Nov 7

Nov 7 City of White Salmon seeks applicants for $3,000 scholarships

The scholarship is available through a statewide competitive process for high school seniors who are active in leadership in their city government, community, or school and plan to pursue post-secondary education in fall 2025. Learn more here.

May 13

May 13 Chenowith Elementary School Parent-Teacher Group Launches New Scholarships

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, The Dalles

The Chenowith Cougar Boosters, the name of their parent-teacher volunteer organization, has launched two new college scholarships for students who attended Chenowith Elementary School in the past.

Jun 30

Jun 30 Three Klickitat County Students Chosen for $1,000 Scholarships

Columbia Community Connection

Positive News

Cypress Creek Renewables is pleased to announce that three Klickitat County students were selected to receive its Energizing Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarship award. Check here to see who earned them.

Aug 23

Aug 23 Metallica back with another Jam at CGCC

Columbia Gorge Community College

Positive News, Education, Wasco County, Hood River County

Metallica rips in this encore that brings $100,000 in local scholarships to students in career-technology training at Columbia Gorge Community College.

Jun 24

Jun 24 Columbia Basin Care Foundation awards $11,500 in scholarships

Columbia Basin Care Home The Dalles

Business, Education, Environment, Home Page

Recipients of the 2022 Columbia Basin Care Foundation Scholarships are: Hailey Anderson, Gillian Nelson, Mireya Jimenez-Magana, Maritza Vasquez, Karen Jesch.

May 23

May 23 $10k in Scholarships up for grabs for careers in Early Childhood Education

Columbia Gorge Community College

Education, Positive News, Hood River County, Klickitat County, Wasco County, The Dalles

Scholarships will benefit four students enrolled in the college’s Early Childhood Education program this fall, said Wendy Patton, executive director of Columbia Gorge Community College Foundation. The awards will help students complete the program and enter the workforce.

Mar 29

Mar 29 Columbia Basin Scholarships available for those pursuing healthcare careers

Columbia Community Connection

Education, Business, Home Page

THE DALLES, OR — The Columbia Basin Care Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for students pursuing healthcare careers. Offering empowerment through education, the $2,500 scholarships support health-related studies in a variety of areas, such as nursing, food and nutrition, public health, social services, and more.

Mar 3

Mar 3 Teaching degree available in Columbia Gorge, $3k scholarships available

Tom Peterson

Education, Hood River County, Positive News, Klickitat County, Wasco County

Do you want to become a teacher but can’t move out of The Columbia Gorge to get the needed education? Here’s a solution.

Oct 27

Oct 27 CGCC Insider: Students bettering lives with help of College Foundation

Ryan Lawrence

Education, Home Page, Columns

CCCNews’ Ryan Lawrence takes you inside the lives of four Columbia Gorge Community College students and local residents who are changing their lives, careers, and prospects for success through the use of local scholarships.

May 26

May 26 Dufur High School 2021 Scholarship Recipients

Xavier Orion-Olaez

Education, Home Page, Wasco County

Dufur High School 2021 Scholarship Recipients

May 12

May 12 The Dalles High School 2021 Scholarship Recipients

Xavier Orion-Olaez

Education, Home Page, The Dalles

The Dalles High School 2021 Scholarship Recipients

Apr 19

Apr 19 ‘Saddle Up’ virtual auction benefits CGCC student scholarships

Tom Peterson

Education, Home Page, The Dalles, Hood River County, Wasco County

Mark your calendars and be ready to bid on great items starting Tuesday, May 4 through May 11, as Columbia Gorge Community Foundation hosts “Saddle Up and Celebrate,” one of two annual scholarship fundraisers. The need is high as there is currently only enough funding for half of the 70 students applying for scholarships.

Mar 24

Mar 24 Richardson resonates at DYW with violin playing, takes top honor

Tom Peterson

Education, Home Page

Wasco County Distinguished Young Women Chair Tiffany Prince congratulates the 2021 DYW winner Zora Richardson on Saturday night at The Dalles Civic Auditorium. A total of $15,000 was earned by six different participants at the program. Read more here.

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