OnPoint Community Credit Union Scholar Program

Geographic Scope: Oregon (schools participating in Oregon School Activities Association - OSAA)

Focus Areas: Education; recognizes graduating high school scholar-athletes and activity scholars

Eligibility:

• Graduating high school seniors
• Academic requirement: 3.50 or higher unweighted cumulative GPA
• Activities requirement: Must have either:
  • Earned a varsity letter in an OSAA-sanctioned sport, OR
  • Competed in an OSAA-sanctioned activity
• Must be graduating seniors from OSAA member schools

Award Structure:

• Tier 1: $5,000 scholarships (typically 2 recipients)
• Tier 2: $1,000 scholarships (typically 4-5 recipients)
• Total awards vary by year (2020: $15,000 total for 7 winners; 2021: $14,000 total for 6 winners)

Program Details:

• Partnership between OnPoint Community Credit Union and Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA)
• Strong response in recent years (2020: 250 applicants from 120 schools; 2021: 320+ applicants from 153 schools)
• Selection committee reviews applications carefully
• Awards recognize students who excel in classroom, on field/stage, and in their communities

Contact Information:

• OnPoint Community Credit Union
• P.O. Box 3750
• Portland, Oregon 97208
• Phone: 800.527.3932 or 503.228.7077
• Partnership: Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA)

Application Process

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a graduating high school senior
• Must have achieved a 3.50 or higher unweighted cumulative GPA
• Must have earned either:
  • A varsity letter in an OSAA-sanctioned sport, OR
  • Participated in an OSAA-sanctioned activity
• Must attend an OSAA member school

How to Apply:

1. Applications submitted through OSAA member schools
2. Deadline typically in April (2021 application window: April 1-30)
3. Selection committee reviews all applications
4. Winners announced in May/June

Application Period:

• Typical window: April-May annually
• Check with OSAA or OnPoint for exact current year deadline

Contact for Application Information:

• OnPoint Community Credit Union: 800.527.3932 or 503.228.7077
• Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA)
• Your high school's guidance counselor or OSAA liaison