Endowed Scholarship Funds

Scholarship Funds for Benton County, Oregon high school graduates

2004 – Ruth & Julian Adams Memorial Scholarship
Tuition for Benton County high school student studying journalism at institution of higher education

2003 – Herb & Peggy Ballard Memorial Scholarship
Tuition and books for Monroe Union High School student continuing studies or training after high school

1997 – David Bruce Belcher Scholarship
Tuition for Benton County high school student studying special education, nursing or physical therapy

1998 – Robert W. & Cleo Wakefield Burtner Memorial Scholarship
Tuition for Corallis High School student studying history, environmental studies, religious studies, journalism or home economics at institution of higher education in Oregon

2004 – Maybelle Game Carlson Memorial Scholarship
Tuition for Benton County high school student continuing studies after high school, based on financial need

1998 – Dr. Benjamin A. & Elizabeth McFeron Cathey Memorial Scholarship
Tuition for Benton County high school student studying medicine at an institution of higher education in Oregon

1984 – Coopey Boys’ Memorial Scholarship
Financial assistance to high school students from Corvallis area schools who suffer from physical handicap or serious chronic health problems

1998 – John & Nancy Dennis Scholarship
Financial assistance for students attending Oregon State University

2008 – Friedman Scholarship in Physical Science
Financial assistance for students pursuing a degree in physical science, preferably chemistry, at an accredited, non-sectarian institution of higher education

1999 – Otto J. & Adelia M. Hahn Scholarship
Tuition and books for two years to students attending Linn-Benton Community College to study mechanical or manual arts, including nursing or other programs that involve manual labor. Priority given to rural Benton County students. Scholarship can be continued for additional training, continued study at an institution of higer education or to earn a teaching degree

1999 – Peter & Barbara Hutton Scholarship
Tuition for a Benton County high school student to continue studies at an institution of higher education

2006 – Robin V. Jensen Memorial Scholarship
Tuition for Benton County high school student pursuing a bachelor of science degree at an institution of higher education with an emphasis in Forensic Science or Criminal Justice. Also benefits the City of Corvallis Police Cadet program and supports bicycle safety programs in Benton County

1992 – Knights of Pythias Scholarship
Tuition for Benton County high school student studying at a vocational educational program

2009 – Harry & Lorraine Lagestee Scholarship
Financial assistance for Philomath High School graduating athlete attending Linn-Benton Community College or Oregon State University. Specific criteria are listed on the application form.

2000 – Louie Locke Athletic Scholarship
Tuition for Philomath High School student involved in volleyball, basketball or football with a minimum GPA of 3.33. Philomath High School staff selects recipient

1987 – Emily & Vic Logan Scholarship
Tuition for Corvallis High School graduate with a GPA of 3.3 or higher to study history, foreign affairs or the political process at an institution of higher education

2007 – John C. & Jeanne L. Mackey Endowed Scholarship
Financial assistance for Corvallis High School or Crescent Valley High School student to attend one of the four State universities in Oregon

2007 – Masonic Scholarship Fund
Financial assistance to students who desire a public education beyond high school

2000 – Scott Minter Memorial Cross-Country Scholarship
Tuition and books for Philomath High School graduate to attend institution of higher learning

2000 – Monroe Rural Fire Protection District “Give Me a Chance” Scholarship
Full tuition to graduate of Monroe Union High School for continuing education or vocational training in Oregon

2004 – Don Nelson Absolutely Flyin’ Fund
Funds for award plaque for Corvallis High School, Crescent Valley High School and Philomath High School track and cross-country athletes who best exhibit the ‘Olympic spirit’ of friendship, solidarity, respect, fair play and joy of the sport.

1994 – Allen R. & Jean H. Peters Family Fund
Financial assistance to Benton County student to study in a health sciences related major at Oregon State University

2005 – Loren J. Smith & Audrey W. Smith Scholarship Fund
Tuition for students to attend Linn-Benton Community College

2001 – Marjorie Rowett Sutherland Scholarship
Tuition for Corvallis High School and Crescent Valley High School graduate, with 3.0 or better GPA who is involved in Future Business Leaders of America, to study business at an institution of higher education

1994 – Dale & Thomasina Trout Scholarship
Tuition for Benton County high school student in the upper half of class to study at an institution of higher education

1998 – C.T. Wang Scholarship
Financial assistance for a dependent of a Hewlett Packard of Corvallis, Oregon employee

Scholarships for Benton County graduates enrolled at Oregon State University

1992 – Corvallis Woman’s Club Scholarship
Financial assistance for Benton County graduates who are women of junior or senior standing attending an institution of higher education while attaining at least a 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 grade point average

2009 – Tom & Pat Gallagher Endowed Scholarship Fund
Financial assistance for Benton County high school student attending Oregon State University beginning with the sophomore year

2009 – H. Wayne & Edna M. Schultz Scholarship
Financial assistance for Benton County graduate majoring in or accepted to the College of Pharmacy at Oregon State University

Other Scholarship Opportunities

2009 – Benton County Rotary Youth Scholarship Endowment
Supports the annual Benton County Student Assistance Grant Program managed by the Benton County Rotary Scholarship Commitee

1993 – Citizens Bank Scholarship
Tuition, books, fees or direct living expenses of students who are dependents of current or retired employees of Citizens Bank to attend an institution of higher education in Oregon

1983 – Loene Pooler Guthrie Scholarship
Financial assistance for music students from Benton, Linn and Lincoln Counties planning to teach piano, voice or orchestral music. Oregon Music Teachers Association and Oregon Federated Music Clubs select award

2005 – Dorothy May Jenks Endowed Scholarship
Financial assistance for students from Benton, Linn or Lincoln Counties to attend an university or to achieve an accredited certificate in any of the musical disciplines of piano, voice or orchestral music. Determined by the Oregon Music Teachers Association

1992 – Daniel E. & Dorothy J. Petrequin Fund
Financial assistance to a graduate of any Oregon high school to study at Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine

1957 – Lillian & Paul Petri Foreign Music Study Competition
Competition award for music student from state of Oregon to further their abilities with one year of additional study at an international location

2004 – Goldie Rogers Composition Award Fund
Oregon Music Teachers Association Clubs selects competition awardees from students in grades 1-12 who have composed an original composition for piano

2004 – Herb & Harriett Sinnard Trust
OSU students in College of Health and Human Sciences wishing to attend conferences

1988 – Patrica McEwan Wilson Memorial Fund
Assistance for full-time student living in the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority House while attending Oregon State University