In addition to financial aid, there is a lot of money available through scholarships. You just need to research scholarships that are a good fit for you and complete the scholarships. Below you will find several tools to help you find scholarships and successfully apply for them.
Highlighted Scholarships
Friends of the Children Scholarship (Only Available to FOTC youth and graduates)
Awards funds for continuing education to Friends of the Children program youth who want to continue training or education in pursuit of their goals. Awards are granted twice a year with applications due on the first Friday in May and first Friday in November.
Download FOTC Scholarship Application Here
Get College Funds: A program of the Oregon Student Assistance Commission
http://www.getcollegefunds.org/
This site allows you to fill out one application for 400 scholarship opportunities.
Always Up Foundation Scholarship
https://allwaysup.org/what-we-do/scholarships/all-ways/
The Always Up Foundation is a partner of FOTC. They offer scholarships and leadership summits for Seniors meeting their criteria of 2.5 GPA or better, have financial need, and will be attending a 4yr. university. If you apply, please let FOTC national know so they can help advocate on your behalf.
PCC Foundation Scholarships
http://www.pcc.edu/foundation/what-we-do/scholarships/application.html
If you are considering attending PCC or are a current student, the PCC Foundation has one on-line application to apply for numerous scholarships that are specific to fields of study or demographics. You will need to have completed your FAFSA to apply. The application window is between early Jan. and mid-February.
The Neil Kelly Memorial Scholarship
http://albinarotary.org/neil-kelly-memorial-scholarship/
Each year they award 4 $1,000 scholarships to seniors from North/Northeast Portland. Applicants must achieve at least a 2.75 gpa and demonstrate strong character and dedication to their North/Northeast Portland community.
Awards funds for continuing education to Friends of the Children program youth who want to continue training or education in pursuit of their goals. Awards are granted twice a year with applications due on the first Friday in May and first Friday in November.
Download FOTC Scholarship Application Here
Get College Funds: A program of the Oregon Student Assistance Commission
http://www.getcollegefunds.org/
This site allows you to fill out one application for 400 scholarship opportunities.
Always Up Foundation Scholarship
https://allwaysup.org/what-we-do/scholarships/all-ways/
The Always Up Foundation is a partner of FOTC. They offer scholarships and leadership summits for Seniors meeting their criteria of 2.5 GPA or better, have financial need, and will be attending a 4yr. university. If you apply, please let FOTC national know so they can help advocate on your behalf.
PCC Foundation Scholarships
http://www.pcc.edu/foundation/what-we-do/scholarships/application.html
If you are considering attending PCC or are a current student, the PCC Foundation has one on-line application to apply for numerous scholarships that are specific to fields of study or demographics. You will need to have completed your FAFSA to apply. The application window is between early Jan. and mid-February.
The Neil Kelly Memorial Scholarship
http://albinarotary.org/neil-kelly-memorial-scholarship/
Each year they award 4 $1,000 scholarships to seniors from North/Northeast Portland. Applicants must achieve at least a 2.75 gpa and demonstrate strong character and dedication to their North/Northeast Portland community.
Scholarship Databases
UCLA Scholarship Resource Center
http://www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/src/Scholarship_Search.html
Provides updated search of extensive list of scholarships. This list is updated frequently, so check back often.
Black United Fund
http://bufor.org/index.php/site/programs-and-services/other-scholarship-resources
In addition to the scholarships the Black United Fund administers, they have compiled a great list of resources for other scholarships.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
http://www.latinocollegedollars.org/Searchable
scholarships geared towards latinos included resources for youth who do not have citizenship or permanent residency.
http://www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/src/Scholarship_Search.html
Provides updated search of extensive list of scholarships. This list is updated frequently, so check back often.
Black United Fund
http://bufor.org/index.php/site/programs-and-services/other-scholarship-resources
In addition to the scholarships the Black United Fund administers, they have compiled a great list of resources for other scholarships.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
http://www.latinocollegedollars.org/Searchable
scholarships geared towards latinos included resources for youth who do not have citizenship or permanent residency.
Scholarship Tips
Go College
http://www.gocollege.com/financial-aid/scholarships/http://www.gocollege.com/financial-aid/scholarships/
Information about scholarship types, application and essay writing advice, interview tips and more.
Scholarship Interview Tips
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http://www.gocollege.com/financial-aid/scholarships/http://www.gocollege.com/financial-aid/scholarships/
Information about scholarship types, application and essay writing advice, interview tips and more.
Scholarship Interview Tips
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