Scholarships and Events

ASPIRE

SCHOLARSHIPS

There are several National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) scholarships available, including the Richard and Elizabeth Dean Scholarship for $5,000 for students with 3.75 or higher GPA.  Deadline is Feb. 15, 2014 for the scholarship packet. For application visit the ASPIRE office.

Al Forthan Memorial Scholarship for $10,000; plus several additional scholarships in smaller amounts. This award is for students who have been raised by a parent or guardian who has experienced addiction or have themselves abused alcohol or drugs. Deadline is Feb. 10, 2014. Contact Kristin Yates at kyats@voaor.org or 503-802-0299.

Oregon Collectors Association Memorial Scholarship. Write about “Credit in the 21^st Century.” Deadline is March 1. Contact Doug Jones at 503-201-0858; orwww.orcascholarshipfund.com

Oregon Student Access Commission scholarship applications are live and ready to fill out at www.oregonStudentAid.gov. Early Bird deadline for chance at additional $500 scholarship is Feb. 15, 2014

EVENTS

Automotive Leadership Institute coming up at Dec. 12 from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Chemeketa Community College  Salem campus; lunch included; APPLICATION DEADLINE IS NOV. 22.  Activities include a hybrid car demo, drivability and electronics; anti-lock braking  system and campus tour.

GAP-Year Fair 6-8:30 p.m.  Jan. 9, 2014 at Lincoln High School, 1600 SW Salmon St., Portland, OR. Put on by Dynamy Internship Year and Thinking Beyond Borders to highlight  opportunities for personal growth through travel, language immersion, outdoor adventure, directed study, community service and internships as an option to going directly to college fro, high school.  Contact Kcheng@dynamy.org or 508-755-2571, ext. 18.