Application deadline for Leo Adler Scholarship Applications is approaching

By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Wednesday, February 16th, 2022 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

BAKER COUNTY – A new deadline to apply has been announced for 2022-2023 Leo Adler Scholarships. Applications deadline is now 11:59pm on February 22, 2022.

Scholarship opportunities for the Leo Adler Scholarships are for graduates of North Powder High School and of all high schools in Baker County.

Apply online at www.leoadler.smapply.io

About the Scholarship & Eligibility Requirements (information from https://leoadler.smapply.io/prog/leo_adler_foundation_scholarship/)

The Leo Adler Foundation provides scholarships to graduates of North Powder High School and of all high schools in Baker County, Oregon. Applicants must also be residents of Baker County or the North Powder School District. Applicants who meet the residency requirement and receive a general equivalency diploma (GED) from a duly accredited institution in Oregon or appropriate homeschool certification may also apply.

Recipients qualify for up to five years of scholarship awards. Scholarships may be applied consecutively over the five-year period, or recipients may elect to save part of their eligibility for a future program of study (i.e. graduate or doctoral studies). Under special circumstances, recipients may request a deferral and postpone the award.

Selection Criteria

Applicants shall be evaluated and selected by Committee Review. Each of the following factors are taken into consideration:

Academic achievement
Financial need
Moral character and reputation for honesty and integrity
Commitment to completing their education
Community involvement
Recommendation letters (first-time and returning applicants only)