1. Welcome to Scholarship Night! 2016-2017

2. Local Scholarship Donors
Molalla River Education Foundation, Molalla Alumni, Black and Gold Boosters, BCT

3. Local Scholarships- already updated on Molalla Web Site!
Silverton Hospital
Kaiser Permanente
Molalla Communications
Molalla Police Department
Beavercreek Lions
Sodexo
More to come…..

4. Local Scholarships (cont.)….
Many local scholarships are in the process of being updated.
The majority of the local scholarships are due in March, April, and May. Don’t stress, you have time.
The plan is to have them all updated on the website by Christmas break. Christmas Break and Spring Break are great times to work on these.

5. Where do I find these scholarships?
Molalla High School Website!
Counseling Office- there will be hard copies of all local scholarships available.
There will also be a binder of all state scholarships we receive. You may make copies of these as needed.
Aspire Office-there will be hard copies of all local scholarships available.

6. Senior Timeline
FASFA
College Applications and their scholarship applications
Bio Sheet/ Letters of Rec
OSAC Scholarship Application/ Oregon Promise
Local Scholarships
National Scholarships

7. November is College Application Month!
Counselors will be in computer lab every Tuesday and Thursday during homeroom to help students complete applications.

8. Four Year Universities
All offer merit based scholarships. Financial need IS NOT considered.
Combination of SAT/ ACT score and GPA.
Scholarships are usually given for all four years.
Check your school’s scholarship page to see if there are additional applications for scholarships.

9. How do I apply for these scholarships?
Admission application is often also the scholarship application.
Most schools have a scholarship page.Check for additional applications/ forms. Also check for departmental scholarships.
Spend time on these essays! These are big money amounts.

10. Portland State Tuition Promise
Covers full 4 years tuition and fees.
Pell Grant Eligible
GPA- 3.4 or higher
Does NOT cover housing!
Must apply for admission by May 1st.
FAFSA completed by February 1st.

11. University of Oregon Pathway
Covers full fours years tuition and fees
Pell Grant Eligible
GPA- 3.4 or higher
Does not cover housing.
Must apply for admission by January 15rh
FAFSA completed by February 15th.

12. OSAC Scholarship- opens early November https://app. oregonstudentaid
Two Sections: Scholarship Application and Oregon Promise Application.
Scholarship application allows student to apply for up to 15 state scholarships with one application.
Oregon Opportunity Grant- Financial need.
Oregon Promise- GPA: 2.5 / Attending community college

13. OSAC Scholarship Continued…
Ford Scholars (highly competitive, financial need, community service) Pays for 90% of all college expenses.
Everett Hill Scholarship
Holman Scholarship Foundation ($3000 a year for 4 years). Last year 10 were awarded to Molalla seniors.

14. More Ways To Save Money-Hurray!

15. Dual Enrollment
Students attend community college and 4 year college at the same time.
Last year, Oregon Promise covered all community college credits for dual enrollment. If not, student still only pays community college price for those classes
OSU/ Linn Benton
PSU/ CCC

16. Western Undergraduate Exchange
Out of state colleges offer in-state tuition to Oregon residents. See full list of participating schools at

17. Questions?