Scholarships & Grants

Click here for the Request a Letter of Recommendation form to give to your counselors and teachers. 

Naviance is a great hub for scholarship opportunities! Link to Naviance here.

Oregon GEAR UP Scholarship Opportunities:

(Organized by due date)

• Scholarship Calendar
• Oregon Scholarship Information

Other Popular Scholarships:

• Oregon Promise
  • • For recent Oregon high school graduates and GED recipients who enroll in an Oregon community college within six months of graduation.
    • Register to Apply
    • Due by June 1, 2021 online
• Eugene Masonic Lodge No. 11
  • • 3.0 – 3.5 GPA
    • Limited to tax supported public institutions of higher education, trade school, and trade programs in Oregon
    • $3,000
    • Due to your Shiloh Jackson in the Career Center by April 15, 2021. Please email or make an appt. with Shiloh to turn in. 
• The Joe McCall Memorial Scholarship
  • • Due to the Shiloh Jackson in the College & Career Center by April 30, 2021. Please email or make an appt. with Shiloh to turn in. 
• Earl Hulstrom Masonic Scholarship
  • • Nine $1,500 scholarships to local high school seniors
    • Recipients must be attending a public institution in Oregon
    • Due to the Shiloh Jackson in the College & Career Center by April 16, 2021. Please email or make an appt. with Shiloh to turn in. 
• Mike Johnson Irish Night of Giving Scholarship
  • • $1,500 not renewable
    • Receive school lunches that are free or reduced in price
    • Intend to go to college at a 2- or 4-year institution (or Trade School)
    • Do not have a parent who is a current Sheldon Boosters board member
    • Are graduating senior at Sheldon High School
    • Application here
    •  Mail to Irish Night of Giving Scholarship Selection Committee at 2455 Willakenzie Rd, Eugene, OR 97401 no later than May 15th 2020 via mail.
• Oregon Sports Hall of Fame and Museum MacTarnaham Scholarship Program 2021
  • • This organization awards up to six $3,000 scholarships to Oregon high school seniors graduating in the year 2021.
    • Recipients are chosen on the basis of financial need, athletic accomplishment, academic achievement and community involvement.
    • Minimum academic requirements: GPA of 3.3, SAT of 1000 or ACT of 20.
    • Scholarship funds must be used at an institution of higher education within Oregon
    • Apply here.
    • Mail (or email) completed application by June 15, 2021. (See application for address.)
• Angels Wings Thai Scholarship Initiative 2021
  • • This is our fifth round of Thai Scholarships to rising college students of Thai ancestry residing in the United States. The initiative behind the Angels Wings Thai Scholarship is to recognize and honor Thai American students who have demonstrated academic excellence, concern for their Thai community, heritage connection and desire to continue their education.
    • Candidates must have at least 1 Thai parent.
    • The required factors may be demonstrated through participation in community, high school/college and advocacy activities.
    • Deadline is June 30, 2021
    • Apply Here
• Schweiger Memorial Scholarship
  • • An academic and trade apprenticeship scholarship to outstanding students and individuals pursuing careers in construction and engineering-related fields.
    • The top scholarship recipients have been awarded up to $7,000.
    • Advanced American Construction offers exciting paid internship opportunities with several industry leaders.
    • Click here for a poster with more information about the scholarship and internships.
    • Application here. 
    • Due May 1, 2021.
• Abby’s Closet Dream Scholarship
  • • Two $2,500 scholarships to female high school seniors attending school in Oregon or Washington.
    • Please read 2021 Scholarship Guidelines below before completing the application.
    • FAQ’s
    • Applications are due by midnight on April 16, 2021
    • Apply here!
• Work Ethic Scholarship Program
  • • Enroll in an approved program.
    • Sign the S.W.E.A.T. Pledge.
    • Answer 4 questions about the S.W.E.A.T. Pledge.
    • Make a video.
    • Have 2 solid references from a teacher or boss.
    • Verify your school costs.
    • Provide your high school or college transcript.
    • Submit your most recent 1040 tax form.
    • Apply by Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 11:59 PM PT.
• Eugene Kiwanis

  • • The scholarships will help pay tuition, books and supplies while attending an institution of higher learning in the State of Oregon.

    • Eugene Kiwanis Foundation will give special attention to students who have shown improvement throughout high school and to students who have a history of involvement in community service.

    • $1,000
    • Application here. 
    • Due via email by April 30, 2021.
• Oregon Senior & Student-View Scholarship Program
  • • One (1) individual prize of a $5,000 scholarship
    • Three (3) individual prizes of a $1,000 scholarship
    • Ten (10) individual prizes, consisting of $500 scholarships each
    • It is exceptionally easy to apply:
      • • NO minimum SAT or ACT score
        • NO minimum grade point average
        • NO lengthy, time-consuming paperwork
        • NO essays
        • NO application fees
    • Deadline: April 30, 2021 Online
    • Application here
• Media Literacy Essay Contest
  • • Writing Prompt: How did misinformation impact our lives in 2020? What steps can we take to ensure we get credible news?
    • You must be a current student enrolled in a high school, undergraduate, or graduate institution
    • Each applicant can submit one entry for consideration (per year)
    • The applicant must sign up for our newsletter at thefactual.com and follow us on Instagram (thefactualnews) or Twitter (@thefactualnews), where we will be announcing the winner.
    • $500 Prize
    • Deadline: June 1, 2021 at 11:59 pm PST
    • Apply here!
• Sheldon Boosters Scholarship
  • • $1,000 granted to a graduating senior at Sheldon
    • Must have been involved in at least one club, activity or sport supported by Sheldon Boosters.
    • Must be planning to attend as a full time student at a college, university or trade school for the school year 2021-2022.
    • Minimum cumulative GPA is 2.5 as of February 2021

    • Application Packets need to emailed or dropped off (after April 12th) to Kristi Savage savage_k@4j.lane.edu or Shiloh Jackson jackson_s@4j.lane.edu

    • See application here!
    • See activity log here!
• Douglas Timber Operators Scholarship
  • • Applicants must be residents of Coos, Douglas, or Lane counties.
    • Applicants must have the intention to major in a natural resources related field.
    • Applications must be received by May 7, 2021. 
    • Apply here!
• Oregon Soil Science Scholarship
  • • The Oregon Society of Soil Scientists (OSSS) is offering a $1,000 scholarship to students studying soil science (not restricted to soils majors).
    • Undergraduate students, graduate students, community college students, and high school seniors who will be attending a college or university in Oregon in Fall 2021 are welcome to apply.
    • Application deadline: April 30, 2021 at 5PM.
    • Apply here!
• 4J MAPS First Generation College Scholarship

  • • Are you the first person in your family to go to college?

    • Available for graduating seniors of 4J high schools.

    • Due Thursday April 30th to Shiloh in the Career Center!
    • Apply here!