Applications for Leo Adler Foundation Scholarships are being accepted now

By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

BAKER COUNTY – Applications for Leo Adler Foundation Scholarships are being accepted now until February 22, 2022. These scholarships are for graduates of North Powder High School and all high schools in Baker County.

Information from the Leo Adler Foundation says that “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)”

Scholarship & Eligibility Requirements are as follows

“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.”

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