Local Scholarships are open to all seniors graduating in the current year. 

Scholarships open November 11th @ 9am and close February 14th at 11:59pm.

The following scholarships all use the same SHS common application. This means your information will be saved upon completion of the first scholarship you fill out and is automatically input in the next scholarship applied for. Students will still need to submit each scholarship they apply for individually.

Scholarship Overview PDF

Hyde Racing Scholarship

Hyde Racing Scholarship: This $5,000-dollar scholarship will be awarded to one female in the graduating class who plans on attending a Community College or Trade/Technical School. This scholarship is renewable for two years, if the student maintains C’s and above while attending school full time. Hyde Racing is looking for a female student who has demonstrated the ability to overcome adversity while balancing the demands of high school. Closes February 14^th @4pm. Applications are available in the counseling office and must be returned to the counseling office prior to the deadline.

Jerry Westerholm Memorial Scholarship

Application

Scholarships

The following scholarships have been publicized to the Seaside High School Counseling Office for the Class of 2025.

TLC Fibre Federal 2025 Scholarships

TLC a Division of Fibre Federal
Credit Union Scholarship Application. The credit union will offer (7) academic scholarships for the
2025/2026 school year:
• (1) $2,000 Jim Stacie Memorial Scholarship (All scholarships submitted are considered for this award)
• (6) $1,500 Academic Scholarships
Scholarship Requirements:
• Applicant must be a Fibre Federal Credit Union/TLC, A Division of Fibre Federal Credit Union member.
• Application must be accompanied by a copy of current school transcripts, or equivalent.
• Application must be accompanied by a minimum of (1) letter of recommendation.
Scholarship awards are based on:
• Quality/Completeness of Scholarship Application
• Financial Planning/Need
• Academic Standing
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• In addition to the criteria listed above, the Jim Stacie Memorial Scholarship is awarded based on
leadership qualities.
Scholarship Applications are due by 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025. Applications can be submitted by:
• Complete and Submit online application at fibrecu.com or tlcfcu.org
 It is important to remember to look for the “Thank you for your submission” notice once you
select the submit button to confirm that your scholarship application has been received.

• Drop off completed application at any convenient branch location
• Mail to: Fibre Federal Credit Union
ATTN: Scholarship Committee
PO Box 1234
Longview, WA 98632

• Fax to (360) 414-4202
• Scan/Email to scholarships@fibrecu.com
Scholarships will be awarded by May 30, 2025.
Scholarships awarded in May 2025 must be used by December 31, 2026.
Please contact Executive Assistant Monica Anderson at (360) 414-4244 or Administrative
Assistant Martina Pleasant at (360) 414-4280 if you have any additional questions.

Application Link

Assistance League Columbia Pacific

Senior students who desire to attend an accredited Community College or a
Trade School may apply. Must have a GPA of 2.00 and have had some volunteer
experience either in your school and or community. Assistance League is looking
for students who have educational goals for their future. Please also submit any
participation in any school activities or jobs held during high school years.
The student must represent responsible citizenship, including social media. Any
bullying, illegal activity or questionable social media activity may not be
considered. $1500 scholarship

Please pick up an application in the counseling office.

Ashley Martens Memorial Scholarship

This $1000.00 scholarship is in honor of Ashlee Renee Martens. A graduate of
Astoria High School and The Art Institute of Portland. A very talented graphic
designer with a passion for art and determination to achieve her goals. We would
like to help another student who shares that same passion in honor of Ashlee.

Requirements:
* 2025 graduating senior interested in pursuing a career in design art or art therapy
* 2.5 or higher GPA
* must attend an accredited or licensed educational institution minimum 3/4 to full
   time

Applications in the counseling office

Sister Adele Scholarship

Individual awards starting @ $1500 for students of Oregon farmworker families. Must be enrolled in, or plan to enroll in, a college, university, or trade school. Deadline February 14th, 2025. Please see attached flyers for more information and how to apply.

Apply Here

Clatsop County 4H Association Scholarships

Clatsop County 4H has opened 3 different scholarships for seniors attending Clatsop County high schools, please refer to email for applications and eligiliblity requirements. 

Gordon & Roberta Memorial Scholarship 

The Gordon & Roberta Memorial Scholarship is a scholarship that is provided to one or more Clatsop County High School graduating seniors. The scholarship is in memory of Gordon & Roberta Smith and the legacy they leave behind with their families and the timber industry. In 2025, the board will provide $500 scholarships to 5 area high schools. Pick up a cover sheet/application in the counseling office, return finished applications to the counseling office by February 14th @ 3:30pm. 

Check Back Often for New Scholarship Opportunities:

**Online Scholarship searches: Be Cautious! Be Careful of internet scholarship scams! It should never cost money to apply for a scholarship opportunity!**

• OSAC Scholarships: Multiple Due Dates

Oregon Student Aid

Check Back Often for New Scholarship Opportunities:

**Online Scholarship searches: Be Cautious! Be Careful of internet scholarship scams! It should never cost money to apply for a scholarship opportunity!**

Lewis & Clark College's full-tuition Neely Scholarship, our highest merit-based award.  

Barbara Hirschi Neely Scholarship

• Five (5) full-tuition scholarships will be awarded, which are renewable annually (assuming satisfactory academic progress) for a total award of $250,000 over four years.
• In addition to the scholarship, each Neely recipient is granted a $2,000 research stipend following their fourth semester to fund approved scholarly or artistic pursuits.
• Scholarships are awarded based on academic accomplishments, leadership qualities, and community impact, and participation in a day-long, on-campus program and group interview.

Scholarship Requirements:

• Students must apply to Lewis & Clark through the Common Application by November 1, 2024, through either Early Action or Early Decision.
• Students must be able to attend a day-long, on-campus program and group interview on Friday, February 7th, 2025.

Al Forthan Memorial Scholarship

The Al Forthan Memorial Scholarship is awarded to an Oregon high school senior from a family affected by alcohol or drug addiction. 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.

One $10,000 scholarship will be awarded in 2024.  It will be allocated in $2,500 installments over four years.To be eligible for the $10,000 scholarship you will need to include in your application a one page (maximum) letter of support from a teacher, coach, school counselor, adult mentor, pastor, etc. describing your character and why they recommend you for this scholarship.Several other scholarships of various amounts will be awarded in 2024. To be eligible for the scholarships less than $10,000 you do not need a letter of support.

Scholarship awards are based on the students’ response to each of the following six questions or statements. Please submit your application below as a Microsoft Word or Google Document. If you don’t have a Google account you can email it to Tessa Fowler at TFowler@voaor.org as a Microsoft Word or Google Document. Make sure to list your sources for questions 1 & 2. Please type out each question, followed by your response. All essays should be typed in 12pt font size, Times New Roman font and double-spaced. 

Application For Scholarship

Oregon JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship
​Oregon JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship, open to all seniors who plan to attend college or university, or those who will be enrolled in a technical/vocational program for the Fall of 2025. Our organization offers a minimum of two (2) $2000 scholarships to graduating seniors in Oregon each year.  Following our review and judging of the applicants, we also send the applications onto our national organization, the US JCI Senate Foundation, where 50 awards of $1500 are given to college/university attendees, and another 10 $1000 scholarships are awarded to students in technical/vocational programs. Applications are due to the Oregon program postmarked no later than January 17, 2025.
Please see attached flyer for eligibility and requirements.
Apply here:

Application

Declan Reed Benenati Foundation 

A one-time $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to one applicant from each of the following local area schools:

• Oregon:  Astoria High School, Warrenton High School, Seaside High School, Knappa High School, Jewell School

• Washington:  Ilwaco High School (Decky's own alma mater!), Naselle High School

Requirements:

1. Applicants must be a current high school senior.

2. Applicants must attend an accredited or licensed post-high school educational or vocational institution or apprenticeship and be registered full time.

3. Applicants must fall under at least one of the following scenarios:

   • Have volunteer and service hours working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; OR

   • Plan on going into a field that provides services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (i.e. special education, speech and language pathology, occupational therapy, behavior professional, direct support professional, services coordinator or counselor, etc.) This list is not exhaustive, and we can look at each application individually; OR

   • Be a student with intellectual and developmental disabilities who wishes to attend an accredited or licensed post-high school educational or vocational institution or apprenticeship.

Apply here:

• 2025 DRB Scholarship Application 

• 2025 DRB Scholarship Application for students with a disability