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Chandler Scholars Program

Oregon Student Access Commission

The scholarship is available to graduating seniors of high schools in one of seven Oregon counties where Western Communications owns newspapers (Baker, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Harney, Jefferson, and Union counties) or Del Norte County in California. Applicants must be residents of Oregon or California. Preference are also given to applicants who have taken the SAT or ACT and have good essay scores.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Must be graduating high school seniors
  • Minimum GPA:
    2.50
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Preference is given to applicants who have taken the SAT or ACT and have good essay scores
  • Residence:
    Be an Oregon or California resident
  • School:
    Graduating seniors of high schools in one of seven Oregon counties where Western Communications owns newspapers (Baker, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Harney, Jefferson, and Union counties) or Del Norte County in California
  • College:
    Must enroll in public and nonprofit college only

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    How do good writing skills contribute to your ability to achieve your goals? Length: 300 words or less; Personal Statement (should not exceed 1000 characters including spaces - approximately 150-170 words). 1. What are your specific educational plans and career goals and why? What inspires you to achieve them? 2. What have you done for your family or community that you care about the most and why? 3. Describe a personal accomplishment and the strengths and skills you used to achieve it. 4. Describe a significant change or experience that has occurred in your life. How did you respond and what did you learn about yourself?
  • Other Materials:
    Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

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