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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

Bernie Kuehn Scholarship Application

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

Gordon Faber Scholarship Application

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

Chuck Mickley/Berg Memorial Scholarship

Ameteur Radio

Amount: 2 for $1000 each

Deadline: 3/31/2021

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

Humanists of Greater Portland

essay contest

Amount: $3,000

Deadline: EST. 4/10/2021

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

 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.