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William D. Mearns Scholarship

Oregon Student Access Commission

This scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors of Ashland High School who attended that school all four years and planning to major in education, nursing or a science-related field at public and nonprofit college in Oregon state only.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Must be graduating high shool seniors
  • Financial Need:
    Not Required
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Must enroll at least half-time
  • Residence:
    Be an Oregon resident
  • School:
    Must be graduating seniors of Ashland High School and attended that school all four years
  • College:
    Must attend Oregon public and non-profit college only
  • Major/Career:
    Must be planning to major in education, nursing or a science-related field

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    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?

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