The UCC Foundation offers many scholarships - both need based and merit based to students attending UCC. The application is now open and closes on March 17. An applicant must have applied for admission to UCC – as the student ID number assigned upon applying for admission is used throughout the application process.  The Foundation awards students on a rolling basis and you will be required to submit a thank you letter to the funding committee before certain deadlines. The notifications will be sent to your UCC student email.

 To apply please click HERE

 

Established in 2002 by former University of Oregon and NFL quarterback, Joey Harrington, the Harrington Family Foundation (HFF) has raised more than $2M for students across the state of Oregon. HFF cultivates the next generation of leaders in the state of Oregon by providing students need-based leadership scholarships, mentorship support, and an active community network.

The Oregon Community Leadership Scholarship is awarded each academic year to four Oregon graduating high school seniors headed to an in-state university, college or trade school for full-time post-secondary education. It is a four-year renewable scholarship at $5,000 per year ($20,000 total per student). The scholarship also provides each student key mentorship support: personalized access to a board of 11 influential leaders/mentors in the community. This is a fundamental aspect of the scholarship program, and requires student/mentor participation. Click HERE to apply

 

DEADLINE: May 1, 2024

Award amount: up to $6,000

Oregon University Students

Community College Students

- Scholarships will be awarded based on student's academic performance, intent to pursue a Tax and/or CPA Accounting career and work within the state of Oregon.

- The minimum required GPA is 2.75 in accounting/business classes and an overall cumulative 2.75 GPA. Please lick HERE to apply 

 

Oregon Pacific Bank offers a scholarship to one student in Douglas County. The scholarship is in the amount of $1,000. You do not have to be a member of the bank to apply. The application is due Friday April 5th. Applicants will either mail or hand deliver the completed application to the local bank location. For more information please visit https://www.opbc.com/scholarships/

 

JRF Scholars receive grants of up to $35,000 over four years to supplement the financial aid they receive from their colleges or universities. In addition, Scholars receive extensive support services, including career guidance and internship placement, and attend JRF’s annual multi-day "Mentoring and Leadership Conference" in New York City and other regional events throughout the year. 
JRF Staff will be hosting a Q&A session on Tuesday, November 28 to answer any questions you have about the application process. Drop by any time using this link between 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET.

 

This scholarship will award a $1,000. Student must be a 2024 graduate, 2.5 GPA or better, and involved 3 out of the 4 years of high school in 2 extra-curricular activities including but not limited to volunteering, sport(s), band, 4-H, FFA, job and leadership. To apply click HERE or see Mrs. Coke in the office.

 

Several different scholarship programs from $500 to $2,000 depending on what program a student qualifies for.  Go to:  https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/?SFMC_cid=EM366124-&rid=178316627

 

• Eligibility: Any LGBTQ+ high school student who is an underrepresented minority and will be a first-generation college student may apply for this scholarship, but those interested in pursuing education degrees are preferred. 
• Amount: $1,000
• Winners: 2
• Application Deadline: Mar 22, 2024
• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/adam-montes-pride-scholarship/

• Eligibility: Any high school senior or undergraduate student who identifies as part of the LGBTQ+ community or is an ally toward the community.
• Amount: $500
• Winners: 1
• Application Deadline: Apr 1, 2024
• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/PRIDE-in-education-award/

• Eligibility: High school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students are eligible to apply. 
• Amount: $500
• Winners: 1
• Application Deadline: May 12, 2024
• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/elijahs-helping-hand-scholarship-award/

• Eligibility: Any LGBTQ+ high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident may apply for this scholarship.
• Amount: $500
• Winners: 1
• Application Deadline: Jul 1, 2024
• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/vnutrition-and-wellness-annual-lgbtq-vitality-scholarship/

It’s a Plan-  Senior Check list

UCC 2024-2025 Career Achademy

High Schools can choose from hands-on credit programs to take at UCC on Fridays. You can learn a new skill, earn college credits, and get on track early to start a career-all before graduating High school. Please click HERE to see programs offered.

 

 

Washington State University is pleased to announce that a Junior Veterinary Scribe Certificate is now being offered to current high school students ages 16 and 17.

The course consists of 10 asynchronous online learning modules, meaning the students can complete the program at their own pace. Upon completion, the student will receive a certificate acknowledging their success in completing the Junior Veterinary Scribe certificate.

·   Additional skill sets for obtaining a job while in high school or in a post-graduation veterinary career. Career possibilities include full or part time scribing for remote online companies, in-clinic scribing careers and further education for receptionists, veterinary assistants, and other team members.

·   A unique educational experience earning an entire certificate in the field of veterinary scribing to showcase on both college and job applications.

·   The ability to demonstrate professional communication with the ability to facilitate appointments and client interactions to strengthen the veterinary-client-patient relationship within the veterinary practice.

·   Prepare for college level courses with the introduction to veterinary medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and pharmacology.

·       Any student interested in the basics of:

Medical terminology

Animal anatomy and physiology

Pharmacology

Medical record transcription

Professional Communication

 

Why WSU?

The certificate improves the student’s college application by adding a unique educational experience, as WSU College of Veterinary Medicine is the first and only educational institution to offer a certificate for veterinary scribes! This certificate does not provide college course credits but an entire certification in the field of veterinary scribing.

If you are interested in your students attending a Zoom presentation regarding the online junior veterinary scribe certificate combined with the undergraduate studies for both veterinary and public health related fields available on campus at WSU, please reach out to Veronica Sweeney set up a meeting for your students.  I am very excited to bring this new unique opportunity to high school students across the country!