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Scholarship workshops at Sylvania and Cascade
Photos and story by Heidi Edwards
The Sylvania Women’s Resource Center and PCC Financial Aid Office will be presenting eight workshops to give students and community members a chance to learn all about applying for the OSAC Scholarships. The OSAC application includes several hundred scholarships in one package, including the FORD Scholarships which cover up to 90% of all college costs for any college or university in Oregon.
Jan 16 2007 9:00AM 10:00AM CC CEDAR
Jan 17 2007 12:00PM 1:00PM CC CEDAR
Jan 22 2007 12:00PM 1:00PM CC CEDAR
Jan 25 2007 11:00AM 12:00PM CC SPRUCE
Jan 30 2007 12:00PM 1:00PM CC PINE
Jan 31 2007 3:00PM 4:00PM CC SPRUCE
Feb 6 2007 4:00PM 5:00PM CC SPRUCE
Feb 14 2007 8:30AM 9:30AM CC SPRUCE
For more information about the Sylvania workshops contact Deborah Evind at devind@pcc.edu or 503-977-8101.
The Cascade Women’s Resource Center is holding several scholarship workshops this term. The first 30 minutes of the workshop will cover information about where, when, and how to apply for scholarships. The last hour students can get assistance with writing their personal essay. Come to one or all! Facilitated by Debbie Stone in SSB 103. Jan 23 10:30-11:50, Jan 29 3:00-4:20, Feb 5 3:00-4:20, Feb 13 10:30-11:50.
For more information about the Cascade workshops contact the Cascade Women’s Resource Center at 503-978-5249.
Additionally, scholarship deadlines are quickly approaching for both the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation and Hispanic Scholarship Fund. The Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program awards approximately 50 scholarships worth up to $30,000 to students and recent alumni from accredited community colleges transferring to four-year colleges. For complete eligibility requirements and more information, go to www.jackkentcookefoundation.org. PCC can nominate two students or recent alumni. Application materials must be submitted to Michael Morrow in Sylvania CC 246 or mmorrow@pcc.edu by Tuesday, Jan 23.
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund annually awards 200 scholarships of $1,250 and $2,500 to students transfering from a two-year college to a four-year institution. Applicants must be of hispanic heritage and a US citizen or legal permanent resident. Application and complete eligibility requirements can be found at www.hsf.net. Deadline for application is Friday, February 2.
For more information about scholarship opportunities, visit www.pcc.edu/scholarships.