Scholarship Info
Each year local donors offer well in excess of $100,000 to graduating seniors at The Dalles High School. Andrea Ganders coordinates the application process for these and other scholarships outside of the local area. For information on scholarships for TDHS graduates, call Andrea at 541.506.3449 ext. 2011 or email her at [email protected]
Local Scholarships Administered by TDHS Scholarship Foundation
(Scholarships on this list may not be available every year.
A list of 2025 scholarship recipients is featured further down the page.)
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OREGON/REGIONAL
The mission of the Renaissance Scholars Program (RSP) is to provide scholarships to high achieving, low-income students who will be the first in their family to earn a bachelor’s degree. The Program offers a renewable college scholarship of up to $5,000 per academic year (a maximum of $20,000 toward your bachelor’s degree). This scholarship is for students who live in Oregon or Illinois.
The Ford Scholars Program is an undergraduate scholarship available to promising high school seniors or recent high school graduates who work hard, have significant financial need, and face barriers to higher education. Up to 130 renewable scholarships are awarded each year to students from Oregon and Siskiyou County, California.
NATIONAL
#ScienceSaves High School Video Scholarship Deadline: 5/5/25 Award Amount: $250 - $10,000 The #ScienceSaves High School Video Scholarship is available to high school seniors. To be considered, you must create a 20 - to 30 - second video answering one of the following questions: "What has science done for me?" or "What has science done for somebody I know?" You must add #sciencesaves to your video to be eligible for this award.
Andrea R. Lacy "Grit Award" Scholarship Deadline: 5/27/25 Award Amount: $500 The Andrea R. Lacy "Grit Award" Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and submit a 500 - word essay describing your "grit story" to be eligible for this award.
American Heart Challenge Deadline: 5/31/25 Award Amount: $1,000 The American Heart Challenge is open to high school juniors and seniors. You must have a passion for impacting the health of your community and participate in your school's American Heart Challenge event to be considered for this award.
Posse STEM Program Deadline: Varies Award Amount: Full-Tuition The Posse STEM Program is open to high school seniors who are leaders in their schools and communities. You must be a resident of Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, or New York to be eligible to participate. Posse Scholars will receive leadership scholarships to attend Brandeis University, Bryn Mawr College, Middlebury College, University of Michigan, University of Wisconsin - Madison, or Texas A&M University. Nomination by a high school or community-based organization is required.
American Legion National Oratorical Contest Deadline: Varies Award Amount: $20,000 - $25,000 The American Legion National Oratorical Contest is open to junior high and high school students who are under the age of 20 and are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States. To be considered, you must prepare an oration on some aspect of the U.S. Constitution, with emphasis on a citizen's duties and obligations to our government. A complete list of topics are available on the Legion's Web site. Each individual state winner certified into and participating in the first round of the national contest receives a $2,000 scholarship.
Scholarships for Trade School
Many trade school grants and scholarships focus on a specific industry. There are a few broad scholarships that cover any trade education type.
NASCLA Scholarship Program Deadline: 5/27/25 Available to: College Freshmen through College Seniors Award Amount: $5,000 The NASCLA Scholarship Program is open to students pursuing a career in the construction industry. You must be 18 years of age or older to be eligible for this award. Recipients of this award will also receive a complimentary invitation to the NASCLA Annual Conference in Orange County, California, including travel arrangements and hotel accommodations.
A&J Duct Cleaning Scholarship Deadline: 6/15/25 Available to: Minimum Age, 21 Amount: $2,000 The A&J Duct Cleaning Scholarship is available to students who are at least 21 years of age. You must have a GPA of 3.0 or less, a 22 ACT / 1100 SAT score or below (if applicable), have some sort of difficult challenge in your life, and demonstrate financial need to be considered for this award. A 1,500 – word essay is also required.
Metallica Scholars Initiative Deadline: Varies Available to: College Freshmen & Sophomores Award Amount: Varies The Metallica Scholars Initiative is open to students who are attending one of the 43 partner schools across 33 states. You must be enrolled in a career or technical education program to be considered for this award. The selection and award process is overseen by the student's chosen education institution.
Kevin Phillips Scholarship Deadline: Varies Available to: Undergraduate Students Award Amount: Varies The Kevin Phillips Scholarship is open to students pursuing a career in RV technician training. You must be a new high school graduate, leaving the military, or have tried college and found it wasn’t for you in order to be considered for this award.
Floor Covering Education Foundation Scholarship Deadline: Rolling Available to: Undergraduate Students Award Amount: Varies The FCEF Scholarship is available to students who are interested in learning about the flooring installation trade. Selection is based on references, goals, and video submission.
WHVACR Scholarship Deadline: Rolling Available to: Undergraduate Students Award Amount: $5,000 The WHVACR Scholarship is available to female students who are enrolled in a college or trade school program that is preparing them to enter the HVACR industry. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award.
SkillPointe Quarterly Scholarship Deadline: Varies Available to: College Freshmen & Sophomores Award Amount: $1,000 The SkillPointe Quarterly Scholarship is available to students who are at least 17 years of age. You must be pursuing technical / vocational training in construction, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, transportation, or a related field to be eligible for this award.
Nuts and Bolts Foundation Scholarship Deadline: Varies Available to: Undergraduate Students Award Amount: $2,500 The Nuts and Bolts Foundation Scholarship is available to students enrolled in or entering a certificate or degree program which leads to a manufacturing career on a full-time basis. You must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 for trade/tech/community college and 3.0 for college/university to be eligible for this award.
Caterpillar Student Trainee Program Deadline: Varies Available to: High School Juniors through College Sophomores Award Amount: Varies The Student Trainee Program is open to high school juniors and seniors and full - time community college freshmen and sophomores. You must be at least 16 years of age and have a minimum 2.8 GPA to be eligible for this award. Trainees will have the opportunity to gain practical, challenging, and meaningful on - the - job work experience, while working for a global leader in innovation, technology, and manufacturing. Opportunities are available primarily in the Peoria, IL area, with limited opportunities throughout the United States.
Home Depot Foundation's Path to Pro Scholarship Deadline: Varies Available to: High School Seniors through College Sophomores Award Amount: $2,000 The Home Depot Foundation's Path to Pro Scholarship is available to students who will enroll in an approved trade - related program at an accredited two - year technical / vocational school or college in the U.S. To be considered for this award, your focus must be on carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or construction management.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025 Scholarship Winners
Agidius, CodyEd - Urness Memorial $500, Kevin Mullen Memorial $500
Anderson, Ava - Lloyd Heckman Memorial $2,500
Antunez Garza, Jessica - Ancil Payne / Paul McCulloch Memorial $2,000, Cascade Singers $500, Colonel Wright PTO $1,000, Educational Support Professionals (NWESP) $500, von Borstel $6,000
Banks, Zachariah - Colleen Jenks Memorial $1,000, Foley / Byers Alumni $7,500, NWCPUD Board of Directors $10,000
Benjamin, Rowena - Steve Garrett Memorial $1,000, von Borstel $10,000
Blackmar, Gabriella - Ancil Payne / Paul McCulloch Memorial $2,000, Foley / Byers Alumni $7,500, Gerald Alwin Smith Trust $2,000, Jump Start $2,500, Marlys Krein Memorial $500
Booth, William - Richard A. Lewis Memorial $2,000
Brock, Madison - Cherry City Crush Softball $750, Lester T. Jensen Memorial $2,000, NWCPUD Board of Directors $10,000
Burns, Lucian - Outstanding Drama $500
Bustos, Alexa - Schanno Family $500, St. Mary’s Academy $500
Carpenter, Zoran - Edward Ward Jr. Memorial $1,400 Lloyd Heckman Memorial $2,500
Casady, Alaina - Brenda Cardin Coats Memorial $2,500, Gerry Massey Memorial $1,000, Mid Columbia Vision Source $1,000
Coburn, Sterling - von Borstel $5,000
Cruz Torres, Yadhira - Annette E. Pugh $3,000, Bill Martin Memorial $500, Kiwanis Club $1,500
Cummins, Taylor - Samarah Luna-Betancort Memorial ((Chenowith Boosters) $500
Dahl, Benjamin - NWCPUD Board of Directors $10,000
Elias Contreras, Paola - John V. Peterson Memorial $1,500
Evans, Calvin - Lenora Hunter Memorial $2,500
Fuller, Evan - Gio Avila Memorial (Chenowith Boosters) $500
Gilmore, Olyvia - Tom & Marjory Foley Memorial $3,000
Grant, Madison - First Generation $1,000
Hajek, Isabelle - Gerald Alwin Smith Trust $2,000
Hampton, Larkin - Dr. Mills Family Trust $2,000
Hernandez, Sophia - Jump Start $2,500
Hodges, Trey - Jeffrey Staver Memorial $2,000
Hoylman, Laci - Lillie & Dorothy Tindall Memorial $2,500, Schanno Family $500
Huskey, Addison - Outstanding Drama $500
Jepsen, Kylie - Hyde Family Scholarship in the Medical Arts $540
Joerling, Lacey (Kai) - Bob & Mary May Memorial $2,500
Judah, Ian - Harris & Anna K Stout Memorial $2,000
Kahler, Gabrielle -Jump Start $2,500
Markum, Dawn - Harris & Anna K Stout Memorial $2,000
Mendoza-Gonzalez, Carlos - TDHS Student First Generation $5,000
Morehouse, JulianRichard A. Lewis Memorial $2,000
Newby, Sydney - Bill Martin Memorial $500 - Cascade Eye Center $500 - Lillie & Dorothy Tindall Memorial $2,500, von Borstel $5,000
Nunez Amezcua, Valeria - Gerald Alwin Smith Trust $2,000
Piza, Shaila - Richard A. Lewis Memorial $2,000
Rankin, Charles - Annette E. Pugh $3,000, First Generation $1,000, Tom & Marjory Foley Memorial $3,000
Rivas, Arnulfo - Annette E. Pugh $3,000, Carter Family Orchards $2,500, Clark Memorial $1,500
Rose, Kylee - Multiple Mental Models $1,500, PEO Chapter EJ (Lois Kimsey) $1,000, Renaissance $1,000
Santana Ortega, Anthony - Bill Martin Memorial $500, Susanna Blake Gabay Memorial $1,000, Tom & Marjory Foley Memorial $3,000
Schwartz, Avery - D21 EA Certified Members $500, von Borstel $8,000
Sorenson, Benjamin - TDHS Alumni $1,500
Strain, Katelyn - Luvina Lash-Robinson Memorial $1,300
Tapia, Brianna - Doug Leash Memorial $500
Totolhua, Ashley - TDHS Alumni $1,500
Vergara Medina, Nayeli - Bob & Mary May Memorial $2,500
Villegas Verduzco, Dalila - Colleen Jenks Memorial $1,000, Dr. Mills Family Trust $2,000
Warren, Jackson - Cascade Eye Center $500, Dr. Richard Crone Memorial $5,000, Dry Hollow PTA $1,500, Lillie & Dorothy Tindall Memorial $2,500, von Borstel $6,000