FAFSA/ORSAA Financial Aid Help Night - January 9th
We will be hosting a FAFSA, ORSAA, Oregon Promise completion workshop from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on January 9th at Barlow in the College and Career Center. We will have English and Spanish speaking financial aid specialists here that evening. If you need support in another language, please let me know before the event @ molony5@gresham.k12.or.us. Students and families are welcome.
*There will be a 30 minute Spanish information session starting at 5:00 pm with an overview of FAFSA/ORSAA.
(Habrá una sesión informativa en español de 30 minutos a partir de las 5:00 pm con una descripción general de FAFSA/ORSAA.)
You will need certain information to make this evening a successful event for you and your student. What do you need to apply? https://oregongoestocollege.org/pay/financial-aid
Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/iofZdmt7MQCjs9Pd6
**Still reading? If you attend this event and successfully submit your FAFSA or ORSAA you will be entered into a drawing to win one of two $200 scholarships! You must have a successfully submitted FAFSA or ORSAA to claim this scholarship.
CAREER DAY 2024
Barlow hosted a very successful career day where students were able to get a glimpse of the career pathway and life of so many different community members. To name a few...tattoo artist, engineer, chef, various trades, police, fire, medical research lab, nurse and even an FBI special agent! Mrs. Collins worked very hard to put together a meaningful event for students and thank you to our amazing community and the great impact that you have on our school.
FAFSA/ORSAA is Open Now!
Seniors: Your To Do List
NOW is the time to get your Oregon Promise application and your FAFSA or ORSAA done. No matter what your plans are for life after Barlow, do these steps just in case. Keep your options open!
Go here for the steps.
What do you need to apply? https://oregongoestocollege.org/pay/financial-aid
VFW Scholarship Winner
Congratulations to Ephrata for winning first place for her scholarship entry at VFW 180 post! Barlow students won first and second place this year. Don't forget to apply next year!! Find more information here:
VFW Scholarship Winner
Congratulations to Grant for winning second place for his scholarship entry at VFW 180 post AND first place for the district competition. Grant's essay will move on to the state judging and hopefully to the nationals where he could win $35,000! Students can apply next year at : https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships
Scholarships to Consider
APIA Scholarship (seniors) due Jan 15
Rose Festival Court (seniors) due Jan 17
Bezos Scholars (juniors) due Jan. 21
Alexander Hamilton Scholars (juniors) due Jan. 31
Sister Adele / CASA Scholarship for Oregon farmworker families Feb 14
Al Forthan Scholarship (seniors) due Feb. 3
McDonalds Hacer Scholarship (Hispanic heritage/senior) due Feb. 6
Bruin Pride Scholarship (seniors) due Feb. 7
ACPE Technology Careers Scholarship (seniors) due April 2
Daniel Paul Memorial Scholarship (senior athletes)-due Feb. 19
Ford Family Foundation Scholarship (seniors)-due March 3
PCC Foundation Scholarships (seniors) due Feb. 1st
AFO Scholarships (seniors) due Feb 23
Multnomah Athletic Foundation Scholarship (seniors) due March 1
PCC Future Connect-(seniors) due March 1
OSAC Scholarship (seniors)-due March 3
Gresham Rotary MHCC Scholarship-(seniors) due April 10
Diversity in Leadership in Oregon Scholarship (seniors) due March 3
Horatio Alger Scholarship (juniors) due March 15
Other Horatio Alger Scholarships (trades, target major or state scholarships) due March 15
OSEA Guy Davis Scholarship (seniors) due March 1 Must have a parent in OSEA union
Gresham Lions Supper Club (seniors) April 18
Clackamas County Bank Business Scholarship (seniors) due TBD
https://jlvcollegecounseling.com/scholarships/ this list breaks scholarships out by date/major/age etc.
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org
https://oregoncis.uoregon.edu
www.chegg.com/scholarships
www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships
www.fastweb.com
SBHS Local Scholarship List: this is being updated now. Keep checking for current due dates.
Local Scholarship List: keep checking for current due dates.
Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber Scholarship
This local scholarship is a great one! Students must have Hispanic heritage and have a 3.0 GPA to apply.
This scholarship is due Jan. 12, 2025. Don't miss it!
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
The HSF is a great way for our Latino students to apply to scholarships, receive support, find colleges that are a great fit and more. Take a look here.
Seniors, the HSF scholarship is open from Jan 1 to Feb15.
MHCC Scholarships
Apply January 1 through March 31 for the Priority Application period.
One online application to apply for more than 150 scholarships. Scholarships range from covering a portion to all of your tuition and make college more affordable. Scholarships do not have to be repaid. https://mhcc.edu/Scholarships/
PCC Foundation Scholarships
The PCC Foundation awards hundreds of scholarships every year to students who may not otherwise be able to afford an education. Due Feb 1