Sherm and Wanda Olsrud
 Scholarships

The Olsrud Scholarship Fund

  This is a $2,000.00 renewable scholarship fund and is administered by the Oregon Community Foundation who uses the Oregon Student Assistance Commission to determine the recipient.

The requirements are:

1. This fund is open to graduating seniors of Douglas, Jackson, Josephine and Klamath Counties.
2. Must have a GPA of 2.50 – 3.75
3. Colleges: Public and nonprofit only
4. FAFSA: Required - based on financial need
5. Prior recipients may apply – compete annually

  To apply, go to www.getcollegefunds.org and fill out the application. Note – it will be mid-October before the applications are available for the 2012-2013 year. 2010-2011 is past the deadline. To view this scholarship, click on the OSAC Scholarship button and search for Olsrud, Sherman and Wanda. The Scholarship code for this fund is 378.

The Olsrud 4H and FFA Scholarship Fund

   This is a $2,000.00 renewable scholarship fund and is administered by the Oregon Community Foundation who uses the Oregon Student Assistance Commission to determine the recipient.

The requirements are:

1. This fund is open to graduating seniors (including GED recipients and home-schooled seniors) of Douglas, Jackson, Josephine and Klamath Counties.
2. Must have a GPA of 2.50+
3. Activities: Evidence in Activities Chart of two+ years of participation in 4-H or FFA programs during high school
4. Collleges: Public and nonprofit only
5. FAFSA: Required - based on financial need
6. Prior recipients may apply – compete annually
7. Essay: Explain why you are seeking this scholarship. (Length: 1 page)

  To apply, go to www.getcollegefunds.org and fill out the application. Note – it will be mid-October before the applications are available for the 2012-2013 year. 2010-2011 is past the deadline. To view this scholarship, click on the OSAC Scholarship button and search for Olsrud, Sherman and Wanda. The Scholarship code for this fund is not known at this time.

The Sherm and Wanda Olsrud Endowed Scholarship

   This scholarship is available only for those attending Southern Oregon University.

Qualifications

• Award will be based primarily on financial need.
• Community involvement will be of secondary consideration.
• Academic achievement will be the third selection criterion.
• Must be accepted to Southern Oregon University, and, if a current student, must be in "good academic standing."
• A current recipient will be given preference over a new one.