MARCH 1, 2003
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Diversity Makes a Difference Scholarship
Nominations For High School Students
If you know a high-school student who is a champion of diversity, you
can help that student win a $1,000 scholarship from the Northwest Asian
Weekly Foundation. Teachers, counselors, principals and community mem
bers are invited to nominate high-school students from Western Wash
ington who are visionaries and champions of diversity. Five winners will
be given $1,000 each. For more information, call 206-223-5559.
Special Scholarship Opportunities
Deceased or Disabled Public Safety Officer Grants
Applicants for awards must be the natural, adopted, or stepchild of any
public safety officer in Oregon who was killed or disabled in the line of
duty. The income for the disabled officer must be less than that earned by
public safety officers performing duties comparable to those performed at
the highest rank or grade attained by the disabled parent. Applicants
must be Oregon residents and enrolled as full-time undergraduate stu
dents at 2- or 4-year, public or private colleges in Oregon. Eligible public
safety officers include:
B Firefighters
B State Fire Marshal, chief duty fire marshal, and deputy state
fire marshals
B Police chiefs and police officers
B Sheriffs and deputy sheriffs
B County adult parole and probation officers
B Correction officers
fl Investigators of the criminal justice division of the Depart
ment of Justice
Awards are made for a maximum of twelve quarters or until a bacca
laureate degree is earned, whichever comes first. The amount at public 2
or 4-year colleges may not exceed the cost of tuition and fees. The amount
at private colleges may not exceed the cost of tuition and fees at the Uni
versity of Oregon. To apply contact OSAC.
Technical & Vocational Awards
Many OSAC scholarships can be used at technical and vocational
schools, including the Angelian and Pete Costanzo Vocational, Kaiser
Permanente Dental Assistant, and the Brian Moody Memorial Aviation
scholarship programs.
Barber & Hairdresser Grant
OSAC administers the Barber & Hairdresser (B&H) Grant Program
which offers one-time awards of $600 to about 90 students each year.
Only Oregon residents with significant need for financial help receive
B&H grants. Recipients are randomly selected from all eligible B&H stu
dents who have filed their Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) forms. In addition, you must be attending fulltime a licensed
Oregon school of barbering, hair design, cosmetology, or manicure. Your
program must be at least nine months long (or 900 clock hours). To apply,
talk to the financial aid officer at the school you plan to attend and then
complete the FAFSA form. List the college code of the barber or beauty
school you plan to attend.
Scholarships That Do Not Require Financial Need
Are you good at essays and are you heading for an Oregon col
lege? The Bob Hasson Memorial Fund Essay Scholarship offers gener
ous awards (from $1,500 to $3,000) for the best essay written on "The
Proper Use of Credit in the 21st Century."
Are you of Native American heritage majoring in math or sci
ence? If you are from Clackamas, Multnomah, or Washington counties
in Oregon or Clark county in Washington and are of Native American
descent, the Howard Vollum American Indian Scholarship might be for
you.
Are you a top student? The federal government offers the Robert C.
Byrd renewable award for students with GPAs of 3.85 or above and SAT
scores of at least 1300 (or ACT of at least 29).
Are you eligible for any of THESE programs that are not need
based?
Agricultural Women-In-Network, Albina Fuel, Blue Heron Paper (Or
egon City), Richard E. Brentano, Burns Lions Club, Robert Byrd, Claude
Jones, Robert J. Eby, Marie Mahoney Egan, Roger W. Emmons Memo
rial, Fashion Group International, Alan B. Holmes Memorial, Ronald J.
Hudson, Jeff Hull, IBEW Local 280, International Operating Engineers
Local 701, Kelly-Ebell (Baker High School), Dran Konnie (Employee De
pendents), La Grande High School Class of '62, Lane County Sheriffs
Office, McGarry Machine Inc., Multnomah County Sheriffs Association,
NECAIBEW Electrical Training Trust, NECAOregon Columbia Chap
ter, Oregon Education Association, Oregon Personnel Management, Or
egon Trucking Association, Arlie Oster Memorial, Pacific NW Federal Credit
Union, Pendleton APWU Local 110, Reed's Fuel & Trucking, SP News
print Co (Newberg), Stimson Lumber Company, Teamsters Local 305, U-Lane-0
Jumpstart, Union County Cattlewomen, Valsetz (Polk County)
and Howard Vollum.
For more information on applying for any of these scholarships visit
OSAC's scholarship website at: www.osac.state.or.usscholarships.html.
Linn-Benton Community College
Short Term Training Programs
These programs are available in the following areas:
B Radiologic Technology: An 18-month intensive program that pre
pares students through a progressive, outcomes-based educational
format. Students will receive a 2-year certificate with an option for
an associate's degree if additional general education requirements
are completed.
Training Dates: March 31, 2003 to September, 2004.
B Public Safety Dispatcher (911) Program: This program is designed
to provide students with a basic working knowledge of virtually all
aspects relative to emergency communications.
Training Date: Spring 2003
B Pharmacy Technician Training: This training is an opportunity
for people interested in becoming a Pharmacy Technician and pass
ing the National Certification Test. It is a 15-week program.
Training Date: Late Summer, 2003.
fl Veterinary Technology Training Program: This 15-week program
will provide prospective veterinary assistantstechnicians with basic
education and experience in commonly used medical and surgical
techniques, as well as an understanding of common disease states.
Training Date: Fall, 2003.
LBCC & Western Pacific Class A Commercial Drivers License Train
ing: This course stresses safe and efficient operation of various types
of tractors and trailers.
Training Dates:, March 10, 2003 to April 8, 2003, April 9,
2003 to May 9, 2003, May 12, 2003 to June 10, 2003.
fl Call Center & Customer Service Training: This is a 4-week train
ing, designed to provide the necessary skills for entry-level customer
servicecall center related fields.
Training Dates: To Be Announced.
Contact: Ann Malosh at 541-917-4934 or e-mail at
ann.maloshIinnbenton.edu.
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Special Summer Award Opportunity
Special Summer Award Opportunity for Graduating High School Se
niors: University of Oregon Native American Summer Bridge Program,
UO Department of English:
B This coming summer the University of Oregon Department of English
will offer its fourth annual Native American Summer Bridge Program.
This special award program is designed to provide students from under
represented groups who are entering the University of Oregon in the fall
of 2003 an opportunity to ensure a smooth transition from high school to
college.
B The Summer Bridge Program gives students a jump start on university
work with an inter-cultural learning experience centered on course work
in Native American literature, expository writing and contemporary Na
tive American issues.
B Students accepted for the Native American Summer Bridge Program
will be provided with tuition, room and board on campus during the 8
week 2003 summer term (June 23 through August 15) and an allowance
for books and school supplies. Upon completing summer session work,
students will have earned 9 credits of college-level work (5 percent of total
credits required for graduation) and will carry the honor of being a par
ticipant in this program with them into their university career.
Applications should include the following: a brief essay (2-3 double
spaced or neatly hand-written pages) in which you describe your commit
ment to cultural diversity, citing relevant academic achievements, com
munity work, and personal experiences along with any plans you may
have to apply your experience and education to living in and contributing
to a multi-cultural world. In addition, please include a separate page with
your name, mailing address, telephone andor e-mail address, social secu
rity number (optional), and a statement giving permission to The UO En
glish Department faculty to review your UO application materials (tran
scripts and personal statement).
For more information go to http:cas.uoregon.edualumnidevcascade
or call 541-346-1309. Deadline to apply: March 28, 2003.