Apply for Chemeketa Scholars

We encourage all eligible students to apply for Chemeketa Scholars as soon as the application opens on December 1. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as they are completed, meaning the sooner you apply, the sooner your funding can be confirmed to help you plan your college journey. While we expect to support every qualified applicant, awards are finalized in the order complete applications are received and are contingent upon annual program funding. Submitting early ensures your application is processed at the front of the line.

Step 1- All Applicants

• Submit Chemeketa's admission application (Opens November 2, 2026)
• Make sure to indicate enrollment for Fall 2027. Even if you have previously taken Chemeketa courses or you are enrolled in College Credit Now, you must submit an admission application. 

Step 2

High School Applicants

• Obtain a copy of your most recent unofficial high school transcript that includes:
  • Cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 3.50 or higher 
  • Expected graduation date or class of 2027
    • Juniors who are graduating early must also have an expected graduation date of 2027 on their transcript, or provide a letter on school letterhead from their high school verifying their 2027 graduation date.
      
      
• Complete and submit the Scholars application*
  • A link to the application will be posted on this webpage on December 1, 2026.

Homeschool Applicants

• Obtain a copy of one of the following test scores
  • ACT composite score of 27 or higher or
  • SAT combined score of 1270 or higher in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Plus Math tests
    
    
• Obtain your WESD Homeschool Student Confirmation letter--Homeschool applicants must be a registered homeschool student with the Willamette Education Service District (WESD)
  
  
• Complete Chemeketa's placement process
  • Chemeketa placement assessment process begins with this form.
  • The placement process can take a week or more. Consider this timeline when preparing your Scholars application materials.
  • Minimum placement into WR 115 or higher and MTH 095 or higher is required to be eligible for Scholars.
    
    
• Complete and submit the Scholars application*
  • A link to the application will be posted on this webpage on December 1, 2026.

*Meeting scholarship eligibility criteria does not constitute an entitlement to an award. The college anticipates funding all qualified candidates; however, awards are subject to institutional budget availability and overall program capacity. The college reserves the right to close awards or establish an application cutoff if eligible demand exceeds available allocations for the academic year.