Irving Grange Scholarship

IRVING GRANGE SCHOLARSHIP 2026
CURRENT SCHOLARSHIP VALUE: $1,000 (*renewable)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 1st, 2026

Irving Grange #377 may provide a scholarship for a graduating senior of North Eugene High School or Willamette High School, or an active Irving Grange member in good standing, to attend any of the following accredited postsecondary institutions. Accreditation status can be verified through the Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

  • Community College
  • Vocational/Technical/Trade school
  • Four-year College or University

* Scholarship is renewable for a second consecutive year, if renewal criteria is met. Renewal eligibility will be based on the scholarship candidate’s success in the first year, their personal follow-up with Irving Grange and their accountability to the scholarship committee during the time the scholarship renewal is available to them.

Irving Grange may or may not award new scholarships based on the quality of applications received and available funds. Priority will be given to Irving Grange members. Decisions of the Grange scholarship committee are final in all cases. New scholarship winners will be announced by May 31, each year. The scholarship will be sent directly to the awardee’s school of choice upon receipt by Irving Grange #377 of proof of awardee’s enrollment. Payment will not be made to the awardee, or awardee’s family. Proof of enrollment must be received within 30 days of the beginning of the school term for which the scholarship is to be paid.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR SCHOLARSHIP
Any or all of the following criteria may be used to determine eligibility for this scholarship.

  • Candidate’s character and conduct as a student and citizen.
  • Probability of success in the candidate’s chosen field of study.
  • Total GPA and/or grades in subjects related to the candidate’s chosen field of endeavor.
  • Enrollment: Must enroll at least part-time (minimum six credit hours)
  • Demonstrated effort as evidenced by letters of recommendation from teachers, coaches, administrators, religious advisors, or other adults known to but not related to the candidate.
  • Previous participation in community service or other projects of benefit to the local community.
  • Participation in school-related extracurricular activities. Particular weight will be given to those activities related to the candidate’s chosen field of study.
  • Participation in non-school-related extracurricular activities such as Scouting America, Girl Scouts, 4-H, FFA, Civil Air Patrol or other similar youth group activities.
  • Individual effort in educational or public benefit areas such as tutoring, youth leadership, child care or similar activities.
  • Information provided by candidate’s school counselor.
  • Work experience.
  • Completed application form.

DOCUMENTS YOU WILL NEED TO UPLOAD FOR APPLICATION

  1. Highschool Transcript or Current Transcript
  2. Letter of Recommendation from a school teacher, counselor, administrator, or coach
  3. Letter of Recommendation from a volunteer service organization
  4. Additional Letter of Recommendation (this is optional)
  5. Statement outlining applicant’s membership and involvement in both school and non-school activities as related to community service and to the applicant’s educational goals.
  6. Brief Statement (Approx. 200 words) outlining applicant’s educational/career goals and the steps being taken to achieve those goals.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION HERE