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  One of nine federally recognized tribes in the State of Oregon. As a western Oregon Treaty Tribe, we are a sovereign tribal community known as a caring people, dedicated to the principles of honesty and integrity.
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  This page highlights some of the larger projects currently under development by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. These projects will allow the Tribe to expand its ties throughout its homelands, extend services to its members and diversify the Tribe’s economic base.
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The Coca-Cola Scholarship

Open to high school seniors graduating in spring 2024.

Link: Programs - Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation

Deadline: 10/2/2023

Award Amount: $20,000

Voice of Democracy Scholarship

Open to students in grades 9-12.

Link: https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships

Deadline: 10/31/2023

Award Amount: $35,000

Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship

Must be 14 years of age or older at time of application.| Must be a legal U.S. resident.| Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.

Link: Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship - Unigo.com

Deadline: 10/31/2023

Award Amount: $2,000

National Merit Scholarship Program

The National Merit Scholarship Program is an annual academic competition among high school students for recognition and college scholarships

Link: National Merit Scholarship Corporation - Overview

Deadline: Take PSAT as a junior in October 2023

Award Amount: Varies

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

The Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's top four-year colleges and universities.

Link: How to Apply - Jack Kent Cooke Foundation (jkcf.org)

Deadline: 11/16/2023

Award Amount: $55,000

Americanism Essay Contest For Grades 7–12

FRA's Americanism Essay Contest is open to all students, grades 7 through 12, including those who are home schooled.

Link: Essay Contest (fra.org)

Deadline: 12/1/2023

Award Amount: $1,500

Burger King Scholars Program

Be a graduating high school seniors and have a 2.0 GPA or higher.

Link: Browse Scholarships in the Student Hub - Scholarship America

Deadline: 12/15/2023

Award Amount: $60,000

2023 Youth Essay Contest

The NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund continues its yearly Youth Essay Contest celebrating the Second Amendment as an integral part of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

Link: Essay Contest | NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund (nradefensefund.org)

Deadline: 12/31/2023

Award Amount: $1,000

Higher Education | Scholarship Opportunities