Essay

Answer some open-ended questions to apply.

Short Responses

Dr. Julie Hadden Memorial Scholarship

The Dr. Julie Hadden Memorial Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ and ally leaders in the Pacific Northwest with an average award of $6,700.

You’ll need a copy of your grades and courses taken.

Transcripts

You’ll need an overview of your experiences and accomplishments. 

Resume

You’ll need someone who knows you to write about the great 

Recommendation letter

Art Project

How should I prioritize which scholarships to apply to? 

How do I increase my chances of getting a scholarship? 

How do I submit a transcript for a scholarship application? 

What if I don't hear back from a scholarship?

Larry McDonald Scholarship

The Larry McDonald Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in Oregon and Clark County, WA, pursuing Arts or Humanities with an average award of $6,700.

How do I know if I meet the requirements for a scholarship?

Donald O. Coffman Scholarship

The Donald O. Coffman Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ leaders in the Pacific Northwest with an average award of $6,700. Apply now!

Volunteering or being active in your community is a must for this scholarship.

Community Service

You’ll fill out a special form to apply (usually a PDF).

Application form

Who should I ask for a letter of recommendation? 

What is a letter of recommendation?

Can I use the same essay for multiple scholarship applications?

Oregon Latino Scholarship

Oregon Latino Scholarship offers $6,000 for high school seniors and college students with a 3.0 GPA and community involvement.

Salem Foundation Scholarships

Salem Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply by April 30.

Brian M. Day Scholarship

The Brian M. Day Scholarship supports gay men of color in the Puget Sound area with financial need. Average award: $6,700.

Bill Bendiner and Doug Morgenson Scholarship

The Bill Bendiner and Doug Morgenson Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in human services, health sciences, or visual arts with an average award of $6,700.

Friends of Alan Turing Scholarship

The Friends of Alan Turing Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ STEM students in the Pacific Northwest with an average award of $6,700.

Asian and Pacific Islander Queer Sisters (APIQS) Scholarship

APIQS Scholarship supports Asian/Pacific Islander queer women and trans students in the Pacific Northwest with an average award of $6,700.

All My Relations Scholarship

The All My Relations Scholarship supports LGBTQ+/Two Spirit Indigenous students pursuing social justice in Indigenous communities.

Kathy Spadoni Memorial Scholarship

The Kathy Spadoni Memorial Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ high school seniors in the Pacific Northwest pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Dunham-Kerley Scholarship

Dunham-Kerley Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students with disabilities or limited resources in the Pacific Northwest. Average award: $6,700.

Jessica Dolin Memorial Endowment Scholarship

The Jessica Dolin Memorial Endowment Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in Oregon and Clark County, WA, with an average award of $6,700.

Daniella Altfeld-Moreno Scholarship

The Daniella Altfeld-Moreno Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ Latino/Latina youth under 25 in the Pacific Northwest, averaging $6,700.

Jim McBroom and John H. Weston Charitable Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship for Oregon residents pursuing fine arts or humanities degrees. Requires three essays. Award: 250+.

Robert R. Bergis and Theodore W. Rosenberg Scholarship

The Bergis & Rosenberg Scholarship offers $250 for LGBTQ+ students in CA facing barriers. Apply with three essays.

Davis Wright Tremaine Pride Foundation Scholarship 

The Davis Wright Tremaine Pride Foundation Scholarship supports Oregon residents pursuing a JD at an ABA-accredited law school. Apply now!

Ancestor Oak Scholarship

The Ancestor Oak Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students of color facing family rejection, offering an average award of $6,700.

Frank W. Ross Memorial Scholarship

The Frank W. Ross Memorial Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ and allied students under 21 facing poverty and housing insecurity in the Pacific Northwest.

Championing Ag Scholarship

The Championing Ag Scholarship awards $2,500 to students in the West pursuing agriculture-related degrees. Apply with an essay and recommendation.

Anna and Dwight Gunther Memorial Scholarship

The Anna and Dwight Gunther Memorial Scholarship offers $250 to Harney County residents in financial need. Apply now!

Dennis Coleman Choral Conducting Scholarship

The Dennis Coleman Choral Conducting Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in music, promoting social change. Average award: $6,700.

Hammer Miersma Scholarship

The Hammer Miersma Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students facing housing insecurity in the Pacific Northwest. Average award: $6,700.

Bill McKnight and Steve Parsons Legacy Scholarship

The Bill McKnight and Steve Parsons Legacy Scholarship supports queer students in Arts and Humanities from the Pacific Northwest.

Joe Varano Scholarship

The Joe Varano Scholarship offers $250 to LGBTQ+ education students in the Pacific Northwest facing various barriers. Apply with three essays.

Patricia Van Kirk Scholarship

The Patricia Van Kirk Scholarship supports lesbians in theater or visual arts committed to social justice. Apply with three essays.

Jack D. Motteler Scholarship

The Jack D. Motteler Scholarship supports Northwest residents in visual arts with a $250+ award. Apply by submitting three essays.

Gail Achterman Leadership Scholarship

The Gail Achterman Leadership Scholarship offers $6,000 for women in Oregon/SW Washington pursuing transportation-related studies.

Rainbow City Band Scholarship

The Rainbow City Band Scholarship supports music students in the Northwest with a $250+ award. Apply with three essays.

Gregori Jakovina Scholarship

The Gregori Jakovina Scholarship supports Oregon and Clark County residents in the Arts, focusing on visual arts. Apply with three essays.

Paul Arnold Memorial Scholarship

The Paul Arnold Memorial Scholarship supports design students in the Northwest. Apply with three essays for a chance to win $250+.

Sam Edelman Memorial Scholarship 

The Sam Edelman Memorial Scholarship aids trans and gender-diverse students in the Northwest, focusing on social justice and political studies.

Al Forthan Scholarship

The Al Forthan Scholarship offers $10,000 to Oregon seniors impacted by addiction, supporting recovery and education.

Eight $2,500 scholarships for undergraduates in agribusiness at designated land grant universities. GPA 3.0 required.

Can I use the same letter of recommendation for multiple scholarship applications?     

American Council of Engineering Companies of Oregon Scholarship

The ACEC Oregon Scholarship offers $3,000 to high school seniors pursuing a career in consulting engineering. Apply now!

Deloris Carter Hampton Scholarship

The Deloris Carter Hampton Scholarship supports women of color in LGBTQ activism pursuing degrees in education, women's health, or dance.

Lee S. Burke Scholarship

The Lee S. Burke Scholarship aids LGBTQ+ leaders in the Pacific Northwest facing barriers. Apply with three essays for $250.

Arlie Oster Memorial Scholarship

The Arlie Oster Memorial Scholarship offers $250 to Harney County high school seniors or residents with community service records.

What's the difference between an official and unofficial transcript? 

Oregon Community Foundation Scholarships

Oregon Community Foundation offers scholarships to Oregon students to help with college costs. Visit their website to apply!

You’ll be asked to show your SAI from the FAFSA.

FAFSA SAI confirmation

The Ford Family Foundation Scholars Program

The Ford Family Foundation Scholars Program offers scholarships for diverse fields. Apply with a personal statement. Visit the website for details!

You’ll need to submit a headshot as part of your application.

Photo / headshot

Willamette Valley Agriculture Association Scholarship

The Willamette Valley Agriculture Association Scholarship provides $250 for Oregon students in agriculture or related fields.

Ric Ulrich and Chuck Pischke Scholarship 

Apply for the Ric Ulrich and Chuck Pischke Scholarship for visual arts and design. Open to Northwest residents. Award: $250+.

Rosenberg-Ibarra Humanitarian Scholarship 

The Rosenberg-Ibarra Scholarship aids undergrads in the Pacific Northwest facing barriers. Apply with three essays for $250.

Thelma Fisher Dewitty Scholarship

The Thelma Fisher Dewitty Scholarship aids African American LGBTQ leaders in the Pacific Northwest. Apply with three essays for $250.

Varsity Athletics Scholarship

The Varsity Athletics Scholarship aids college athletes, prioritizing LGBTQ+ role models from the Pacific Northwest facing various barriers.

Robert Browning Scholarship

The Robert Browning Scholarship offers $250 to LGBTQ+ health sciences students in the Pacific Northwest facing various barriers. Apply now!

Tony DeBlase Memorial Scholarship

The Tony DeBlase Memorial Scholarship offers $250 for LGBTQ and allied students in sex education fields facing barriers in the Northwest.

The Mary Lou Brown Scholarship

The Mary Lou Brown Scholarship offers $2,500 for amateur radio operators in the Pacific Northwest pursuing higher education.

What is financial need and how do I know if I have it? 

The William Bennett, W7PHO, Memorial Scholarship

The William Bennett Memorial Scholarship offers $500 to licensed radio amateurs with a 3.0 GPA. Open to U.S. and international students.

Soaring Heart Scholarship 

The Soaring Heart Scholarship aids students in the Pacific Northwest providing support for trauma and grief. Apply with three essays for $250.