Every year, the Chemeketa Scholars process changes just a bit! Ultimately each student must USE the Chemeketa website to navigate the process correctly.
The scholarship form will be available from December 1st 2026 to March 1st 2027 this year.
Students must have a 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA at the time of applying.
November: Graduating Celts apply to the college as a college student - even if they have a Chemeketa K Number already.
November: Graduating Celts order your transcript.
December 1st: Graduating Celts who have the GPA, apply to Chemeketa Scholars.
Celts who are still working on the GPA may order their semester 1 transcript finals week (late January) and apply as soon as they have it. Following the same steps as above.
Chemeketa Scholars offers 2 years of full time tuition! The deadlines are hard. No exceptions.
Chemeketa requires that Scholars maintain a 3.25 college cum GPA to keep the scholarship.
All students MAY ALSO apply to Chemeketa Foundation Scholarships Application opens in January/February, but the foundation scholarship are NOT the same as Chemeketa Scholars.
Chemeketa Community College Two Year Degrees
Chemeketa Community College TRANSFER Degrees to Oregon's four year public colleges.
Chemeketa Community College offers hundreds of options.
Some programs have additional applications. This is not a full list. Check with your program.
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Nursing
Automotive
Welding
PAYING FOR CHEMEKETA
Combine/stack as much college money as you can!
File your FAFSA or ORSAA in fall of senior year. Do it early. Get help. Do it once. Do it right.
File your Oregon Promise in fall of senior year - Oregon scholarship money for a 2.0 GPA (Yes, you can currently "stack" this money!)
Aim for Chemeketa Scholars 2 years tuition free with a 3.5 UW cumulative GPA by the end of semester 1 of senior year.
Go after Chemeketa Foundation Scholarships.
Go after local scholarships.
Work for a company that offers tuition reimbursement.
RESOURCES AT CHEMEKETA - Apply for these resources programs if you qualify. Make the college transistion smoother.
Chemeketa TRIO Program - An educational opportunity for low-income, first generation, and disabled students.
Chemeketa Completion Program - CCP helps students navigate college systems, access resources and overcome challenges to complete educational goals.
Chemeketa CAMP Program The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) is a federally funded program that supports students from migrant and seasonal farm worker backgrounds during their first year in college.