We love to meet with students and parents!

Drop by the Center located in the Library
Use the QR Code calendar scheduler (located on the counter at the College and Career Center entrance)
Set up an appointment, drop us an email or give us a call

Your College and Career Center is here to help you

Researching colleges
Exploring a career in the trades
Applying for financial aid & scholarships
Finding options with the military
Finding internships and job shadows
Looking for an after school job
Developing a plan for after High School!

Jen Butts: jbutts@ttsd.k12.or.us, 503.431.5772 Make and appointment: Jen's Calendar

Find us on Instagram! @tuhs_collegeandcareer

APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS NOW!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE

Due 9/5 NSHSS Activism and Advocacy Scholarship $1,000

Are you passionate about bringing about social, political, and/or civil change in your community? NSHSS wants to hear about it!

Due 9/5 NSHSS Be More Grant

Present ideas, eventually in Shark Tank setting to improve world

Due 9/8

Cameron Impact Scholarship 4 years tuition

The Cameron Impact Scholarship is a four-year, full-tuition, impact-driven undergraduate scholarship awarded annually to 10-15 exceptional high school students who have demonstrated excellence in leadership, community service, extracurricular activities, and academics.

Due 9/10

Beat the Odds $16,000

Student enrolled in an Oregon public school. Must be first in family to attend college and those with financial need. Articulate how education has helped you overcome challenges and land on a path to success

Due 9/12 NSHSS Notorious RBG Women of Tomorrow Scholarship $1,000

Essay on how you embody the spirit of Ruth Bader Ginsberg

Due 9/12 NSHSS Creative Writing Scholarship $2,000

Original poetry or fictional work

Due 9/15 The Gates Scholarship $300,000

The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to 300 of these student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.

Due 9/12 NSHSS Student Athlete Scholarship $2,000

Essay on the benefits and challenges of balancing academics and sports.

Due 9/26 Questbridge Scholars 4 years tuition and room and board

Full tuition, room and board to top colleges in the nation. For high achieving students who have primarily received A's and are from a low income family.

Due 9/30 Nuts, Bolt, Thingamajigs $4,000

For students who will explore a career in Manufacturing - includes engineering, accounting, human resources, and trades.

Due 9/30 Path to Pro Scholarship $2,500

$2,500 scholarship for students attending an approved trade-related program (Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing or Construction Management) at an accredited two-year school.

Due 9/30 Coca Cola Scholarship $20,000

Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.

Apply to the National College Match - QuestBridge Scholarship

The 2025 National College Match is now open! This college and scholarship application connects high-achieving high school seniors from low-income backgrounds with full four-year scholarships to top colleges and lifelong opportunities through QuestBridge. Applications for this prestigious scholarship is evaluated in phases -allow enough time to apply.

Upcoming deadline to apply: 09/30/2025 Visit the QuestBridge website to learn more and apply

Qualifications and What's involved:

Are you a strong fit? QuestBridge is looking for high school seniors who:

Earn primarily A’s in the most challenging courses offered and demonstrate strong writing ability and intellectual curiosity

Come from a household earning less than $65,000 annually (for a household of four) with minimal assets

Demonstrate resilience, integrity, and motivation to succeed

What you need to apply:

Information on your academics, activities, household, and financial background
Writing section
Two teacher recommendations from core academic subjects
Current high school transcript and additional transcripts (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
School Report from your current high school counselor
School Profile (optional, but recommended)
Any standardized test score reports to-date (if taken). We accept SAT, ACT, IB, AP, and English language proficiency exam test scores (unofficial test score reports are accepted).

College Visits

Colleges will soon be visiting TuHS during the school day. Keep an eye on this newsletter and special emails for a list of upcoming visits and how to sign up.

Explore Career Options with PCC

Manufacturing Day 2025 - October 3rd

A dynamic, hands-on event designed to ignite curiosity and inspire the next generation of makers, builders, and innovators.

Advanced registration is required & starts Sept 2nd: click here

Advancing Diversity in Manufacturing – February 2026

Columbia County Future Workforce Career Fair – April 2026

Find out more about the OMIC (Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center) trades training program here

Start Your College Essay

Research colleges using applications like Niche, your SchooLinks account (sign in via Clever.com), or College Board to find essay topics
Use the College and Career website for information and resources
Make an appointment with one of your College and Career Coordinators

Get ahead! Create your FSA ID HERE

Come to the College and Career Center for help

The FAFSA Opens in October

Be ready by gathering these documents:

Your Social Security Number
Your Alien Registration Number (A-Number) if you’re not a U.S. citizen
Federal income tax returns
Records of child support received
Your current balance of cash, savings, and checking accounts
Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
Records of net worth of investments, businesses, and farms
Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
A StudentAid.gov account username and password to log in to StudentAid.gov and start the FAFSA form electronically

College Events

NACAC National College Fair - Portland

Sunday, October 12, 1:30pm - 4:30pom & Monday, October 13, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Oregon Convention Center

Click HERE to register

The application for the overnight, fully funded fly-in program, Women of Distinction (WOD), is open. High school seniors to apply by the September 15 deadline.

Through a series of panels, workshops, shared meals, and community-building activities, this program highlights resources for African American, Asian American, Latin American, Native American, and/or first-generation college students. All students are welcome.

Find out more by click HERE

INTERNSHIP, JOBS & COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES

Portland Youth Builders Anniversary Event~

Save the Date for PYB's 2025 Cornhole Classic and 30 Year Anniversary Celebration!

This year marks PYB’s 30th year of launching careers, and we're celebrating by throwing a very special 30th Anniversary edition of our annual Cornhole Classic Fundraiser!

When: September 18th, 2025 - 5pm to 9pm

Where: The Redd at 831 SE Salmon Street

Presented by: O'Neill/Walsh Community Builders and NECA/IBEW

We're so excited to celebrate this milestone with our community! For more information, visit the event website here. If you're interested in attending, please email Mia Cordes or purchase tickets at www.TheCornholeClassic.com.

PYB Builds Lives and Communities

Since 1995, PYB has helped young people further their education and pursue rewarding careers. Our students are brave and determined individuals who come from historically underserved communities and are committed to becoming self-sufficient. Each year, we assist more than 300 students with high school completion, vocational training, counseling, and long-term support.

Learn more at www.pybpdx.org or find us on social media @pybpdx. If you want to hear what our students have to say about us, we encourage you to watch our videos.

Impact Northwest: Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship

Impact NW Core Programs is offering the Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship program open to Oregon residents, ages 17- 24, with a GED or HS Diploma, interested in the Manufacturing trades.

Participants will gain:

Welding Experience
OSHA 10 certifications
Forklift certificate
CPR/ First Aid Certificate
Certified Manufacturing Associate Certificate
Hands-on experience building and designing their own skateboard
CAD design and 3D printing
Exploring Portland-based careers, apprenticeships, and post-education

Our upcoming cohort for Washington and Multnomah County:

Fall 2025 Starts September 29th.

McDonald's on Nyberg St in Tualatin is hiring part-time students! APPLY HERE

APPLY NOW!

Where to find jobs:

TuHS College and Career Center, Indeed.com, Print out resumes and walk in!, General Web Search, Nextdoor.com (childcare, pet care, house-care), City of Tualatin

Where can I find helpful resources?:

The College and Career Center jobs page, Oregon Employment Department