OREGON FARM BUREAU
County Farm Bureau Scholarships
2024 Benton County Farm Bureau Scholarship
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Benton County Farm Bureau is pleased to assist the youth of Benton County in pursuing
further education.
ELIGIBILITY;
Be a Benton County resident and be currently enrolled or accepted to enroll this year at an accredited school of higher education. The applicant must show how their chosen field relates to, or benefits agriculture.
CRITERIA;
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Student must be studying Agriculture or Ag related fields.
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Full time student (minimum of 12 credits or units per quarter or term).
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Two letters of recommendation will be required. One from a non-related teacher, and
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one from a non-related adult.
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Completed application form. An incomplete or late application will be disqualified.
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Official transcript from most recent school attended. High School or College.
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Signature. Application must be signed.
PROCEDURE
Completed applications must be returned by June 1, 2024. A personal interview may
be held with the top applicants. If applicant fails to enroll and attend by January 2025,
funds will not be awarded.
Applicants receiving a scholarship will be invited to the annual meeting of the Benton
County Farm Bureau, held the 3rd Wednesday in October. If unable to attend, a letter can be
submitted to be read at the meeting, which tells about the recipient and his or her
academic plans.
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT
There will be at least 3 scholarships awarded up to $1000 each along with a Farm Bureau membership if qualified applications are received.
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Find scholarship application here.
For more information, Anne Rigor 4190 NE Hwy 20, Corvallis, OR 97330
E-mail, bentoncountyfarmbureau49@gmail.com, 541-754-9115
Application deadline June 1, 2024
2024 Coos-Curry County Farm Bureau Scholarship
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The Coos-Curry County Farm Bureau is offering two $2,000 scholarships for the 2024-25 school year. The scholarships will be given to high school seniors who plan to major in an agriculture related field at an Oregon college, university or community college. Current Oregon college students who are majoring in an agricultural related field are also eligible to apply.
Coos-Curry County Farm Bureau also opened up their scholarship criteria to include students of Coos-Curry County Farm Bureau Voting and Supporting members who will be attending an Oregon college, university, or community college in the field of their choice during the 2024-25 school year.
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Financial need is not the primary basis for selection but is a factor in the selection process. Academic performance, agriculture achievements in FFA or 4-H, and/or participation in school and community activities are basic criteria evaluated by the Coos-Curry County Farm Bureau Scholarship Committee.
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Application forms can be found here.
They can also be obtained by calling 541-347-3453.
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Completed applications with a high school or college transcript are due by April 1st, 2024.
Students selected will be notified in writing by April 15th.
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DESCHUTES COUNTY FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIP
New this year, Trades Scholarships!
Deschutes County Farm Bureau is proud to offer to its member’s families College Scholarships!
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We will be awarding a $1,000 Scholarship in each of the 3 school districts in Deschutes County (Bend-La Pine, Redmond, and Sisters).
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3 individual $1,500 Scholarships to a returning college/trades student from Deschutes County
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2 individual $1,000 Trades Scholarships
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These scholarships are for students in any field of studies with preference given to students studying agriculture or forestry.
These are a one-time award and are not recurring. They will be awarded after high school graduations and available for fall terms. In the case of the returning/trades student, it will be awarded after spring term and available for fall term. Scholarships not used by Spring term of the year following their award will be forfeited. ​
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High School and Trades students are encouraged to apply for the Returning Student Scholarship after completing their first year of college/school. Returning and Trades students are welcome to reapply for as long as they are in school.
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Checks will be issued to your College/School for your student account.
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Winners will be determined by the Board of Directors of the Deschutes County Farm Bureau. Applicants will be judged based on field of study, need, accuracy of completing application, and the short biography.
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You need to be a Voting or Supporting member of DCFB to apply.
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Grade transcripts will need to be submitted with the applications.
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Applications must be RECEIVED (not postmarked) by April 30, 2024.
For applications or more information see your High School Counselor or contact Deschutes County Farm Bureau.
Applications can also be found here.
Deschutes County Farm Bureau, Attn. Scholarship
PO Box 2229
Sisters OR. 97759
For more information contact Matt Cyrus @ 541-771-4980 or Tom Maddux @ 541-419-7669 or Deschutescountyfb@gmail.com
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Deschutes County Farm Bureau reserves the right to award more, less, or none of the above Scholarships at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
2024 Linn County Farm Bureau Scholarship
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Purpose
Linn County Farm Bureau promotes involvement with education in agriculture, leadership, and attracting new students to agriculture, thus promoting a future in agriculture.
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Eligibility
Linn County Farm Bureau Scholarship is made available to any resident of Linn County, at time of application, who is interested in pursuing a career in agriculture or one of its related fields. Linn County high school graduates, returning, and transfer college students are eligible to apply.
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Award Amount
The scholarship awarded may be up to $1,000.
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Criteria
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​Linn County resident at time of application
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Major in agriculture or one of its related fields
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GPA minimum of 2.8 or GED score
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Full time student (12 credit/qtr./semester, minimum)
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Official transcripts from most recent school attended (High School and College to date)
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Two letters of recommendation are required. One letter must be from current or previous Ag advisor or teacher and one personal letter from non-relative
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One page essay describing your reason for choosing your desired agriculture profession
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Find & Print Application here.
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Everything must be postmarked by April 8th, 2024
Return completed application and all other documents to the following address:
Linn County Farm Bureau
Attn: Scholarship Committee
33254 Highway 99E
Tangent, OR 97389
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2024 Marion County Farm Bureau Scholarship​s
Marion County has multiple scholarships available.
To find scholarships and specific details about each follow this link: https://www.marioncofarm.com/scholarships/
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Scholarship applications will be judged by a panel of Marion County Farm Bureau members and judged on accuracy, neatness and organization, financial need, agricultural experience, and GPA. Scholarships ranging up to $2500 may be awarded. Award recipients will also receive a one-year supporting membership to the Marion County Farm Bureau.
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Requirements:
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Download and complete the application. All scholarships use the same application.
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Provide a current semester high school and/or college (if applicable) transcript.
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Provide two letters of recommendation. One must be from an employer or agricultural advisor.
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Write a biography including reasons for your choice of major subject and what your plans are for the future. (Limit to one single-spaced 8.5″ x 11″ page.)
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Write a personal statement describing your agricultural experiences, if any. This may include past work experiences. (Limit to one single-spaced 8.5″ x 11″ page.)
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Please make sure you have a complete application and all supporting documents before submitting. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
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To Apply:
You can submit your application and supporting documents two ways:
Electronically– You can email your application and supporting documents to office@marioncofarm.com. Packets must be received by April 15.
Mail– Completed forms can be mailed to: Marion County Farm Bureau, Attn. Scholarships, PO Box 12216, Salem OR 97309.
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All applications must be received by April 15, 2024.
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Questions? Contact our office at office@marioncofarm.com or 503-877-1999
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2024 Polk County Farm Bureau Scholarship
Purpose:
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To support Polk County high school graduates who plan to further their education at a college or university to attain their 2-year, 4-year or graduate level degree in an agriculture, forestry, environmental or natural resource science related field.
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Make financial assistance available to Polk County students to encourage success in their education goals that will prepare them to address future challenges related to production agriculture, environmental or natural resource science fields.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Applicant must enroll in classes for the fall 2024 term.
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Applicant must successfully complete 12 hours minimum per quarter or semester equivalent.
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Applicant must major in an agriculture, forestry, environmental or natural resource field.
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Applicant must meet ONE of the following requirements:​
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Applicant must have been a resident of Polk County during their high school years
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Applicant must have attended high school in Polk County
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Applicant or parents must be Polk County Farm Bureau members
How to Apply:
All applicants need to submit the following documents for consideration:
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Polk County Farm Bureau Scholarship Application Form. Find it here.
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Sealed, certified copy of applicant’s transcript for the last full year of school. This may include a combination of high school, community college, junior college or university.
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Three (3) letters of recommendation submitted with the application is preferred. Any letter of recommendation that is submitted separate from the application must be postmarked no later than May 3. The scholarship application must contain the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of references.
Application Deadline:
Application must be postmarked on or before May 3 or delivered in person be to a member of the Polk County Farm Bureau Board/Secretary no later than May 3
Selection:
Up to a combined total of $3,000 in scholarship funds may be awarded each year to the top 3 or 4 applicants.
The Polk County Farm Bureau Selection Committee reserves the right to award scholarships based on the clarity, accuracy, completeness, and relevancy of applications. The Committee further reserves the right to select scholarship recipient(s) using their best judgment of which applicant’s stated goals, intent and accomplishments best exemplifies the purpose of these scholarships. The selection committee reserves the right to prioritize applicants in agriculture and natural resource fields of study.
Signature and Authorization:
Applicant’s signature is required. The signature of the applicant certifies the information provided in the application is true and correct.
Parent/Guardian shall sign application as witness. The applicant agrees, if selected for a scholarship, to attend the institution identified in the application and will pursue the major of study listed in the application. The applicant may change their major and maintain the scholarship if they stay in a field of agriculture, forestry, environmental or natural resource science.
**Applicant understands and agrees that failure to comply with the above may render the applicant ineligible for the scholarship granted and the applicant may be required to return any remaining unused portions of the scholarship to the Polk County Farm Bureau.**
Send applications to:
Polk County Farm Bureau
C/O Anne Rigor, Secretary
4190 NE Hwy 20
Corvallis, Oregon 97330
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If you have any questions feel free to contact the Polk County Farm Bureau Secretary, Anne Rigor at 541-740-6025.
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2024 Umatilla-Morrow County Farm Bureau Scholarship
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The Umatilla-Morrow County Farm Bureau is announcing the continuation of their scholarship program. UMCFB will award up to $3,000.00 in scholarships to high school seniors in Umatilla and Morrow counties who will be attending any school of higher education, including: trade school, university, and community college. Priority consideration will be given to those with an agricultural background, FFA, or an intended major in an agriculture-related field.
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Students will be selected by a scholarship committee of UMCFB board members.
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Successful applicants will be selected based on accomplishments and need. It is not necessary for a family member to be a member of UMCFB, nor is a high GPA a requirement. Emphasis will be placed on ability, personal goals, school and community participation, and citizenship.
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Scholarship applications are available at all Umatilla and Morrow County High Schools, and can also be accessed here.
All applications must be printed and sent to the address below with the required documents to the address below by April 15, 2024.
Please closely follow the directions set forth by the scholarship committee regarding what information is to be included with the application. Please DO NOT add extra pages; list only the top five of each section. We DO NOT accept Letters of Recognition. Make sure you are submitting the 2024 application as the essay topic changes every year!
ALL ESSAYS WILL BE SUBJECTED TO A PROCESS TO ASSURE THAT THEY ARE OF ORIGINAL CONTENT AND NOT THE PRODUCT OF ARTIFICIAL GENERAL INTELLIGENCE. ANY APPLICATION FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION WILL BE IMMEDIATELY DISCARDED.
For more information, contact the UMCFB Scholarship Committee in care of:
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Julia Spratling
P.O. Box 309
Helix, Oregon 97835
(541) 457-6045
2024 Washington County Farm Bureau High School Graduate Scholarship
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This scholarship is for 2024 high school graduates from Washington County, Oregon with the intent to study for a degree in agriculture, education, nursing, vocational training or related fields that will serve the agricultural community.
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Applications must be received by Monday, April 8th, 2024 to be reviewed by the Washington County Farm Bureau Scholarship Committee.
Find the High School Application here.
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2024 Washington County Farm Bureau Collegiate Scholarship
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This scholarship is for full time students that are currently enrolled in higher education that are from Washington County in Oregon and are studying for a degree in agriculture, education, nursing, vocational training or related fields that will serve the agricultural community.
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Applications must be received by Monday, April 8th, 2024 to be reviewed by the Washington County Farm Bureau Scholarship Committee.
Find the Collegiate Application here.
2024 Union County Farm Bureau Scholarship
Purpose:
To support Union County high school graduates and returning college students who plan to further their education at a college or university to attain their 2-year, 4-year or graduate level degree in an agriculture, forestry, environmental, natural resource science or vocational/trade related field.
Eligibility Criteria:
1. Applicant must enroll in classes for the fall term.
2. Applicant must successfully complete 12 hours minimum per quarter or semester equivalent.
3. Applicant must major in agriculture, forestry, environmental, natural resource or vocational/trade related field.
4. Applicant or parents must be Union County Farm Bureau members. Membership may be obtained online by visiting https://www.oregonfb.org/membership.
5. Applicant must have been a resident of Union County during their high school years OR have attended high school in Union County.
How to Apply:
All applicants need to submit the following documents for consideration:
Union County Farm Bureau Scholarship Application Form. Find application here.
Copy of applicant’s transcripts.
One letter of recommendation from someone other than a parent or guardian on why you should receive this award.
Application deadline and selection process:
Complete application must be postmarked on or before April 1 or delivered in person to a member of the Union County Farm Bureau Board/Secretary no later than April 1.
Up to $1,500 in scholarship funds will be awarded to the top applicant(s).
Individuals selected for this scholarship will be notified by May 1.
The Union County Farm Bureau Selection Committee reserves the right to award scholarships based on the clarity, accuracy, completeness and relevancy of applications. The Committee further reserves the right to select scholarship recipient(s) using their best judgment of which applicant’s stated goals, intent and accomplishments best exemplifies the purpose of the scholarship. The selection committee reserves the right to prioritize applicants in agriculture and natural resource fields of study.
Send application to:
Zeb Grove
56903 Curtis Rd.
Union, OR 97883
2024 Harney County Farm Bureau Scholarship
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Application Postmark Deadline: April 15, 2024
Return to:
Harney County Farm Bureau
P.O. Box 833
Burns, Oregon 97720
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY
The Harney County Farm Bureau Scholarship for $1,000.00 is available to graduating high school seniors, and current college students of Harney County. The goal of the scholarship is to support Harney County students that will have a positive impact on production agriculture, or other agricultural related and forestry fields.
INSTRUCTIONS
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Find Scholarship here.
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Please complete this form in FULL. Incomplete applications are considered ineligible. (Examples: If an attachment is used to complete an item, be sure to write, see attachment, and then correctly label your attachment with the appropriate item number, your name AND follow the same format used in the Scholarship Application. Do not leave any item blank.)
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Printable Application can be found here.
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Questions?
Contact Catherine Hammond, Harney County Farm Bureau Secretary
541-490-7884
2024 Clackamas County Farm Bureau Scholarship
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PURPOSE: Farm Bureau supports an informed agricultural community and wants to help those pursuing a career in agriculture or related field at a two- or four-year institution of higher learning.
ELIGIBILITY: Clackamas County Farm Bureau Scholarships are available to any Clackamas County High School graduate, current county resident or prior recipient. Required High School/ College GPA of 2.8. Application is available to persons pursuing a career in agriculture or related field.
AWARD AMOUNT: Scholarships will be awarded at a minimum of $500 per awarded recipient. Scholarship will be valid for 18 months after award.
INFORMATION REQUESTED:
1. High School transcript
2. All college transcripts (if applicable)
3. Name of college attending or college(s) applying to
4. Two letters of recommendation. One letter from ag advisor or teacher and one personal recommendation from non-relative
5. A hand written one page letter detailing reasons for pursuing a degree in agriculture or related field. Letter can be mailed to CCFB P.O. Box 961 Canby, OR 97013 or a scan may be uploaded to this google drive.
6. Resume detailing work experiences, volunteer work, leadership activities and participation in 4-H, FFA, and other agricultural activities. Include in this resume any honors or recognition received. (Note: this document would be the same resume you would use applying for employment)
7. Completed Application Form.
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Find Application here.
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DEADLINE TO SUBMIT FORMS IS MARCH 31, 2024
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Oregon Farm Bureau Scholarships
Oregon Farm Bureau Memorial Scholarship
OFB Memorial Scholarship Eligibility:
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Graduates of Oregon high schools
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Graduates of Oregon homeschools if parents or grandparents are voting Oregon Farm Bureau members
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Major: Agriculture or Forestry OR
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Any major: Children or grandchildren of voting Oregon Farm Bureau Federation members
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GPA: 3.00+
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Enrollment: Full-time enrollment required
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Colleges: Public and nonprofit only
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FAFSA: Not required – not based on financial need
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Apply-compete annually; may be received for a maximum of 4 years
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The scholarship application deadline is 5 p.m. on March 1, 2024.
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For more information, email scholarship@oregonfb.org.
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