Ace Hardware of Sisters Scholarship

Sisters Ace Hardware

2018

1-2

$1,000

Description: 

The owner of Ace Hardware wants to contribute to a female student who wishes to broaden her scope of knowledge and better her future.

Eligibility: 

Any graduating female senior planning to attend an accredited trade, technical/vocational school, two- or four-year college or university who demonstrates financial need. Demonstrated work history preferred but not required. Student should have achieved a GPA between 2.5 and 3.5. Financial need will be considered.

Bedouin / In Honor of Julie Gravley

Bedouin

2021

1

$5,000

Description: 

Our hope is to find a student that strengths are in the visual arts or writing and that they are wanting to pursue a career lead by their passion.

Eligibility: 

This scholarship is available for any student who is planning to study visual art, literature, or journalism full-time (12 credits or more) at an accredited public two-year community college or four-year college or university.

Bi-Mart Scholarship

Bi-Mart

2017

1

$500

Description: 

Bi-Mart has been part of the Northwest for over 60 years and wishes to help graduating seniors pursue their educational goals.

Eligibility: 

Any graduating senior planning to attend an accredited trade, technical/vocational school, two- or four-year college or university who demonstrates financial need. Demonstrated work history preferred but not required. Applicants are required to submit two recommendations from teachers and/or community members.

Dentists of Sisters Scholarship

Thomas Rheuben, DMD and Trevor Frideres, DMD

2016

1

$3,000

Description: 

Eligibility: 

Any graduating senior planning to attend an accredited four-year college or university who has an interest in studying Science and Math in college with the hope of pursuing a degree in the Dental or Medical field and who demonstrates financial need. A minimum 3.5 GPA is required with academic rigor in Science and Math. Applicants must also exhibit a good work ethic, self-motivation, teamwork, problem-solving, and good communication skills. Applicants are required to submit one recommendation from a teacher, coach, or community member.

Enterprising Spirit Scholarship

The Open Door Cafe and Wine Bar

2016

2-4

$250-$1,000

Description: 

To honor two Sisters High School students who have displayed character through initiative, imagination, and their work ethic. Students who understand the importance of perseverance and hard work.

Eligibility: 

Any graduating senior planning to attend an accredited trade, technical/vocational school, two- or four-year college or university who has maintained a 2.5 GPA and who demonstrates financial need. Applicants must demonstrate at least two (2) summers of work history. Applicants are required to submit three recommendations, from a teacher, an
employer, and a community member.

Entreprenuers in Action - Racial Equity Scholarship

Build, LLC

2020

1

$3,000

Description: 

As a company that provides urban planning and design services, at Build LLC we have an opportunity to shape our physical environment and influence communities throughout the Northwest. We strive to make places that are accessible for all and to do so in a socially and racially just manner. The focus of this scholarship is to support entrepreneurial students who focus on impactful change in their communities. We are in the midst of the most powerful social movement our country has seen in many years; this scholarship recognizes the impactful work so many are engaged in to support racial equity.

Eligibility: 

Any graduating senior planning to attend a four-year college or university who has maintained a 3.25 GPA, and who demonstrates community involvement. Applicants must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree with intentions of starting a business or participating in a start-up. Applicants are required to submit two recommendations. Priority will be given to minority students, with additional preference to majors that are intentionally entrepreneurial or socially conscious.

Green Ridge Physical Therapy Health and Wellness Scholarship

Green Ridge Physical Therapy

2016

1

$1,000

Description: 

Eligibility: 

Any graduating senior planning to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university enrolling in a minimum of 12 credit hours pursuing a human health and wellness degree who has maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants are required to submit one recommendation.

Hardtails Business Entrepreneurship Scholarship

Hardtails Bar & Grill

2017

1

$1,000

Description: 

Our work history has included several start-up business opportunities, including our current venture, Hardtails Bar and Grill. We would have preferred greatly to have had the opportunity to receive a Business Entrepreneurs Education rather than having to learn “on the fly.” We want to support the next generation of SHS young men and women who have the dream of starting their own business. This scholarship would be the springboard for their professional education journey.

Eligibility: 

Any graduating senior planning to attend an accredited trade, technical/vocational school, two- or four-year college or university who has maintained a minimum 2.75 GPA and demonstrates financial need. Applicants are required to submit two recommendations from teachers and/or coaches.

Dream Cleanz Business /  Leadership Scholarship

Dream Cleanz

2021

1

$3,000

Description: 

This scholarship is focused on the character qualities inherent in healthy and thriving corporations, businesses, and/or leadership positions in the community. We are a company that puts people over profits and would love to assist young people in pursuit of that philosophy. We are not limiting it to the pursuit of a business degree but preference will be given to such an applicant.

Eligibility: 

Any graduating senior planning to attend an accredited trade, technical or vocational school, public two- or four-year college or university or private university. Recipients must have a GPA of 2.5 or above and are required to submit two letters of recommendation from a teacher, coach, employer, community member, or clergy. The top three candidates will be interviewed. Preference will be given to those with an interest in studying business.

Laird Superfood Health, Mind, and Body Wellness Scholarship

Laird Superfood

2017

1

$1,000

Description: 

Eligibility: 

Any graduating senior planning to attend an accredited trade, technical/vocational school, two- or four-year college or university pursuing a program in health and wellness. Applicants must have maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA and must demonstrate financial need. Applicants are required to submit two recommendations from teachers and/or community members.

Metabolic Maintenance Health and Wellness Scholarship

Metabolic Maintenance

2017

1

$1,500

Description: 

Eligibility: 

Any graduating senior planning to attend an accredited trade, technical/vocational school, two- or four-year college or university pursuing a program in health and wellness. Applicants must have maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA and must demonstrate financial need.

Monarch Scholarship

Metamorphosis Day Spa

2013

1

$500

Description: 

Eligibility: 

Any graduating senior planning to attend an accredited school of cosmetology (Science & Care of Skin, Hair and Nails) who wishes to obtain a license in cosmetology. Applicants are required to submit one recommendation. Finalists may be interviewed during the application review process.

Nugget Newspaper - Student of the Year Scholarship

The Nugget Newspaper

2011

1

$1,000-$2,000

Description: 

The Nugget Scholarship is partially funded through the advertising dollars of local merchants in support of the Student of the Month.

Eligibility: 

Any graduating senior planning to attend an accredited trade, technical/vocational school, two- or four-year college or university who has been identified by Sisters High School teachers and counselors as Student of the Year. To qualify, seniors must have been recognized as a Student of the Month, selected based on leadership and integrity, respect, extra-curricular activities and community involvement, as well as academic performance.

Outlaw Health Professional Scholarship

Your Care, LLC & High Lakes Healthcare - Sisters

2016

1

$3,000

Description: 

This scholarship has been established by the Outlaw Health Professionals in Sisters in order to support students who wish to pursue a career in health sciences and to help make that calling a reality.

Eligibility: 

Any graduating senior planning to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university to pursue a career in Health Sciences who has maintained a minimum 3.5 GPA. Applicants are required to submit two recommendations, from either a teacher, coach, community member, or employer.

Ponderosa Heating and Cooling Scholarship

Ponderosa Heating and Cooling

2014

1

$4,000

Description: 

Kory MacGregor, owner of Ponderosa Heating & Cooling, came from a working-class family that was unable to offer financial support for his college. Kory worked through college and learned first-hand the sacrifice it takes to obtain higher education. Through hard work and dedication, he is financially in a position to offer an Oregon State University scholarship to a SHS graduate. The award is for $1,000 with probable renewals ($1,000 per year) during sophomore, junior and senior years at OSU, subject to donor funding availability.

Eligibility: 

Any graduating senior who will be attending Oregon State University, Corvallis or Oregon State University, Cascades. Preference will be given to those planning to pursue engineering or business; however, this is not a requirement. Applicants must have maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA and must demonstrate financial need. Applicants are required to submit recommendations from two of the following: a teacher, a community member, or an employer.

Republic Services Scholarship

Republic Services / High Country Disposal

2012

1

$1,000

Description: 

Eligibility: 

Any graduating senior planning to attend an accredited trade, technical/vocational school, two- or four-year college or university who has maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrates financial need. Applicants are required to submit two recommendations, at least one of which must be from a teacher. This scholarship may be awarded on merit alone without regard to financial need at the sole discretion of the selection committee

Shibui/MacKintosh Scholarship

Shibui Spa at Five Pine Lodge

2015

4-5

$1,500-$2,000

Description: 

The Shibui Spa is providing scholarships to Sisters High School students who are interested in finding a career path that may or may not include a four-year degree. The most important aspect of this scholarship is the applicant’s demonstrated passion and involvement in their community and school through academics, athletics, leadership, employment, and/or extracurricular activities.

Eligibility: 

Any graduating senior planning to attend an accredited trade, technical/vocational school, two- or four-year college or university who has maintained a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrates financial need. Preference may be given to applicants pursuing health field-related studies. Applicants are required to submit two recommendations, one from an employer and one from a teacher/counselor, highlighting the student’s interest(s) and enthusiasm. Finalists may be interviewed during the application review process.

Sisters Coffee Company Scholarship

Sisters Coffee Company

2019

5

$200

Description: 

This scholarship is meant for students with entrepreneurial aspirations who want to design, launch and run a new venture.

Eligibility: 

Any graduating senior planning to attend an accredited trade, technical/vocational school, two- or four-year college or university with entrepreneurial/start-up business aspirations. Applicants are required to submit one recommendation from any non-family member of the community or school.

Sisters Country Realtors Scholarship

Sisters Country Realtors

2019

2

$2,500

Description: 

Sisters Country Realtors is a professional group that wishes to financially support Sisters High School graduates who will be attending a school in Oregon.

Eligibility: 

Any graduating senior planning to attend any accredited trade, technical/vocational school, two- or four-year college or university in Oregon who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to candidates entering vocational training and/or community college. Finalists may be interviewed during the application review process.

Sisters Festival of Books Scholarship

Paulina Springs Books

2019

1

$1,000

Description: 

Paulina Springs Books want to celebrate the literary arts and give back to our community by aiding the continued education of Sisters High School students. This scholarship is targeted to those students who planning to study the Humanities and/or Arts.

Eligibility: 

Any graduating senior planning to attend an accredited trade, technical/vocational school, two- or four-year college or university who plans to major in humanities and/or the arts. Applicants must have maintained a minimum 2.5 GPA. Financial need may be considered.

Sisters Meat and Smokehouse Scholarship

Sisters Meat and Smokehouse

2017

1-2

$1,000

Description: 

This scholarship has been established by the local business Sisters Meat and Smokehouse to provide educational funds and opportunities for students wanting to focus on agriculture and farming.

Eligibility: 

Any graduating senior planning to attend an accredited trade, technical/vocational school, two- or four-year college or university who has been employed by Sisters Meat and Smokehouse or whose relative has been employed by the smokehouse. Applicants are required to submit two recommendations, one from an employer and one from a teacher, coach, or school faculty member.

Sisters Vacation Rentals Scholarship

Sisters Vacation Rentals

2020

2

$500

Description: 

As the owner of a local business, this donor wants to give back by helping students who want to further their education. A successful applicant will have been involved in the local community.

Eligibility: 

Any graduating senior planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university who has demonstrated community involvement and is pursuing a major with a business-emphasis. Applicants are required to submit one recommendation.

SRB Building Education Fund

Sisters Rhythm and Brews Festival

2018

1-3

$500-$1,000

Description: 

The construction industry is losing its workforce to retirement every day. An electrician, plumber, architect, cabinetmaker, or tile layer are just a few examples of the variety of well-paying jobs available. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide funds for a student seeking a career in the building trades, building industry, or building sciences.

Eligibility: 

Any graduating senior planning to attend an accredited trade, technical/vocational school, two- or four-year college or university who has maintained a minimum 2.5 GPA and wants to study Building Trades or Building Sciences. Applicants are required to submit two recommendations from non-family members, (e.g., teacher, coach, employer or community member). Preference will be given to students involved in Heart of Oregon program or another alternative school program associated with SHS.