Specific Program Scholarships
The following is a list of scholarships available by program. If interested, check with the Office of Financial Aid for more information regarding each scholarship. Link to Scholarship Application - PDF Format)
— Allied Health
Oregon Trail Chapter DAR Scholarship
Tuition assistance for an east Multnomah County resident who has completed one year at MHCC and is enrolled as a second-year student. Student must be pursuing a certificate in the Early Childhood Education program or in one of the Allied Health programs or a transfer program in education or history. Student must be a citizen of the United States, and a resident of East County for at least one year. .
— Automotive Technology
Northwest Motorsports Association Scholarship
Applicant must be a full-time, second-year student in the Automotive Technology program.
Automotive Technology Student Scholarship
For students enrolled in the Automotive Technology program. Applicant must be a full-time student in the Automotive Technology program (pursuing a degree or certificate). This scholarship awards two terms of tuition.
Portland Swap Meet Committee Scholarship
Tuition assistance for a full-time student in the MHCC Ford ASSET program.
Sam Kosta Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for high school senior from Sandy High School who is pursuing a degree or certificate for the MHCC Ford ASSET program.
Jim Weston Scholarship
Scholarship for a full-time Automotive Technology student.
Costanzo Automotive Technology Scholarship*
This scholarship is open to second-year Automotive Technology program students. Student must be a resident of Clackamas, Multnomah or Washington counties and enrolled as a full- or part-time second-year student in the MHCC Automotive Technology program.
— Business and Computer Technology
Robert Scott Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for a full-time student who is enrolled in the two-year degree Accounting Technology or Business Administration program with a major in Accounting. Given to a second-year student.
J. Frank Schmidt, Jr. Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for a full-time student with a declared major of Business Management or Business Administration.
— Cosmetology
Muriel Schier Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for a full-time MHCC student enrolled in the Cosmetology program.
Richard O. Fimmel Scholarship
Scholarship for second year Cosmetology student.
— Criminal Justice
Oregon Association Chiefs of Police*
Must be a currently enrolled MHCC student pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice Administration. First priority will be given to any student who is the natural, adopted, or stepchild of an Oregon Peace Officer who was killed or severely disabled in the line of duty. Student must have completed at least one academic year and be enrolled as a full-time student for a succeeding term. Student must have a bona fide interest in the Criminal Justice field for future study and employment.
Oregon State Sheriffs Association Criminal Justice Administration Scholarship*
Must be a full-time second-year MHCC student pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice Administration.
— Early Childhood Education, History, Education
Oregon Trail Chapter DAR Scholarship
Tuition assistance for an East Multnomah County resident who has completed one year at MHCC and is enrolled as a second-year student. Student must be pursuing a certificate or degree in the Early Childhood Education program, Physical Therapist Assistant program, transfer program in education or history, or Allied Health. Must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of East County for at least one year.
John and Betty Gray Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation
Scholarship for students enrolled in Early Childhood Education.
— Fisheries Technology
Fly Fishing Arts and Conservation Annual Scholarship
Scholarship for a full-time student majoring in Fisheries Technology Program.
James R. Graybill Fisheries Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time, first-year student pursuing a degree in the Fisheries Technology program.
NW Fish Culture Conference Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time student majoring in Fisheries Technology.
PacificCorp Scholarship for Fisheries Technology
Scholarship for full-time student majoring in Fisheries Technology. Must be a member of the Yakama Nation, a Yakama descendant or have other tribal affiliation.
— Funeral Service
Idaho Funeral Service Scholarship
Scholarship for an outstanding Funeral Service Education student. Must be a registered student in the MHCC Funeral Service Education program.
Oregon Funeral Directors Association Scholarship
Scholarship for a second-year student with a minimum of 35 completed credit hours towards an associate degree in the Funeral Service Education program at MHCC.
Ellsworth and Eleanora Purdy Scholarship
Scholarship for a full-time student enrolled in the Funeral Service Education program at MHCC.
SCI Oregon Funeral Services Inc. Scholarship
Scholarship for a full-time student enrolled in the MHCC Funeral Service Education program at MHCC.
— Hospitality and Tourism
Gorge Hotels for Hospitality and Tourism Scholarship
Scholarship for a second-year Hospitality and Tourism Management student or student who has completed 36 credit hours in the Hospitality and Tourism Management program.
Hospitality and Tourism Club Scholarship
Scholarship for a full-time student with a minimum of 36 hours in classes relating to a two-year degree in Hospitality and Tourism or 12 credits hours in a certificate program. Provides one term's tuition.
Steve Martin Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for a student who has completed at least 15 credit hours at MHCC with a Hospitality and Tourism major. Provides tuition assistance.
— Industrial Technology
Boeing Co. Manufacturing Tech Prep Associate Degree Intern Scholarship
One term of tuition awarded to a full-time MHCC Machine Tool or Mechanical Engineering Technology student and is a Boeing manufacturing intern.
Hoodview Amateur Radio Scholarship
This is a one-term scholarship for an MHCC student, who must be a licensed radio amateur or be the immediate family member of a licensed radio amateur.
Metro East Employer Council Scholarship for Accounting Clerk Program
Scholarship for a part-time student enrolled in the MHCC Accounting Clerk Certificate program.
Metro East Employer Council Scholarship for Welding Program
Scholarship for part-time student enrolled in the MHCC Welding program.
— Language and Literature
Win Casterline Memorial Fund Scholarship
An MHCC Language and Literature instructor must nominate students applying for this scholarship.
— Natural Resources
Forest Resources/Brian Burtch Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for a full-time student who is in his/her second year of MHCC's Forest Resources Technology program.
G and A Hertrich Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for student with declared major in Natural Resources Technology - Forest Resources transferring to a university Forestry program or Forest Resource Management transferring to a university Forestry program.
— Nursing
The Tichy Family Nursing Scholarship*
Scholarship for a first and second-year Nursing program student. Must have successfully completed at least one term of clinical nursing courses.
Tichy Nursing Scholarship
Scholarship for a Nursing student who has completed their first year in the MHCC Nursing program, is enrolled in the second year and who has financial need for a scholarship.
Zelma Gordon Nursing Scholarship*
Must be a full-time student enrolled in the Nursing program. First-year students must have successfully completed the first quarter of the Nursing program but not more than three quarters.
Olive Elizabeth Grace Scholarship
Scholarships for second-year students enrolled in the Nursing program.
The Marcus Family Scholarship
Scholarship for a full-time student enrolled in the MHCC Nursing program.
— Performing and Visual Arts
Gorge Hotels Music Scholarship
Scholarship for a full-time student with Music as a declared major.
Paul Kreider Scholarship
Scholarship for a full-time MHCC student. Successfully audition or interview for a major music ensemble or theatrical production as a vocalist, actor, dancer, etc.
Noll Family Memorial Fund for Performing Arts Scholarship
Scholarship for a full-time performing arts student who has completed a minimum of 30 hours toward a two-year degree. Each year the scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in a different aspect of performing arts.
David Spooner Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for a student having completed at least one term in visual and performing arts studies.
Frank and Mary Wales Scholarship
Scholarship for a full-time music student having completed a minimum of 30 hours in classes relating to a two-year degree in music. Scholarship is for one term of tuition.
Rodney T. and Ruth Robinson Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for a full-time second-year student in the MHCC Visual Arts program.
— Transitions
Evelyn E. Humphreys Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for an MHCC Transitions student.
Gresham Altrusa Club Scholarship
Scholarship for a student actively participating in the Transitions program having completed the Life Transitions/Career Planning classes and carrying a minimum of six credit hours at the time the scholarship is in effect.
Kaiser Permanente Latino Staff Association Scholarship
Scholarship for Latina students enrolled or have been enrolled in the Transitions program. Students must intend to pursue a career in healthcare.
Margaret Lorain Scholarship
Two-year scholarship for Transitions program graduate.
This scholarship is named after Margaret Lorain. It is intended to support a student who is attempting to make a significant life change. It remembers a person who changed her life and in doing so, the lives of others.
Margaret Lorain was a young woman with two infant children, living in an abusive relationship. Through determination and a strength of purpose, she made the decision to change her circumstances and as a result, turn her life in a positive direction. To do so, she left the abusive relationship and found herself a single parent with two children and as the breadwinner/caregiver for her retired parents. She supported her family, made the time and found the resources to complete a college degree and the requirements for a teaching license. She made the decision to reorient her life and successfully completed the transition. For over 30 years she was a teacher, friend and mentor to those who found themselves in challenging life situations.
Margaret Lorain passed away in 2000. This scholarship is to honor her life and values. It is provided so others may be enabled to change their circumstances from an unhappy situation into one of success, peace, contribution, and contentment.
Soroptimist International of Gresham Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship to provide assistance to single women with dependent children enrolled in a declared program of study. If student is in the Transitions program, student must have completed the Life Transitions/Career Planning classes at the time of the scholarship is in effect.
Soroptimist International of Portland East Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for an MHCC student enrolled in the Transitions program who has completed the Life Transitions/Career Planning class.
Wintz Family Foundation Scholarship
Scholarship for members of the Transitions program.
All scholarships are contingent upon availability of funds.
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