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HRCEF ISABEL GILKERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

In cooperation with the Hood River County Education Foundation

This scholarship has been updated for the 2022-23 year.

Isabel Gilkerson made a generous bequest to the Education Foundation through the proceeds of the sale of her orchard property in Duke’s Valley. She wanted to help students who might not be able to go to college without financial support, especially students who are likely to succeed in college and who do not receive other awards from the Hood River County Education Foundation.

This scholarship is for three awards of $5000 each, depending on need. The scholarship may be renewed for up to three years.

CRITERIA

  • Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
  • Financial need
  • Priority will be given to students from an agricultural background (students or immediate family members who work in an agricultural field) and/or those who intend to pursue a career in agricultural sciences

SUPPLEMENTS

  1. Essay: Describe your experience in agriculture and how it has shaped your desire to pursue a degree in this field (one page).

SCORING

  1. Financial Need (50%)
  2. School Activities/Community Service -OR- Work Experience (25%)
  3. Essay (25%)

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Area of Study: Agriculture | Four-Year Degrees | Renewable Scholarships | Student & Family Employment | Two-Year Degrees & Trade Cerfificates

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Hood River, OR 97031

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