Appeals Court: Oregon Defendants Without a Lawyer Must be Released from Jail
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Seattle Police Chief Dismissed From Top Job Amid Discrimination, Harassment Lawsuits
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Forest Service Waives Recreation Fee for National Get Outdoors Day
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Acclaimed Portland Author Renée Watson Presents: I See My Light Shining
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Chad Daybell sentenced to death for killing wife and girlfriend’s 2 children in jury decision
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Duke tops Missouri 4-3 in 9 innings to win first super regional, qualify for first WCWS
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Mizzou uses combined 2-hitter to beat Duke 3-1 to force decisive game in Columbia Super Regional
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The Skanner News May 2024 Primary Endorsements
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Kimmich slams 'racist' survey that says 1 in 5 Germans want more white players in the national team
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Louisiana law that could limit filming of police hampers key tool for racial justice, attorneys say
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Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, who skewered fast food industry, dies at 53
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Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 2-8
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Book Review: Emil Ferris tackles big issues through a small child with a monster obsession
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Parade for Israel in NYC focuses on solidarity this year as Gaza war casts a grim shadow
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Democrats wanted an agreement on using artificial intelligence. It went nowhere
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Paris is aiming for the most sustainable Olympics yet. Organizers acknowledge the plan isn't perfect
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Israel maintains a shadowy hospital in the desert for Gaza detainees. Critics allege mistreatment
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Serbia populists seek to cement power in vote in Belgrade, key cities after facing fraud accusations
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Voters in Serbia on Sunday are casting ballots in a rerun election in the capital,...
The Skanner Foundation Scholarship Program is available to undergraduate students who maintain full time status at an accredited, post secondary institution beginning in the fall of the year. Applicants must meet all of the eligibility requirements and deadlines to qualify. Scholarship awards should be applied toward tuition, room, board and, books and range from $1,000 to $3,000. Checks will be made payable to the institution. Individuals applying for a scholarship must forward one complete application packet to the address below. Current scholarship recipients must re-apply each year by June 15.
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The Skanner Foundation
PO Box 5455
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ATTN: Scholarship Administrator
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Scholarship Application Essay
Applicants are required to submit a 600 words minimum essay using one of the following topics. It is also encouraged and preferred that the essays be typed.
Official Academic Transcript
Applicants must request an official academic transcript from their most recent school or college. Transcripts must be included in the packets.
Confirmation of Community Service Form
Applicants are required to have performed a minimum of 20 active service hours within the 12-month preceding the application deadline. Scholarship applicants and recipients should complete and submit the Confirmation of Community Service Form as certification of service performed. Confirmation forms should be completed for each project. Applicants and recipients may make copies of the form as needed.
“Active” service shall be defined as “An activity that allows one to extend themselves in service to another without compensation, remuneration, personal gain or benefit.” See below for a sampling of acceptable projects:
Please note that this is not a complete list of qualifying service projects. If you have questions regarding acceptable projects, please contact the Scholarship Administrator: Rick Gustafson at (503) 285-5555 ext. 508 or email [email protected].
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