- Forest Grove, Oregon

• All applications must be submitted electronically via this submission form no later than midnight on April 30, 2025

Eligibility:

• Scholarships are available to female students for expenses in accredited non-sectarian
  colleges and universities within the State of Oregon.
• Applicant does not need to be a member or related to a member of the Order of Eastern Star.
• Scholarships are awarded to worthy students who have completed at least two years
  satisfactory college work.
• Such scholarships shall be in the range of $1000.00 per student in any one year,
  depending upon the Leslie S. Parker investment annual earnings.
• Awards are made in the form of a certificate presented to the student. The student is free
  to select the school of her choice as set forth in bullet #1. A check, in the amount of the
  award, will be sent to the Financial Aid Officer of the respective institution, the money to
  be used for books, tuition, board and room, clothing or medical aid.
•  If a recipient of an award fails to enroll, or leaves the school of her choice before
  completing the period for which the award is granted, the full amount, or unused portion,
  of the money shall be returned to the Leslie S. Parker Memorial Scholarship Fund of the
  Grand Chapter of Oregon, Order of the Eastern Star.
• Applications are available on the Oregon Eastern Star Web Site (www.oregonoes.org), or
  from the Chairman of the committee listed below.
• All applications, together with the full academic record, and the required
  recommendations must be received by the Chairperson of the Leslie S. Parker Memorial
  Scholarship Committee NO LATER THAN APRIL 30, 2025.
• 2025 Committee
  Denise Price - Chairman   Phone:503-349-8777 Email: denise@pricelesscreations.biz
  Kathy Cloninger
  Robyn Wigger

Criteria for Evaluation

The application will be considered only when complete with the following supporting information:

1. Completed electronic application submitted by midnight on April 30, 2025.
2. Late applications will not be considered.
3. All forms electronically signed by the applicable parties. 
4. Current college transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable). Needs to include the most current completed academic quarter or semester. Please have this ready when you fill out the electronic form as it will have you upload it into the form.
5. We want to get to know you! 
   Short Answer(s) (please use essay format) to the following questions unless otherwise noted:
   

Personal Statement Letter - Please include the following:

1. Tells us a little about yourself? 
2. Why have you chosen your course of study?
3. What are your future plans?

Other short answer questions

1. If you were to receive this scholarship how would it assist you in attaining your goals?
2. Have you received any honors and/or awards?
3. Are you a member of any school activities, clubs, orgs, offices?
4. Do you belong or participate in any of the following and if so please see the example on how to list: Church, Community Involvement, Social Organizational activities 
5. Work Experience (Name of Business/Type of work and how long you've been employed for each entry.) You are welcome to upload a resume or CV in lieu of writing in this field provided.
6. What else should we know about you?
7. Are there any extenuating circumstances or hardships we should consider.  

 References

• Please list 2 references (see below for details on who to ask) and provide them with this link https://forms.gle/ewUov9cPhJUsPN2u8 to fill out and submit by April 30,2025. 
  • You will be asked to list their name, email, and phone number and give us person to contact them if we have follow up questions.  
    • 1 person that is a teacher/advisor/professor/staff member from your current educational institution and/or former if a transfer student.
    • 1 person that is a personal reference who can speak to your journey as a student pursuing higher education.
  • If you have any questions, please contact the chairman listed above.