These scholarships opportunities are independent of the local E-Scholarship portal. Students will not be able to apply for these opportunities through Kaleidoscope. To apply, read and follow the instructions for the individual scholarship.
Local Scholarships
These scholarships are open to students in Hood River County, or students in Hood River County as well as neighboring counties.
Columbia Gorge Community College Foundation Scholarships
- Applications open mid-February to mid-April for incoming and current CGCC students
Oregon Scholarships
These selected scholarships are open to students across Oregon. In addition to these scholarships, visit Oregon Goes to College for a larger selection of scholarships open to Oregonians.
OSAC SCHOLARSHIPS – One common form application for $10 million in Oregon Scholarships (click link to visit website)
Oregon 4H Scholarships – Multiple Scholarships (click link to visit website)
- Participation in 4H programs for a minimum of 3 years required
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Renaissance Scholars Program (click link to visit website)
- HS senior or Community College student attending four-year school in fall
- First person in family to attend four-year college / university
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Financial Need
Mente Scholarship (click link to visit website)
- Applicant is Latino male
- HS senior or current college student attending two or four-year school in fall
- Financial Need
The Ford Family Foundation Scholarships (click link to visit website)
- Oregon high school senior planning to enroll in 4-year program at Oregon college or university
Oregon Grants
Note: Many Oregon student aid grants have a limited pool of funds. Apply as close to October 1 as possible. Grants are available for students attending participating Oregon schools.
- Open to students attending community college or university
- Not all schools participate
- DACA students not eligible
- Open to students attending community college
- DACA students eligible
Oregon Barber & Hairdresser Grant
Oregon Student Childcare Grant
- Provides childcare funding for Oregon students with children
Deceased or Disabled Public Safety Officer Grant
- For children of public safety officers killed or disabled in their line of duty
Chafee Education & Training Grant
- For current and former foster children under the age of 26
Oregon National Guard State Tuition Assistance
- For students who are current members of the Oregon National Guard
- Open to students attending community college, public university and some private colleges
