The Hops are excited to announce the 2026 Dream Big Scholarship for the class of 2026. This $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to a first generation college student from the Portland Metro/SW Washington area. Applications will open on February 4th, 2026. Applications will be accepted through March 1 at 11:59pm. Applicants will be notified of their status by April 15th. One time disbursement, eligibility to reapply annually.
Applications will be reviewed by a panel comprised of Hops Front Office members, Hillsboro Community Foundation members, and members of the community. Applications will be scored on essay clarity, detailed college and career goals, spelling and grammar, and overall enthusiasm.
Criteria:
Must be a graduating HS Senior from a Portland Metro Area/SW Washington school
Parents/Guardian do not have a 4-year college degree
Attending an Oregon college or university
Minimum 2.5 GPA
Apply for Dream Big Scholarship
$4,500 Overall Scholarship Award
Three (3) $1,500 Finalist Award
(Four Scholarships in total with at least one finalist from each category)
Deadline: March 9th, 2026!
Program Overview
The Jiffy Lube "What Drives You?" High School Scholarship program is a unique opportunity to pursue your interests, goals and ideas. A simple 500 words about what drives you? Finalist essays will be selected from the 500 word “What Drives You?” essays. Each finalist will be guaranteed a minimum $1,500 award if they create and submit a unique 1-2 min. video that expands on their essay in their own candid words, visuals, etc. The overall $4,500 scholarship winner will be chosen from these videos. Click on rules/guidelines and eligibility for complete details.
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