed your eligibility (mcsf.org/eligibility) and read the FAQs (mcsf.org/scholarship-faqs), you are ready to submit your application for a scholarship award.
      • Due: March 1
      • Marine Corps Scholarship
    • Oregon ACTE Scholarship
      • This scholarship is open to HS seniors or students already enrolled in a trade or CTE related program.  This includes Apprenticeship programs, community college CTE programs, certification programs, trade schools (culinary school, cosmetology, etc.)
      • Application will include one of the following: Video (3-5 minutes) or PPT or google slide presentation or Essay (750 words or less). Required Prompts to answer: Tell us your story!  Why are you applying for this scholarship, and how can it help you reach your goals? What career pathway are you considering pursuing?
      • Students can use it for items or services needed to be successful in their program, such as child care, safety equipment, tools, tuition, computer and transportation, in addition to tuition expenses.
      • Due: March 1, 2025 Oregon ACTE Scholarship Information
    • Lineman College Scholarship Program (Local)
      • Umatilla Electric’s scholarship program is available for members and/or applicants whose parent or guardian is an active member, in good standing, with Umatilla Electric Cooperative or Hermiston Energy Services. Applicants must be a at least 18 years old at the time of enrollment in a Line College program, and be a high school graduate by summer of 2026 or hold a GED.
      • Due: March 1, 2026 before 6:00 p.m.
      • Scholarships
    • Ford Family Foundation
      • Program is for graduating high school seniors (or equivalent) who have never enrolled full time in a 2- or 4- year college and are seeking a bachelor's degree. This program is offered in both Oregon and Siskiyou County, Calif.
      • Amount pays 90% of the remaining need of student tuition for 4 years at an Oregon College.
      • Due: March 2, 2026
      • Scholarships
    • Oregon Tech Foundation Scholarship Program
      • For students who have been admitted to Oregon Tech. Scholarship awards are based on a variety of criteria including academic performance and financial need.
      • Due: March 2, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.
      •  Oregon Tech Foundation Scholarship
    • The Diversity in Leadership Scholarship
      • This Scholarship strives to make trade school, university, community college, and apprenticeships more accessible to underrepresented and diverse Oregon communities. This $25,000 scholarship fund helps students pursue education after high school anywhere in Oregon.
      • Due: March 2, 2026
      • Scholarships (must create a MyOCF account to access the scholarship portal)
    • OASSA Scholarships
      • The Oregon Association of Secondary School Administrators (OASSA) awards two $1000 scholarships each year to graduating seniors from Oregon public high schools. The scholarships may be used for a 2- or 4-year college or university, trade or professional/technical school. These two scholarships are for a son, daughter or dependent child of an OASSA member.
      • Due: March 2, 2026
      • Scholarships
    • COSA Scholarships
      • Each year COSA sponsors or assists in processing five $1,000 college scholarships. These scholarships are given to Oregon seniors attending a 2- or 4-year college or university, trade or professional/technical school. Scholarship application requires a letter of recommendation from a current COSA member (principal, assistant principal, central office administrator or superintendent)
      • Due: March 2, 2026
      • Scholarships
    • Blue Mountain Community Foundation Scholarship (Local)
      • Our scholarships are offered in Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield, and Umatilla counties, and there are a variety of criteria that make it possible for many types of students to be awarded with scholarship money.
      • Due:  March 9, 2026
      • Scholarship Information
    • Smart Choices Scholarship WIAA Athletic Scholarship
      • Smart Choices Scholarship Program is presented by Gesa Credit Union and the Dairy Farmers of Washington! The 2026 Smart Choices Scholarship Program will recognize graduating seniors from WIAA member high schools for their excellence in athletics/activities, academics, leadership, and community service throughout their high school careers by awarding two $5,000 scholarships and eight $1,000 scholarships.
      • Due: March 15, 2026
      • SMART CHOICES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
    • Bank of Eastern Oregon Agriculture/Business Scholarships (Local)
      • Scholarships are for high school seniors planning to enroll in Agriculture or Business. Judging will be based on scholarship, leadership, and citizenship. Not required for you or your family to have an account with Bank of Eastern Oregon. 
      • Due:  March 15, 2026
      • Community
    • Linda C. Eby Scholarship
      • Linda C. Eby served as a school counselor for 33 years. The goal of this scholarship is to recognize outstanding high school seniors and school counselors in the state of Oregon.
      • 1 - $3,000 scholarship and 2 - $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.
      • Due:  March 15, 2026
      • Awards Grants Scholarships
    • Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling
      • The Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling (PNACAC) annually awards one-time scholarships to currently enrolled students in their senior year of high school in the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington and plans to attend a regionally accredited college or university in the coming Fall - OR - Currently enrolled students attending a two-year college in the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington and plans to attend a regionally accredited four-year college or university in the coming Fall. For 2026, eleven $1,500 scholarships will be awarded. This is a video essay application.
      • Due: March 15, 2026
      • Student Scholarship
    • Women at Microsoft Scholarship
      • This year, Women at Microsoft will award 16 $5,000 scholarships. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors, plan to enroll full-time in a technology, engineering, math, or computer science related undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school, in the United States, for the entire upcoming academic year, and have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
      • Due:  March 16, 2026 1:00 pm PT
      • Women at Microsoft Scholarship Program
    • The Happy Canyon Foundation is offering scholarships to individuals attending college. The scholarships will be available to those students who, with their families, have been involved with the Happy Canyon. In addition, other considerations are financial need and scholastic achievement. This scholarship is not limited to graduating high school seniors, but an individual may be eligible to receive it one time only.
    • Pendleton Round-Up (Local)
      • The Pendleton Round-Up Foundation is offering scholarships to individuals attending college. The scholarships will be available to those students who, with their families, have been involved with the Pendleton Round-Up. In addition, other considerations are financial need and scholastic achievement. This scholarship is not limited to graduating high school seniors, but an individual may be eligible to receive it one time only.
      • Due:  March 20, 2024
      • Scholarships
    • Anderson Perry Scholarship (Local)
      • At Anderson Perry & Associates, we are committed to supporting the next generation of engineers in our communities. Since the late 1980s, we have awarded more than $240,000 in scholarships to students pursuing engineering degrees. This year, we are excited to offer four $5,000 scholarships to high school seniors in eastern/central Oregon and eastern Washington who plan to study engineering in college.
      • Due: March 30, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. PDT
      • Anderson Perry Scholarship
    • Scottish Rite Educational Scholarship
      • There are three requirements an applicant must meet in order to be considered: 1. Letter of recommendation from a faculty member of your most recent attended school. 2. Copy of your most recent academic transcript. 3. Complete the linked application. 
      • In addition to the general scholarships, there are awards target for trade schools, 4-year universities, those planning a career in natural science, mathematics, or related fields, and for education (particularly in English or theater).
      • Due: March 30, 2026
      • Scholarship Award Amounts: $15,000, $10,000, $3,000, $2,000
      • Application
    • Red and Gena Leonard Scholarship (Local) 
      • Applicant must graduate from High School or obtain a GED from one of the following towns: Arlington, Boardman, Echo, Hermiston, Pendleton, Umatilla, Irrigon, Fossil, Condon, Monument, Ukiah, Stanfield, Heppner, Ione, Pilot Rock, or Spray: have a high financial need; average grades; the desire to work in a trade; must attend an Oregon college or trade school (unless the training you need is not offered in Oregon).
      • Due: March 31, 2026 (postmarked by March 31)
      • Red & Gena Leonard Foundation
    • OASBO Scholarship (Oregon)
      • The Promising Futures Scholarship Program was created to help Oregon students interested in majors compatible with school business finance professions obtain a post-secondary education.
      • Due: March 31, 2025
      • Promising Futures
    • The Oregon Community Leadership Scholarship
      • The Oregon Community Leadership Scholarship is awarded each academic year to five Oregon graduating high school seniors headed to an in-state university, college or trade school for full-time post-secondary education. It is a four-year renewable scholarship at $6,250 per year ($25,000 total per student) in perpetuity. The scholarship also provides each student key mentorship support: personalized access to a board of 11 influential leaders/mentors in the community. This is a fundamental aspect of the scholarship program, and requires student/mentor participation.
      • Due: March 31, 2026
      • Harrington Family Foundation
    • Oktoberfest Pendleton Scholarship Application (Local)
      • Oktoberfest Pendleton was created to celebrate German heritage and community! Part of the proceeds from this event will go to local non-profits. In the 7 events we have held, Oktoberfest Pendleton has awarded over $135,000 in donations to community organizations and scholarships to high school students across Umatilla County. Our gifts vary from year to year depending on the success of our event. 
      • Due: March 31, 2025
      • Scholarship
    • Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest
      • Students grades 9-12 who are US Citizens or permanent residents are eligible to apply. State and national scholarships are awarded. The 2D art must be on canvas or paper and submitted with a typed explanation of patriotism expressed in the art in 250 words or less. 3D art can be paper, papier-mache, pottery, clay, metal, fabric, etc.
      • Due: March 31
      • Contact Sonya Sallee 541-429-1870 or treasrfwa@gmail.com
      • Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest
    • HOUZZ Scholarship
      • We welcome all students 17 years of age or older at interior design, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural engineering schools, or skilled trade schools in the U.S. and Canada to apply for one of our five scholarships. The Women in Architecture, Residential Design, Sustainable Design and Construction Management scholarships are open to students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program. The Skilled Trades Residential Construction Scholarship is open to students enrolled in a certificate program or A.S. degree program applicable to the residential construction industry.
      • Due: March 31, 2025
      • Houzz Scholarship
    • HAPO Credit Union Scholarship (Local and HAPO member)
      • We are proud to provide educational assistance to both entering freshmen and current college students continuing their education. Each year HAPO awards $30,000 in scholarships to students who have plans to pursue a higher degree of education.
      • We provide: Five (5) scholarships of $2,000; Two (2) scholarships of $5,000; One (1) scholarship of $10,000
      • To be eligible, you must be a primary member in good standing with HAPO Community Credit Union and be enrolling in college as a full-time student with a 3.0 or greater cumulative high school GPA.
      • Due March 31, 2026
      • Scholarships
    • BMCC Student Ambassador
      • Seniors planning on attending BMCC in the Fall can competitively apply to become an ambassador for BMCC.  BMCC student ambassadors represent various regions, programs, issues, and interests of the student body. They participate in recruitment events and college fairs, visit high schools, give campus tours, contact potential students, and represent BMCC to the community. The student ambassadors’ primary function is to provide leadership, assistance, and information to prospective BMCC students. The program is an exciting opportunity that helps students develop their leadership skills while making lifelong friends. In exchange for weekly service, student ambassadors receive tuition waivers and leadership training. Each spring, the college selects ambassadors for the following academic year.
      • Due: March 31, 2025
      • Student Ambassador 

    • BMCC Foundation Scholarships
      • Apply through the BMCC Student Portal/WolfWeb.  Students can find it on the BMCC Foundation tab.  Some things to make the process easier for students are: use Chrome, remove pop-up blockers, start early, do the FAFSA/ORSAA and know your SAI, send letter of recommendation requests through the application
      • Due: April 1, 2026
      • Blue Mountain Foundation
      • More information: Scholarship
    • NewSun Energy Scholarship
      • Graduating high school seniors are invited to write about how climate change, renewable energy, and other factors are affecting their communities, including ranching and farming. Essays must be 800–1200 words. Students with the highest-scoring essays will receive $2,500 scholarships.
      • Due:  April 1, 2025
      • NewSun Energy Scholarship
    • Pacific Northwest Veterans Alliance Scholarship
      • Pacific Northwest Veterans’ Alliance (PNWVA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working to provide opportunities and support for Veterans and their families in a time of crisis or need. It aspires to provide hope, healing, and financial assistance, when possible, for those affected by PTSD and to aid in the epidemic of Veteran suicide. The PNVA scholarship  eligibility criteria for this scholarship below:
        • I am a Veteran OR Active Duty Service Member OR dependent child, grandchild, OR spouse of a qualified Veteran.
        • I will attend an eligible college OR trade school full-time.
        • My goal is to earn an associate degree OR a technical degree OR my first bachelor's degree.
        • I live in Union, Umatilla, or Morrow County.
      • Due:  April 1, 2026 by 5:00 PM
      • Pacific Northwest Veterans' Alliance Scholarship Application
    • Associated Oregon Loggers (AOL)
      • The AOL Scholarship Program seeks to promote growth of the forest operator workforce by providing scholastic opportunities to those seeking to work in Oregon. Eligible education and training programs include associate and undergraduate degrees offered at a Technical School, Community College, or University along with any forestry related training program such as an apprenticeship, CDL program, or relevant certification program necessary to engage in forestry operations. The scholarship is designed to help provide relief for the cost of tuition and/or books while attending a trade/vocational school, community college or university. The scholarship award will be sent directly to the recipient’s school and deposited into the student’s account.
      • Due: April 1, 2025
      • AOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
    • Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association
      • The Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association (OSSA) is accepting applications for a $2,000.00 scholarship, awarded annually to qualified Oregon high school seniors or current college students who intend to pursue an education at a community college or a four-year college/university with a career in a law enforcement field of study.
      • Due: April 1, 2025
      • OSSA Scholarship
    • The Oregon Federation of Women’s Clubs is pleased to announce the Visual Art Scholarship for High School Seniors. Any graduating Oregon High School Senior is eligible to enter the contest. Each applicant must be an Oregon resident. One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to the winning student to be used for college tuition to further their education (in any subject) at an accredited school of higher education.
    • The Oregon Federation of Women’s Clubs is pleased to announce the Essay Scholarship for High School Seniors. Any graduating Oregon High School Senior is eligible to enter the contest. Each applicant must be an Oregon resident. One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to the winning student to be used for college tuition to further their education (in any subject) at an accredited school of higher education.
    • Pacific Northwest Grain and Feed Association
      • The mission of the PNWGFA Scholarship is to support the educational goals of students from the Pacific Northwest. Applicants must be high school seniors, college freshmen or sophomores from the Pacific Northwest who have either been accepted or are currently enrolled in a 2- or 4-year accredited college or university.  (A Student ID number is required for fund distribution.)Special (additional) consideration may be given to, but not limited to students who have chosen a career in some area of agriculture.Applicants may only be awarded a PNWGFA Scholarship once; previous winners not eligible again.
      • Due: April 7, 2026 by 9:00 pm PDT
      • Scholarship
    • Clear Alliance Scholarship- Alcohol & Drug-Free Student Scholarship (Oregon)
      • This scholarship has been established to assist alcohol and drug-free graduating high school student who is pursuing higher education at a University, Community College, or Trade School in Oregon. The minimum scholarship amount awarded is $500. The number of scholarships awarded may vary.
      • Due: April 10, 2024 postmarked (Not being offered for 24-25)
      • Student Opportunities
    • INCIGHT Scholarship
      • You must have a documented disability. This can be any type of disability as it is defined by the ADA, DSM-V, IDEA, or other governing body. This classification includes, but is not limited to: ses website for qualifications. 
      • Due: April 15, 2025
      • INCIGHT Scholarship
    • Oregon Nurseries Foundation Scholarship Program
      • The Oregon Nurseries Foundation scholarship program is accepting applications from students preparing for a career in Horticulture, Landscape, or other Nursery industry careers. We offer twenty-one (21) different awards that are sponsored by individuals and Oregon Association of Nurseries Chapters as a way to support the next generation of green industry professionals.  Scholarships are available ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 and multiple awards are possible. 
      • All students – from High school seniors to graduate students can apply!
      • Due: April 15
      • Scholarship Application
    • Umatilla-Morrow County Farm Bureau (Local)
      • The Umatilla-Morrow County Farm Bureau (UMCFB) is announcing the continuation of its scholarship program. UMCFB will award up to $3,000 in scholarships to high school seniors in Umatilla and Morrow counties who will be attending any school of higher education, including trade school, university, or community college. Priority consideration will be given to those with an agricultural background, FFA participation, or an intended major in an agriculture-related field.
      • Due:  April 15, 2025
      • 2025 Umatilla-Morrow Cty Farm Bureau Scholarship
    • Old West Federal Credit Union (Local)
      • Offering two (2) $1,000 scholarships from each of our nine branches. Students in any of our 8-county charter areas in Grant, Baker, Harney, Union Umatilla, Wallowa, Morrow, and Wheeler counties are encouraged to apply. This scholarship is open to any graduating High School senior that plans to attend any accredited post high school institution or vocational training. 
      • Due:  April 17, 2026, by 5:30 pm
      • Old West Scholarships
    • The Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association (Regional)
      • The Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association is pleased to offer up to $5,000 in scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for an additional year, providing satisfactory adherence with the scholarship guidelines as set forth in this application.
      • This scholarship can be used in any area of study in Agriculture, with preference given to areas specifically related to vegetable production. Eligible applicants must be high school graduates planning to attend an institution of higher education (university, college, or technical program), current undergraduates, or graduate students.
      • Due: April 18, 2025
      • PNVA Scholarship
    • Oregon Jaycee Foundation Scholarship
      • Up to $15,000 in scholarships will be awarded to several graduating Oregon high school seniors in the Class of 2025. Most of the scholarships will be a one-time grant and must be used in the year awarded. One scholarship awarded will be a four-year, $1,000/year scholarship. The final selection of a recipient will be based on the following criteria: academic excellence, personal accomplishments, leadership qualities, and community service. Applicants must have at least a 3.75 unweighted GPA to qualify.
      • Due: April 18, 2025
      • 2025 OJF Scholarship Guidelines & Application
    • Allegra Ford-Thomas Scholarship
      • For students with learning disabilities, a $5,000 scholarship awarded over two years ($2,500 each year) to a graduating high school senior who will enroll in a two-year community college, a vocational or technical training program, or a specialized program for students with disabilities in the fall.
      • Students must have a documented learning disability (LD). Students who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and a LD, are encouraged to apply.
      • Due:   April 20, 2025
      • Allegra Ford-Thomas Scholarship
    • Northeast Oregon Home Builders Association (NEOHBA) (Local)
      • NEOHBA is offering two (2) $1,500.00 scholarships to help educate and train individuals in a field related to the residential building industry. The scholarship recipients will be selected based on intent to pursue training and education, desire, financial need and who, in the opinion of the scholarship committee, has the potential to succeed in this endeavor. Applicants must currently be an enrolled high school senior or in a qualified apprenticeship program. They must also be a resident of Umatilla, Morrow, Union, Baker or Wallowa County. Careers may include, but are not limited to the following: HVAC, heavy equipment operator, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, concrete, welding, construction management, architecture, engineering (civil, landscape, mechanical, electrical, etc.).
      • Due: April 24, 2026
      • Scholarships
    • St. Anthony Hospital Volunteer Healthcare Scholarship Application (Local)
      • High School seniors or current college students who are pursuing a career in the healthcare field.
      • Due: April 28, 2025
      • Scholarships
    • Cunningham Sheep Company (CSC) Agricultural Business Scholarship Application
      • Cunningham Sheep Company is a fourth-generation family-owned ranch dedicated to excellence in areas of agribusiness including sheep, cattle, farming, hunting, timber, and energy. We prioritize sustainable farming practices that protect the health of the land, water, and wildlife. The CSC Agricultural Business Scholarship Application is open to those seniors graduating from Eastern Oregon high schools and pursuing a future in Agricultural Business whether through a four-year college degree, associate’s degree or a vocation. When applying for a scholarship focused on agricultural business, it's important to demonstrate your passion and commitment to this field. Cunningham Sheep Company is looking to award up to $1,000.
      • Due:  April 30, 2026
      • 2026 CSC Scholarship Application
    • Farmworker Scholarship Program
      • Applicants must be an eligible Farmworker, a dependent of a Farmworker, or the spouse of a Farmworker and be between the ages of 18-24. Scholarship awards range from $500-$3,500 per student. There is no paper application. Call Omar Guzman at 541-701-0550. The phone interview takes 5-10 minutes. Scholarship sponsored by OHDC (Oregon Human Development Corporation).  Contact is Omar Guzman, 100 E Gladys Ave, Ste C, Hermiston, OR
      • omar.guzman@ohdc.org
      • Deadline: Until money is gone

    • Let 'er Duck Scholarship (U of O) (Local)
      • $1,000 scholarship for a resident and graduate of Umatilla, Morrow, Union, or Wallowa County high schools! A current student of the University of Oregon meeting these same criteria may also receive a $1,000 scholarship. 
      • Due: May 1, 2025
      • Let’er Duck Scholarship
    • Eastern Oregon Women for Agriculture
      • Must be a female student either attending school or residing in Baker, Malheur, Morrow, Umatilla, Union, or Wallowa Counties. Priority will be given to students pursuing a career/degree in agriculture.
      • Due: May 1, 2025
      • EASTERN Oregon Chapter
    • Oregon Dairy Women Scholarship
      • Completed application form. A one-page autobiography, including a dairy background, school, and community activities. Three letters of recommendation. Official transcript of grades.
        • 4- Year University $2,500
        • 2-Year Community College $1,000
      • Due: May 1, 2025
      • Scholarship
    • Wells Fargo Scholarship Program for People with Disabilities
      • Applicants must:
        • Have an identified disability (defined as someone who has, or considers themselves to have, a long-term or recurring issue impacting one or more major life activities)
        • Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent
        • Be a high school senior or graduate, who plans to enroll (or who is already enrolled) in full- or half-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 2021 – 2022 academic year university in the United States for the entire 2021 – 2022 academic year 021 – 2022 academic year
      • Due: May 5, 2025
      • Wells Fargo Scholarship
    • Ellevation Scholarship
      • Ten $2,000 scholarships to deserving EL high school students who are continuing on to higher education in the fall. Scholarship funds will be paid directly to recipients this summer and can be used to offset the cost of tuition or for any costs related to transitioning to higher education including purchasing technology, textbooks and supplies, transportation, and more.
      • Due: May 12, 2025 by 1:00 p.m. local time
      • 2025 Ellevation Scholarship

    • Oregon Promise
      • Funds for Oregon high school students to attend an Oregon community college, within 6 months of graduation or receiving GED, to help pay for 90 college credits. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or pass all GED tests. Students also need to have their FAFSA or ORSAA completed and error free by June 1, list an Oregon community college on their FAFSA or ORSAA, and start college by Fall Term. Estimated family Contribution will affect the fund amount  a student receives. Students and parents MUST have lived in Oregon for 12 months prior to a student attending college.
      • Student Portal
    • Balanced Man Scholarship
      • Men attending Oregon State University or the University of Oregon (over 140 colleges participate in this scholarship throughout the U.S.) will be awarded $3,000 in scholarships. This is sponsored by Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, however, there is no obligation to join the fraternity in order to apply for or receive a scholarship.
      • SigEp Scholarships
    • Sharon Rene Schwab Trade School Scholarship
      • This $1,500 scholarship is for students planning to attend a vocational or technical school rather than a traditional college or university. Submit an essay of 400-600 words telling about yourself, your chosen trade, and why you are passionate about this career path. One letter for recommendation from a teacher, counselor, community member or clergy is also required.
      • Mail your essay and recommendation letter to: Sharon Rene Schwab Trade School Scholarship Fund, 3360 NW Brookfield Ln, Prineville, OR 97754 (must have arrived to address by June 1 so put in the mail a week before)
    • Visionary Scholarship
      • Visionary Scholarship is a bi-annual award that all high school students can apply grades 9-12. Awards range from $1,000 to $2,500 each. Visit their Registration Page to begin the application process.You will receive an Application Packet via Email within two (2) weeks from the time you register.  If you have NOT received your application packet within two (2) weeks, please email us.  Only email if you have completed the Registration Page and have NOT received an application packet within two (2) weeks. A 500 word essay on “Why College Is Important to Me” along with your unofficial transcript and 
      • Due:  June 1
      • Visionary Scholarship
    • Farmworker Scholarship Program
      • Applicants must be an eligible Farmworker, a dependent of a Farmworker, or the spouse of a Farmworker and be between the ages of 18-24. Scholarship awards range from $500-$3,500 per student. There is no paper application. Call Omar Guzman at 541-701-0550. The phone interview takes 5-10 minutes. Scholarship sponsored by OHDC (Oregon Human Development Corporation).  Contact is Omar Guzman, 100 E Gladys Ave, Ste C, Hermiston, OR
      • omar.guzman@ohdc.org
      • Deadline: Until money is gone
    • Horatio Alger Association Career & Technical Scholarship
      • For students who may be pursuing community college, trade school, or a vocational school. More than 300 scholarships available at $2,500+ each. The eligibility requirements are: enroll in a program by September, household income under $65,000, be a US citizen.
      • Career & Technical Education Scholarships
    • Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship
      • To apply, you will need to set up a student profile on Bold and write a 500-1,000 word essay, see application for essay questions. The scholarship is open to students at any educational level and field of study. The only application requirement is that students have personally experienced challenges with mental health or have had people close to them who have experienced mental health challenges. 
      • Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship

Oregon Community Colleges Scholarship pages

Common Out of State College Scholarships

Apprenticeship Programs

Military

  • National Guard

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Scholarship Searching Websites- ongoing due dates

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Federal and State Aid

  • FAFSA- Class of 2025 use application 2025-2026
  • Who files the FAFSA? 
    • Only US Citizens and Permanent Residents
    • Seniors may begin filling out the form on October 1. This filing will be based on 2023 income and federal taxes.
    • Federal Student Aid
  • FSA ID
    • ALL students, parents, and borrowers are required to use an FSA ID, made up of a username and password, to access certain U.S. Department of Education online systems. Your FSA ID is used to confirm your identity when accessing your financial aid information and electronically signing your federal student aid documents.
    • Create your FSA ID: Federal Student Aid
  • Who files the FAFSA?
    • United States citizens and eligible noncitizens.

ORSAA

Who files the ORSAA? 

  • Only Oregon residents who are undocumented, or have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) or Temporary Protected Status (TPS). 
  • This filing will be based on 2023 income reported in filing your 2023 federal taxes.
  • FAFSA / ORSAA
  • Not sure if you should file the FAFSA or ORSAA? Answer these questions to help you determine the correct form to complete: FAFSA / ORSAA – Filter Tool

Oregon Promise

Oregon Opportunity Grant

  • Available to students who qualify for Federal Pell Grants and awarded for those attending Oregon post-high schools on first-come, first-granted. OSAC encourages applicants to submit their FAFSAs as soon after October 1st as possible to ensure priority consideration for a grant. OSAC will make awards until funds are depleted, which has occurred around February 1. No separate application is needed, just your FAFSA/ORSAA filed. 
  • Oregon Opportunity Grant

Local Scholarships are available in paper form in the counseling office. These will be posted on Google Classroom as they are received to include updated information and deadlines.

  • Bob and Betty Rietmann Scholarship
  • Ione Booster Club Scholarship
  • Ione Hispanic Club Scholarship
  • Jason Halvorsen Memorial Scholarship
  • City of Ione Scholarship
  • Rebekah Lodge Scholarship
  • Community Counseling Solutions Scholarship
  • Bank of Eastern Oregon Scholarship (also posted on their website)
  • Swede and Frances Carlson Memorial Scholarship (mail to Bank of Eastern Oregon)
  • Ione Volunteer Firefighter Scholarship
  • Pioneer Memorial Hospital
  • Ione Legion
  • Ione Auxiliary
  • Heppner Masonic Lodge