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HRCEF Taro “Tot” Asai Memorial Scholarship

In cooperation with the Hood River County Education Foundation

Tot Asai was born in Hood River in 1915 and graduated from the old Hood River High School where he participated on the tennis team. He attended 2 years of college and then served four years in the United States Army during World War II. After the war, he returned to the family orchard in Hood River which his family still operates.

This memorial scholarship offers one $2,500 award per year.

CRITERIA

  • Applicant is a female HRVHS student
  • Participated in extra-curricular activities such as sports, school clubs, 4-H, and/or community volunteering. Extra weight for participation in sports such as tennis or track.
  • Is a member of a minority or marginalized group
  • Worked summers or during the school year to contribute towards college expenses

SUPPLEMENTAL

  1. One Confidential Evaluation Form from an extracurricular adviser or employer, it can’t be from the same person who provided your letter of recommendation.
  2. Essay: The lessons we take from life experiences can be fundamental to later success. Describe a challenge/setback, event, accomplishment, or realization that sparked personal growth and deepened your understanding of yourself or others. In your response, explain how this experience influenced your perspective or shaped who you are today.
  3. The FAFSA / ORSAA is required for this scholarship.

SCORING

  • Essay (35%)
  • Extra-curricular activities & empoyment (35%)
  • Confidential Evaluation & Letter of Recommendation (30%)

TAGS

FAFSA or ORSAA Required, Four-Year Degrees, Personal Growth Essay Prompt, Scholarships for Women, Two-Year Degrees & Trade Certificates

CATEGORY

Scholarships with No Academic or 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

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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

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Application Documents

FAFSA or ORSAA Required No Additional Documents Required

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Hood River, OR 97031

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