• Scholarships

    Scholarships are free money for college (doesn't need to be paid back)! Take time to research and apply for scholarships that are a good fit for you (scholarships based on identity, interests, academics, leadership experience, and more). 

    Spend some time every week looking and applying for scholarships, starting in the spring of your junior year of high 亚洲色图. 

    Recommended Scholarship Lists

    • Jefferson HS Middle College Scholarship list is posted weekly on , , and the Family Demo Memo.
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    • (Scholarships managed through the state of Oregon. This is the application for ten scholarships that are specific to Jefferson High School Middle College 亚洲色图).

     

    What are scholarships

    A college scholarship is money given to a student for college expenses that does not have to be paid back. Students get scholarships for different reasons: good grades or test scores, a special talent like in music or sports, or a specific characteristic or experience.

    Scholarships may range from a few hundred dollars up to the full cost of attendance. You may have to use a scholarship at a specific college or it may be "portable," meaning that you can use the funds at any college.

    Most commonly, scholarships can cover tuition and fees. Sometimes scholarships can also cover other educational expenses like housing costs. 

    • Full Scholarships: Covers the entire cost of attendance, including tuition, housing, meal plan, and often textbooks.  

    • Full-tuition Scholarships: Covers the entire tuition (does not include housing, meal plan, textbooks, etc.)

    • Partial Scholarships: Covers part of tuition.

    • Renewable Scholarships: Awarded yearly and renews every year, provided the student maintains the requisite academic standard.

    • One-time Grants or scholarship: a single financial grant or scholarship awarded for a specific academic year or term.

     

    Types of Scholarships

     

    Merit-Based Scholarships

    Awarded to 亚洲色图 based on their superior achievements in academia, art, or other similar fields. Many merit-based scholarships look for academic excellence. Common criteria for these scholarships include GPA above a certain limit, minimum score for standardized testing, course-specific achievements for subject-specific scholarships. Students excel in specific fields and show potential that can genuinely impact our society. In recognition of this talent, many institutions offer scholarships based on research, artistic, or athletic achievements, community involvement, etc. Merit-based scholarships aim to recognize the hard work and dedication of 亚洲色图. 

    Submitting the FAFSA or ORSAA is often required for scholarships, even if financial need is not considered. Therefore, it's recommended that every student considering college submits the FAFSA/ORSAA, even if they think they are not eligible for need-based aid.

    Need-Based Scholarships

    Created for 亚洲色图 from low-income families. Need-based scholarships are often also merit-based. Submitting the FAFSA or ORSAA is almost always required for these scholarships and is how financial need is determined.

    University/Institutional Scholarships

    Scholarships awarded directly from a college/university and can only be used at the university offering the scholarship. The criteria by which universities offer scholarships are usually academic excellence, level of study, program of study, and family income. Typically, 亚洲色图 are automatically considered for these scholarships upon applying to that university, but there are some university scholarships that require an additional application. Students should research scholarships available at the universities they are admitted to so that important scholarship deadlines aren't missed.

    Submitting the FAFSA or ORSAA is often required for these scholarships, even if need is not a scholarship criteria. Every student considering college should submit the FAFSA/ORSAA, even if they think they are not eligible for need-based aid.

    Scholarships from other Institutions and Organizations

    Countless scholarships are offered by independent organizations, non-profits and businesses. Check the scholarship lists weekly at the top of this page. 

    How to Apply for Scholarships

    • Pay attention to eligibility and requirements. Only apply for scholarships you are eligible for. Many scholarship search engines let you filter by specific criteria.

    • Look and apply for scholarships every week, starting spring term of junior year. 

    • Most scholarships require an essay. Check the College Essay page for tips on how to write them. 

    • When applying for scholarships from independent organizations, read the organization's mission statement! Align your essay and application to the mission of the organization. Frame your essay and choose words that make sense for the cultural context and mission of the organization you are applying to. 

    • Ask your College Coordinator for help! Stop by the CCC in B-35 anytime, or email apotter@pps.net for support. 

     

    Stay organized

    • Keep track of scholarship deadlines in your calendar. 

    • Plan ahead. Some scholarships ask for essays, letters of recommendation, or other information from you or your 亚洲色图.

    • Treat it like a part-time job. Set aside time each week and apply to as many scholarships as you can!

    • Start now. Scholarship deadlines happen all year long, so it's always a good time to start. Some scholarships are also open to younger 亚洲色图.