College & Career Center Newsletter

For a list of Barlow classes that can possibly earn dual credit and instructions for ordering corresponding college transcripts, please access those instructions here.

Junior College/Career Match was designed to help students start thinking about their after high school plans at the end of their junior year. Take a look at our slideshow if you are ready to start planning now!

Portland Relocation Scholarship-due June 15

Delete Cyberbullying Mental Health Awareness-due June 30 (grades 9-12)

Bob Rapp Memorial ASA Scholarship-due July 1
Beat the Odds-due September 15

The Gates Scholarship-due Sept 15

National College Match Scholarship-due Sept

Coca-Cola Scholars-due Sept 30

Path to Pro Scholarship-due Sept 30

McDonald's HACER Scholarship-due Oct 1

US Senate Youth Program-due Oct 12

Have you seen our local and comprehensive scholarship lists? Take a look and see what is available. These lists are updated often and are still under construction for this year. Pay attention to due dates and check the websites for updated information.

This fall, Stand for Children will award $20,000 college scholarships to eight outstanding students who “Beat the Odds.” The scholarship is $5,000 per year, renewable for up to four years provided the recipient maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA, completes 12 or more credits each term, and funding is available. Beat the Odds is a partnership between Stand for Children (a nonprofit organization) and the Renaissance Foundation.

You can learn more, see eligibility requirements, and/or apply here.

NW Cyber Camp will be serious summer fun for tech-focused teens! This free, weeklong cybersecurity camp is offered on nine college campuses this summer. High school students learn cybersecurity skills from college faculty, meet industry professionals, and work in teams to fend off a simulated cyberattack. No previous experience or knowledge is required as the camp content is accessible to beginners and aims to inspire students to consider cybersecurity careers in the future.

Students can learn more and find links to the camp applications at nwcybercamp.org.

· Central Oregon Community College

· Chemeketa Community College

· Clackamas Community College

· Oregon Institute of Technology

· Oregon State University

· Mt Hood Community College

· Portland Community College

· Portland State University

· University of Oregon

When you serve in the Peace Corps, you’ll share culture and knowledge with a community overseas and create a lasting impact on people’s lives. Applications for early 2027 departures are set to close June 15. Apply now to be on the ground working together with a community overseas.

If you are interested in nutrition and agriculture, communities in Nepal and Guatemala could benefit from your skills. There are also amazing education opportunities in Ghana, either teaching math or working with the deaf community.

View Volunteer openings or connect with a recruiter to learn more as these and other Volunteer opportunities are set to close on July 1.

Volunteering is a great way to make a positive impact in your community while also growing as a person. It allows you to help others, support causes you care about, and build meaningful connections. Volunteering can also teach valuable skills, boost your confidence, and give you a sense of purpose. Whether you're helping at a local shelter, tutoring students, or cleaning up a park, every small act of service makes a difference.

Here's a list of current opportunities.

Looking for an early college summer program or internship? Take a look at our list of opportunities.

If you are looking for a seasonal or part-time job, find companies hiring at NOW HIRING.

College & Career Center:

College Coordinator- Tia Molony
molony5@gresham.k12.or.us (503) 258-4890

Career Coordinator- Midge Collins

collins53@gresham.k12.or.us (503)258-4885

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