Applications open for Soroptimist International of La Grande’s 2026 spring scholarships
By Garrett Christensen on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
LA GRANDE – Applications are once again open for Soroptimist International of La Grande’s spring scholarships. Various opportunities are available for women in Union County looking to start, continue, or finish their post-high school education or training during the 2026-27 academic year.
Applications are currently open now through 5:00 p.m. April 3, 2026. Scholarships are available for educational or vocational schools, though applicants need to have graduated or be planning to graduate from a local Union County High School. Between $2,500 and $5,000 dollars may be available, depending on specific scholarship.
Scholarship details (as originally posted on the Soroptimist International of La Grande website) are as follows:
Continuing Education – University or Community College Scholarship
Academic Year: 26-27
Submission Deadline: April 3, 2026 5 pm
Eligibility info & Application:
- Must be eligible for Sophomore or Junior at a University or Community College Fall 2026
- Must have graduated from a Union County high school
- GPA of 2.75 or better
- Continuing Education Scholarship Application
- Resume Template for Scholarship Application
- Media Consent Form
Graduating High School Student – University or Community College Scholarship
Academic year: 26-27
Submission Deadline: April 3, 2026 5 pm
Eligibility info & Application:
- Must be graduating from a Union County high school
- Must be attending a four-year University, or Community College in the Fall 2026
- GPA of 2.50 of better
- Graduating High School Student Application
- Resume Template for Scholarship Application
- Media Consent Form
Graduating High School Student – Trade/Vocational School Scholarship
Academic year: 26-27
Submission Deadline: April 3, 2026 5 pm
Eligibility info & application:
- Must have graduated from a Union County high school
- Must be attending Trade/Vocational school in the Fall 2026
- Graduating High School Student – Trade/Vocational School Scholarship Application
- Resume Template for Scholarship Application
- Media Consent Form
Gerry Braseth-Palmer Memorial Medical Scholarship
Submission Deadline: April 3, 2026 5 pm
Eligibility Info and Application
- Must be admitted into an official program for a career in the medical field
- Must be enrolled in a university, community college, or trade/vocational school in the Fall of 2026
- Must have graduated from a Union County high school
- GPA of 2.75 or better
- Gerry Braseth-Palmer Memorial Medical Career Application
- Resume Template for Scholarship Application
- Media Consent Form
Reminder, the deadline for applying is 5:00 p.m., April 3, 2025. Mailed applications must be postmarked by March 24. Find more information on scholarships and Soroptimist International here.
