❖  Criteria

One scholarship will be awarded to a first-generation college student of any ethnicity, and based on the following criteria: high academics, leadership in school, and community activities.  

The scholarship recipient will be selected from applicants who have completed the online application form, and submitted all of the required documents to the Scholarship Committee as directed in these instructions by 11:59 p.m. (PT) April 01, 2024.

❖   Amount of Scholarship

One (1) $1,000 Scholarship - The award is $1000, issued at the freshman year level.

❖  Eligible Students

Be a member of the graduating class of an Oregon or Clark County, (State of Washington) high school or its related equivalent

Maintain a 3.50 or better grade point average

Be active in school and community activities

Be a United States citizen, or hold permanent resident status

Be a first-generation college student

Students of all ethnicities

❖  Eligible Institutions

Eligible institutions include any two-year or four-year public or private generally accredited institution.

❖  Award Notification

Scholarship winners are generally notified by late May.  Recipients will be required to sign and return one copy of the award notice acknowledging the terms and certifying that the scholarship will be used for educational purposes only.

❖  Disbursements

All scholarship checks will be sent directly to the financial aid office of the college attended after verification of registration as a full-time student.  

❖  Application Procedures

Applicants are to fill out an online form.  If difficulties are encountered with the online application form please email scholarships@cacaportland.com or leave a message at (503) 780-1925.  

Application information may also be available from most high school counseling offices throughout Oregon and SW Washington, and our website www.cacaportland.com.

Each applicant must have their high school email or send the most recent official transcript of all high school work indicating rank in class.   We do not want SAT/ACT test scores.

 It is preferred that the above information be emailed to:  scholarships@cacaportland.com

The second option is to mail the information to:

                                                               C.A.C.A. Portland Lodge Scholarships

                                                                          2211 SW 1st Ave, #103

                                                                             Portland, OR 97201

The complete application process (including the high school transcripts) must be submitted and received by 11:59 p.m. (PT) April 1, 2024.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED (EITHER ONLINE OR BY MAIL) AFTER APRIL 1, 2024 WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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