HRVHS Local Scholarship Program

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HRCEF Jim Carnes Memorial Scholarship

In cooperation with the Hood River County Education Foundation

In 1973 Jim Carnes began what was to become a long career with the Hood River Valley School District. After serving a year as principal at Mid Valley Elementary, Jim was asked to assume responsibilities at the District Office. Over the next 17 years he served as the K-12 curriculum director, assistant superintendent, and superintendent. He was instrumental in establishing the district-wide ESL program, which grew from just a handful of students to several hundred. Jim truly believed that every child is unique and that every child can learn. During the course of his career he inspired others to believe the same of their students.

This is one $1,500 scholarship.

CRITERIA

  • Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher
  • Financial Need
  • Applicants intends to pursue a career in education, including early childhood education

SUPPLEMENTAL

  1. Essay: What are your academic and career goals, and how will this scholarship help you achieve them?

SCORING

  • Financial Need (40%)
  • School Activities/Community Service (Activities Chart) (20%)
  • Essay (40%)

TAGS

Area of Study: Education, Four-Year Degrees, Goals Essay Prompt, Two-Year Degrees & Trade Certificates

CATEGORY

Scholarships With Both academic & Financial Need Requirements

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Essay Bank

Agriculture Essay Prompt Athletics Essay Prompt Goals Essay Prompt Music & Arts Essay Prompt No Essay Required Personal Growth Essay Prompt Rotary Essay Service / Volunteering Essay Prompt

Major / Career / Degree Type

Area of Study: Agriculture Area of Study: Education Area of Study: Miscellaneous Area of Study: STEM / Health / Medical Four-Year Degrees Music & Arts OR / WA School Two-Year Degrees & Trade Certificates

Residence / School

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Application Documents

FAFSA or ORSAA Required No Additional Documents Required

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