March 31, 2027

Oregon Community Leadership Scholarship

Direct application

$6,250
5 winners

Eligibility

Location
Oregon
Education level
High school
Financial
Financial need

About this scholarship

Current Oregon high school seniors (GED eligible) who are emerging community leaders and plan to attend an Oregon trade school, college, or university may apply for this renewable four-year need-based scholarship.

Five awards of $6,250 per year ($25,000 total per recipient) are issued each spring. Recipients receive mentorship from a board of Oregon business leaders and must maintain a 2.5 GPA and full-time enrollment to renew.

Selection weighs community involvement and leadership over academic or athletic performance. Submit the application with FAFSA Student Aid Index, a one-page essay, activity information, and two recommendation letters. Application opens each December; deadline March 31.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Application
  • FAFSA Student Aid Index
  • One-page leadership essay
  • Activity information
  • Two recommendation letters
  • Submit your FAFSA Student Aid Index
  • Provide information about extracurricular activities, community service, jobs, or internships
  • Request two letters of recommendation
  • Recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA and full-time enrollment to renew.
  • Selection prioritizes community involvement and leadership over academic or athletic performance.