Chemeketa Scholars
There are significant changes to Chemeketa Scholars eligibility. Read all information carefully.
Chemeketa Scholars may receive a full tuition scholarship for up to two years. The scholarship is awarded to applicants who meet the following criteria.
Eligibility Requirements for High School Students
- Attend high school in Chemeketa’s district or reside within Chemeketa's district
- Earn a cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.5 or better (as of first semester/quarter grades of final year in high school)
- Earn minimum COMPASS placement test scores of 80 in Reading and 64 in Writing; a minimum math score is not required (although you must take the math placement test)*
- Be on track to earn a regular high school diploma
- Enroll full-time (12-18 credits) at Chemeketa starting the fall term that immediately follows high school graduation
Eligibility Requirements for Home-schooled Students
- Reside within Chemeketa’s district
- Earn ACT composite score of 27 or SAT Reasoning Test combined score of 1200 in Critical Reading and Math
- Earn minimum COMPASS placement test scores of 80 in Reading and 64 in Writing; a minimum math score is not required (although you must take the math placement test)*
- Enroll full-time (12-18 credits) at Chemeketa starting the fall term immediately after completing high school requirements
Eligibility Requirements for Military Veterans
- Meet the minimum program requirements above for either high school students or home-schooled students
- Joined the military within three months of graduating from high school or completing high school requirements
- Enroll full-time (12-18 credits) at Chemeketa within one year of military discharge
* SAT/ACT substitutions are not allowed in lieu of placement tests.
More information
If you would like more information about Chemeketa Scholars, contact us at 503.399.5076 or by e-mail.
Updated September 25, 2009 by Web Services.