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If money is standing between you and a course at Chemeketa, the college's foundation has scholarships available to help overcome that barrier.  

Because of a generous challenge grant from the James and Marion Miller Foundation in Portland, Chemeketa students will have an additional $300,000 available in scholarship funds for the 2009-2010 academic year.

The $150,000 Miller grant matched the gifts of local donors who contributed an additional $150,000 to the many different scholarship funds offered by the Chemeketa Foundation. Employees of Chemeketa gave over $75,000 to help meet the challenge, and community donors gave an additional $75,000. Now is the time to start the application process.

Application Information Applications are NOT available at this time. We accept and handout applications only during an opening period. Visit this webpage regularly for updates. Applications for next term: Fall term opening period (August 10 - 27) Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Applications will be available: Winter term (October) Spring term opening (February) Applications are available on March - April for the 2010-2011 academic year. Application Process: Interested students will complete one application form and they will be considered for every scholarship for which they are eligible. Programs have different academic requirements, but students with 2.0 grade averages and greater generally qualify. Selection committees place greater emphasis on financial need and prospects for success than on prior academic performance. We accept and handout applications only during an opening. Incomplete applications will be automatically disqualified. Turn applications into the Financial Aid Office, Bldg. 2, Rm. 200 or mail to: Chemeketa Community College Financial Aid Office, 2/200 PO Box 14007 Salem, OR 97309-7070 Students can also submit applications at any of the outreach campuses. For full instructions on applying click here.

Scholarship Categories The Chemeketa Community College Foundation invites students to apply for the following scholarships. If you have any questions, please call Otilia Morales at 503.399.6990. Important: Only scholarships with an * beside the name are open. Read the entire criteria section for the specific needs on each scholarship and list scholarship on the application. Do not write " All scholarships" that is not acceptable. Scholarships offered are for Chemeketa Community College students only. Art & Architecture Business & Management Child Care Community Nursing, Medical & Emergency Services Science, Mathematics & Electronics Social Science & Education Trades & Technologies Vineyard Management &  Winemaking Other Scholarships * - Indicates a category with open scholarship oppportunities Outside scholarship information; Scholarships for Women Veterans from Royal Neighbors of America- due 6/1/09 (for female veterans) American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES) Google Schoalrship due 6/15/2009 (for American Indians, Alaska Native & Native Hawaiian AISES members) Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants due 6/20/2009. Visit: Abbot and Fenner BigSun Scholarship due 6/27/2009 (for young athletes). Visit: BigSun To obtain additonal information stop at the Financial Aid office in building 2, room 200.

Scholarship Workshops

Finances shouldn’t prevent anyone from enrolling in college. That’s why the Chemeketa Community College Foundation will host informational scholarship workshops during openings.

Scholarship Workshops are available during opening periods to present an overview of the scholarships available and the application process. We can also provide assistance with writing a personal statement. Participants are encouraged to write a draft essay prior to the workshop. No pre-registration is required.

The Chemeketa Foundation offers over 90 scholarships and awards over $280,000 annually.

All scholarship workshops will be held on the Chemeketa Salem campus in Building 2, Room 212 (Tutoring Center) unless otherwise noted. For more information, contact Otilia Morales at oflores@chemeketa.edu or at 503.399.6990. If you need to submit items here is the fax #503.399.5528..

Scholarship applications for next academic year will be available at these workshops.

Donations

How can I establish a Foundation scholarship?

Donations to these and other programs operated by the foundation are always welcome. For additional information, contact Janie Allen, Development Officer, at 503.399.5148.

Updated March 2009 by Marketing and Student Recruitment.