Chemeketa Scholars

For the 2008-09 school year, the Chemeketa Scholars program has generated applications from 285 high school seniors who want to attend Chemeketa this fall and take advantage of our free tuition offer. These are high-achieving students with high school GPAs of 3.5 or better.

Are you a Chemeketa scholar?

Are you graduating from high school this academic year? Do you
currently have a cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.5 or better (as of
7th semester grades)? Are you attending a high school in the
Chemeketa service district or do currently live in our district?

Did you know...

There are more than 35 active clubs and student organizations at Chemeketa.

Chemeketa is a temporary home to international students from every continent except Antarctica.

64,000 people enrolled in 06-07 More than 64,200 people enrolled in a Chemeketa class during the 2006-07 academic year.

Financial Aid recieves 11,300 applications The Chemeketa financial aid office received more than 11,300 applications that same year.

$160,000 in scholarships from the foundation Nearly $1,000,000 in scholarships were awarded during the 2006-7 academic year and included money for college-related expenses such as child care.

Are you willing to:

Begin college the summer or fall right after graduating high school?
Enroll in 12 or more credits per term?
Commit to maintaining at least a 3.25 GPA in your Chemeketa classes?

Then you're a Chemeketa scholar

Newly discharged military veterans may also qualify for this scholarship. Find out more.

Chemeketa Scholars qualify for

A full tuition scholarship for up to two years.
Placement in an on-campus, paid position such as a studetn leader. Positions are limited. Job placement is not guaranteed.

Next Steps and Important Dates

Applications for the 2008-09 academic year are no longer being accepted. Please check back soon for the 2009-10 academic year.

New Student Orientation
For Scholars who missed early-bird orientation
Preview Day for New Students
Friday - September 26, 2008
First Day of Fall Term
Monday - September 29, 2008
Welcome Reception for Chemeketa Scholars and parents
TBA

To Apply

Apply for admission to Chemeketa.
Complete a Chemeketa Scholars application.
Applications for 08-09 are no longer being accepted.
Obtain your most recent unofficial high school transcript.
Submit application and transcript to:

Chemeketa Community College
Financial Aid Office
PO Box 14007
Salem, OR 97309

Located on the Salem Campus
4000 Lancaster Drive NE
Bldg. 2, Rm. 200.

Be sure to read the Terms and Conditions and Other Considerations.

For more information and applications

Email: scholars@chemeketa.edu
Telephone: 503.399.5076

Updated April 28, 2008 by Marketing and Student Recruitment.