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Gary E. Milgard Family Foundation Scholarship

METRO PORTLAND HOUSING

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Funding Amount

Thousands of dollars annually (part of $300,000+ total awarded to date)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Gary E. Milgard Family Foundation Scholarship

Funder: Home Building Foundation (HBF) - Metro Portland Housing Industry Foundation

Program Type: High school scholarship program established in 2006 with funding from the Gary E. Milgard Family Foundation

Geographic Scope: Focus on local students (specific geographic area not explicitly stated but implied to be Portland metro area)

Award Status: Active - awards given annually

Focus Areas:

  • Architecture

  • Construction

  • Engineering (civil, electrical, industrial, management)

  • Interior design/architecture

  • Landscape architecture

    • Eligibility:

  • High school students pursuing careers in home building industry

  • Students majoring in architecture, construction, engineering, interior design/architecture, or landscape architecture

    • Program Background:

  • Established 2006 from Gary E. Milgard Family Foundation endowment

  • Part of HBF's broader workforce development mission

  • HBF has awarded over $300,000 in total scholarships to date

    • Contact Information:

  • Email: hbf@hbapdx.org

  • Phone: (503) 684-1880

  • Address: 15555 SW Bangy Rd. Ste. 301, Lake Oswego, OR 97035

  • Website: buildhopepdx.org

    • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    Application Process:
    1. Access the OSAC (Oregon Student Aid Commission) Scholarship Portal
    2. Complete the OSAC Scholarship Application (provides one easy application for multiple scholarships)
    3. Submit FAFSA or ORSAA when it opens in December

    Important Timeline:

  • OSAC applications open November 1 each year

  • FAFSA/ORSAA opens in December

    • Required Information:

  • Details and criteria available in OSAC Scholarship Catalog

  • Specific application requirements found through OSAC portal

    • What HBF Scholarships Support:

  • Students interested in home building industry careers

  • Architecture, construction, engineering (all specializations), interior design/architecture, landscape architecture majors

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