Wood Village Opportunity Scholarship

Application Guidelines

Resident of Wood Village
Completion of High School or GED Program
Will start an accredited college, university, or trade school in Fall 2024
Demonstrates financial need
Minimum GPA of 2.0
Completed application
In-Person Meeting: If you are selected as a finalist, there will be an in-person meeting with the scholarship committee. This meeting will be an opportunity for you to share additional information related to your background, goals and plans for your future.

Applications are due by May 31, 2024.

Important Dates

Application Opens | May 1, 2024

Application Deadline | May 31, 2024 by 4:30 PM

Review of Applications | early June 2024

Applicant Meetings | mid to late June 2024

Award of Scholarships | July 2024

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Opportunity Scholarship Application

Name(Required)

First Last

Mailing Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Parent(s) or Guardian(s):(Required)

Number of family members being supported in the household:(Required)

Number of school-aged children in the household:(Required)

High school you graduated from in 2022 or previously graduated from AND date you graduated:

If you earned a GED, where and when did you or will you earn the certificate?

Intended College/University or Trade School:(Required)

Intended Field of Study:(Required)

Essay Question #1: What are your specific educational/training plans and career goals? How will this scholarship help you?(Required)

Essay Question #2: What have you done for yourself, your family, or community that you are most proud of or gave a sense of accomplishment, and why? Or, respond with what you hope to accomplish or be proud of in the future.(Required)

Essay Question #3: Describe a significant change or experience that has occurred in your life. How did you respond and what did you learn about yourself?(Required)

Essay Question #4: What additional information would you like the committee to know about you and/or your goals that would help them to understand how this scholarship would benefit you?(Required)

Attach unofficial high school transcript, GED certificate, or other documents indicating grade point average and readiness for continuing education and post-secondary training.(Required)

Accepted file types: doc, docx, jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 100 MB.

Attach documents, letters, or other items that help show and explain financial need (NSLP, SNAP, WIC eligibility, other nonprofit or service organization, State or Federal tax returns, copy of FAFSA or ORSAA):(Required)

Accepted file types: doc, docx, jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 100 MB.

Optional: Attach a Letter of Recommendation or the Recommendation Form included with the application packet.

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Optional: Attach other artifacts (artwork, essay, musical compositions, poems, photograph, articles, videos, etc.) that illustrate your life, passions, and goals for your future life.

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Electronic Signature (Full Name)(Required)

I certify that all information I have provided in my application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize the release of information on this application not the scholarship selection committee members.

Parent/Guardian Electronic Signature (Full Name)

If applicant is under 18 years of age, parent/guardian signature is required.

Name

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Paper Application

Paper applications can be downloaded from the file below and are also available at City Hall during regular business hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Please submit paper applications by emailing them to the City’s Community Engagement Specialist, by dropping them off at City Hall, or by mailing them to the City Hall address:

24200 NE Halsey Street
Wood Village, OR 97060

Supporting Documents

Opportunity Scholarship Application (PDF)

Opportunity Scholarship Recommendation Form (PDF)

Wood Village Opportunity Scholarship

Application Guidelines

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