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Private Scholarships

A number of private organizations offer scholarships and awards.  We encourage you to check with businesses, churches, and civic organizations.  The Financial Aid Office has also compiled a list of private scholarship information and resources for undergraduate and graduate students.

 

 

American Cancer Society

 

The American Cancer Society's scholarship program is designed to ease the financial and emotional hardships associated with fighting cancer and to assist young cancer survivors reach their academic potential and fulfill their career dreams.

 

BigSun Scholarship


The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.

Deadline-  June 22, 2012

Amount of Award  - $500.00

The successful applicant will be either a high school senior OR be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at the institution or in the community. To learn how to apply, please visit www.bigsunathletics.com

 

CEO of Tomorrow Scholarship

 

As a source of information and inspiration for chief executives, CEO.com is interested in the success of not only the business leaders of today, but also the CEOs of ttomorrow.

 

Construction Financial Management Association Scholarship (Portland Chapter)

$2,000 to $3,000 scholarships will be awarded to Portland area students enrolled full-time in an accredited program and majoring in accounting or finance.

 

DegreeDirectory.org Student Saver Scholarship

 

Up to $5,000

 

 

Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Sigma Chapter of Alpha Rho State (Oregon) Honorary Women Educators

Sigma Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is offering a grant-in-aid of $250 to $500 to a woman student from Crook, Deschutes, or Jefferson counties majoring in the field of education who has finished at least two years of college. Questions regarding the scholarship can be directed to Karen Spencer, 2660 NE Hwy 20 Ste. 610-117, Bend, OR 97701.

 

Foster Youth:

 

Frugal Dad: Undergraduate Scholarship

 

Scholarship for students based on their academic acheivement, extracurricular involvment, and ingenunity of essays

  • $5,000 Non-renewable
  • Deadline: April 30, 2012
  • Apply Here

 

Grand Chapter of Oregon, Order of the Eastern Star: Leslie Parker Memorial Scholarship

 

Scholarship available to female students that are residents of Oregon, who have completed at least 2 years of satisfactory college work (GRADUATE STUDENTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY)

 

 

Hayek Fund for Scholars

 

Provides awards of up to $750 to graduate students and untenured faculty members for career-advancing activities. The award is open to graduate students who intend to pursue academic careers and untenured faculty members whose academic work contributes to the understanding of the principles, practices, and institutions necessary to a free society or to the understanding of the classical liberal or libertarian tradition. For more information or to apply online, please visit www.theihs.org.

 

 

Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber

 

Since 1996, the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber has awarded more than $1,090,000 in scholarships.  Please visit their website at www.hmccoregon.com for more information.

 

 

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

 

Provides information on private scholarship opportunities open to students of Hispanic heritage.  Please visit www.hsf.net for more information.

 

 

Inkfarm.com's Digital Innovation Scholarship

For Any US High School Senior and College Students: Describe your personal experience with internet entrepreneurship or the importance of new ideas in the digital realm.

 

 

Latino Scholarship Opportunities

 

Western Oregon University's College of Education has developed a list of private scholarship opportunities available to Latino and minority students.  Students can access the list by clicking here.

 

 

OHSU School of Nursing Scholarship Program

 

All incoming and currently admitted OHSU Nursing students at Western Oregon University are eligible to apply.  Application deadline is February 15, 2011.  For more information regarding private scholarship opportunities for nursing students, please visit the OHSU School of Nursing Scholarships Page.

 

 

Oregon Community Foundation

 

Provides information on Oregon Community Foundation Scholarships administered through various Oregon schools.  Scholarship criteria and application locations are available here.  Please visit your school's appropriate office if they are listed as having a scholarship.  More information can be found at www.oregoncf.org.

 

Pioneer District Garden Clubs, Inc

Applicants must be a legal resident of Columbia, Washington, or Yamhill Counties in Oregon, be enrolled as a full-time student in the sophomore, Junior or Senior year of college with a 3.25 GPA, and be enrolled in a major related to Horticulture, Floriculture, Landscape Design, Conservation, Forestry, Botany, Environmental Control, City Planning, or Land Management.

 

Pride Foundation and the GSBA Scholarship Fund

Scholarships for LGBTQ & Straight Ally Student Leaders from Alaska, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Washington who are pursueing any post-secondary education

  • One web-based application for over 50 different types of scholarship with awards up to $20,000
  • Deadline: January 31, 2012 at 5:00pm PST
  • Visit www.PrideFoundationScholar.org to apply

 

Salem Hospital Scholarships

 

Scholarships are granted by the Salem Hospital Auxiliary, the Salem Hospital Foundation, and the West Valley Hospital Foundation for students pursuing a degree in a medically related field.  Each program has its own qualifications.  Please visit www.salemhealth.org for more information.

 

 

SellUsedBooks.com Scholarship Essay Contest

 

Open to college or university students 18 and older who are legal residents of the United States.

 

 

The Fruit Company

 

Providing quality gift baskets and towers for customers all over the United States, they believe strongly in helping students to reach their full potential and will be offering two scholarships to entering freshman in the fall of 2012. For more information, please visit: The Fruit Company Scholarship Homepage

Roy Webster Memorial Scholarship
Founder of Webster Orchards and Grandfather to owner Scott Webster, Roy Webster was a visionary orchardist, prominent businessman, and a dedicated family man. In honor of his legacy, planting the roots that would one day become The Fruit Company®, we are proud to present the Roy Webster Memorial Scholarship. This $1,000 award is for graduates of Oregon and Washington high schools pursuing degrees from U.S. colleges and universities. Application must be received by April, 30 2012 to be awarded Fall 2012

Download scholarship application here

The Fruit Company® Gift Basket Entrepreneur Award
As a leader in the online gifting industry, The Fruit Company® is always looking to support advancements in Search Marketing, Social Media, and Online Business. To help inspire and assist the next generation of ecommerce front-runners we created The Fruit Company Gift Basket Entrepreneur Award. This $4,000 scholarship will be given to the any U.S. high school graduate we feel has the drive and vision to make their mark on the business world. Application must be received by April, 30 2012 to be awarded Fall 2012

Download scholarship application here

 

The Lendio Brock Blake Student Entrepreneur of the Year Scholarship

 

This scholarship will award $2,500 a year to a student who has demonstrated excellence in entrepreneurship

 

Tillamook County Master Gardener Association Scholarship

 

Scholarship for students who have graduated from, or are current Seniors at, Tillamook County High Schools (or have a current residency in Tillamook County for a minimum of 2 years) and are planning to attend a college or university during the 2012-2013 academic year

 

 

US Bank

 

U.S. Bank is committed to supporting higher education by providing students every opportunity to realize their potential. Forty lucky high school seniors or college undergraduates will win a $1,000 U.S. Bank scholarship.

  • No essays
  • Winners will be selected at random
  • Applications will be accepted from October 2011 - March 2012

Apply online at usbank.com/scholarship

 

West Valley Hospital Foundation Scholarship

 

Available to students whose field of study is medically-related, permanent resident of Polk County, be a West Valley Hospital employee, or a family member of a West Valley Hospital employee. The student must have applied to a college in their field of study before applying for this scholarship.

 

WyzAnt Tutoring Scholarship

 

WyzAnt Tutoring is a nationwide tutoring service with tutors all across the country. The contest features $10,000 in total awards, and is open to college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Students must write a short essay about an important lesson they have learned.

 

 

 

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Additional information

 

For entering freshmen and/or transfer students

For all WOU students, especially current undergraduate and graduate

  • The Financial Aid Office (see contact information below)
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