College & Career Center Newsletter

Seniors, You may have recently received a note in your advisory class regarding FAFSA and Oregon Promise. This note is to let you know if you still need to complete your FAFSA or Oregon Promise. Just to recap, FAFSA is federal financial aid for students planning to attend a 2yr/4yr college or university or a trade school/program. Some scholarship application also require proof of FAFSA completion. Colleges and trade programs use this information to determine your financial need and will sometimes provide you with extra funding. Oregon Promise Grant is financial assistance for students planning to attend a community college in Oregon. If you plan to use Oregon Promise, you MUST also complete your FAFSA by June 1st. Make sure you also list an Oregon community college on that FAFSA application!

• Submit the Oregon Promise application in the OSAC Student Portal.
• Submit the FAFSA or ORSAA for the year that you will start college
  
  

Come to the College and Career Center if you need help!

Want to learn more about California Baptist University? Majoring in nursing, business, engineering? Check out all of the majors offered by clicking on the photo. On Monday, March 16th Drew from CBU will be in the College and Career Center during both lunches. Stop by and say hello!

Seniors: Are you thinking about attending PCC next year? Join us for their Preview Day on April 17th from 8:30am to 12:15pm. Transportation will be provided.

3 Steps to attend, must be completed by April 9:

1. Sign up with Barlow Google Form

2. Sign up with PCC

3. Return a parent permission (English or Spanish) slip to the College and Career Center

Unique programs at the Cascade campus include eye technician, fire protection technology, medical assisting, multimedia, music and sonic arts. Programs from other PCC campuses will also be represented.

The Portland area Christian College Fair will be taking place on Tuesday, March 17th from 6-8pm at Portland Christian Jr/Sr High School. Representatives from Christian colleges and universities across the US will be at the fair.

Click on the image for registration and more information.

Scholarship Interviews-How to Succeed

Will you be doing a scholarship interview? Have you prepared for putting your best self forward? Read here to learn about being successful in your interview.

Ford Family Foundation Scholarship (seniors)-due March 2

PCC Future Connect-(seniors) due March 1

OSAC Scholarship (seniors)-due March 2

Questbridge Scholars (juniors) due March 24

SBHS Alumni Scholarship (seniors) due March 30

MHCC Scholarships (seniors) due March 31

Club Paesano Italian American Scholarship (seniors)-due March 31

Dale Krueger Scholarship (seniors) due April 1

Gresham Rotary MHCC Scholarship-(seniors) due April 9

Diversity in Leadership in Oregon Scholarship (seniors) due March 2

Horatio Alger Scholarship (juniors) due March 1

OSEA Guy Davis Scholarship (seniors) due March 1 Must have a parent in OSEA union

OSEA Classified Union Scholarship (seniors) due April 14

Gresham Lions Supper Club (seniors) due April 16

Have you seen our Local Scholarship list? These are mostly donations from our local service organizations and more. Stop by the C&CC to learn about each individual scholarship's requirements.

Be sure to check out Oregon Goes to College's Scholarship list for more choices.

Top colleges and universities are looking for students who have excelled academically despite financial hardship, and they partner with QuestBridge to find students like you. If you are a high-achieving high school junior from a low-income background, the College Prep Scholars Program can equip you with knowledge, confidence, and resources to connect with the nation's most sought-after colleges.

Are you a strong fit?

• Earn primarily As in the most challenging courses offered?
• Come from a household earning less than $65,000 annually?
• Demonstrate resilience, integrity and motivation to succeed?

Click on the image to the right for more info on the College Prep Scholars program. The Match Scholarship info

PURPOSE OF THE SBHSAA SCHOLARSHIP

To provide a personal growth scholarship to one or more deserving graduating seniors interested in or pursuing post-high school course of study at either college/university or other post-secondary educational institution, programs offered in trades, professional fields and academic areas. The definition of personal growth is the ongoing process of understanding and developing oneself in order to achieve one’s fullest potential.

Find the application here.

Many colleges and organizations in Oregon offer summer camps and programs.

Attending one can help students:

• Learn something new
• Build leadership skills
• Explore careers
• Have fun!

Sophomores and Juniors considering careers in investigation and forensics have a rare opportunity to participate in the Portland FBI Field Office's Teen Academy this summer! APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 3, 2026.

Interested in a manufacturing career? Visit Boeing's training facility and learn about their Assembly and Machining Tech Prep Student Development programs! ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Discover summer job opportunities and how to increase your chance of being hired!

Learn more

Register now

The Ballmer Institute is creating a new mental health profession that only requires an undergraduate degree to deliver services in schools, health care systems, and the community. They do have a full scholarship available to students that meet eligibility criteria.

Register to attend an info session. March 4, 7 to 8pm or April 21, 4-5pm

More information can be found here.

Looking for a Prom dress? You’re in luck!

Each spring, Abby’s Closet invites high school students to a 2-day Prom Dress Giveaway where you can choose a dress that fits your unique style—completely FREE of charge.

More than 7,000 dresses have been donated just for you. We have vintage and brand new, short and long, and sizes 0-20+. Abby’s Closet believes all high school students should be able to attend Prom without worrying about the cost. We welcome people of different gender identities, abilities, sizes, and socioeconomic status. The goal of Abby’s Closet is to make every participant feel special, beautiful, and confident.

Click on the prom dress to get tickets to this event!

Don't forget to report ANY scholarships offered to you to the College & Career Center. You can forward an email, tell us in person, make a copy of an award letter...whichever method you prefer. Please tell us about ALL scholarships offered to you, not just the ones you accept.

Tia Molony

molony5@gresham.k12.or.us

Midge Collins (she/her) - Career Coordinator

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

Tia Molony (she/her) - College Coordinator

molony5@gresham.k12.or.us 503-258-4890