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

Scholarships open November 9th @ 10am and close February 12th 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 12^th @ 3:30pm. Applications are available in the counseling office and must be returned to the counseling office prior to the deadline.

Jerry Westerholm Memorial Scholarship

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!**

Al Forthan Scholarship 

Awards: One $10,000 scholarship, paid in four annual installments of $2,500, plus numerous additional scholarships in varying amounts.

Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors who are Oregon residents and have been raised by a parent or guardian who experienced addiction, or who have personally experienced addiction and are now in recovery. Children of MRC alumni may also apply if they live outside Oregon. There is no minimum GPA requirement. Applicants are invited to reflect on how addiction has affected their lives and communities, the strengths and supports that have helped them, and their hopes for the future.

Deadline: Monday, January 11, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. PST.

Application

U.S. Navy 

The Dept. of the Navy have 2 scholarships available:

Navy Reserve Officer Training Corp
Immediate Scholarship Reservation

Both have very specific requirements, for more information and an application, please stop by the counseling office.

Hagan Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria. No Exceptions.
1. Must attend a high school located in the United States.
2. Eligible high schools include public, private, charter, magnet, and STEM schools.
3. Must be in the high school graduating class.
4. All students who meet the eligibility criteria can apply regardless of citizenship.
5. Must have achieved a 3.50 CGPA, be goal-driven, and willing to work to achieve their goals.
6. Must provide a current copy of the applicant’s High School Transcript.
7. Must provide an “unsealed” Letter of Recommendation.
8. Must enroll in an eligible four-year College or University the first fall semester following high school graduation.
9. The scholarship cannot be used to attend a community college, junior college, or online institution.
10. Must maintain a four-year graduation schedule, or complete the equivalent within four years if enrolled in a professional program.
11. Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2027 until September 1, 2027 to be eligible for a fall semester disbursement. Work must be regularly scheduled non-family employment performed under supervision for compensation. Employment can be full-time or part-time.
12. Parents’ Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2025 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $125,000.
13. U.S. Citizens selected as Finalists must provide the first two pages of their FAFSA Summary. The FAFSA Summary must show the SAI.
14. Non-U.S. Citizens selected as Finalists must provide Proof of non-U.S. Citizenship. Copy of Foreign Passport or Green Card.
15. Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.
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Scholarships

The following scholarships have been publicized to the Seaside High School Counseling Office for the Class of 2026.

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

Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
• Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.
• High school graduates are not eligible to apply.
• Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
• Scholarships are available only to students who enroll in four-year undergraduate degree programs at accredited U.S. American colleges or universities.

Application

Federal Fibre Credit Union Scholarships

Fibre Federal Credit Union (TLC) has 7 academic scholarships for the 2026-27 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

Information and application: 

Application

Seniors,
The Clatsop County of Realtors Scholarship is now open.

The Clatsop Association of Realtors is pleased to provide an unspecified number of $1,000 Scholarships each year to Clatsop County students furthering their professional education. The scholarship closes on March 31st, 2027, and awardees will be contacted and announced by the end of April.

The criteria for successful applications for this program are below:

• A current student in good standing in their Senior year OR a graduate of Astoria, Knappa, Jewell, Warrenton or Seaside High Schools.

• Having a grade point average of 3.0 or greater at the time of application. (Supported by transcript).

• Student to be enrolled in the following Fall as a student at a 4-year college, 2-year community college, or trade school in any state.

• 2 recommendations from teachers or coaches during a student's high school (or college) career.

• Financial need is not required, but preference may be given if need is presented.

• Preference may be given to children of current Clatsop Association of Realtor members.

Please pick up an application in the counseling office.

Ashlee 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:
* 2027 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.

Pick up an application in the cunseling office.