Scholarships

2025 CHS SCHOLARSHIPS

(CHS SENIORS ONLY!)

 

$2500 Rotary Club of Clackamas      DUE April 21, 2025

There is one scholarship available to a senior attending a four-year college or community college. Requires 3.0 minimum GPA, essay referring to the Rotary theme for the year and two letters of recommendation, at least one letter coming from Clackamas High staff member. Preference is given to those who are or have been involved in community service and have demonstrated leadership. Find the application HERE.

 

$2000 Harold Taylor Scholarship*    DUE April 14, 2025*

This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for a senior who is not necessarily academically inclined but has a desire to secure training beyond high school. Financial need is a consideration. Any student who has overcome some type of obstacle would be a great candidate for this scholarship. One finalist will be selected from CHS along with the other district schools. Each finalist will be interviewed and the winner chosen from these finalists. Talk to your School Counselor if you are interested. 

*(Must notify your School Counselor of your interest by April 4, 2025.)

 

$600 Oregon School Employees Association      DUE April 25, 2025

The North Clackamas School District chapter of OSEA will award four scholarships to graduating seniors desiring to further education at any community college, vocational school, or four-year university.  Requirements include:  parent or guardian is a classified employee employed by North Clackamas School District. Application is available on Naviance.  

 

$750-$2,000 CHS ELD Scholarship      DUE April 14, 2025

There is one scholarship available to a senior English Language Development student graduating from Clackamas High School and planning to attend a community college or university in the fall of 2025.  Applicants must have volunteered in the Clackamas High School’s community or greater Clackamas area’s community, achieved academic and linguistic success in the classroom, and helped other English language learners achieve academic and linguistic success in the classroom. Application is available on Naviance.

 

$500-$1,000 CHS Drama Scholarship   DUE April 14, 2025

Involvement in the Clackamas High School Drama program, on stage, backstage, and in classes. Special consideration will be given to a student who intends to continue performance-related studies in college. 2.5 GPA. Letter of recommendation from CHS staff member or community member.  Application is available on Naviance.

 

$1,000 The CHS Kindness Scholarship      DUE April 14, 2025

This scholarship is designed to recognize seniors who have shown uncommon kindness and character above and beyond what one would expect from a high school senior. Requires a letter of recommendation from a staff member, two essays and a list of activities. No GPA requirement. Potential for an interview. Application is available on Naviance.

 

$500-$1,500 Josh Critchett Memorial Scholarship      DUE April 14, 2025

Seniors with strong involvement in church and a GPA of 2.5 or higher is required.  Financial need, leadership, honors and awards, activity participation, and work and/or volunteer experience are also taken into consideration.  Two letters of recommendation: one from CHS staff or community members and one from a pastor or youth minister.  Essay required. Application is available on the NCEF website.

 

$1,000/year Sandi DePaepe Memorial Scholarship     DUE April 14, 2025

Available to a Clackamas High School senior. Priority is given to those who have utilized ASPIRE services and demonstrate financial need. Min GPA 2.5. Essay and letters of recommendation are required. Application and instructions can be found on the NCEF website. 

 

$1,250 North Clackamas Education Foundation      DUE April 14, 2025

There are several more scholarships available.  To be eligible, you must have at least a 2.5 GPA, and plan to attend an accredited regional college or vocational school.  Applicants must have a valid Social Security number.  Applications are available on the NCEF website.