2024 Salem Scholarships

Salem residents deal with the same financial burden of college education as the rest of the United States. The median household income for Salem residents is $51,666.00, and 18.6% of households earn at least $100,000 annually. We compiled this scholarship database to help residents of Salem, OR more easily afford a college education. The scholarship search tool lets you easily browse all types of scholarships by location, type and school.

27.1% of Salem residents have a college degree or higher, while 25.4% have a high school degree but no more and 13.3% have less than a high school education. Furthermore, 34.2% have at least some college education, 16.5% have a bachelor’s degree but no higher, and 10.6% have a graduate degree. It’s clear that a significant percentage of Salem residents aspire to higher education outcomes, but it’s likely that finances get in the way.

Currently, 13.8% of people living in Salem, OR are between the ages of 10 to 19, and another 15.3% are in their twenties. This age demographic is poised to take advantage of the below scholarships in Salem.

How much total award money and scholarships are available for Salem, OR residents?

There are 502 scholarships totaling $3,660,075.00 available to Salem residents.

Are these scholarships available for Salem high school students?

Yes, all high school students in Salem can apply to these scholarships.

Are these scholarships available for current college students in Salem?

Yes, all current college students and undergraduates in Salem can apply to these scholarships. Other types of applicants include nursing students, teachers, working moms, etc.

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Halton Foundation/Caterpillar Matching Grant
Sponsor:
Halton Foundation
Applicant must be employed by the Halton Company.
Deadline:
May 1
$4,500.00
Oregon Laurels Scholarship
Sponsor:
Portland State University
Applicant must have a minimum 3.25 GPA. Preference is given to Oregon residents.
Deadline:
February 1
$2,175.00
Franks Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor:
Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion
Applicant must be a resident of Crook, Deschutes, Grant, Harney, Jefferson, Klamath, or Lake County who will major in nursing or theology at a public or nonprofit college. FAFSA and minimum 2.5 GPA (2.0 for college students) required. U.S. Bank employees, their children, and near relatives are not eligible.
Deadline:
March 1
$10,000.00
Maurie Clark Fellowship
Sponsor:
Portland State University
Applicant must be a Ph.D. candidate with an approved dissertation outline and intend to use the fellowship to support research activities.
Deadline:
February 1
$5,600.00
D. Paul Fansler Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor:
Portland State University
Applicant must have a high promise of achievement in international affairs.
Deadline:
February 1
$1,000.00
Dale and Coral Courtney Scholarship
Sponsor:
Portland State University
Applicant must submit an essay and faculty recommendations.
Deadline:
February 1
$2,500.00
Churchill Scholarship
Sponsor:
Southern Oregon University
Applicant must have a GPA between 3.48 and 3.85 and a SAT Reasoning score between 1010 and 1150 (composite ACT score of 25).
Deadline:
March 15
$1,500.00
Oregon Ministerial Scholarship
Sponsor:
Trinity Bible College
Applicant must be a resident of Oregon planning a career in full-time ministry as a children's pastor, evangelist, missionary, pastor, or youth pastor, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, have completed two full years of college, and should be on the staff of or involved in local church ministry.
Deadline:
March 30
$1,000.00
Endowed Scholarship
Sponsor:
Multnomah Bible College and Biblical Seminary
Applicant must have completed one year at Multnomah Bible Coll and Seminary.
Deadline:
March 1
$1,500.00
Truman D. Picard Scholarship
Sponsor:
Intertribal Timber Council
Applicant must have validated enrollment in a federally recognized Native American tribe or Native Alaska Corporation. Three letters of recommendation, letter of application, transcript, resume, and proof of application to an institution of higher education are required. Minimum award amount is for graduating high school seniors and maximum award amount is...
Deadline:
January 18
$2,500.00
Gray/Todd Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor:
Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion
Applicant must a graduate of Toledo High School or the child, grandchild or legal depended of active employees of Georgia-Pacific Toledo who is 22 years of age or younger. FAFSA required. Preference to those majoring in environmental health and safety, industrial hygiene, or safety engineering.
Deadline:
March 1
$10,000.00
Transfer Students Honors Award
Sponsor:
George Fox University
Applicant must have between at 3.8 and 4.0 GPA.
Deadline:
None
$6,000.00
Patricia Hasbrouck Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor:
Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion
Applicant must be a resident of Harney County who entering at least the second year of nursing studies at a public or nonprofit college or university. FAFSA required.
Deadline:
March 1
$10,000.00
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