College and Career Center

• FAFSA: Free Application for Student Aid or ORSAA Oregon Student Aid Application

• Oregon Promise: Free money for Community College

• Private Scholarships: Due dates from today to the end of the year - published each week in this newsletter, also, check your employer!

• OSAC: An application for 600+ scholarships!

• College Scholarships: Potential $ from specific colleges. Check those deadlines!

• Work: Need a resume? your College and Career Center can help

Come by the College and Career Center for help every step of the way.

Oregon Institute of Technology - Tue February 4, 2:30 PM

University of Idaho - Tue February 18,2:00 PM

University of Utah - Wed February 19, 3:00 PM

DUE FEB 2nd: Lam Research Scholarship $10,000

Given to one TuHS student.

DUE FEB 9TH: Hillsboro Hops Dream Big Scholarship $1,000

First-generation students to pursue a bachelor's degree

DUE FEB 28TH: Optimist International District level Essay Contest. $2,500

Essay contest for students who are Oregon residents

DUE MARCH 3RD: Ford Family Scholars

This amazing scholarship provides 90% of unmet college costs of attending college. Students must attend college in Oregon or Siskiyou County, CA

OSAC offers one application for over 600 scholarships. Due March 3rd (Feb 18 for early birds), this application consists of 4 short essays (the same as the PCC Foundation Scholarship!) and details on activities. Come to the College and Career Center for help finding scholarships in the OSAC database or check out this spreadsheet. Apply for OSAC via this link.

DUE DATE - SCHOLARSHIP NAME - AMOUNT

2/2 Lam Research Core Values Scholarship $10,000

Given to one Tualatin High student. Essay explaining how you demonstrate Lam Research Core Values of Achievement, Honesty and Integrity, Innovation and continuous improvement, Mutual trust and respect, Open communication, Ownership and accountability, and Teamwork.

2/2 Dreams Scholarship- Abby's Closet $3,000

Female high school senior planning to attend college. Worked hard academically and personally to set and achieve her dreams. Scholarship includes a prom dress.

2/3 Al Forthan Scholarship $10,000

Awarded to a student from a family affected by addiction means you have been raised by a parent or guardian who has experienced addiction or you have abused alcohol or drugs and are now pursuing recovery.

2/6 HACER National Scholarship

Applicants evaluated on academic achievement, financial need, community involvement and personal qualities and strengths.

2/9 Hillsboro Hops Dream Big Scholarship $1,000

This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a first generation college student from the Portland Metro/SW Washington area.

2/14 Sister Adele Scholarship

The scholarship provides supplementary assistance to qualified individuals of farmworker households in Oregon interested in beginning or continuing their post-secondary education.

2/14 Oregon Music Hall of Fame College Scholarships $2,500

Each applicant should be a student studying music with the talent of instrument or voice. Applicants must be graduating from an Oregon high school and continuing their collegiate academics with a major or minor in music at any college or university in the country.

2/15 Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF). $5,000

HSA awards 10,000 scholarships per year to students who are documented (Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, DACA ) and plan to attend a 4 year university

2/9 Association for Computer Professionals in Education (ACPE) $3,000

These scholarships are available those who have been actively involved in the use of technology during their high school careers and are planning to pursue studies in a technology related field.

2/16 Oregon Young Employee Safety Media Contest $500

This video contest is designed to increase teen on-the-job safety awareness using the overall theme “Speak up. Work safe.” Students are encouraged to develop a key message or slogan, use humor, and get creative, while emphasizing ways to protect themselves (and their friends) at work.

2/18 Richard G. Zimmerman Scholarship $5,000

To be eligible, applicants must: be a high school senior planning to attend college this year, have a 3.0 grade-point average or higher, and plan to pursue a career in journalism. The application consists of a short pitch, a 500 word essay, a description of your financial need, three work samples, and three letters of recommendation.

Due March 20th

With a mission to positively impact the lives of young women, Distinguished Young Women provides scholarships and life-enhancing experiences at the local, state and national levels. Along with cash scholarships, Distinguished Young Women participants are eligible for college-granted scholarships from colleges and universities across the country.

Distinguished Young Women is a program specifically for girls who are high school juniors. The program promotes self-confidence, interviewing and public speaking skills, academic excellence, fitness, and the ability to think and communicate clearly. Participants are judged in the following areas:

• Scholastics (25% of overall score) Participants are evaluated on their grades, course load, test scores, and overall academic success.
• Interview (25% of overall score) Judges evaluate a participant’s mental alertness, perception, clarity of expression, accomplishments, personality, and sense of values.
• Talent (20% of overall score) Participants perform a 90 second talent that can be anything from musical performances to scientific demonstrations. Judges look for technical ability, stage presence, and execution.
• Fitness (15% of overall score) Participants are judged on their overall physical stamina, coordination, agility, and flexibility during a choreographed aerobic routine.
• Self-Expression (15% of overall score) Judges evaluate a participant’s grace, poise, demeanor, carriage, and speaking ability in front of an audience.

Find out more info and apply here

The College and Career Center offers many resources to students who are writing essays both for university and scholarships. Visit our College Essay web page to find helpful tools and if one-on-one held is needed make an appointment with the College and Career Center.

UC Irvine has a variety of programs designed for students who are planning for college and exploring ways to jumpstart their future careers. These programs offer an incredible opportunity for students to step onto campus, engage in hands-on research and projects, and explore their passions while getting a real feel for college life. They’ll build meaningful connections with like-minded peers and mentors, gain valuable career insights, and feel supported and inspired by the vibrant UC Irvine community.

There are:

Programs with housing

Day time programs

Online Programs

Find more information on the UC Irvine Summer Youth Programs Website and the Gifted and Talented Institute

There are many steps students can take now to prep for their plan after graduation. The College and Career Center has created "to do lists" for students from Freshman year to Senior year. Check it out!

Come to the College and Career Center for guidance.

ABBY’S CLOSET PROM DRESS GIVEAWAY. APRIL 5-6, 2025

OREGON CONVENTION CENTER

Each spring, Abby’s Closet invites high school students to a 2-day Prom Dress Giveaway where you can choose a dress that fits your unique style - completely FREE of charge. More than 7,000 dresses have been donated just for you. We have vintage to brand new, short and long, and sizes 0-20+.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

See below for a list of our current volunteer opportunities. Subscribe to the monthly email newsletter and follow Abby’s Closet on social media (@abbysclosetpdx) to receive the latest information on exciting events and opportunities with Abby’s Closet. Registration to volunteer will be open in February - stay tuned.

Prom Dress Giveaway Volunteer

Donation Collection Team

PROCUREMENT COMMITTEE

Dress Cleaning Crew

Dress Repair Crew

Sponsorship Committee

Other Ways to Get Involved

EcoPath College Connections & The GREENVISION Virtual Summit

These are opportunities for high school aged students, designed to broaden work experience, deepen college readiness, and kick start careers.

Join Us for Ecopath: College Connection

The Spring Ecopath College Connection program is now accepting applications for March 2025. This paid virtual program is designed for high school juniors, seniors, and recent graduates not yet enrolled in an undergraduate program. This program will explore green careers and build skills to prepare for college right from home. With weekly lessons hosted on Wednesday afternoons and Saturdays, participants will hear from guest speakers and experts in green fields, engage in environmental curriculum, and develop professional skills such as resume building and navigating college all while making friends and networking with teens from across the country. In addition, participants will receive a weekly stipend of $75 for the 3-week program. You can visit our program page to learn more! Apply here

The Ecopath College Connection Program will take place:

West Coast (Pacific and Mountain Time Zone):

March 3rd - 22nd

- Wednesdays: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm PST (8:30 - 10:30 pm EST)

- Saturdays: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm PST (12:00 - 5:00 pm EST)

GREENVision

Growing Resources for Environmental Education and New Voices in Sustainability and Inspiring Opportunities Now

Join us MobilizeGreen’s GreenVision Summit for High School students nationwide! This is a free opportunity open to high schoolers who are interested in conservation-related topics and careers, hoping to pursue higher education. Students who register for the event will be available for giveaway prizes. Attendees will get the chance to network, learn about college preparation, green careers, and professional leadership from our panel of college professors and experts in the field. The event will take place virtually on Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 11:30am to 3:00pm Eastern Time. Visit our website for more information.

Registar Now for GREENVISION!

Many companies will slow down their hiring process after the holiday rush. If you're needing work, or under the age of 16, try tapping into your neighborhood. Some ideas include:

• Providing services to watch houses, dogs, take in mail while families are out of town. Some have last minute needs!
• Providing services to take down holiday decorations.
• Providing babysitting services - many parents want some time off to shop or enjoy the holiday.

How to spread the word? You'll need to market yourself. Here are some ideas:

• Create a flyer to pass around to neighbors (neighboring apartments or houses). Find an example HERE
• Create an account on Nextdoor.com - (you may need parent permission) Post a jpeg copy of your flyer and/or resume with a brief description of yourself.
• Create a LinkedIn teen account - very professional! you can link this account to your resume or on your Nextdoor post.

Come to the College and Career Center for help! Keep an eye on the jobs page on the College and Career Website.

General Job Description: Assist in operating cleaning machines, racking clothing, tidying the work space and other related tasks as needed and as assigned. Also cover customer service (front desk) duties as needed.

Hours: Saturdays 9-3. Weekdays help also preferred if possible

Age: 16 and older

Applicants can inquire in person, or call 503-968-6580.

Jamba is seeking enthusiastic and motivated team members for all Jamba store locations! We offer flexible scheduling, employee discounts, tips, and opportunities for advancement.

How to apply: text jamba18 to 27000

Jamba is building a team who will deliver genuine guest service, offer quality products that meet

company standards, treat coworkers with respect, and uphold company policies with integrity –

all within a safe, welcoming and positive work environment! Find more information on the College and Career Website under Job Opportunities.

Part-time positions open. Apply HERE or go into store to inquire.

Michael's in Tualatin continually searches for Sales Associates and stock positions- Part-time. This is a great way to start an after school job career at Michael's. Apply HERE or go visit the store in person.

Check out these websites to find an organization needing volunteers right now!

https://www.handsonportland.org
https://www.solveoregon.org/youth

The holidays are busy days at the Oregon Food Bank and volunteers are needed. Follow this link to sing up for a shift. What a fun activity to do with friends or family!

An up-to-date resume plays an important role in landing a job. Everyone should have a resume!

Check out the available examples on the College and Career Website. Make an appointment with the College and Career Center Coordinators for tips and tricks to make your resume shine!