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Scholarships - South Lane School District Graduates

Cottage Grove Community Foundation

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Funding Amount

Varies by scholarship fund

Deadline

March 31, 2027

185 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
March 31, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: March

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Eligible organizations

  • High school graduates from South Lane School District area
  • Returning college students (2nd to 5th year) from the area

Overview

Scholarships for South Lane School District Area Students

Overview: In 2002, the Cottage Grove Community Foundation established a Scholarship Program funded by donor contributions. Students from the South Lane School District area can apply for numerous named scholarship funds established by donors. As of spring 2025, $1,891,660 in scholarships have been awarded to graduates and returning college students (2nd-5th year).

Award Year 2025: $202,850 total awarded

Geographic Scope: South Lane School District area, Oregon

Eligible Applicants:

  • High school graduates from South Lane School District area

  • Returning college students (2nd to 5th year) from the area
  • Available Scholarship Funds (examples):

  • Ruth Ackley Nursing Scholarship

  • Margaret Mae Anibal Scholarship (and Renewable)

  • Board of Realtors Opportunity Scholarship

  • Brunaugh/Nelson Music Scholarship

  • Bud & Sandy Stewart Scholarship

  • Chambers Family for Lane Community College Scholarship

  • Cottage Grove Community Foundation Permanent Fund

  • CGHS Class of 1970 Scholarship

  • CGHS Class of 1973 Scholarship

  • Creager Family Scholarship

  • Darrel & Mary Lou Williams Scholarship

  • Edward Prunkl Memorial Scholarship

  • Elizabeth Stewart Memorial Scholarship

  • Ethel Krauss Scholarship

  • Frank & Pamela Simpson Family Scholarship

  • Glenn Perry Memorial Scholarship

  • John & Inge Gorny Scholarship

  • Jim & Betty Wright Memorial Scholarship

  • Kinkade Family Scholarship

  • Kiwanis Club/Charlie Stoval Scholarship

  • Krista Parent Scholarship

  • Latham Elementary School Scholarship

  • Mary Kingzett Nursing Scholarship

  • Janice Neely Memorial Scholarship

  • CGHS Old Schoolmates Scholarship

  • Orlie Kingzett Memorial Scholarship

  • Ron & Linda Palmer Memorial Scholarship

  • PeaceHealth CG Medical Scholarship

  • Porter/Allen/West Memorial Scholarship

  • Michele Portmann Memorial Scholarship

  • Rotary Club of Cottage Grove Scholarship

  • Roger & Eileen Russell Scholarship

  • Sabrina Dake Honorary CNA Scholarship

  • South Lane Education Scholarship

  • Summer Solesbee Nursing Scholarship

  • Territorial Seed Company/Marlece E Arthur Memorial Scholarship

  • Woodard Family Scholarship for Lane Community College

  • Henry & Donna Yoss Scholarship
  • Contact Information:

  • Phone: (541) 942-0014

  • Email: director@cgcfoundation.org

  • Address: 1011 E. Main Street, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
  • How to Apply

    Application Timeline

    • January: Scholarship applications are being accepted for South Lane School District area students only
    • February: A link to the renewable scholarship application is sent via email to all eligible students; update email address by sending changes to director@cgcfoundation.org
    • March: Both high school graduate and renewable applications are due
    • May: Scholarships are announced and awarded at designated time/ceremony; renewed scholarship award letters are sent to selected recipients
    • August/September: Scholarship funds are forwarded to each recipient's designated college financial department

    Application Process

    Detailed application instructions and required materials are not fully specified in the available materials. To apply:

    1. Contact the Foundation for application materials and specific requirements:
    - Phone: (541) 942-0014
    - Email: director@cgcfoundation.org
    - Address: 1011 E. Main Street, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
    2. Renewable scholarships: Eligible continuing students receive application links via email in February
    3. Keep contact information updated to receive application information and notifications

    What Cottage Grove Community Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    5
    Total given
    $84K
    Median grant
    $10K
    Range
    $6,315–$40K
    • By dollars: Oregon 100%. Top recipient cities: Cottage Grove, OR; Eugene, OR.

    Example grants

    • South Lane School District · Cottage Grove, OR

      $40K

    • Various Organized Charities · Cottage Grove, OR

      $20K

    • Peace Health CG Medical Cente · Eugene, OR

      $10K

    • Prospectors & Gold Diggers · Cottage Grove, OR

      $6,816

    • First Presbyterian Church · Cottage Grove, OR

      $6,315

    IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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    Fields of Work

    education

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