Chemeketa Scholars

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still apply for the scholarship?

No, we are no longer accepting applications for the 2008 – 2009 academic year. Check back for information on applying for the 2009 – 2010 academic year.

Who qualifies for this scholarship?

In order to qualify, students must:

• Be graduating from a high school within the Chemeketa district.
• Have earned a minimum 3.5 cumulative, unweighted high school GPA (as of 7th semester grades).
• Enroll at Chemeketa the Summer or Fall term immediately following their high school graduation.
• Enroll full-time, with a minimum of 12 credits.
• Maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA while at Chemeketa.
• Continue to enroll for Fall, Winter and Spring terms in consecutive academic years. For example, 2008 students must be enrolled for Fall, Winter and Spring terms (Summer term is optional) and return the 2009 Fall term for the full academic year.

Can I enroll Summer term 2008 or do I have to wait to start the Fall 2008 term?

You may enroll either Summer or Fall term 2008, as long as you are coming directly from high school and are enrolling as a full-time student with a minimum of 12 credits.

However, you must enroll as a full-time student to receive scholarship benefits. If you are enrolling as a part-time student for summer term and plan to start full time in the fall, you may do so, but the scholarship will not cover those part-time classes and you are responsible for payment.

What if I enroll as a full time student with 12 credits but I drop some classes?

Students must earn a total of 36 credits by the end of Spring term. If 12 credits are not completed during a semester, the remaining credits must be made up before the end of Spring term. For example, if a student registers for 12 credits for Winter term, but drops a class and only completes 9 credits, the student would need to take 15 credits at Spring term to make up those 3 credits in order to have a total of 36 credits at the end of the academic year.

What if my GPA at my high school is 3.4 and not 3.5 as the scholarship requires?

A minimum of 3.5 GPA is required to qualify for the scholarship. No exceptions will be granted and no appeals can be made for decisions regarding ineligibility due to grades.

If my weighted GPA is 3.5 or better, am I eligible for the scholarship?

No. Your GPA must be at least 3.5, unweighted.

I am an early high school graduate. Am I eligible for the scholarship?

Yes, as long as your cumulative GPA is 3.5 or above on your first semester/quarter grades from your final year of high school.

I am a 5th year high school student in the Early College program. Am I eligible?

Yes, as long as your cumulative GPA is 3.5 or above.

I joined the military immediately after I graduated high school and have just been discharged. Am I eligible for the scholarship?

Yes, newly discharged military personnel are eligible as long as the following criteria are met:

• Graduated from a high school within the Chemeketa district
• Graduated with a cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.5 or better
• Joined the military within 3 months of graduating from high school
• Enroll at Chemeketa within 6 months of military discharge

I understand that I must maintain a GPA of 3.25 or higher while enrolled at Chemeketa. When are GPA’s checked for eligibility?

Grades are checked upon application to verify the required 3.5 high school GPA and then again at the end of spring term to verify that a 3.25 GPA has been maintained to determine eligibility for the following year.

What does the scholarship pay for?

The scholarship pays for 2 years of full-time tuition. Fees, books and other miscellaneous expenses are not covered.

Can I take more than 12 credits per term?

Yes. The scholarship will pay up to a maximum of 18 credits per term.

Do I have to qualify for Federal financial aid in order to qualify for this scholarship?

No. Scholarship eligibility requirements differ from Federal financial aid programs and don’t factor in to eligibility for the Chemeketa Scholar program.

I am an international student? Am I eligible?

No. This scholarship program is intended for students from our district only.

Which high schools are in the Chemeketa district?

The following public and private high schools* are eligible for Chemeketa Scholars:

Amity Blanchet Cascade Central Creekside Alternative Dallas Dayton Delphian Early College Falls City Gervais Grace Jefferson Kennedy Lord Livingstone Adventist

McKay McMinnville McNary Mid-Valley Christian Morrison Alternative North Marion North Salem Oregon School for the Blind Oregon School for the Deaf Perrydale Regis Robert Farrell Roberts (all programs) Salem Academy Santiam

Sheridan Sheridan Japanese School Sheridan Opportunity House Silverton South Salem Sprague St. Paul Stayton West Salem Western Mennonite Willamette Valley Christian Willamina Winema School Woodburn (all schools) Yamhill-Carlton

*Home schooled students are not eligible for this scholarship.

I live in the Chemeketa district, but I am graduating from a school outside the district. Am I eligible?

No. Students must graduate from a high school within our district. Residential location is not considered a qualifier at this time. 

How do I apply and when is the application due?

• Print out and complete Chemeketa Scholars application
• Obtain your most recent unofficial high school transcript.
• Submit your application and transcript to the Financial Aid office at the Salem campus at 4000 Lancaster Drive NE, in Bldg. 2, Rm. 200, or mail to:

  Chemeketa Community College
  Financial Aid Office
  P.O. Box 14007
  Salem, OR 97309

Deadlines:

• Applications for the 2008-08 academic year are no longer being accepted. Please check back next January for the 2009-10 school year.

I am told that some student jobs are available with this scholarship. Is that true?

We want to provide the Chemeketa Scholars the power and opportunity to promote Chemeketa to prospective new students and provide support to existing students. Positions are available for Chemeketa Scholars in paid positions such as student ambassadors, peer advisors, tutors, and mentors. Due to limited availability, placement cannot be guaranteed.

For more information and applications

Email: scholars@chemeketa.edu
Telephone: 503.399.5076

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Updated May 13, 2008 by Marketing and Student Recruitment.