Hermiston seniors eligible for HEF scholarships
Published 5:00 pm Friday, March 15, 2024
- Maria Faaeteete and her partner, Dallas McKinney, of the Utah Ballroom Dance Company, perform the cha-cha on Jan. 11, 2020, during Dancing with the Hermiston Stars. Hosted by the Hermiston Education Foundation, the event raises money for local nonprofit organizations. HEF uses its proceeds for a scholarship program for Hermiston High School seniors. The application deadline for 2024-25 scholarships is March 28, 2024.
HERMISTON — The Hermiston Education Foundation is seeking applicants for its 2024-25 scholarship program.
The foundation will award eight $2,500 post-secondary education scholarships to graduating seniors from Hermiston High School who plan to pursue an accredited academic program at a college or university. In addition, qualified applicants are invited to apply for a $10,000 renewable scholarship, which provides $2,500 a year for up to four years, provided the student maintains a verified grade-point average of at least 3.0.
According to a press release from George Clough, of the HEF Scholarship Committee, important factors in the evaluation process include academic achievements, extracurricular activities, community service, leadership and financial need. Applications are available at the HHS counseling office and online at www.hermistoneducationfoundation.org.
The deadline to apply is March 28. Applicants will be notified no later than April 25.
For more information, call Clough at 541-314-3182 or mail an inquiry to the Hermiston Education Foundation, P.O. Box 1096, Hermiston, OR 97838.
