COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The below scholarships are just a sample of what is available to students who are looking for alternative funding for their higher education experience. We will do our best to provide information as it comes available to us. We encourage students to seek out scholarship opportunities on their own and not solely rely on what is listed here.
Pay special attention to deadlines. Postings are not necessarily in calendar order.
CCHS Senior Receives OSU Presidential Scholarship
Colby Edwards' prayers were answered on Thursday, March 8, 2018, in the form of a black box...a Beaver Box! The box indicated that he was the recipient of the Presidential Scholarship* to the Oregon State [...]
Wendy’s High School Heisman
Wendy’s High School Heisman is looking for all types of high-achieving seniors from more than 29,000 public and private high schools within the U.S. We consider young men and women who participate in a wide [...]
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Deadline: November 7, 2017 Eligibility:Â Student has engaged in a volunteer activity after September 1, 2016; Completes an application and submits it to the school principal by the deadline. For more information:Â 2018 Prudential Spirit of [...]
Courage to Grow Scholarship – Monthly
Award: $500 Deadline: Last day of each month Eligibility: Current junior or senior in high school or college student with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or better. US citizens only please. couragetogrowscholarship.com/Â (open article to click [...]
National Career Technical Scholarship Program
Award: Up to $2,500 Deadline: Application opens March 15 Eligibility: See website Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship (open article to click on link) Additional Targeted Horatio Alger scholarships: Click here
Quest Bridge
Quest Bridge is a nationally recognized non-profit that has connected over 15,000 high-achieving, low-income students will full four-year scholarships or generous financial aid to attend specific college partners. Who can qualify: High school junior Typically [...]
UniversityTutor Essay Scholarship Contest
Award: $1,000 Yearly Deadline: September 30 universitytutor.com/scholarship-contest-rules (open article to click on link) Â
Tuition Rewards
Check out this site for great information on colleges as well as a tuition savings program:  secure.tuitionrewards.com (open article to click on link)
Pear Blossom Run Scholarship Foundation
DEADLINE: TBA. Typically March Requirements: College-bound runners who have participated in cross-country or in track as a distance runner (800m., 1500m., or 3000).  See Mr. Olson in the College & Career Center for an application. http://www.pearblossomrun.com/race-details/scholarships/
Rogue Community College Foundation Scholarships
DEADLINE:Â Various deadlines Rogue Community College Foundation Scholarship Application Timeline and Deadlines:Â https://foundation.roguecc.edu/node/76
The ABODO $500 scholarship
YEARLY DEADLINES: Fall: October 31. Spring: February 28. How to Enter : Write a brief essay (maybe 500-1000 words) about what makes your school, the campus and the surrounding neighborhoods so awesome. Include a few pictures for [...]
Soroptimist International of Medford, Violet Richardson Award
YEARLY DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 15 Qualified students have a passion for making their community a better place; i.e. fighting drug use, crime or violence, cleaning up the environment, and working to end discrimination and poverty. For [...]
Medford Rotary Scholarship
YEARLY DEADLINE: TBA. Typically March. A scholarship committee at CCHS will determine the scholarship recipient(s). Scholarship candidates need to pick up the application from Mr. Olson in the College & Career Center. Application deadline, TBA. Scholarship [...]
Pointe Pest Control Scholarship
DEADLINE: TBA. Typically in April. $750 scholarship for a graduating senior from the state of Oregon. Visit: www.http://pointpest.com/oregon-scholarship-application/
Oregon Collectors Association Hasson/Newman Memorial Scholarship Fund
DEADLINE: April 1, 2018. Two awards. Up to $6,000. Over $185,000 in scholarships awarded to Oregon high school seniors! For more info: orcascholarshipfund.com
Gates Scholarship
The Gates Scholarship will Support students through their undergraduate studies (translation: there will be no support for MS and PhD degrees) Award 300 scholarships per year Be administered by the Hispanic Scholarship Fund but will NOT be [...]
Medford Masonic Lodge #103
DEADLINE: April 15, 2018. Visit the website for information. masoniclodge103.org. This application is available yearly. Â
Portland State University – Four Years Free Grant
YEARLY DEADLINE: May 1 'Four Years Free!' Â Portland State University covers tuition and fees for 4 years for income eligible Oregon freshmen starting in fall 2017. Eligibility Current resident of Oregon Graduate from an Oregon [...]
University of Oregon – Pathway Oregon Grant
Are you planning to attend or are you considering attending the University of Oregon? If you have applied to the UofO (deadline: Jan. 15); do you know if you are eligible for the Pathway Oregon [...]
Oregon State University – Bridge to Success Grant
Are you planning to attend or are you considering attending Oregon State University? If you have applied to OSU (application deadline: Feb. 1); you may be eligible for the Bridge to Success Grant. This grant [...]
Medford Police Association $500 Scholarship
Qualified students must have an interest in Law Enforcement. For more information, please see Mr. Olson in the College & Career Center.
Pacific University – Forest Grove, OR
Pacific University Scholarships: *Merit-based scholarships:Â Students can receive up to $24,000 per year and do not need to apply separately for these scholarships; a completed application will grant them these opportunities *Special Interest Awards:Â These [...]
Northwest Christian University
If you are interested in attending Northwest Christian University (Eugene), NCU will provide a $4,000 scholarship for a Cascade Christian Student (per year); for attending NCU. This scholarship is specific to Cascade Christian students and [...]
OSAC: Office of Student Access and Completion
The OSAC application opens November 1st! The Oregon Promise Grant and the Oregon Opportunity Grant applications are available through the OSAC application. From the OSAC website: "OSAC awards more than $18 million in scholarships annually. [...]
Tuition Rewards
Check out this site for great information on colleges as well as a tuition savings program:Â secure.tuitionrewards.com
University Tutor
Award: $1,000
Deadline:Â 09/30/2017
universitytutor.com/scholarship-contest-rules
Quest Bridge
Is a nationally recognized non-profit that has connected over 15,000 high-achieving, low-income students will full four-year scholarships or generous financial aid to attend specific college partners.
Who can qualify:
- High school junior
- Typically in the top 5-10% of their class
- Demanding academic schedule
- Family income of less than $65,000 annually
For more information: questbridge.org/outreach
National Career Technical Scholarship Program:
Award: $2,500 (510 awarded)
Deadline: rolling – until all awarded
Eligibility: See website
Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship
Additional Targeted Horatio Alger scholarships: Click here
Courage to Grow Scholarship (monthly)
Award: $500
Deadline: 9/30/2017
Eligibility: Current junior or senior in high school or college student with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or better. US citizens only please.
couragetogrowscholarship.com/
Cappex Easy Money Scholarship (monthly)
Award: $1,000
Deadline: 9/30/2017
Eligibility: See website
Easy Money Scholarship
“No Essay” College Scholarship (monthly)
Award: $2,000
Deadline: 9/30/2017
Sponsored by: Niche
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College WeekLive Scholarship (monthly)
Award: $5,000
Deadline: 9/30/2017
Eligibility: See website
College WeekLive Scholarship
Refer a Friend Monthly Scholarship (monthly)
Award: $500
Deadline: 9/30/2017
Eligibility: See website
Refer a Friend
Grange Co-Op Scholarship
Award: $1,500 (1 awarded) and $1,000 (12 awarded)
Deadline:Â 2/15/2018
Eligibility: Minimum 3.5 GPA. Have participated in FFA, 4-H, DECA, FBLA, Student Body Leadership, School Sports, or non-school related activities such as work experience. For questions, about the program, email the Scholarship Committee at [email protected] or contact Heidi DeRoule: : 541-664-1261.
Grange Co-Op Scholarship
Fairy Godmother Scholarship Program
Award: $3,600/year for 2 years
Deadline: TBA – typically in March
Eligibility: Female applicants only. Senior. Must demonstrate financial need per the EFC on the FAFSA application. Successful candidates are often the first in their families to be given the chance for higher education. Have shown determination, academic curiosity and remarkable fortitude in the face of adversity. Extensive community service.
(Cascade Christian is able to submit 2 candidates – see Mr. Olson if you are interested in being considered)
Jackson County Genealogical Society Scholarship
Award: $1,500
Deadline:Â TBA Typically in March.
Please see Mr. Olson in the College and Career Center for the application.
Wells Fargo College STEPS – Quarterly Sweepstakes
Award: varies
Deadline:Â TBA
Eligibility: See website
http://www.wellsfargo.com/student/sweepstakes/
College JumpStart Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: 4/15/2017
Eligibility: See website (open to 10th, 11th & 12th)
College JumpStart Scholarship
Ayn Rand Essay Contest – The Fountainhead
Award: $50-$10,000
Deadline: 4/26/2017
Eligibility: 11th & 12th grades. See website for more info
The Fountainhead Ayn Rand Essay Contest
Ayn Rand Essay Contest – Atlas Shrugged
Award: $50-$20,000
Deadline: 4/28/2017
Eligibility: 12th grade, college undergrads, gradate students. See website for more info
Atlas Shrugged Ayn Rand Essay Contest
Christian College Scholarship Drawing
Award: $2,500
Deadline: 5/31/2017
Eligibility: See website
Christian College Drawing
Khan Law Firm Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: 8/1/2017
Eligibility: Must currently be enrolled or been accepted to a college or university in the United States. Must be able to provide official school transcript or acceptance letter verifying enrollment. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Write an essay explaining your plans for your education.
http://khaninjurylaw.com/scholarship/
Student Athlete Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Eligibility: See website
Student Athlete Scholarship
ScholarshipPoints $10,000 Scholarship
Award: $10,000
Eligibility: See website
$10,000 Scholarship
 Scholarship Owl “You Deserve It” Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Eligibility: See website
“You Deserve It” Scholarship
Christian College EDGE Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Eligibility: See website
EDGE Scholarship