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Purpose: The L.D. and Velna Montgomery Scholarship fund was established in 2021 by Kerry Montgomery, EHS Graduating Class of ‘67 . It enables college bound seniors attending Elmira High School to pursue a college education at any 4-year, accredited Educational Institution.

Description:

Scholarship is for tuition, books, room and board only. Scholarship Amount: $5,000 per year, for a maximum of 4 years. Please complete the application in its entirety. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered for the scholarship award. The deadline for this application to be received is: Postmarked Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 by 3pm. No exceptions. Submit completed application to EHS Counselor, Brittany McMillan.

Eligibility:

In order to be considered for L.D. and Velna Montgomery Scholarship, a candidate must:

  • Be an Elmira High School Senior
  • Be planning to pursue an undergraduate degree at a 4-year accredited educational institution beginning Summer or Fall 2021
  • Must have a cumulative High School GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Demonstrate financial need
    • Please submit a copy of your Student Aid Report from the FAFSA OR complete the Financial Resource table on the following page.

 

Renewal Eligibility:

  • The L.D. and Velna Montgomery Scholarship is renewable (up to 4 years) IF college GPA remains in “Good Standing” based on the Colleges’/Universities’ criteria.

 

Interested in applying? Click HERE for an application.

Have questions? Contact Brittany McMillan, EHS Counselor, bmcmillan@fernridge.k12.or.us

The PB&J Scholarship Fund is for students who have experience personal challenges that may not have allowed them to perform well academically, but who still have the drive to succeed. Examples of personal challenges include, but not limited to: medical issues, peer issues (bullying, change of school, minority status, etc), family issues (divorce, dealth, lack of income, homelessness, foster care, etc).

Awards offered range from $500-$1,000. Student must fill out the online application, submit a transcript and one letter of recommendation (two is preferred).

Ready to apply? Click HERE

Want more information? Click HERE

Have questions? Contact Traven Watase at (808) 450-9988 or email traven@pbjscholarship.org

OnPoint Community Credit Union sponsors the Scholar Program, recognizing Scholar Athletes and Activity Scholars who are graduating seniors at OSAA member schools.
The Scholar Program recognizes graduating seniors who have achieved a 3.50 or higher unweighted cumulative GPA and earned a varsity letter in an OSAA-sanctioned sport or competed in an OSAA-sanctioned activity.
All graduating seniors in the Scholar Program are eligible to apply for one of six college scholarships – two winners will receive a $5,000 scholarship and four winners will each receive a $1,000 scholarship. Winners will be selected based on success in the classroom, leadership in the community, how participating in OSAA activities has either taught them a lesson or helped them achieve their goals and two letters of recommendation.
The 2021 Scholar Program scholarship application is now open! Applications will be accepted through Friday, April 30, 2021.
Click HERE for the application.
 Liberty Tax offers a TAX school every fall . Tax school is offered by TnC tTax services (dba) Liberty Tax. We are a licensee of Liberty Tax Corporation.
Tax School is offered free of charge, with a small fee for books. (Please note that we will be offering two scholarships to the right student/candidate to cover books.  Class tuition is free)
 The course is 80 hours long, and it is approved by the Oregon Tax Board and upon completion, students will be fully prepared to take and pass the Oregon State examination. This certification then allows the student to prepare taxes for the coming Tax season.
This opportunity is offered to those 18 and above and teaches a life skill and can increase earning potential with either full or part time work available. While Liberty Tax offers and teaches this class, there is NO obligation to work for us however, we are always hiring fully trained Tax preparers!.
If you are interested and have questions please contact Kelli at 541-868-1395 or at krenee.young@gmail.com or libertytax5641@gmail.com

During this multi-week virtual event, current HS seniors, youth from partner programs, and 2020 HS graduates are invited to join us to connect with local businesses and job opportunities. Here’s the event schedule:

  • Week 1 (April 19-22): Students get to know participating companies via a virtual Meet & Greet
  • Week 2 (April 28)Student prep: Resume building webinar & 1:1 job application support and/or mock-interviews
  • Week 3 (May 5)Student prep: Interviewing 101 webinar & 1:1 job application support and/or mock-interviews

  • Week 4 (May 10-14): Students interview for the jobs they’re interested in!

  •  STUDENTS register here: https://lesd.link/Register_4_HiringFair

Three EHS students from the Class of 2020 received this $2,000 scholarship last year!! If selected, you will receive $2,000 towards your first year of college, and you will have a chance to renew the scholarship to go towards your 2nd and 3rd year in college.  This is an AMAZING opportunity! Please read below for eligibility….

 

Eligibility

  • This scholarship opportunity is open to all graduating seniors in the class of 2018 from the following high schools: Crow, ECCO, ELMIRA, Harrisburg, Junction City, Kalapuya, Monroe, North Eugene, Triangle Lake, and Willamette
  • The student demonstrates a sincere desire to continue their education in an approved program at a college, university, community college, or trade/training school with in the State of Oregon.
  • The student must complete the application, the required answers to the five questions, and include a certified high school transcript in their packet.
  • Submit your completed packet to Ms. Brittany by March 19th, 2021.
  • NOTE: Relatives of Eugene Airport Rotarians by blood or marriage are not eligible to apply. For this purpose, a relative is defined as, but not limited to, a “child, grandchild, brother or sister, and their spouses or children.”

PLEASE NOTE: There is not a GPA requirement, and this can be awarded to any student that will be attending a college, university, community college, or training/trade school within the State of Oregon.

Click HERE for a PDF copy of the application. You may also pick up an application from the EHS Front Office.

Each year Lane Electric offers nearly $20,000 in scholarships to help our members begin their college journey or return to seek a new career. You could be rewarded with money to help attend Lane Community College, Vocational Outdoor Line Training Academy (VOLTA), or a college of your choice. Scholarship applications are due by Thursday, April 8, 2021 by 1pm.

Requirements

You must be a Lane Electric Member or a dependent of a qualifying Lane Electric Member. For more information, please call us at (541) 484-1151 or visit with your high school counselor.

Scholarships & Applications

Each year SELCO Community Credit Union awards 20 scholarships to exceptional high school seniors continuing their education. If you’re planning to attend an accredited two- of four-year college or university, you may be eligible for a $2,500 SELCO Scholarship to help with tuition and other educational expenses. Applications are open through March 31. Visit selco.org/scholarships for more information and to apply.

 

Here are the key details:

  • Each year, SELCO Community Credit Union awards 20 scholarships of $2,500 to be used toward tuition and other educational expenses.
  • Applicants must plan to attend a two- or four-year college and have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
  • Applicants (or a member of their immediate family) must be a SELCO member. A SELCO membership is just $5 and open to anyone who lives or works in one of the 27 Oregon counties SELCO serves.
  • Additional information and a link to the application can be found at selco.org/scholarships.

The Friends of the Fern Ridge Library are sponsoring at least two $500 scholarships for high school seniors graduating in the class of 2021. Applicants must live in, or attend school in, the Fern Ridge Library District. Students who volunteer at the Fern Ridge Library may also apply. Applicants must have a 3.0 or higher grade point average as of the end of the fall semester of their senior year.

Applications are available on the library’s website (www.fernridgelibrary.org/friends) and through Elmira High School. Applications must be returned to the Fern Ridge Library, 88026 Territorial Rd., Veneta by Tuesday, March 30 at 5 pm. The mailing address is PO Box 397, Veneta 97487.

Click HERE for a PDF copy of the Application

 

Due to the pandemic, Blachly-Lane’s Board of Directors has authorized two $1,600 educational/vocational scholarships in lieu of the cancelled NRECA Youth Tour in 2021. The scholarships are for graduating high school seniors. One scholarship will be awarded to a student furthering their studies at a university or college this fall. One scholarship will be awarded to a student entering vocational school, with preference given to students enrolling in VOLTA Line School. The applicant’s parent or legal guardian must be a Blachly-Lane member with an active account, and the applicant must live in the home of the member parent/guardian.

The Details:

  • Applications are available at www.blachlylane.coop/community/scholarships.
  • Applications and accompanying documents must be submitted to BLEC by email to spettelp@blec.coop or mail to
    90680 Hwy 99 N, Eugene, OR 97402.
  • Applications must be received no later than 5:30 p.m.,
    Thursday, April 1, 2021.
  • Late applications will not be accepted.
  • Funds will be disbursed once proof of enrollment is received. Once received, scholarship funds will be
    sent directly to the college, vocational, or lineworker school in the student’s name

Click HERE for the informational flyer!