Scholarships
Our scholarships help graduating seniors pursue their dreams of further education and training.
Deadline:
April 1st
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The Corvallis Public Schools Foundation’s scholarships have been provided by donors in the community who value education and who seek to support Corvallis School District students in their post-high-school schooling.
Application portal opens February 15th. The deadline to apply is April 1st (11:59 pm)
Eligibility:
Scholarships administered by CPSF are awarded to graduating seniors from a Corvallis School District high school. To be considered for scholarship assistance, you must be a graduating senior from a Corvallis School District high school and have plans to enroll in:
- an accredited college or university, or
- a recognized art, trade, professional or technical school
Guidelines for applying for a CPSF scholarship:
Applying for a scholarship can be confusing and a little overwhelming, especially if this is your first time. Here are some guidelines to make sure that you have included all the appropriate information and documents.
- Some scholarships require more specific information or documents, so be sure that you read the guidelines for your chosen scholarship(s) very carefully. The online application form will prompt you for the necessary information for each scholarship.
- Our application requires a personal essay. This is a very important part of your application. Be sure to tell us about your background, interests, goals, and how you think the scholarship will help you work towards achieving your goals. Some scholarships may prompt you to provide an additional essay. There is a 350-word count limit on the personal essay.
- Our application requires one letter of recommendation from a school principal, school counselor, or teacher, that speaks to your talents and potential for future success. Letters from other school staff or community members will be accepted. Please give these individuals as much time as possible to complete the letter. Remember, they will probably be writing many such letters and the sooner you can inform them, the better. It is also nice to write a thank you note to the person writing your letter of recommendation. NOTE: You do not need an “official” letter of recommendation from a counselor. Students may view letters before submitting the application.
- The transcript that you include may be official or unofficial.
- Scholarship applications must be completed online. If you have any questions or want to confirm that all materials have been received, please email admin@cpsfoundation.org
Finally, remember that the deadline for your application is April 1st!
All Scholarships
Before submitting your application, please make sure to read all the requirements for each scholarship to ensure they apply to you. Feel free to apply for multiple scholarships if you qualify for them.
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2025 -26 Scholarships List
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Browse through scholarship’s categories:
Anna J. H. Fang Journalism, Communication, and Cinematic Arts Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is for all graduating CSD students going into Journalism, Communication, Public Relations, Advertising, Videography, Cinematic Arts, or related fields. A graduate of Crescent Valley High School, Ms. Fang’s career entailed working overseas in Public Relations with people from all over the world, and with this scholarship, she intends to support students considering similar fields.
Anna J. H. Fang Scholarship for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
The STEM Scholarship is a $1,000 award for all graduating CSD students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, or a related field. Preference will be given to students from demographic groups that have been historically underrepresented in STEM.
CHS Class of ’58 Vocational or Technical Training Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is intended to support a student pursuing vocational or technical training after graduating from Corvallis High School. This one-time award may be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, and other expenses and is paid to the student’s account at their training program. Students participating in community service, working part-time, or experiencing financial hardship may receive extra consideration.
David Zajicek Endowed Scholarship
This fund was established by CHS Girls’ Golf coach David Zajicek to provide a $1,000 annual college scholarship for a Corvallis High School graduate who has participated in at least two years of CHS Girls’ or Boys’ Golf.
Dennis Staats Scholarship for the Arts
The Dennis Staats Scholarship for the Arts, established in 2021, is a $1000 annual scholarship for students graduating from Corvallis High School with plans to pursue a degree in the fine or performing arts.
Eric Gorski Multimedia Scholarship
Established in honor and memory of Eric Gorski, a Crescent Valley High School graduate, class of 1998. His creativity and talents found expression in his drawing, cartooning, animation, screenwriting, filmmaking, and editing. This $750 scholarship will be awarded to graduating seniors from Corvallis High School or Crescent Valley High School pursuing an education in Multimedia Design.
John Houston Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of former middle school science teacher Mr. John Houston, this $2,000 scholarship is intended to encourage students to pursue a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, or a related field. Preference may be given to those facing financial hardship or other challenges to college success.
Kenneth J. Stevenson Memorial Scholarship
Established in honor and memory of Kenneth J. Stevenson, the CHS boy’s varsity tennis coach from 1996 to 2019, this $1000 scholarship is awarded annually to one graduating senior from Corvallis High School who has played two or more years of varsity boys or girls tennis. The applicant must have plans to enroll in an accredited institution of post-high school learning.
NEW! Brent Montgomery Babbitt Memorial Scholarship
Established in honor of Brent Montgomery Babbitt. Brent was a Crescent Valley graduate and enjoyed his career as an electrician. This $750 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior from CV with plans to pursue vocational or technical training.
NEW! K.C. Bacon Fund Scholarship
A $1,000 nonrenewable scholarship to a student from Corvallis High School with plans to pursue a degree in the arts.
Olaf ‘Ole’ Hedstrom Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of OSU Veterinary Pathologist Olaf Hedstrom, this fund supports a $500 scholarship for a graduating senior enrolling in a university in Pre-Veterinary Medicine, General Science, Animal Science, Zoology, Horticulture, or Agriculture.
Susan Small Hall Scholarship
This endowed fund was established to provide a $1,000 annual college scholarship to a graduating senior who demonstrates leadership and academic achievement. Preference is given to students who have participated on a Corvallis golf team.
The Grit, Growth, and Goals Scholarship
Established in 2021 by Ray Yagloski, this $1,800 scholarship is intended to support a Crescent Valley High School college-bound student financially. Students who are student-athletes interested in STEM majors may get slightly more consideration but a gritty essay and ambitious future goals will be the highest considerations.
Victoria Eastwood Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2022 in memory of Victoria Eastwood, this $1,000 nonrenewable scholarship is for students graduating from a Corvallis School District high school with plans to pursue a degree in the arts.
Zach Peters Memorial Fund Scholarship
Established in memory of Zach Peters, this fund supports an annual $1,000 scholarship for a Crescent Valley High School graduate with plans to attend college, university, or art school and major in some aspect of Performing Arts or Education.
David Zajicek Endowed Scholarship
This fund was established by CHS Girls’ Golf coach David Zajicek to provide a $1,000 annual college scholarship for a Corvallis High School graduate who has participated in at least two years of CHS Girls’ or Boys’ Golf.
Kenneth J. Stevenson Memorial Scholarship
Established in honor and memory of Kenneth J. Stevenson, the CHS boy’s varsity tennis coach from 1996 to 2019, this $1000 scholarship is awarded annually to one graduating senior from Corvallis High School who has played two or more years of varsity boys or girls tennis. The applicant must have plans to enroll in an accredited institution of post-high school learning.
Susan Small Hall Scholarship
This endowed fund was established to provide a $1,000 annual college scholarship to a graduating senior who demonstrates leadership and academic achievement. Preference is given to students who have participated on a Corvallis golf team.
Anna J. H. Fang Scholarship for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
The STEM Scholarship is a $1,000 award for all graduating CSD students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, or a related field. Preference will be given to students from demographic groups that have been historically underrepresented in STEM.
John Houston Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of former middle school science teacher Mr. John Houston, this $2,000 scholarship is intended to encourage students to pursue a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, or a related field. Preference may be given to those facing financial hardship or other challenges to college success.
Olaf ‘Ole’ Hedstrom Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of OSU Veterinary Pathologist Olaf Hedstrom, this fund supports a $500 scholarship for a graduating senior enrolling in a university in Pre-Veterinary Medicine, General Science, Animal Science, Zoology, Horticulture, or Agriculture.
The Grit, Growth, and Goals Scholarship
Established in 2021 by Ray Yagloski, this $1,800 scholarship is intended to support a Crescent Valley High School college-bound student financially. Students who are student-athletes interested in STEM majors may get slightly more consideration but a gritty essay and ambitious future goals will be the highest considerations.
Anna J. H. Fang Journalism, Communication, and Cinematic Arts Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is for all graduating CSD students going into Journalism, Communication, Public Relations, Advertising, Videography, Cinematic Arts, or related fields. A graduate of Crescent Valley High School, Ms. Fang’s career entailed working overseas in Public Relations with people from all over the world, and with this scholarship, she intends to support students considering similar fields.
Dennis Staats Scholarship for the Arts
The Dennis Staats Scholarship for the Arts, established in 2021, is a $1000 annual scholarship for students graduating from Corvallis High School with plans to pursue a degree in the fine or performing arts.
Eric Gorski Multimedia Scholarship
Established in honor and memory of Eric Gorski, a Crescent Valley High School graduate, class of 1998. His creativity and talents found expression in his drawing, cartooning, animation, screenwriting, filmmaking, and editing. This $750 scholarship will be awarded to graduating seniors from Corvallis High School or Crescent Valley High School pursuing an education in Multimedia Design.
NEW! K.C. Bacon Fund Scholarship
A $1,000 nonrenewable scholarship to a student from Corvallis High School with plans to pursue a degree in the arts.
Victoria Eastwood Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2022 in memory of Victoria Eastwood, this $1,000 nonrenewable scholarship is for students graduating from a Corvallis School District high school with plans to pursue a degree in the arts.
Zach Peters Memorial Fund Scholarship
Established in memory of Zach Peters, this fund supports an annual $1,000 scholarship for a Crescent Valley High School graduate with plans to attend college, university, or art school and major in some aspect of Performing Arts or Education.
NEW! Brent Montgomery Babbitt Memorial Scholarship
Established in honor of Brent Montgomery Babbitt. Brent was a Crescent Valley graduate and enjoyed his career as an electrician. This $750 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior from CV with plans to pursue vocational or technical training.
CHS Class of ’58 Vocational or Technical Training Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is intended to support a student pursuing vocational or technical training after graduating from Corvallis High School. This one-time award may be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, and other expenses and is paid to the student’s account at their training program. Students participating in community service, working part-time, or experiencing financial hardship may receive extra consideration.
Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to our 2025 scholarship award recipients and thank you to the generous donors who make these awards possible!
All CSD seniors are invited to apply for CPSF scholarships each spring. This year we had the privilege of awarding 16 scholarships to High School graduates:
Katherine Gomez Alvarado
CHS Class of ’58 Vocational or Technical Training Scholarship (CHS)
Isabella Smart
Anna J. H. Fang Journalism, Communication, and Cinematic Arts Scholarship (CHS)
Megan Weldon
David Zajicek Endowed Scholarship (CHS)
Corinna Lobscheid
Dennis Staats Scholarship for the Arts (CHS)
Isabella Smart
Eric Gorski Multimedia Scholarship (CHS)
Adam Franks
*K.C. Bacon Fund Scholarship (CHS)
Mishelle Noa Guevara
Kenneth J. Stevenson Memorial Scholarship (CHS)
Leilani Avalos Lobato
Lynn Lahey Somos el Futuro Scholarship (CHS)
Isme Quao
Olaf ‘Ole’ Hedstrom Memorial Scholarship (CHS)
Malique Sweet
Susan Small Hall Scholarship (CHS)
Hudson Waddell
Anna J. H. Fang for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Scholarship (CVHS)
Alden McMullen
*Brent Montgomery Babbitt Memorial Scholarship (CVHS)
Sarah Marshall
John Houston Memorial Scholarship (CVHS)
Josiah Velez
The Grit, Growth, and Goals Scholarship (CVHS)
Bastian Sorenson
Victoria Eastwood Memorial Scholarship (CVHS)
Alex Gough
Zach Peters Performing Arts and Education Scholarship (CVHS)
