Non-Profit Scholarships
Below is a list of our current non-profit scholarships and sponsors. Information includes the first year the scholarship was offered, the typical number of scholarships awarded each year, the average amount per scholarship, the reason behind the scholarship and student eligibility information.
We encourage you to click on the sponsor logos to visit their websites and support these local organizations!
* Scholarship amounts listed may change at any time.
Americana Project Scholarship by Sisters Folk Festival
Sisters Folk Festival, Inc.
Donor Since:
2014
# Scholarships Per Year:
5
Amount Per Scholarship:
$2,500
Description:
Graduating seniors who have participated in Americana Project, Americana Luthier program and affiliated programs of SFF will be eligible to apply to receive a scholarship of at least $2,500 to attend the college/university, career training program or arts institution of their choice..
Eligibility:
Any graduating senior planning to attend an accredited trade, technical/vocational school, two- or four-year college or university. Applicants must have participated in a minimum of four terms in Americana Project and/or Americana Luthier Program and achieved a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students must also have 15 hours per year of documented volunteer service for a non-profit organization or public entity (school, government, etc.) that may include volunteering or performing in SFF events, mentoring younger students, or volunteering for service organizations in Central Oregon such as but not limited to; Habitat for Humanity, Sisters Trail Alliance, Deschutes Land Trust, etc. Applicants should have also participated in SFF-related events, live performances, and represented organizational culture well in the community.
Black Butte Ranch Art Guild Scholarship
Black Butte Ranch Art Guild
Donor Since:
2009
# Scholarships Per Year:
1-3
Amount Per Scholarship:
$1,000-$3,000
Description:
The Black Butte Ranch Art Guild would like to present one or more scholarships to Sisters High School graduates intending to enroll as a Visual Arts major in a post-high school program.
Eligibility:
Any graduating senior who is planning to attend an accredited trade, technical/vocational school, two- or four-year college or university to pursue a visual arts major is eligible. In addition to traditional visual arts majors (painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics), students may study interior design, architecture, fashion design, graphic design, film making, set design, or digital imaging.
Application Requirements:
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Two recommendations: one from a school staff member and one from an art teacher, practitioner, or mentor familiar with the student's artwork.
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Art portfolio that includes a minimum of 4 examples of the student’s recent work.
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First short essay: Choose one of your pieces of submitted artwork and “present it” to us by addressing questions such as these: What inspired the piece? What materials and techniques did you utilize? Describe your “creative process” as the work evolved? What challenges did the project present for you? How did you grow as an artist by completing this work?
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Second short essay: What makes you original as an artist?
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The BBR Art Guild Committee may interview all or some applicants.
Elizabeth Danforth/P.E.O. Chapter FS Scholarship
P.E.O. Chapter FS
Donor Since:
2015
# Scholarships Per Year:
1
Amount Per Scholarship:
$2,000
Description:
P.E.O. is a philanthropic educational organization dedicated to helping women increase their opportunities through higher education. While they value scholastic accomplishments, strength of purpose and financial need are high priorities for the organization.
Eligibility:
A female graduating senior planning to attend any accredited trade, technical/vocational school, two- or four-year college or university in Oregon who demonstrates financial need. Applicants are required to submit one recommendation. Possible interview by a panel of members of the P.E.O. Sisters Chapter FS. This scholarship will be paid at the beginning of the recipient’s sophomore year. The scholar must provide a copy of her transcript from the previous year showing a 2.5 or better GPA.
Jim Gentry Memorial Scholarship
Sisters - Camp Sherman Fire District
Donor Since:
2009
# Scholarships Per Year:
3-6
Amount Per Scholarship:
$1,000-$2,000
Description:
This scholarship was created in the memory of Chaplain Jim Gentry, who served as the Chaplain to the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Department.
Eligibility:
Any graduating senior planning to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university who is heavily involved in high school and community activities. This scholarship will require an interview during the application review process.
OSEA - Carlos Valdez Memorial Scholarship
Oregon School Employees Association
Donor Since:
2010
# Scholarships Per Year:
1-3
Amount Per Scholarship:
$500-$1,000
Description:
Eligibility:
Any graduating senior planning to attend an accredited trade, technical/vocational school, two- or four-year college or university whose parent/guardian is a dues paying classified employee O.S.E.A. member in Sisters School District.
Outlaw Booster Club Spirit Scholarship
Outlaw Booster Club
Donor Since:
2015
# Scholarships Per Year:
2
Amount Per Scholarship:
$500
Description:
The Outlaw Booster Club Spirit Scholarship is designed to applaud those college-bound seniors who have made, and are continuing to make, a positive influence in the Sisters School District among their fellow students and in the Sisters community. The OBC Spirit Scholarship is designed to inspire others to determine how they may contribute to the betterment of their school and the Sisters community by “getting involved.”
Eligibility:
Any graduating senior planning to attend an accredited trade, technical/vocational school, two- or four-year college or university. Applicants are required to submit two recommendations, including one each of any of the following categories: teacher, coach, school faculty member, employer, clergy, or community member. One female and one male student will be awarded.
P.E.O. GH Scholarship
P.E.O. Chapter GH
Donor Since:
2009
# Scholarships Per Year:
1
Amount Per Scholarship:
$2,000
Description:
The purpose of this scholarship is to help women increase their opportunities through higher education. P.E.O. is a philanthropic and educational organization that values high scholastic accomplishments.
Eligibility:
Any female graduating senior planning to attend any accredited four-year college or university in Oregon who has maintained a minimum 2.5 GPA during their freshman year of college. Applicants are required to submit one recommendation. The P.E.O. Scholarship Selection Committee will interview completed applicants during the application review process. This scholarship will be paid at the beginning of the recipient’s sophomore year. The scholar must provide a copy of their transcript from the previous year showing a 2.5 or better GPA.
Pegasus Scholarship
General Fund Donations to Sisters GRO
Donor Since:
2008
# Scholarships Per Year:
1-7
Amount Per Scholarship:
$500
Description:
The Pegasus Scholarship is an eclectic award to students who have either evolved from various adverse situations, who have demonstrated honorable character traits or who have exhibited resiliency. Pegasus, the winged horse of Greek mythology, symbolizes power, speed, flight, and imagination. Sisters GRO would like to recognize these students for their tenacity and gritty attitudes. This scholarship is a simple gift of to say we see your efforts, we know you, we believe in you. We hope this will help you take flight in your future learning experiences.
Eligibility:
All students are automatically eligible.
S.E.A. Faculty Award
Sisters Education Association
Donor Since:
2016
# Scholarships Per Year:
1-3
Amount Per Scholarship:
$250-$500
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. The applicant’s parent/guardian must be a certified employee of the Sisters School District. One female and one male student will be awarded.
SHS Leadership by Example Scholarship
General Fund Donations to Sisters GRO
Donor Since:
2018
# Scholarships Per Year:
1-5
Amount Per Scholarship:
$500
Description:
The best leaders lead by example. Our SHS award recognizes students who lead by example in their extracurricular activities at school and the Sisters community. They demonstrate their leadership by working hard, being kind to others and making everyone around them better.
Eligibility:
All students are automatically eligible.
Sisters Community Church Scholarship
Sisters Community Church
Donor Since:
2016
# Scholarships Per Year:
1
Amount Per Scholarship:
$2,000
Description:
This scholarship is being offered by the Men’s Ministry of the Sisters Community Church for the purpose of encouraging Christian graduates of SHS to attend a faith-based college or university of their choice where the curriculum is based on the premise of the Bible as truth and taught by professors who believe in God as their personal savior.
Eligibility:
Any graduating senior planning to attend an accredited Evangelical Christian educational institution who has maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants are required to submit two recommendations, one from a teacher/coach and one from the leader/pastor of a Christian religious organization.
Sisters GRO Endowment for Dreams Scholarship
Endowment Funds; Donations and Oregon Community Foundation Grant
Donor Since:
2011
# Scholarships Per Year:
1
Amount Per Scholarship:
$2,500
Description:
Through fundraising efforts of Sisters GRO over the past several years and the generous donations of community members, Sisters GRO is proud to continue this endowed scholarship opportunity.
Eligibility:
Any graduating senior planning to attend an accredited trade, technical/vocational school, two- or four-year college or university who demonstrates financial need and maintains a GPA between 2.5 and 3.5. Applicants are required to submit one recommendation. Finalists may be interviewed during the application review process.
Sisters High School - Visual Arts Scholarship
Sisters High School Art Department
Donor Since:
2011
# Scholarships Per Year:
1-2
Amount Per Scholarship:
$500-$1,000
Description:
The Sisters High School Art Department would like to present one or two scholarships to seniors graduating from SHS.
Eligibility:
Any graduating senior planning to attend an accredited trade, technical/vocational school, two- or four-year college or university who has taken at least two semesters of visual arts classes. Although not required, preference will be given to students with a plan to study visual arts including graphic art, interior design, architecture, fashion design, art education, and traditional fine arts. Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of up to 6 pieces (or photographs) of work in any medium to be reviewed by a selected group of staff and artists representing SHS.
Sisters Kiwanis & Glenn Keeran Scholarships
Kiwanis Club of Sisters, Oregon
Donor Since:
2009
# Scholarships Per Year:
7-15
Amount Per Scholarship:
$500-$3,000
Description:
The Kiwanis Club of Sisters offers this scholarship to students who have exhibited involvement and interest in community service activities.
Eligibility:
Any graduating senior planning to attend an accredited trade, technical/vocational school, two- or four-year college or university with a minimum 2.5 GPA who demonstrates financial need. Applicants are required to submit at least one recommendation from a community service leader (or someone who can speak to the applicant’s community service activities).
Sisters Rodeo Association Scholarship
Sisters Rodeo Association
Donor Since:
2009
# Scholarships Per Year:
3
Amount Per Scholarship:
$2,500
Description:
The Sisters Rodeo Association provides scholarships to students who have exhibited: (i) an interest in and commitment to Sisters community organizations or School organizations through their volunteer participation, (ii) have shown a good work ethic in their school and community, and (iii) have demonstrated an attitude and aptitude to be successful in post-high school educational pursuits. The following interests are favorable activities and interests for scholarship selection: involvement with Sisters Rodeo, high school equestrian or rodeo activities or interests in agriculture or ranching activities.
Eligibility:
Any graduating senior planning to attend any accredited trade, technical/vocational school, two- or four-year college or university who has maintained a minimum 2.80 GPA and demonstrates financial need. Applicants are required to submit two recommendations: from community, school or work-related organizations (i.e. volunteer supervisor, employer, teacher/coach etc.). The recommendations should reflect the student’s future interests, community commitment, work ethic, and attitude/aptitude for potential success in his/her post-high school educational pursuits.
Sisters Rotary Foundation Academic Scholarship
Sisters Rotary Foundation
Donor Since:
2013
# Scholarships Per Year:
2
Amount Per Scholarship:
$2,000
Description:
The students selected will have demonstrated in daily life the Rotary Four-Way Test, which is: Of everything we think, say, or do: 1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Eligibility:
Any graduating senior planning to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university who has maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must have a proven track record of community service projects performed over the last two years which provided a positive impact. Applicants are required to submit two recommendations: one from a school faculty member and one from a community leader or co-worker/supervisor
Sisters Rotary Foundation Career and Technical Education Scholarship
Sisters Rotary Foundation
Donor Since:
2013
# Scholarships Per Year:
1
Amount Per Scholarship:
$2,000
Description:
The students selected will have demonstrated in daily life the Rotary Four-Way Test, which is: Of everything we think, say, or do: 1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Eligibility:
Any graduating senior planning to attend an accredited trade, technical/vocational school, two- or four-year college or university to focus on career or technical training who has maintained a minimum 2.5 GPA. Applicants must have a proven track record of community service projects performed over the last two years which provided a positive impact. Applicants submit a short essay on their chosen field and how their planned continuing education will help them pursue their career. Applicants are required to submit one recommendation either from a school faculty member or from a community leader or co- worker/supervisor.
Sisters Schools Foundation Scholarship
Sisters Schools Foundation
Donor Since:
2009
# Scholarships Per Year:
2
Amount Per Scholarship:
$1,000
Description:
The Sisters Schools Foundation provides funding to enhance, enrich, and supplement academic excellence throughout the Sisters School District.
Eligibility:
Any graduating senior planning to attend an accredited trade, technical/vocational school, two- or four-year college or university. This scholarship will be awarded to a senior who has been engaged in community service projects. Applicants are required to submit one recommendation from a supervisor involved with one of the applicant’s community service projects.
SOQS Arts and Design Enrichment Scholarship
Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show
Donor Since:
2018
# Scholarships Per Year:
1
Amount Per Scholarship:
$1,000
Description:
The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show (SOQS) is providing a scholarship to recognize and honor Sisters High School graduating seniors who desire to pursue college enrichment classes in the area of art and/or design. These classes may lead to a degree in art, design, or business, but this is not required.
Eligibility:
Any graduating senior planning to attend an accredited trade, technical/vocational school, two- or four-year college or university. While it is not a requirement, it is expected that the recipient of this scholarship will take enrichment classes in Art and/or Design. Applicants are required to submit two recommendations from non-family members who know of the applicant’s art and/or design interests and aspirations. Finalists may be interviewed during the application review process. Portfolio: Submit Art and/or Design projects.
Three Sisters Lions Club Scholarship
Three Sisters Lions Club
Donor Since:
2009
# Scholarships Per Year:
2-5
Amount Per Scholarship:
$500-$1,000
Description:
Three Sisters Lions Club's goal is to offer financial support for those students hoping to receive training/education is areas that serve others or in the trades.
Eligibility:
The Three Sisters Lions Club offers scholarships to those students pursuing a different career path than that of a four-year university. Scholarships will be awarded to those students seeking a technical career or certification pathway after high school. Criteria is a 2.00 GPA, application to and/or acceptance into a technical, trade school or community college and has demonstrated community interaction through volunteer opportunities.