Al Forthan Memorial $10,000

Al Forthan Memorial $10,000 Scholarship

Who:

The Al Forthan Memorial Scholarship is awarded to an Oregon high school senior from a family affected by alcohol or drug addiction. Affected by addiction means you have been raised by a parent or guardian who has experienced addiction or you have abused alcohol or drugs and are now pursuing recovery.

What:

One $10,000 scholarship will be awarded in 2018. It will be allocated in $2,500 installments over four years.

  • To be eligible for the $10,000 scholarship you will need to include in your application a one page (maximum) letter of support from a teacher, coach, school counselor, adult mentor, pastor, etc. describing your character and why they would recommend you for this scholarship.
  • Several other scholarships of various amounts will be awarded in 2018. To be eligible for the scholarships less than $10,000 you do not need a letter of support.

How to apply:

See below for details

Application Deadline: Monday, February 5th, 2018 at midnight

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Click the link to the left to access the Scholarshop at the Volunteers of America Website