The David Godsey Memorial Scholarship will award $1000 each to two students in May 2018. Funding for this scholarship has been generously provided by friends and family of Susie Godsey in memory and honor of Susie’s husband, David, who passed away in August 2017. Susie and David Godsey have been active community members of McMinnville, strong advocates of higher education and social justice, and supporters of the work of Unidos Bridging Community.

Yearly Scholarship Amount: 1,000.00

Application Deadline: Fri, 04/27/2018

Eligibility requirements:

• Latinx/Hispanic heritage
• a first-generation college student who graduated from a high school in Yamhill County
• enrolled as a full-time student in a four-year accredited college or university
• a student in good standing with a college cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher
• in Junior or Senior year with intent to graduate within 2 years
• able to demonstrate community service and civic involvement
• willing to be featured in Unidos-related promotions in print or social media and attend an event in May 2018 where scholarship will be presented

Essay Prompt):

In one page or less, please address the following topics:

• What being a first-generation college student means to you
• Service to your community, volunteer work, or advocacy and civic involvement (identify which of these activities benefit the larger Latinx community)
• Career plans following college graduation
• How this scholarship would benefit you

For more information, please visit their website at  www.unidosyamhillcounty.org.

Zonta of Corvallis is a member of Zonta International, a global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy. Objectives include improving the legal, political, economic, educational, health and professional status of women at the global and local level through service and advocacy; to work for the advancement of understanding, good will, and peace through a world fellowship of members, and to promote justice and universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Yearly Scholarship Amount: $3000

Application Deadline: Fri, 04/06/2018

Eligibility requirements:

1. Be a currently enrolled undergraduate student at OSU or LBCC

who resumed their studies after a minimum one-year break in their

education (can also be a break between high school and college);

preference given to older-than-average students, students with

family responsibilities and students with financial need..

2. Have demonstrated an interest in working to improve the legal,

political, economic, educational, health or professional status

of women, or have demonstrated a willingness to work in a job or

profession involving the welfare of children and women.

3. Satisfactory academic progress (provide unofficial

transcripts)

4. Reside in Oregon anc currently enrolled at OSU and/or LBCC.

For more information, please visit their website at www.Zontacorvallis.org. 

The Zonta Club of Corvallis is accepting applications for the The Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a woman undertaking business studies who has demonstrated outstanding potential in her field. The recipient of the Zonta Club of Corvallis $3000 scholarship is eligible for the district/regional level $2000 scholarship and if awarded, entered into the competition for one of the 6 $8000 international scholarships offered by the Zonta International Foundation..

Yearly Scholarship Amount: $3000

Application Deadline: Sun, 04/15/2018

Eligibility requirements: Any woman undertaking a business and/or a business-related course of study and in at least the second year of an undergraduate program through the final year of a Master’s program is eligible to apply. In addition, an applicant must be in school at the time the scholarship funds are disbursed and must not graduate before December 2018. She must be residing in Oregon and currently enrolled for a minimum of 12 credits at OSU and/or LBCC.

For more information please visit their website at https://foundation.zonta.org/Our-Programs/Educational-Programs/Jane-M-Klausman-Women-in-Business-Scholarship.

The Oregon Nurseries Foundation awards scholarships to students preparing for a career in ornamental horticulture and related fields. Sixteen different awards are sponsored by individuals and Oregon Association of Nurseries Chapters as a way to support the next generation of green industry professionals

Deadline:  April 15, 2018

For more information about the scholarships, or to download an application form, please visit www.oan.org/onf.

Description: The Portland Chapter of CFMA awards scholarships to students with accounting, finance, or construction management majors. All students who apply by the deadline and meet the minimum requirements specified in the instructions are eligible for these scholarships.

Eligibility:

• Enroll in an eligible Oregon/SW Washington Colleges or Universities as a full-time student
• Enroll in either a Bachelors or advanced degree program in finance, accounting or construction management or have a declared finance, accounting or construction management major
• Demonstrate a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Submit a current transcript from the Colleges or Universities attended thus far
• Submit your current resume
• Submit 2 letters of recommendations, with one academic and one from the business community (letters cannot be from a member of the applicant’s immediate family)

Deadline: 04/16/2018

Prompt:

Submit a 300-word essay that demonstrates the applicant’s relationship to the construction industry and/or how the construction industry impacts the economy.

For more information, please visit their website at http://cafe.cfma.org/portlandoregon/committees/scholarship.

To further support our tradition and mission of helping students save, we are offering four scholarships for the fall 2018 quarter/semester (or single equivalent term). Each scholarship award is a value of up to $2,500 for use in connection with tuition, fees, books, supplies and equipment required by each winner’s university. If you’re a deal-savvy student currently attending an undergraduate or graduate program at a college or university, or if you will be attending in fall of 2018, you should apply for the Slickdeals Saves U! Scholarship Program.

Eligibility:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise legally residing in one (1) of the 50 United States or the D.C.
• At least 17 years of age
• Currently accepted to an accredited university for a full-time undergraduate or graduate program in the United States for the fall 2018 semester/quarter, or single equivalent term (during the period from August 1, 2018 – January 1, 2019)
• No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win this contest
• Minimum 3.0 GPA

Deadline: 04/30/2018

Prompt:

Submit an original essay – “In 500 words, explain what you consider to be the best money-related advice you ever received. Who gave you that advice and did you follow that advice or not?”

For more information, please visit their website at https://slickdeals.net/scholarships/.

Clackamas County, ranked fourth in agricultural sales in the state of Oregon, is also known for its abundance of natural resources, including popular recreational areas and drinking water source for the Portland metropolitan area. For this reason, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) is committed to supporting local students who care about our natural resources and wish to promote conservation, impacting future natural resource decisions. Our goal is to assist college students majoring in the field of agriculture, natural resource science, or a related discipline. The district is pleased to offer TWO – $3,000 scholarships for the 2018-19 school year.

Eligibility:

• Students must be a graduate of a Clackamas County high school or a current resident of Clackamas County
•  Scholarships will be awarded to an upper-division level  student (sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student) working toward an associate, bachelor, or graduate degree
• Applicant must be a full-time college student (12 hours or more per quarter or semester equivalent) studying agriculture,  natural resource sciences, or a related field (i.e. horticulture)
• The applicant must have a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0  It is possible to reapply for the scholarship annually

Deadline: 04/06/2018

For more information, please visit their website at https://conservationdistrict.org/2018/2018-scholarship-applications-available-now.html.

Eligibility:

• High school graduate (or equivalent): 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA
• University or business school: 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA
• Must be currently enrolled in a full-time business, marketing, or design program at a postsecondary institution
• Must be a small business owner

Deadline: 04/30/2018

Prompt:

Write 500-750 words on one of the following topics:

• What changes do you predict the design industry will face in the next decade?
• How do you intend to react to these changes and contribute to the industry?
• What challenges have you faced while running a business and going to school?
• What role does technology play in your chosen industry and how will you use it after you graduate?

For more information, visit their website at www.logojoy.com/scholarships.

Eligibility: 

1. Any student currently enrolled in an accredited community college, undergraduate, or graduate program in the United States
2. Must possess an interest in social justice, as demonstrated by past and present volunteer,  professional, and educational experiences
3. All eligible candidates must be in good academic standing, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above

Deadline: April 30th, 2018

Prompt:

Visit their website at https://pricebenowitz.com/2017-price-benowitz-social-justice-scholarship/ for more information.

The Exact Data See the World Scholarship is a yearly, recurring, non-need-based award of $1,000 given to 1 student each year who wishes to travel outside the US — locations including Europe, Africa, Asia, or South America. The award will be sent via check. Preference will be given to students who will be active in work study or volunteer programs. Backpackers will be considered as well.

Eligibility:

• All applicants must be enrolled in an accredited two or four-year college or university within the United States. There are no citizenship requirements, but this award is not intended for students returning home for the summer. Students from all backgrounds and majors are encouraged to apply.

Deadline: April 1st

For more information on how to apply, please visit their site https://www.exactdata.com/scholarship.html