This Week’s Featured Scholarships:
Date Due |
Name |
Value |
Notes |
3/12/26 |
Point Foundation Access Scholarship |
up to $1,500 |
For students identifying with LGBTQ+ and ally community and are first generation and/or from an under-resourced household. Award supports study at an accredited community college, 4-year college/university, or graduate program in the U.S., including Hawaii and Alaska. |
The complete scholarship list (constant work in progress)
Student Volunteering Opportunities:
4/10, 11, & 12: Friends of the Eugene Public Library seek high school students to volunteer at their annual book sale at the Lane Events Center Performance Hall:
Fri, 4/10: Unload and set up books Sat, 4/11: Greet and help shoppers. Re-stock books. Sun, 4/12: Greet and help shoppers. Re-stock books. Clean up and return books to the warehouse. Volunteer sign-up form. After you sign up, you will be sent a link inviting you to volunteer for a particular shift. Contact: booksalevolunteer@gmail.com
Summer Programs in Oregon:
3/6: Fir Acres Writing Workshop application deadline. Residential summer creative writing program, held from June 21–July 4, 2026, for rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade high school students at Lewis & Clark College in Portland. Cost: $3900. Participants later admitted to Lewis & Clark will get preferential consideration for merit-based aid and are guaranteed to receive a minimum of $20,000/year in renewable scholarship funding.
5/1: Young Women’s Fire Camp application deadline. YWFC, hosted by the Eugene Springfield Fire Department, is open to all female-identifying youth between ages 16-19 and is free. Takes place 6/22-26 from 8:30-5:00. Attendees will build confidence and leadership skills and explore Fire and Emergency Medicine Services as career options.
Hatfield Marine Science Center Marine Mammals Day Camp
Newport • Ages 15-18
Camp will be held 7/6-7/9 from 9 am - 3 pm. $200 per student. Registration includes instructional materials and a T-shirt; lunches not included. Dive deep into the world of whales, seals, and sea otters in this immersive marine mammal adventure. Register.
Career Center Current Events:
NOW: Class of 2027: Sign up for college prep reminder texts. If current juniors sign up now, they’ll get targeted help from ECMC The College Place Oregon starting after spring break including college planning resources, scholarship search tips, and FAFSA prep for next fall. Join early so we can hit the ground running!
NOW: Congressional Internships. Students interested in an internship with their congressional representative should reach out directly to their office to determine the process and deadline for internship applications. Deadlines vary but are often in March.
Apprenticeship Opportunities. Watch this Oregon Apprenticeships Video, then browse available Oregon Apprenticeship Programs to learn about each trade, application requirements, contact details and how to apply when openings are available.
3/6: EEA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Teen Aviation Weekend registration deadline: EAA Chapter 292 hosts this free immersive event giving students ages 14-19 an introduction to the world of aviation. Subjects range from design through actual flight and conclude with an introduction to careers associated with the aerospace industry. Takes place on 3/7 and 3/8 from 9 am-4 pm in and around the Clubhouse at Independence State Airport (4803 Airport Road, Independence, OR). Lunch and snacks provided both days. Registration required. Only 30 slots available.
3/6: Saturday Academy ASE Internships application deadline. The Apprenticeships in STEAM Exploration (ASE) program connects motivated high school students with mentors in science, technology, engineering and math (STEAM) pre-professional internships. Internships are four to eight week, part-time or full-time summer positions, designed by the mentors themselves.
3/11: LAUNCH Virtual Student Event. 4-5:30 pm PDT. Cornell University, Emory University, Pomona College, Rice University and Washington University in St. Louis are proud to present LAUNCH (Linking Access, Unity, Networking, Collaboration and Higher Education). At LAUNCH, you'll virtually meet admissions officers from all five partner institutions and learn more about what unites us.
The Complete College/Career Center News (for even more opportunities)
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