Winter Application Process

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2014-15 Scholarships Winter Application Process

Oregon Tech Foundation Scholarships The Oregon Tech Foundation invites students attending or planning to attend Oregon Institute of Technology to apply for scholarship support.

The Foundation plans to distribute more than $230,000 in new scholarship awards for the 2014-15 academic year. Scholarships range from

$500 to full tuition and fees and are often renewable. Scholarship awards are based on a verity of criteria. Many are tailored to provide

support to students who need it most; while others are designed to support students who excel in certain fields of study.

To be eligible for these awards students must be currently enrolled at Oregon Tech or admitted to Oregon Tech for Fall Term 2014

A valid and current student ID is required to access the application.

OHSU nursing students are eligible to apply for support for their pre-nursing year plus one additional year.

The application is located at www.oit.edu/scholarships under the “Oregon Tech Foundation Scholarship” link.

For more information, please contact:

The Financial Aid Office

541.885.1280 (phone)

[email protected] (email)

Winter Online Application

Application deadline ...................................................................................................... 11:59 p.m., Saturday, March 1, 2014

Avista Scholars Scholarship

Established in 1992 by WP Natural Gas, a division of The Washington Power Company. In 1999, the company changed its name to Avista Utilities. In 2000,

Avista Corporation started the Minds in Motion scholarship program to help

develop leaders of tomorrow.

Award Amount $1,425

Enrollment Full-time

Campus Klamath Falls

Degree Level Bachelors

Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Declared intent to pursue a Bachelor degree in one

of the following fields:

computer science/technology

environmental science

engineering Preferences Qualified minority and women applicants

Bend Research

Established in 2011 by Bend Research, Inc.

Award Amount $7,000



Minimum GPA 3.5

Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Sophomore pursuing a degree in:

Electronics Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Operations Management Preferences Students who participate in extra-curricular and/or

community activities

Boeing Scholarship

Established in 1995 by the Boeing Corporation.

Award Amount $1,750



Other Criteria Pursuing a degree in Electrical, Manufacturing,

or Mechanical Engr or Engr Technology.

In good academic standing

Available for a summer internship at Boeing in

Seattle, WA

Boyd Family Scholarship

Established in 2000 by Donald and Sherrill Boyd.

Award Amount $2,300 (2)

Enrollment Minimum of half-time (6 credits/term)

Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Demonstrate academic achievement

Involvement in community service Preferences Students who demonstrate financial need

Catherine L. Lake Memorial Scholarship

The Catherine L. Lake Memorial Scholarship was established in 1984 in memory of "Katie" Lake by her friends and family. Mrs. Lake, a retired Oregon Tech

faculty member, made an outstanding contribution to Oregon Tech through the

years. This scholarship was established to continue her memory.

Award Amount $1,000


Degree Level Bachelor’s

Minimum GPA 3.5

Other Criteria Female, graduating High School Senior from a

Klamath County high school. Renewable Yes, up to 3 years past the initial award

Cumulative minimum GPA of: 3.2 Freshman,

3.4 Sophomore, and 3.6 for Junior and Senior

Must complete a minimum of 45 credits/year

Satisfactory academic progress

http://www.oit.edu/scholarships

mailto:[email protected]

Charles V. Higbee Annual Scholarship

An endowed award established by Charles V. Higbee, Emeritus Professor of Industrial Management at Oregon Tech. Charles came to Oregon Tech in the fall

of 1970 with an MBA from the University of Utah. He was consistently ranked as

one of the top instructors and was nominated for the Excellence in Teaching

Award within the Oregon State System of Higher Education. Charles served many

terms on the OIT Faculty Senate and was the first Senate President to be elected

to that position for two consecutive terms. He was a leader on the Oregon Tech

campus. Charles taught the upper division courses in Industrial Management

and pioneered Economic Cost Analysis for geothermal energy. He published a chapter on the subject titled “Engineering Cost Analysis” for the Federal

Department of Energy. He also developed a computer software program titled

“RELCOST” for the Washington State Energy Office to calculate cost analysis for

geothermal energy projects. Charles retired from Oregon Tech in 1987. His

expertise was highly sought by industry, even after retirement.

Award Amount $3,000




Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Pursuing a degree in a Nuclear Medicine

Current resident of Oregon Preferences 1. Prior year recipient, if the student reapplies and

still meets all eligibility requirements.

2. Klamath Falls residents

Charles V. Higbee Endowed Scholarship

An endowed award established by Charles V. Higbee, Emeritus Professor of

Industrial Management at Oregon Tech. Charles came to Oregon Tech in the fall

of 1970 with an MBA from the University of Utah. He was consistently ranked as

one of the top instructors and was nominated for the Excellence in Teaching

Award within the Oregon State System of Higher Education. Charles served many terms on the OIT Faculty Senate and was the first Senate President to be elected

to that position for two consecutive terms. He was a leader on the Oregon Tech

campus. Charles taught the upper division courses in Industrial Management

and pioneered Economic Cost Analysis for geothermal energy. He published a

chapter on the subject titled “Engineering Cost Analysis” for the Federal

Department of Energy. He also developed a computer software program titled

“RELCOST” for the Washington State Energy Office to calculate cost analysis for geothermal energy projects. Charles retired from Oregon Tech in 1987. His

expertise was highly sought by industry, even after retirement. Professor Higbee

established the Charles V. Higbee Scholarship in honor of his daughter Elizabeth,

to help support students like her pursuing a college education while raising a

family.

Award Amount $3,000




Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Pursuing a degree in a health profession

(Medical related program including Dental

Hygiene and outreach programs; excluding

Nursing)

Current resident of Oregon

Must be a single parent supporting a child or

children

Demonstrate scholastic achievement and the

promise of academic success Preferences 1. Prior year recipient, if the student reapplies and

still meets all eligibility requirements.

2. Students from Central Oregon and/or entering

Oregon Tech from the workforce.

Coleman Family Scholarship

Established by a grant from James Coleman through the Oregon Community Foundation in 2007.



Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Must be a resident of Jackson, Josephine or

Klamath County

Columbia Pacific Foundation Scholarship



Degree Level Associate’s or Bachelor’s

Minimum GPA 3.0

Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Single mother who is the primary custodial caregiver

of children.

Enrolled in a degree program likely to result in

immediate gainful employment upon graduation,

including:

Biology-Health Sciences emphasis

Any Engineering program

Any Health Sciences program (including CLS,

Nursing, and Paramedic)

Environmental Sciences

Geomatics

Information Technology

Management

Excludes the Biology, Communications,

Mathematics, and Psychology.

Columbia Plywood Corporation Scholarship

Established by contributions from the Columbia Plywood Company of Klamath

Falls, OR, now known as Columbia Forest Products.

Award Amount $2,000



Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Graduating Senior from a Klamath Basin high

school Preferences Dependents of Columbia Plywood employees.

If no dependents of Columbia Plywood Corporation

apply for the scholarship then it will be awarded to

the next most qualified student.

Awards will be based on the recipient’s prospects

for academic success as reflected in previous

academic work and standardized test scores and on

financial need.

Columbia Plywood Presidential Scholarship

This award was established by contributions from the Columbia Plywood Company of Klamath Falls, OR, now known as Columbia Forest Products.

Award Amount $1,000



Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Awards shall be based on the recipient's prospects

for academic success as reflected in previous

academic work and standardized test scores and on

financial need.

David Charles Elliott Memorial Scholarship

Created in 2002 by the Klamath Medical Service Bureau in memory of David Charles Elliott, long-time member of KMSB Board of Directors and founder of the

investment firm, Elliott-Ledgerwood & Company, now known as South Valley

Wealth Management in Klamath Falls, Oregon.

Award Amount $1,600


Other Criteria Pursing a health related field of study

Resident of Klamath or Lake Counties Renewable Yes, up to 3 years past the initial award

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher


Dorothy Schupp Scholarship

Established in 2001 by the Dorothy Schupp Scholarships Trust.

Award Amount $1,000


Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Pursuing a degree in mathematics, science or

engineering

Good citizenship

Scholastic achievement

Graduated from Klamath Union or Tulelake High

Schools Other Criteria Student must be pursuing a degree in engineering

Dr. Chakarun Natural Sciences Scholarship

Dr. Chakarun Natural Sciences Scholarship was established in 2012 by Dr.

Corey Chakarun. Dr. Chakarun graduated from OIT in 2002 with a B.S. in Health

Sciences. He completed medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University

and radiology residency at University of Southern California. The scholarship was

created to provide assistance for students planning to attend medical school.

Award Amount $1,000



Minimum GPA 3.5

Other Criteria Juniors or Seniors enrolled in Biology-Health

Sciences Preferences Students with an expressed interest in applying to

medical school (preferably M.D. or D.O.). If no

applicants express an interest in applying to

medical school, the next most qualified applicant

may be selected.

Dr. Timothy J. Stanaway Annual Scholarship

The Dr. Timothy J. Stanaway Annual Scholarship was established on November 18, 2008 by Gary Johnston.

Award Amount $1,000


Degree Level Bachelor

Minimum GPA 3.0

Other Criteria Demonstrate leadership qualities through

involvement in school and community extra-

curricular activities. Renewable Yes, up to 3 years past the initial award


Maintain full-time enrollment

Dr. Van Rudd Memorial Scholarship

Award Amount $1,600



Minimum GPA 3.5

Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Resident of the State of Oregon

Must be enrolled in an allied health program Preferences Students who are residents of Klamath County.

Renewable Yes, up to 3 years past the initial award



Endowment for Excellence in Geomatics

The Endowed Scholarship for Excellence in Geomatics was created when David Evans and Associates offered a generous gift to help create an endowed

scholarship if supporters of Oregon Tech would accept the challenge to match

the gift. Nearly 60 alumni, faculty, staff, and industry partners have come forth

to match the original gift and provide this scholarship to deserving students.

Award Amount $1,200



Minimum GPA 3.0

Other Criteria Enrollment in the Geomatics program

Preferences First preference will be given to students that

demonstrate participation in professional

organizations and demonstrate leadership.

Erlandson Scholarship

Established in 1990 by Dr. and Mrs. Gordon Erlandson of Klamath Falls, Oregon. Dr. Erlandson was born in Minnesota and moved to Klamath Falls as a small

boy. He graduated from the University of Oregon and attended medical school at

Northwestern University in Chicago, IL. During WWII, Dr. Erlandson served in the

army. After the war, he moved back to Klamath Falls where he established a

pediatric practice and became an active member of the community. During his

26 years in practice, he was the first chief of staff at Merle West Medical center,

which was called Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital at the time.

Award Amount $3,000



Minimum GPA 3.5

Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Graduating seniors from a Klamath County high

school

Eugene Favell Scholarship

Established by Eugene & Winifred Favell of Klamath Falls & Lakeview, OR.

Award Amount $1,800


Preferences Awarded based on demonstrated scholastic

achievement and promise of academic success. Renewable Yes, up to 3 years past the initial award



Farr Scholarship

The Farr Scholarship was established in 1991 by retired business community members, Arthur and Trudy Farr of Klamath Falls, Oregon.

Award Amount $1,200


Minimum GPA 3.2

Other Criteria Graduating senior from an Oregon high school




Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress

Florence Woerner and Nelle Killion Scholarship

Established in 1997 by Nelle Killion. Nelle Killion passed at the age of 96 in 2003. She was born in Omaha, NB and moved to Klamath Falls in the 1940's.

Nelle was the first woman at First National Bank of Oregon Klamath Falls branch

to serve in the general loan officer position.

Award Amount $2,300


Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Graduate of a Klamath or Lake county, or Butte

Valley or Tulelake high schools

Folker Weiss Scholarship Fund

Folker Hans Weiss was born and raised in Germany and lived there during WWII.

He received his diploma in Engineering before he immigrated to the California, USA, in 1955. His first job in the US was for a steel factory, until he became

certified as an Engineer by US standards. During his life, he was involved in

obtaining several patents and worked as an engineer at Lockheed. While at

Lockheed he helped to design and oversee the construction of several

interesting projects, such as equipment to remove oil from the waters after an oil

spill in Alaska, and a special camera tripod design for use on a satellite. Mr.

Weiss retired in the late 80's and moved to Ashland, Oregon, a city that he grew to love. He generously volunteered his time, riding his bicycle or walking to patrol

the streets of downtown Ashland to help keep the community safe. He was very

active in the community and he taught classes. Learning new things, innovative

thinking, imagining the possibilities, and then to follow through from conception

to reality was always a part of his life. His daughter noted that she believes that

it was his wish, in leaving this scholarship fund, to help those with vision, like

himself, to have the opportunity to pursue their dreams.




Other Criteria Enrollment in a Mechanical or Manufacturing

Engineering or Engineering Technology program Renewable Yes, up to 3 years past the initial award



Frank F. Ganong Memorial Scholarship

The Frank F. Ganong Memorial Scholarship was established by the Klamath Medical Service Bureau of Klamath Falls, Oregon in memory of Frank F. Ganong,

Klamath Falls businessman and realtor. Mr. Ganong served on the KMSB Board

of Directors for more than 25 years. The KMSB president established the

scholarship as a tangible way to recognize the leadership, foresight, and counsel

that Frank gave to KMSB over the years.

Award Amount $1,700


Other Criteria Resident of Oregon counties east of the Cascades

or Jackson or Josephine County. Preferences Award will be based on demonstrated scholastic

achievement and promise of academic success. Renewable Yes, up to 3 yrs. past the initial award



Frankie Tiede Libby Memorial Scholarship

The Frankie Tiede Libby Memorial Scholarship was established in 1988 at the will of Frankie Tiede Libby on her passing January 14, 1988. Frankie Libby was

the widow of Harland Libby, who served on Oregon Tech's State Advisory Council

in the 1950's and 1960's. Harland Libby was prominent in national farm

association circles.



Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Graduate from a Benton, Linn, Marion, Polk,

Yamhill or Lane County (east of the crest of the

coast range) high school

Resident of Benton, Linn, Marion, Polk, Yamhill

or Lane County (east of the crest of the coast

range)

Transfer students from Linn-Benton Community

College in Albany, Oregon also eligible Renewable Yes, up to 3 yrs. past the initial award

Full-time enrollment of 45 credits per year

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 for freshman,

3.35 for sophomores 3.35, and 3.5 for juniors.

Harvey and Lina Curtis Memorial Scholarship

Established In 2010 by Lina Curtis.

Award Amount $1,000



Minimum GPA 3.5

Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Attending the Klamath campus

Allied Health, Medical Imaging, Respiratory Care,

Dental Hygiene, Biology, Psychology and Clinical

Lab Science

U.S. Citizen

Hill Scholarship

Established in 1997 by an anonymous donor to provide assistance for non-traditional students attending Oregon Tech.



Degree Level Any

Minimum GPA 3.25

Other Criteria Current student

Demonstrated scholastic achievement

At least 25 years of age

(Born before 1/1/1990)

Submit one reference letter Preferences Applicants whose major is related to health care at

OIT or who are enrolled in OHSU’s Nursing program

at OIT’s Klamath campus.

Hoffman Scholarship

Established in 1996 by anonymous donors.

Award Amount $1,333



Degree Level Associates or Bachelors

Minimum GPA 3.0


Sophomore, Junior or Senior

Electrical or Laser Optical Engineering or

Engineering Technology

Hyde Memorial Scholarship

This award was established on November 6, 2007 by Gerda Hyde, Chair of the Oregon Tech Foundation Scholarship Committee.

Award Amount $1,000




Minimum GPA 3.0

Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria US Citizen

Klamath county resident

Graduated from a Klamath County high school

Enrolled in 15 credits or more per term on the

Klamath Falls Campus Preferences Graduates from Chiloquin High School

Students pursuing a bachelor's degree in

environmental studies.

International Game Technology (IGT) Scholarship

This award was established in 2001 by the International Game Technology (IGT)

Corporation.

Award Amount $2,000


Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Computer, software, electronics, mechanical or

manufacturing engineering major (listed in order

of preference)

Willing to accept a summer internship at IGT, if

offered prior to May 31 of the year the

scholarship is awarded. Preferences 1. Dependents of employees of IGT

2. Northern Nevada residents

3. Nevada residents

4. Returning students who demonstrate future

promise and have financial need.

Within each level of preference, members of

underrepresented racial or ethnic minorities and

women should be given preference. Renewable Yes, up to 3 additional years

Maintain satisfactory academic progress

Irene Currin Scholarship

This award was established in 2013.

Award Amount $500




GPA Between 3.0 and 3.69

Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Health science related program

J.W. Kerns Annual Scholarship

This award was established in 2013 by J.W. Kerns Irrigation Company.

Award Amount $2,000


Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Graduating Seniors of a Klamath, Lake, Siskiyou

or Modoc county high schools

Awarded to the student with the most financial

need

Active in community service and school

Student or immediate family must have worked

in agricultural or an agriculture related business Preferences A first year student

J.W. Kerns Endowed Scholarship

Established in 2004 by J.W. Kerns Irrigation Company.

Award Amount $1,100


Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Graduating Seniors of a Klamath, Lake, Siskiyou

or Modoc county high schools

Awarded to the student with the most financial

need

Active in community service and school

Student or immediate family must have worked

in agricultural or an agriculture related business Preferences First preference shall be given to a first year

student.

JFR Foundation Scholarship

The JFR Foundation is a family foundation based in Portland that supports organizations working toward the betterment of Oregon communities.



Campus Wilsonville

Degree Level Bachelors or Masters

Other Criteria Electrical, Information Technology, Manufacturing,

Mechanical, Operations Management, Software, or

Technology Management.

John and Joan Staunton Annual Scholarship

This award was established by Jon and Joan Staunton to support students pursuing a health degree at Oregon Tech and in support of the Martha Anne Dow

Center for Health Professions on campus.

Award Amount $1,500


Other Criteria Health related program

Resident of the Klamath Basin

John & Lois Stilwell Scholarship

John was born in Klamath Falls and later moved to Minneapolis where he met Lois. They spent most of their working careers there and moved back to Klamath

Falls in 2002 to retire. The Stilwells believe in the importance of higher

education and want to provide support to committed, goal oriented Oregon Tech

students, hoping to make a difference in the quality of their lives. John & Lois

enjoy Oregon Tech sports and have met many wonderful student athletes, thus

giving a preference to athletes.

Award Amount $2,000


Minimum GPA 3.25

Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Recipient must demonstrate financial need but not

be exceptionally needy (middle class) as defined by

Oregon Tech Financial Aid Office. Preferences Preference given to recipients who participate on an

athletic team at Oregon Tech Renewable Yes, up to 4 additional years


Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher

Kenneth Moore Family Scholarship

Established in 2012

Award Amount $2,000




Minimum GPA 3.5

Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Pursuing a medical imagine degree

Enrolled on the Klamath Falls campus Preferences Preference shall be given to mothers returning to

school from the workforce.

Kerns & Helen Spears Scholarship

This award was established in the 1980's by the late Kerns Spears and his wife,

Helen, of Grants Pass, Oregon to help young people better themselves.

Award Amount $2,000



Minimum GPA 3.0

Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Junior or Senior

Demonstrate college success Renewable

Yes, up to 3 additional years

Maintain satisfactory academic progress


Maintain cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher

Klamath Basin Scholarship

The Klamath Basin Scholarship was established in 2003 by contributions from

the Klamath Basin Scholarship Campaign.

Award Amount $2,700


Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Sophomore

Resident of Klamath County Preferences Recipient must have a strong academic record.




Klamath Cattlewomen's Association Scholarship

Established in 2002 by the Klamath County Cattlewomen's Association in memory of Ruth Obenchain.

Award Amount $1,000



Minimum GPA 2.5

Financial Need Yes

Preferences Junior or Senior student; local Klamath Basin

resident; and whose family is in agriculture

Klamath Country Fly Catchers Scholarship

Award Amount $1,000



Minimum GPA 3.0

Other Criteria Current Oregon Tech Junior or Senior

Enrolled in Environmental Science. Preferences First preference will be given to applicants who

demonstrate intent to pursue a career in the

Klamath Basin after graduation.

Klamath Falls Women’s Club Scholarship

Established in 2000 by the Klamath Falls Women's Club.

Award Amount $500



Minimum GPA 3.0

Preferences Local students, residing in Klamath County.

Klamath Racing Association Scholarship

This award was established in 1987 by the Klamath Racing Association.

Award Amount $800


Preferences Descendants of members of the Klamath Racing

Association. Renewable Yes, up to 3 years past the initial award


Kuonen Scholarship

The Kuonen Scholarship was established by Frank & Nell Kuonen.

Award Amount $2,000

# of Awards 1




Junior or Senior Renewable Yes, up to 1 yr past the initial award

Full-time


Lake Washington Vascular Scholarship

The Lake Washington Vascular Scholarship was established in August 2007 by Lake Washington Vascular, medical imaging extern partner with Oregon Tech, to

support students pursuing a degree in medical imaging..

Award Amount $1,000



Minimum GPA 3.5

Financial Need Yes


Current or Transfer student

Pursuing a degree in Vascular Technology Renewable Yes, up to 3 years past the initial award


Maintain full-time status

MacKay & Sposito, Inc.

Veteran's Support Council Scholarship

Established in 2012

Award Amount $500



Minimum GPA 3.5

Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Honorably or medically discharged veteran of

the United States Military or active Military

Reservist or National Guardsman.

Perusing a degree in Civil Engr or Geomatics.

Marie DeHoog Memorial Scholarship

Established by James DeHoog in memory of Marie, an Oregon Tech Medical Imaging Technology student.

Award Amount $1,000


Other Criteria Medical Imaging students who are making

satisfactory academic progress.

McCornack Book Scholarship

Established in 2011

Award Amount $750


Minimum GPA 3.0

Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Demonstrate good citizenship

Demonstrate an effort to improve the

community

U.S. citizen

Must speak English

McCornack Extern Transition Scholarship

Established in 2011.

Award Amount $750



Minimum GPA 3.0

Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Senior, pursuing a degree in Health Professions

and be assigned an extern site for the

scholarship award year

Demonstrate good citizenship

Demonstrate an effort to improve the

community

U.S. citizen

Must speak English

Moore Memorial Scholarship

This award was established in 1993 by Helen C. Kinney and Mary Jane

Macartney in memory of their parents, Charles Langell Moore (1887-1964) and

Marguerite Dunbar Moore (1896-1989), both descended from Klamath

County/Klamath Falls pioneer families.




Minimum GPA 3.5

Preferences Students who graduated from an Oregon high

school and have a SAT score above 1000

(combined Reading and Math)

Nancy B. Coffin Scholarship

Established by in 2002 Nancy Coffin of Klamath Falls, OR, to provide financial

assistance to deserving students and make a difference in a student's life.

Award Amount $1,900




Minimum GPA 3.0

Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Manufacturing or Mechanical

Preferences 1. Klamath Basin or Northern California resident

2. Southern Oregon Resident

3. Oregon Resident

Nicolas C. Huffman Memorial Scholarship

The Nicholas C. Huffman Memorial Scholarship was established in 2010 in

memory of “Nick” by his wife, Haley. Both Oregon Tech alumni, Nick and Haley

valued the opportunities they were given to further their education and felt

fortunate to attend such a highly accredited institution. In remembrance of Nick, Haley supports this Geomatics scholarship with the hope of helping students

achieve a higher education and feel inspired to accomplish their dreams.

Award Amount $1,500




Minimum GPA 3.5

Other Criteria Sophomore, Junior or Senior in Geomatics

Employed while enrolled Preferences Students with full-time employment

Students with agricultural backgrounds

OIT Faculty, Staff, and Retirees

The OIT Faculty, Staff and Retirees Scholarship was established in 2002 with contributions from faculty, staff and retirees of the Oregon Institute of

Technology.

Award Amount $2,500


Minimum GPA 3.5

Other Criteria Graduating high school senior from a Klamath

County High School

SAT Reading/Math composite score of 1100 or

higher Preferences Students who have demonstrated community

and/or institutional service (clubs, ASOIT, etc.). Renewable Yes, up to 3 years past the initial award


Maintain full-time status

OIT Women’s Associates Scholarship

This award was established in 1997 by the OIT Women's Association.

Award Amount $1,000


Minimum GPA 3.0

Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Currently enrolled student

Sophomore, Junior or Senior

Demonstrate scholastic achievement and

promise of academic success Renewable Yes, up to 2 additional years



Olivia Cortez Memorial Scholarship

Established by the 2010 Nuclear Medicine class in honor of their late friend,

Olivia Nicole Cortez.

Award Amount $500



Minimum GPA 3.5

Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Senior pursuing an externship during the

scholarship award year

Nuclear Medicine

Involved in the Nuclear Medicine Club

Write a short essay on why you should receive

this scholarship.

Oregon Tech Alumni Association Scholarship

The first alumni scholarship was established in 1997 by the Oregon Tech Alumni Association Board of Directors to encourage Oregon Tech student retention. The

scholarship is funded by alumni donors.

Award Amount $2,000



Minimum GPA 2.8

Financial Need Yes


Leadership/Community Service involvement Preferences Preference will be given to dependents of

Oregon Tech alumni.

Orva Beard Memorial Scholarship

Established in 1992 by the will of Mrs. Orva Beard. Mrs. Beard lived in Klamath Falls on High Street while she attended Riverside High School. She was a woman

ahead of her time with a successful insurance and real estate business in the

30-50's.

Award Amount $700


Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Graduating seniors of a Klamath County high school

Patty Landrum Scholarship

Established by the Patty Landrum Scholarships Trust.

Award Amount $1,700


Degree Level Any

Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Graduated from Klamath Union High School

Demonstrate good citizenship Preferences Students with an interest in the medical or

health programs.

Further preference to students training to be

nurses.

Phillips Scholarship

Established in 1984 by Elbert H. Phillips, brother of Wayne Phillips, a retired OIT

faculty member.

Award Amount $2,400



Other Criteria Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology

Preferences First preference to females

Richard H. Zbinden Scholarship

Established by contributions from Zbinden, Carter, Souders Engineering, Inc. of

Klamath Falls, Oregon.

Award Amount $1,500




Other Criteria Civil Engineering

Junior or senior

Demonstrate activity in clubs or other activities

at Oregon Tech

US Citizens Preferences Preference given to those that have worked in an

industry related to Civil Engineering. Further

preference given to those who work in the building

and bridge construction fields.

Running Y Scholarship

Established in 2011 by members of the Running Y community.

Award Amount $3,000



Minimum GPA 3.0

Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Demonstrate student has overcome a challenging

home environment, adverse situation or hardship.

Sky Lakes Medical Center Volunteers

Annual Scholarship

The Sky Lakes Medical Center Volunteers Annual Scholarship was established by

the Merle West Medical Center Guild now known as Sky Lakes Medical Center.





Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Juniors or Seniors in Health Sciences or Medical

Imaging Technology. Preferences Students from the Klamath Basin

Current or previous Guild volunteers

Students who demonstrate financial need

Sky Lakes Medical Center Volunteers

Endowed Scholarship

Established by the Merle West Medical Center Guild, now known as the Sky Lakes Medical Center Volunteers.





Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Juniors or Seniors in Health Sciences or Medical

Imaging Technology. Preferences Students from the Klamath Basin

Current or previous Guild volunteers

Students who demonstrate financial need

Soroptimist International of

Klamath Falls Scholarship

Established by the Klamath Falls branch of Soroptimist International.

Award Amount $1,400



Minimum GPA 3.5

Other Criteria Female resident of Klamath, Lake, Siskiyou or

Modoc Counties

Trevor and Carly Mauch Family

Health Scholarship


Award Amount $750




Minimum GPA 3.0

Other Criteria Pursuing a degree in health sciences (Clinical

Lab Science, Dental Hygiene, Health Science,

Medical Imaging, or Respiratory Care)

Participates in athletics Preferences 1. Members of Oregon Tech's intercollegiate teams

2. Intramural athletes.

Trevor and Carly Mauch Family Scholarship


Award Amount $750



Minimum GPA 3.0

Other Criteria Pursuing a Business or Marketing degree

Participates in athletics Preferences 1. Members of Oregon Tech's intercollegiate teams

2. Intramural athletes.

US Bank Scholarship

Established in 1991 by U.S. Bank as part of a $1.3 million commitment to Oregon colleges and universities. U.S. Bank asserts that the college students of

today and tomorrow will play a big role in shaping our future.

Award Amount $2,000


Minimum GPA 2.5

Financial Need Yes

Preferences Preference given to:

1. Employees of U.S. Bank

2. Family members of U.S. Bank

employees

3. Any student who meets the other criteria

and who have high financial need and a

high GPA. Renewable Yes, up to 3 yrs past the initial award

Full-time enrollment

Maintain Satisfactory Academic

Progress

Van Thiel Scholarship

Established in 1995 by OIT alumnus Tom Van Thiel.

Award Amount $1,500



Minimum GPA 2.5

Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Junior or Senior in Manufacturing

Walker Family Foundation Scholarship

The Walker Family Foundation Scholarship was established to support the

success of its award recipients. In achieving and having achieved success, our

hope is that each award recipient lives with steady intent to be both productive

and kind. Choosing this life would honor our family and the spirit in which the scholarship is given.

Award Amount $2,500



Minimum GPA 3.25

Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Minimum SAT Reading/Math composite score of

1300 or a minimum composite ACT score of 25

Graduating High School senior

Be a resident of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, or

Montana Preferences Preference given to Oregonian students

Renewable Yes, up to 4 yrs past the initial award

Full-time enrollment


Continue to demonstrate Financial Need

Wayne and Lois Ann Soule’ Scott

Environmental Science Scholarship

Established in 2004 by Ann McGill to aid in the development of an atmosphere

of scientific inquiry of the ecosystem in the Klamath Basin. The scholarship is in

memory of Hershel Wayne Scott and his wife, Lois Anne Soule' Scott, educators

whose love of nature inspired them to volunteer thousands of hours to classroom and community projects aimed at a more complete understanding of

our world. Lois Ann is a descendant of Klamath Falls pioneers.

Award Amount $1,000



Other Criteria Environmental Science major

Klamath, Lake, Siskiyou or Modoc counties

resident

Demonstrate familiarity and understanding of

local agriculture

Provide a recommendation letter from a member of

one of the following organizations:

4H or County Extension Service

FFA / High School Vocational Ag Dept

Farm Bureau

Grange

Fair Board

Agricultural Associations: Water Users; Wheat

League; Grain, Hay, or Potato Growers; or

Cattlemen’s or Cattlewoman’s

Wendt Presidential Scholarship

The Wendt Endowed Scholarship was established in 1990 by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wendt.

Award Amount $2,500



Minimum GPA 3.5

Other Criteria Graduating High School senior from an Oregon HS

Renewable Yes, up to 3 yrs past the initial award

Full-time enrollment of 45 credits/year

Maintain a GPA of 3.25

Western Pathologists

Quality Assurance Association Endowment


Award Amount $400



Minimum GPA 2.5

Other Criteria Clinical Lab Science Senior in good academic

standing

William A. Olson Scholarship for

Excellence in Civil Engineering

Established on April 29, 2008, in honor of William A. Olson.

Award Amount $4,200



Minimum GPA 3.0

Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Civil Engineering major

U.S. Citizen Preferences 1. Juniors and Seniors

2. Sophomores

3. Freshman Preference to 1) disabled veterans, 2) veterans


Excellence in Environmental Science


Award Amount $4,200



Minimum GPA 3.0

Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Environmental Science major


2. Sophomores



Excellence in Renewable Energy


Award Amount $4,200



Minimum GPA 3.0

Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Renewable Energy major


2. Sophomores


William B. Smullin Presidential Scholarship

Established by the late William B. Smullin and Patricia D. Smullin in 1989. Mr.

Smullin was a broadcast pioneer in both radio and television communication. He was instrumental in the development of cable television in Southern Oregon.


$5,800 (2) Awards will be divided equally between men and women


Minimum GPA 2.5

Other Criteria Graduates from a Jackson, Josephine, Klamath,

Lake, Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane, Deschutes,

Crook or Wallowa County high schools

Must believe in and support free enterprise

Wymore Family Scholarship for

Advancement of Engineering Sciences

This award was established in 2013 by the John D. Wymore Revocable Trust.

Award Amount $5,000



GPA Between 3.0 and 3.69

Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or

Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering

Technology, or Renewable Energy Engineering Preference Current recipient if they apply and meet the

minimum criteria.

If current recipient does not apply or meet

minimum criteria, the scholarship may be

awarded to the next most qualified applicant

with a preference for veterans of any branch of

military service.

Athletic Application Process Applications should be available in March. Check with your coach, watch Tech News Daily, and/or check the website (www.oit.edu/otfscholars)

for more information. Or, contact the Financial Aid office at 541.885.1280 or [email protected].

Application opens ............................................................................................................................... Monday, March 3, 2014

Application deadline .......................................................................................................... 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 15, 2014

David L. Terhune Memorial Scholarship

Established in 1997 in honor of the late David L. Terhune, who received the NAIA

District II Meritouious Service Award in 1988 for his work and contributions to

Oregon Tech Athletics.

Award Amount $1,500


Minimum GPA 3.0

Other Criteria Committed to participate in Oregon Tech Athletics

Mike Snider Memorial Scholarship

Established by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Snider in memory of their son, Mike.

Award Amount $1,500



Minimum GPA 2.5

Financial Need Yes


Demonstrate involvement in Oregon Tech

athletics Preferences Graduates from a Klamath County high school who

are Klamath County residents

http://www.oit.edu/otfscholars


Independent Application Processes Watch Tech News Daily, and the website (www.oit.edu/otfscholars) for more information on how to apply. Or, contact the Financial Aid office at

541.885.1280 or [email protected].

David R. Kingsley Tech Assistance Award

Established by the David R. Kingsley Foundation to support students with

disabilities at Oregon Tech.

Award Amount $500

Enrollment Three-quarter time (9 credits/term)


Financial Need Yes

Other Criteria Demonstrate evidence of physical or mental

disability

Currently receive support from Student Disability

Services and/or TOP (Technology Opportunities

Program)

Demonstrate sufficient academic progress or

potential in degree program

Receive a recommendation from a Student

Disability Services or TOP counselor Preferences Students who demonstrate the most need

Donald Richard Wilson Memorial Scholarship

Established by Earleen Clark in November of 2007.

Award Amount $250

Enrollment Three-quarter time (9 credits/term)

Financial Need Yes, demonstrate financial need for one or more of

the following:

Tuition, fees, books, school supplies, room and

board and other school-0related necessities

Travel expenses for job interviews, conferences,

and/or workshops affiliated with the student’s

major field of study and/or disabilities

Technology products not provided to the student

through other sources or agencies

Tutoring Other Criteria Demonstrate sufficient academic progress or

potential in degree program

Currently receive support from Student Disability

Services and/or TOP (Technology Opportunities

Program)

Demonstrate evidence of a physical disability

Receive a recommendation from a Student

Disability Services or TOP counselor

http://www.oit.edu/otfscholars


Documents

Winter Application Process