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Hillsboro Scholarships - 2021-2022
HIllsboro High School 2021 Common Application
Application Hilhi students can fill out to be considered for multiple scholarships. Some scholarships require additional applications, materials, or interviews.
*Trevor Peterson Memorial Scholarship
*Richard B Siegel Arts Scholarship
*Margaret Fry Memorial Scholarships
*Heinz Teubner Scholarship
*Gene Doty Scholarship
*Scholls Women's Club Scholarship
*Alpha Upsilon Scholarship
*Amount: Varies
Deadline: TBA
Bernie Kuehn Music Scholarship
For high school seniors planning to pursue a major or minor degree in music. Minimum GPA of 2.75 is required.
Mail the application to:
Oregon Chorale
P.O. Box 1182
Hillsboro, OR
97123-1182
Amount: TBD
Deadline: TBA
Rotary Scholarship
For graduating seniors who plan on attending a community college or trade school.
Amount: TBD
Deadline: TBA
Alpha Upsilon Scholarship
For seniors with a physical or learning disability.
Amount: $500
Deadline: TBA
Elden Kellar Scholarship
For students going on to a community college, college or university who have participated in HilHi's Track & Field or Cross Country programs.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: TBA
To submit the application:
1. Open with google docs
2. Make a copy
3. Complete the application
4. Share the application with mageem@hsd.k12.or.us
Healthy Hillsboro Scholarship
The Healthy Hillsboro Scholarship celebrates and rewards a Hillsboro School District high schooler who has made a meaningful difference in the health of their local community. This is intentionally broadly defined. An applicant may have done volunteer work to improve the well-being of others, accomplished an extraordinary feat of strength or perseverance, provided care to a friend or community or made a difference in some other way.
Amount: It awards a one-time, $2500 scholarship to a student who is pursuing a degree at a traditional four-year institution or two-year community college.
Deadline: TBA
Gordon Faber Scholarship
The Gordon Faber Scholarship was established in 2001 to honor Mayor Faber for his service to the Hillsboro community. As mayor from 1992 to 2001, Mr. Faber emphasized the importance of quality community development and pride.
This scholarship program was established to honor a student at each high school who is planning to go into a nursing profession and exemplifies the qualities Gordon Faber sought to model and encourage:
· Scholarship (minimum 3.0 GPA in high school)
· Diligence
· Leadership
· Good citizenship
· Kindness
· Integrity
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: Monday, April 4, 2022
Scholls Women's Club Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a Hillsboro High School senior who attended Groner Elementary for at least 1 year OR has a parent or grandparent who is a member of the Scholls Women’s Club. The scholarship may be used at any accredited trade, technical or business school, 2 or 4 year college or university. The Scholarship is not awarded solely on need or grade point average. It will be awarded to a person or persons who show that they are a well rounded individual.
Minimum GPA 2.75.
Amount TBD
Deadline: TBA
Gene Doty Scholarship
Someone majoring in STEM that is a "renaissance" man/woman
Amount: $100
Deadline: TBA
Heinz Teubner Scholarship
For advanced language students with contributions to the community and Hilhi. This scholarship is in memory of a former Hilhi foreign language instructor admired by students and staff.
Amount: $100
Deadline: TBA
Margaret Fry Memorial Scholarship
For well-rounded Hilhi students involved in community and school.
Amount: Up to $2,500
Deadline:TBA
Richard B. Siegel Arts Scholarship
We are looking for students who show a spark or passion for pursuing further education in the arts, science or technology. Strong emphasis will NOT be placed on GPA. Scholarships can be used for community college, 4 year universities or trade schools.
Amount: Up to $2,500
Deadline: TBA
Trevor Peterson Memorial Scholarship
For Hilhi senior who is currently on or has been on an IEP or 504 plan, and who has shown exceptional strength and courage dealing with special needs. 2. For student who has a sibling on an IEP or 504. Scholarship is applicable to external life skill classes, trade skills training, community college classes, or 4-year college tuition.
Amount: $500
Deadline: TBA
OTHER Local/Regional Scholarships - 2021-2022
Elks National Foundation Scholarship
Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
Amount: multiple awards, from $4,000-$50,000
Opens: August 2, 2021
Deadline: November 15, 2021
Oregon Nurseries Scholarship
For students preparing for a career in ornamental horticulture or related fields. In all, 19 different awards — ranging from $500 to $1,500 — are sponsored by individuals and OAN chapters as a way to support the next generation of green industry professionals. Applicants may be awarded more than one scholarship. Past recipients are encouraged to reapply.
Amount: $500-1,500
Opens Jan.
Deadline:
Oregon School Employees Association
Child, grandchild etc of a OSEA or ROSE member in good standing. Min GPA 3.0
Amount: 7 for $1250, 1 for $1500
Deadline: Jan. 15th, 2021
Alpha Upsilon #1884 Oregon Endowment
resident of Hillsboro, min GPA 3.0
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: Feb. 1st 2021
Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
Hispanic descent, 3.0 GPA
Amount: multiple awards, from $2,000-$5,000
Deadline: Jan. 31st, 2021
Portland Future First Citizen Award and Scholarship
Senior who has made an extraordinary commitment to improving their community through volunteer work.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: Jan. 31st 2021
The Portland Future First Citizen Award recipient will be honored at the 2020 Portland First Citizen Luncheon Banquet, date and location to be announced.
Washington County Livestock Association Scholarship
Parent or legal guardian must be a Washington County Livestock Association member for at least one year
Amount: amount not listed
Deadline: Est 5/1/2021
Portland Chapter of The Links
African American high school seniors who have demonstrated scholastic potential, high achievement, and leadership ability. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00
Amount: Amounts vary
Deadline: Est. Feb 21st, 2021
Oregon Farm Bureau Scholarship
Students studying agriculture or forestry OR any major, if a child/grandchild of a voting member of Farm Bureau in Oregon.
Amount: multiple scholarships available, $1000+ awards
Deadline: Not Updated
Washington County Farm Bureau Scholarship
Planning to study agriculture, education, nursing, or vocational training
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Not Updated, Est May 1st
Westover-Lehrer-Rei Fundation Baseball Scholarship
Baseball player, on roster of a recognized intercollegiate baseball team
Amount: $1500 per year, up to 5 years of eligibility)
Deadline: Not Updated Est. 3/6
Portland Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Deserving African-American female and male high school seniors from Oregon and southwest Washington. Applicants must plan to pursue higher education at a four-year institution leading to a degree in a profession or applied science. GPA of 3.00 or above
Amount: Website does not indicate amount of scholarship
Deadline: Not Updated
Jiffy Lube Teen Driver Scholarship
Four finalists will be selected from the 500 word “What Drives You?” essays submitted.
Amount: The overall $4,500 scholarship winner will be chosen from these videos. Finalists will be guaranteed a minimum $1,500 award if they create and submit a 1-2 minute video that expands on their essay in their own candid words, visuals, etc.
Deadline: March 15, 2021
Hillsboro Education Association Scholarship
legally dependent children of an active HEA member with three years active membership.
Amount: 2 for $1000 each
Deadline: Not Updated
Tuality Healthcare Foundation: Dr. Marvin J. Robb Memorial Scholarship
Healthcare, min GPA 3.5, min SAT 1000 or min ACT 19
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: CLOSED
Tuality Healthcare Foundation: Flo Rhea Health Careers
Healthcare, min GPA 3.5, min SAT 1000 or min ACT 19
Amount: $1,700
Deadline: CLOSED
Washington County Cooperative Library Services Teen Summer Reading Artwork Contest
teen artists (ages 12-18)
Amount: $200.00, $100.00, and $50.00 Amazon Gift Card
Deadline: Not Updated
Oregon Scholarship Resources
OSAC (Office of Student Access and Completion) helps Oregon students pursue their college and career goals
- A Single Application for over $16 million in Scholarship Awards!
- Also applications for Oregon Promise grant and Oregon Opportunity Grant
- Application Deadline: March 1
PathwayOregon: ensures that academically qualified, federal Pell Grant–eligible Oregonians will have their tuition and fees paid through a combination of federal, state, and university funds.
Oregon GEAR UP: provides resources to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in college. Visit the Scholarship Calendar for a variety of scholarships organized by deadline.
Portland State University 4 Years Free: program covers 4 years of tuition and fees for income-eligible Oregon freshmen. You apply for federal and state grants, then the program covers the remaining standard tuition and fees.
- Application Deadline: February 1 (FAFSA)
The PCC Foundation: awards hundreds of scholarships every year to students who may not otherwise be able to afford an education.
PCC Future Connect: provides scholarship money to students who identify as first generation or low-income.
Scholarship search websites
These databases are a great resource to search out scholarship opportunites that could fit your individual needs and interest.
- Start looking and applying as early as possible!
- Don't ignore scholarships for small amounts. Every dollar counts when your'e paying for college