Local and National College Scholarships
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OSAC: Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion offers a catalog of over 500 scholarships with a single application. Applications become available November 1st, and the deadline is April 1st for 2024. There are many great scholarships available, including some specific to Cleveland High School such as the $2500 Commerce Cleveland Alumni Association scholarships.
Important information about your transcripts: ALL students need to indicate that their high school will upload the transcript at the end of the OSAC application You MUST complete this Google Form to allow for your transcript to be sent. The SSC secretary will update OSAC twice: after first semester at the end of January/start of February, and after graduation in June.
Oregon Promise is a state grant that helps cover tuition at any Oregon community college for recent high school graduates with a 2.0 or higher GPA. Deadline is June 1. Must have completed FAFSA or ORSAA.
Oregon Goes to College has a list of Oregon and national scholarships with upcoming deadlines. You can filter results to find ones that fit your needs.
Oregon CIS is an excellent resource for career exploration, as well as financial aid and scholarships. Students can access this information with the username 1Cleveland and password CHS02.
Project Lemonade Fill the Gap Scholarship
Due Date: April 30, 2024
Apply at: https://www.projectlemonadepdx.org/fill-the-gap
Details: Up to $4000 scholarship for students with foster care experience who are pursuing higher education. Scholarship can be used for housing, transportation, books, or other necessities.
Oregon Water Resources Foundation Scholarship
Due Date: April 30, 2024
Apply at: https://www.owrc.org/owrf/
Details: $3,000 to 10,000 scholarships for students interested in pursuing a career related to water, agriculture, and/or natural resources. Minimum 3.0 GPA.
Tzu Chi USA Scholarship
Due Date: April 30, 2024
Apply at: https://tzuchi.us/scholarships
Details: Renewable $1000 scholarship for students with demonstrated financial need and a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Bailey Passion Scholarship
Due Date: May 1, 2024
Apply at: http://baileypassionscholarship.org/
Details: $1000 to $10,000 scholarship for PPS seniors who look to positively impact the world through their craft, innovation, or expression of their passion. GPA must be 3.0 or above.
Renaissance Scholars Program
Due Date: May 1, 2024
Apply at: http://www.trfwebsite.org/apply/highschool
Details: Up to $20,000 over four years for first-generation college students with demonstrated financial need. Minimum 3.0 GPA.
Raymond Meyer Memorial Flight Scholarship
Due Date: May 1, 2024
Apply at: https://www.oregonpilot.org/scholarship-criteria
Details: $1000 scholarship for members of the Oregon Pilots Association who have soloed in an aircraft. Minimum 2.5 GPA.
PSU Scholarship Universe
Due Date: May 1, 2024
Apply at: https://www.pdx.edu/student-finance/psu-scholarship-universe
Details: For students applying to Portland State University. One application allows students to be considered for hundreds of PSU scholarship opportunities.
Jimmy Beans for Brains Scholarship
Due Date: May 1, 2024
Apply at: https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/details/knitting/scholarshipHome.asp
Details: $2,500 scholarships for students who knit, crochet, or weave and will be attending college. Must submit photo of self-made project.
High School Journalism Institute Summer Program (for grades 9-12)
Due Date: May 10, 2024
Apply at: https://oregonhsji.org/apply/
Details: Scholarship to attend week-long summer program at OSU, work with journalism professionals, and earn college credit. Priority given to diverse, first-generation, and low income students.
Oregon Association of Black Social Workers Scholarship
Due Date: May 15, 2024
Apply at: https://www.oregonabsw.org/resources/scholarship-application
Details: $1000 scholarship for students planning to major in social work who identify as Black, African-American, Afro Latino or of African descent. Minimum 2.75 GPA.
Portland Chinese Scholarship Foundation
Due Date: May 17, 2024
Apply at: https://www.portlandchinesescholarshipfoundation.org/application
Details: Various scholarships from $500 to $3000 for students of Chinese ethnicity (at least 50%) with a GPA of 2.75 or above.
Sallie Mae Bridging the Dream Scholarship
Due Date: May 17, 2024
Apply at: https://www.salliemae.com/landing/bridging-the-dream/
Details: $10,000 scholarships to high school seniors with financial need who plan to enroll in a two- or four-year degree, professional certificate, or vocational training program. GPA must be 2.75 or above.
Full Circle Scholarship
Due Date: May 31, 2024
Apply at: https://collegefund.org/students/scholarships/hs-students/
Details: Scholarships for Native American students that are a members or descendants of a state or federally recognized tribe and are planning to enroll as a full time student. Minimum 2.0 GPA.
Oregon Promise Grant
Due Date: June 1, 2024
Apply at: https://oregonstudentaid.gov/oregon-promise.aspx
Details: State grant that helps cover tuition at any Oregon community college for recent high school graduates with a 2.0 or higher GPA. Must have completed FAFSA or ORSAA.
Oregon Sports Hall of Fame MacTarnahan Scholarship
Due Date: June 15, 2024
Apply at: http://oregonsportshall.org/programs/
Details: $3000 scholarship for athletes who are planning to attend an institute of higher education in Oregon. GPA must be 3.3 or above.
Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarship
Due Date: June 17, 2024
Apply at: https://horatioalger.org/scholarships/
Details: Up to $2,500 scholarships for students with financial need and a minimum 2.0 GPA who are planning to attend trade school.
Navigate Your Future Scholarship
Due Date: June 29, 2024
Apply at: https://www.nata.aero/scholarships/navigate-your-future-scholarship.aspx
Details: $2500 scholarship for students planning a career in the general aviation field.
Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
Due Date: July 31, 2024
Apply at: https://www.genkellyscholarship.com/apply
Details: $1,000 scholarship based on short essay (250 words) and academic achievement. Scholarship can be used for any educational expense.
Courage to Grow
Due Date: Monthly
Apply at: https://www.couragetogrowscholarship.com/
Details: $500 scholarship for junior or senior in high school with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
The Alert Magazine Scholarship
Due Date: Ongoing
Apply at: https://thealertmagazine.com/scholarship/
Details: $500 scholarship for seniors for an essay of 650-800 words about a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with drug and/or alcohol abuse. GPA must be at least 2.5.