In cooperation with the Hood River County Education Foundation
The Susan Kay McCarthy Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of her commitment to Education and Hood River County Schools as a parent, volunteer and long-time member of the school board. Susan was born in Minneapolis, MN and was raised in Tillamook, OR. She graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in General Science and a certificate to teach Math and Science. Following graduation she worked as a research assistant in the department of Animal Science at both OSU and Michigan State University. In 1980 she and her husband moved to Parkdale where they purchased Orchards and raised their three children.
Susan was appointed to the Hood River County School Board in 1985 and served for eighteen years representing the Upper Valley. She volunteered in the classroom, on the sports fields and at fundraisers throughout her time in the Valley. Her favorite responsibility during her several terms as Chairperson was handing out diplomas to all of the high school graduates.
Applicants applying for this one $2,500 scholarship will be evaluated based on the criteria and their essay submission.
CRITERIA
- Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher.
- Field of Study: Agriculture, Life or Physical Sciences, Math, Engineering
- Financial need
SUPPLEMENTAL
- Essay: What are your academic and career goals, and how will this scholarship help you achieve them?
- This scholarship requires the FAFSA / ORSAA
SCORING
- Financial need (50%)
- Essay (50%)
TAGS
SCHOLARSHIP CATEGORY
