How much funding does Urban League of Portland Dickson Scott Scholarship provide?

Urban League of Portland Dickson Scott Scholarship provides $10,000 per scholarship (2 scholarships awarded) in funding.

When is the deadline for Urban League of Portland Dickson Scott Scholarship?

The deadline is February 25, 2027.

Urban League of Portland Dickson Scott Scholarship

URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND INC

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Funding Amount

$10,000 per scholarship (2 scholarships awarded)

Deadline

February 25, 2027

323 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Urban League of Portland Dickson Scott Scholarship

Overview: The Urban League of Portland Dickson Scott Scholarship honors Nella Mae Dickson, a longtime partner and supporter of the organization who dedicated her life to educating and empowering youth and young adults.

Award: Two scholarships of $10,000 each are awarded annually:

One scholarship for incoming freshmen under age 25 already accepted at a school

One scholarship for a current college student

Geographic Scope: Oregon and Southwest Washington

Eligibility:

Admitted and enrolled college students

Past or current Urban League of Portland (ULPDX) program engagement

Must be able to prove residency in Oregon or SW Washington

Must provide proof of enrollment or acceptance

Must respond to application questions

Priority Eligibility (in order of priority):
1. Current or past ULPDX Youth Academy participants who are actively involved
2. Current or past ULPDX program participants
3. Dependents of past participants
4. Current or future HBCU students
5. ULPDX volunteers, members, interns, or employees
6. Applicants who identify as Black with a connection to Urban League programs
7. All other applicants

About Nella Mae Dickson:

Graduated from Dixie High School

Bachelor of Science from Butler College in Tyler, TX

Master's Degree from Texas Southern University in Houston, TX

Taught at Carver High School in Amarillo, Texas

Taught at Cispus Job Corp Center in Washington and Timberlake Job Corp Center in Oregon

Retired from USDA Forest Service after 39 years of service

Volunteered extensively at Urban League of Portland tutoring students in math and reading

Contact: YouthPrograms@ulpdx.org