College, Careers, Scholarships

Update for February 18, 2022

15th Annual Future Engineers Week

Monday, February 28th, 2022 Through Friday, March 4th, 2022

Behind the scenes company tours, presentations from real-world engineers, and a keynote address on what the path toward a career in engineering looks like.

Virtually attend the following:

 Industry Behind the Scenes Tours (6)

 College & University Showcase (7)

 Keynote Address and Wisdom from Established Engineers (4)

Event hosted by Nepris, you can register here: https://oregonconnections.nepris.com/app/events/oregon-engineering-week-79

Virtual Oregon Career Fair, March 7-11

24 Virtual 30-45 minute sessions from many different career areas. Plan ahead, register, and you can work with me to watch them in the college and career center as needed.

Register/information here: https://oregonconnections.nepris.com/app/events/oregon-career-fair-59

Community Service Opportunity

Stayton Rotary is looking for volunteers to help with their annual "Reds, Whites, and Brews" fundraising auction on Saturday April 2, 2022 at Santiam Golf Course.

Students need to be available from 4:15 p.m. until about 9:00 p.m. They will help by busing tables, selling raffle tickets, helping with the silent auction, greeting at the door, helping in the kitchen, and other similar activities.

Students who have helped in the past say it is a fun event, and they get fed pizza, too!

Up to 18 students are needed. If interested, contact Kelly Fields.

Juniors...what's up? Things to do now, PLUS scholarships for you!

Things are opening up! This spring and summer will be good opportunities to visit college campuses. If you are considering the SAT or ACT, you should also schedule that. Remember that the majority of schools do NOT require these tests now, but some still do, and some want them for scholarship consideration. Do some research to decide if this is something you might need.

One of the most important things you can do is keep your GPA up. This semester and fall of 2022 are the last chances for you to impact your GPA before college admissions...for good or bad.

This is also a good time to start thinking about career options or ideas, to ask questions of people doing those jobs, and to take CTE related classes as you prepare to forecast for next year.

Junior SCHOLARSHIPS

While most are for seniors, there are some that are for "any high school student" and some that are specifically for 11th graders. If you want to get started, here is a pretty good list (there are others):

https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/school-year/high-school-junior

ALERT: IT'S OFFICIALLY SCHOLARSHIP SEASON!!

CHEMEKETA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

If you are planning on/considering Chemeketa, be sure to take a look at this list of over 140 scholarships. Some of them are specifically for trade-related programs. You need to be an admitted Chemeketa student in order to apply. Applications close March 31.

When you apply between February and March 31, you're applying for the next academic year beginning fall term.
If you are not a current student at Chemeketa, apply for admission https://www.chemeketa.edu/admission/enroll/
If you are already enrolled in classes at Chemeketa, be sure your major or program of study is current in our records
If you are not sure about your major or program of study, indicate your intent and write about it in the essay section of the application
Before applying, you will need to either have applied for FAFSA or ORSAA to obtain your estimated family contribution (EFC) score
Foundation scholarships are open to all students, including students without a social security number

https://www.chemeketa.edu/about/chemeketa-foundation/scholarships/

https://chemeketa.thankyou4caring.org/scholarship-list

Scholarship Calendar: MARCH IS A BIG MONTH. If you need help, ask!!

The Maude and Alexander Hadden Scholarship, Due February 28, Four-year renewable scholarship of $2,500 to $4,000 for low-income high school seniors with a 3.5 GPA or higher who are planning to attend college.

TheDream.us National Scholarship, Due February 28, Up to $29,000 a year for four years for undocumented students who can receive in-state tuition at WOU.

OSAC Scholarship Application - Due March 1, Over 500 scholarships available with one application for Oregon students. Students who complete the application by the early bird deadline will be entered to win an additional $500 scholarship. CHEAT CODE to SHS LIST HERE.

(Just Added) Kaiser Permanente Scholarship, Due March 1, for students interested in health care, The Kaiser Permanente Health Equity Scholars Program supports young leaders who have a demonstrated interest in pursuing a clinical (e.g., pharmacist, physician, practitioner, nurse) or non-clinical (e.g., accounting, business administration, human resources, marketing,

COSA Scholarships: Due March 1, $1,000 scholarships for Oregon high school seniors who plan to attend a 2- or 4-year college.

California Casualty Partnership (2)
Oregon Association of Latino Administrators (1) Given to deserving Latinx student
NWEA (Northwest Women in Educational Administration) (2) Given to young women entering the field of education

Nuclear Family Scholarship, Due March 1, 750-1000 word essay answering the following question: How has a member of your immediate family, like a parent or a sibling, helped shape the person that you are today?

Tall Clubs International Scholarship. Due March 1. Are you tall? This one might be for you :)

Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Due March 1, 3.0 GPA, going to a 4-year University.

Union Plus Scholarship, Due March 1, members or children of Union members.

Black United Fund of Oregon Scholarships, Due March 1, Scholarships for Oregon universities for African-American students.

PNACAC Student Scholarship, Due March 1, $1,000 scholarship for students who attend school in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Students must submit a one-minute video entry on how college helps them reach their goals or how their college counselor helped them find the right college fit.

**LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP: Youth Benefit Golf Tournament Scholarship, Due March 1, Application available here: http://www.ybgolf.com/ Stayton, Regis, and Santiam students ONLY.

Ford Family Scholarships, Due March 1, MULTIPLE OREGON SCHOLARSHIPS, Award covers 90% of unmet college costs and is calculated on the college’s Cost of Attendance (tuition, fees, room and board, personal costs, etc.), minus other grants and scholarships. SHS students have won these prestigious scholarships over the past several years.

American Chemical Society Scholars Program, Due March 1, renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students majoring in undergraduate chemistry-related disciplines, and are also intending to pursue careers in chemistry-related fields. Selected recipients are awarded up to $5,000 per academic year.

DeArmond Manufacturing Fellows Scholarship (Oregon Tech), Due March 1, four-year scholarship for those pursuing a degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering at Oregon Tech. Five students will be awarded up to $64,000 and an internship at the OMIC R&D facility in Scappoose, Oregon. Apply through Oregon Tech's portal, HERE.

Create a Greeting Card Scholarship, Due March 1, $10,000 scholarship for a photo, drawing or image to be used at the front of a greeting card.

Chemeketa Scholars, Due March 11, 3.5 GPA and other steps need to be taken, information here: https://www.chemeketa.edu/cost-aid/chemeketa-scholars/

Kelsey Oldham Scholarship, Due March 12, Two annual $2,000.00 scholarships have been established, one to a senior female student and one to a senior male student. Those eligible are mid-Willamette Valley High School Seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in academics, leadership, and running.

Beyond the Boroughs Scholarship, Due March 15, Up to $20,000 over four years to low-income students with a 2.5 GPA or higher.

Sub Pop Loser Scholarship, Due March 23. Sub Pop Records is offering a grand total of $17,500 in college scholarship money to three eligible high school seniors. There are three scholarships—one for $7,500, and two for $5,000 each. As longtime, proud losers ourselves, we’re exceedingly happy to be able, in some small way, to help further the education of art-enthused misfits from the NW. We are looking for applicants who are involved and/or interested in music and/or creative media and arts in some way. Send application to: scholarship@subpop.com, and see the link in the title for more details.

HP Community STEM Scholarship, Due March 25, HP Community STEM Scholarship is a merit based competitive scholarship for underrepresented minority (URM) students pursuing a STEM degree. Enrolling in Oregon Community College or university next fall. Related essays required, multiple awards.

**LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP: Maps Credit Union Scholarships, Due March 31, Several scholarships for students residing in or graduating from Polk or Marion county schools.

**LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP: Ronald and Sarah Burr, Due March 31. Stayton HS and Silverton HS ONLY. For students planning to attend a 5 year college/university to study education or agriculture.

Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs Scholarship, Due March 31, $2,500 scholarships to students majoring in programs that lead to careers in manufacturing at trade, technical, community or 4-year colleges.

Robert G. Porter Scholars Program, Due March 31, Up to $2,000 for students experiences homelessness or housing insecurity.

**LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS: Elizabeth Hoke Scholarship, Due April 1. Stayton HS, Mt. Angel, and Silverton HS ONLY. Scholarships given in the following areas:

Music
Dance
Science (Female)
The Arts
Foreign Language
Sports
FFA
Valedictorian
Gratitude for Life
Special Needs

**SHS ONLY Scholarships: NSEA Scholarships (4). Due April 1. Applications in counseling office (and attached in pdf below). Scholarships:

-Teacher Education Scholarship

-Vocational/Trade Scholarship

-4 year college Scholarship

-Community College Scholarship

Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs (OFWC), Due April 9, Scholarships for Music (Instrumental and Vocal), Art, and Essay writing.

Friends of Oregon NRA, Due April 10, Application and Essay – all directions to apply are on the scholarship application. Fifteen scholarships are awarded each year.

**Local Scholarship: SCTC Scholarship, Due April 11, winner selected by random drawing.

Jiffy Lube "What Drives You" Scholarship, Due April 12, short 500 word essay.

**Local Scholarship: Brent Strohmeyer Memorial, Due April 15, 2.5 GPA, must prove automotive hobby OR enroll in automotive classes in college. Application in counseling (and attached below).

NSEA_Teacher_Education_Scholarship.pdf