2026 Scholarships will be open Monday, March 9 – Monday, April 13
How to Apply
Applications for HRCEF College Scholarships are typically open from mid-March to mid-April each year.
HRCEF College Scholarships operate by common application. To apply for college scholarships, students will need to provide:
- One letter of recommendation from an instructor, preferably in your field of study
- College Transcript (pdf)
- Financial Statement (questions on application)
- Personal Statement
- FAFSA / ORSAA Student Aid Index (SAI)
Students do not need to provide any additional documents or essays to apply for HRCEF college scholarships.
A note on letter of recommendation:
Students will provide the name and email of their recommender as part of the application. Recommenders will upload the letter to the application directly.
PROMPT for Personal Statement (500 words or less)
Write a description of your selected major, your future goals and any relevant personal or financial challenges that you face in pursuing your education.
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicant must be an HRVHS or HROA graduate
- Applicants who have already completed a four-year degree are not eligible
- Scholarships are intended for undergraduate funding, and may not be utilized towards Master’s Doctoral, or post-Doctoral programs.
- With the exception of the Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital Healing Hands Scholarships, applicants must be currently enrolled in a two-year, trade or four-year degree program.
Available Scholarships
To learn more about a scholarship click on the scholarship name.
| Scholarship | Number Available | Award Amount | School / Degree | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRCEF Board of Directors Scholarship Fund | 5+ (Varies) | $1000 – $2000 (Varies) | Trade, Two-year, or four-year | These scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the HRCEF Board annually. There are no GPA or other eligibility requirements. |
| Mary Clifford College Scholarship | 3 | $5000 | Trade, Two-year, or four-year | Student must demonstrate financial need |
| Ruth and Horace Daum Memorial Scholarship | 6 | $2000 | Trade, Two-year, or four-year | Student must be studying nursing, music, or the sciences |
| Cascade Locks Alumni Association Scholarship | 1+ | $2000 | Trade, Two-year, or four-year | Must have lived in Cascade Locks while attending HRVHS. 2.5 cumulative GPA minimum |
| Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital Healing Careers Scholarship | 3 | $2000 | Trade, Two-year, or four-year | Must 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 Scholarship | 1 | $1500 | Trade, Two-year, or four-year | |
| Rosenback Family College Scholarship | 1 | $1500 | Trade, Two-year, or four-year | Must have lived in Cascade Locks while attending HRVHS. 2.5 cumulative GPA minimum |
| Diana Carroll Education Scholarship | 1 | $1500 | Trade, Two-year, or four-year | Student must be pursuing degree in education with intent to teach upon graduating |
| Martha and John Weber College Scholarship | 1 | $1000 | Community College or Trade School | 3.0 cumulative GPA minimm |
| Nathan Hazlett Memorial Scholarship | 1 | $1000 | Any Aviation Degree | Student must be pursuing a career as a pilot |
| Janet C. Thompson Memorial Scholarship | 1 | $250 | Trade, Two-year, or four-year | Students must be a music major, preferably vocal performance 3.0 cumulative GPA minimum |