Focus first on submitting your FAFSA or ORSAA, then college specific scholarships, local scholarships, state then national. 

Oregon Promise Grant: If you are considering an Oregon community college and you were above a 2.0 cumulative GPA, you should apply for the Oregon Promise Grant. It is quick and there is potential funding if you choose any community college in Oregon. Even if you end up changing your mind and not attending one, there is no harm and you've lost nothing. So we highly encourage you to do so even if there is the slightest chance you might go that route or dual enroll with a university and community college! The application closes June 1. This is your only chance to receive this funding. Learn more at oregonstudentaid.gov. 

Jefferson Scholarship Foundation: All college or trade-school bound seniors should fill out this application! We have a very generous community and there are dozens of scholarships organized through this one application.  This application will be available in the Future Center by mid-February.

JCSD 509J, School Board Promise Scholarship: Up to $3000 will be awarded to seniors. Scholarship is intended for use during the awardees second semester of college. This and other district scholarship applications will be available in late spring.

OSAC Scholarship Application: The Oregon Students Access Commission has hundreds of scholarships available through this single application. Apply each year you are attending college. 

Chafee Education and Training Grant: This grant program through OSAC is intended to provide college funding for students who are current or former foster youth. Apply through OSAC.

Oregon Tribal Student Grant: Provides funding for students enrolled in an Oregon based tribe who will be attending college in Oregon. Application is available through OSAC. This grant will pay full cost of attendance after other public grants are factored in.