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      Through its 42 scholarship funds, the Education Foundation has awarded more than $650,000 in scholarships to more than 600 students. The Foundation has also raised and distributed more than more than $350,000 through its Impact Teaching Programs.

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HRCEF College Applications Now Open!

Posted on March 13, 2023

The Hood River County Education Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2023 College Scholarship cycle. HRCEF College scholarships are open to HRVHS & HROA graduates pursuing two-year, four-year and trade degrees.

Click Here to Apply for College Scholarships

Applications are open Monday, March 13 – Monday, April 17, 2023

Who is Eligible for HRCEF College Scholarships?

HRCEF college scholarships are open to students who have graduated from Hood River Valley High School, and will be in their sophomore, junior or senior years of college starting in the Fall of 2023.

Students currently enrolled in a Master’s, Doctorate, or post Doctoral program are not eligible. Scholarships funds are intended for undergraduate programs, graduate and postgraduate programs are not eligible for funding.

The Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital Healing Hands Scholarship is also open to HRVHS graduates who have not yet started college, but plan to enroll in the fall of 2023.

What Do I Need to Apply?

HRCEF College Scholarships operate by common application. To apply, for college scholarships, students will need to provide:

  • Two letters of recommendation
    • One letter from an instructor, preferably in your field of study
    • One letter from an instructor, employer, volunteer supervisor, or mentor
  • College Transcript (pdf)
  • Financial Statement (questions on application)
  • Personal Statement
  • FAFSA SAR – or – the first and last page of your ORSAA

Available Scholarships

ScholarshipNumber AvailableAward AmountSchool / DegreeAdditional Notes
HRCEF Board of Directors Scholarship Fund3+ (Varies)$1000 – $2000 (Varies)Trade, Two-year, or four-yearThese scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the HRCEF Board annually.

There are no GPA or other eligibility requirements.
Mary Clifford College Scholarship2$2500Trade, Two-year, or four-yearStudent must demonstrate financial need
Ruth and Horace Daum Memorial Scholarship6$2000Trade, Two-year, or four-yearStudent must be studying nursing, music, or the sciences
Cascade Locks Alumni Association Scholarship1+$2000Trade, Two-year, or four-yearMust have lived in Cascade Locks while attending HRVHS.

2.5 cumulative GPA minimum
Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital Healing Careers Scholarship3$2000Trade, Two-year, or four-yearMust be pursuing a degree/career in healthcare or human services

Recipient may be HRVHS alum who is not currently enrolled in college
Jesse Elder Memorial Scholarship1$1500Trade, Two-year, or four-year
Rosenback Family College Scholarship1$1500Trade, Two-year, or four-yearMust have lived in Cascade Locks while attending HRVHS.

2.5 cumulative GPA minimum
Diana Carroll Education Scholarship1$1500Trade, Two-year, or four-yearStudent must be pursuing degree in education with intent to teach upon graduating
Martha and John Weber College Scholarship1$1000Community College or Trade School3.0 cumulative GPA minimm
Nathan Hazlett Memorial Scholarship1$1000Any Aviation DegreeStudent must be pursuing a career as a pilot
Janet C. Thompson Memorial Scholarship1$250Trade, Two-year, or four-yearStudents must be a music major, preferably vocal performance

3.0 cumulative GPA minimum

Filed Under: Financial Aid, News & Events

2023 HRVHS Local Scholarship Applications Now Open!

Posted on January 4, 2023

Hood River Valley High School is now accepting applications for the 2023 HRVHS Local Scholarship Program. The HRVHS Local Scholarship Program (LSP) is a partnership between scholarship organizations and grantors across Hood River County, including the Gorge Community Foundation, Hood River Rotary, Hood River & Odell Lions Clubs, HRVHS clubs, and many, many more. These scholarships are only open to graduating seniors attending HRVHS or HROA, and all seniors are encouraged to apply!

In 2022, HRVHS & HROA seniors received nearly $600,000 in scholarships from the local scholarship program. Awards ranged from $500 to $60,000 and approximately 200 scholarships were awarded to 71 students.

Are you a senior looking to apply for local scholarships?

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Applications are open from 12:00 pm January 4 – 11:00 pm February 23

How Do I Apply?

  1. Click the link above to visit the HRVHS Local Scholarship Application
  2. Read the instructions & information!
  3. Click “Begin” to start your application. Your Kaleidoscope account will be your @hoodriver.k12.or.us email address
  4. Upload your unofficial HRVHS transcript, Oregon CIS Activities Chart & FAFSA / ORSAA

Completing the HRVHS Local Scholarship Application will provide a customized list of local scholarships you are eligible for. It is not the same as applying for the local scholarships. When you are ready to apply for individual scholarships:

  1. Click on any of the scholarship tiles in the private marketplace to view more information about any of the local scholarships and then click “begin” to apply for the local scholarship.
  2. Copy / paste your essays, upload documents, and request confidential evaluations as prompted.
  3. Review your applicaiton and press “submit” when you’re ready. That’s it!

When you log back in to your Kaleidoscope account to work on your scholarship applications, click the dropdown menu and select “HRCSD Scholarship & Grant Programs, powered by HRCEF” to access your customized scholarship list.

Kaleidoscope is an online application portal for thousands of scholarship opportunities, not just local scholarship opportunities. Be sure to select “Explore” to view other scholarship opportunities that are available to you.

Where Can I find more information on the HRVHS Local Scholarship Program?

Visit eschol.hrcef.org for more information on the HRVHS Local Scholarship Program. On eschol.hrcef.org students can:

  • Browse scholarships before they apply. Including viewing eligibility requirements, essay prompts, and other documents
  • View detailed instructions & advice for all required documents (transcripts, Oregon CIS Activities Chart, FAFSA, ORSAA, resume, confidential evaluations, and more!)
  • Get help with your applications on our Student Resources page — including scholarship workshops, on campus resources and online help
  • View FAQS, calendars & deadlines for local scholarships
  • Find other Oregon scholarship opportunities and information on Oregon grants
Learn More at eschol.hrcef.org

Filed Under: Financial Aid, News & Events

Applications Now Open for High School Scholarships!

Posted on January 7, 2022

Find & Apply for High School Scholarships at eschol.hrcef.org

HRVHS seniors may now begin submitting scholarship applications on the E-Scholarship portal. Visit eschol.hrcef.org to find & apply for scholarships exclusively available to HRVHS seniors.

Find Local Scholarships

HRCEF has partnered with HRVHS and organizations across Hood River County to put our local scholarships online. With over 70 scholarship funds for students pursuing two-year, four-year or trade/vocational certificates, every student has the opportunity to find a scholarship that fits their educational needs.

Don’t miss out! In previous years seniors have received $500,000 in local scholarship awards.

All application documents must be submitted by 4:00 pm on February 24, 2022.

Follow HRCEF on social media for updates on local scholarships and other scholarship opportunities!

Filed Under: Financial Aid, News & Events

Understanding Financial Aid: Loans

Posted on May 7, 2021

Today we come to the last topic in our series on understanding financial aid, loans. Student loans can be confusing and frustrating for many families. Federal vs private? Interest and APR? And what on Earth is a prepayment penalty? We are not finance experts, but there are many resources available to help students understand the differences between the types of student loans offered. 

The best resource available for students is the school guidance office. If you are an HRVHS student with questions about student loans (or any of your financial aid offers), make an appointment with ASPIRE coordinator and college adviser Lisa Roberts (lisa.roberts@hoodriver.k12.or.us). If you have questions about private loans, specifically, consider making an appointment to talk to a representative at your family’s bank and/or a local credit union.

If you would like to learn about the fundamentals and vocabulary of student loans, there are also excellent online resources. In particular, the US Department of Education has a simple explanation of the different types of federal loans along with frequently asked questions about government loans. The Department of Education also has a side-by-side comparison detailing the differences between federal student loans, federal parent loans, and private loans. Finally, finaid.org has a guide to help students understand and compare private loans offers. 

At the end of the day, online resources may be useful to help you understand the basic concepts of student loans, but we encourage students to reach out to the HRVHS Guidance Office for information and personalized advice on your financial aid offers.

Learn more about Financial Aid

Filed Under: Financial Aid, Series

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