2026 Oak Harbor Educational Foundation (OHEF) Scholarships

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We're excited that you are applying for scholarships through OHEF! Applications close on March 13. The OHHS Counseling Office has computers available to apply with if you need additional help.

Apply for multiple scholarships at one time when you have all of the documents (essays, letters, transcripts, etc.) specified for the scholarship(s) ready.

Many of the scholarship use the same essay. If the required documents are the same for multiple scholarships (for example the same essay topic or letters of recommendation), you do not need to upload the same document more than once.

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Students who accept a college ROTC scholarship or are admitted to a military service academy are not eligible. Contact scholarships@ohedfoundation.org if you have any questions. Don't forget to tell your friends to apply, too!
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Captain Frank Emory Memorial ScholarshipOne $25,000 scholarship for a student going into a STEM (science, technology, engineering or mathematics) career. ● 2.5 GPA minimum requirement ● Acceptance at a 4 year college or university ● Strong participation in athletic and other activities ● Strong community service ● Demonstrated strong leadership skills ● High School Transcript ● List of school activities, community service, honors, awards and work experience ● 500 word or less essay “How Will My Lifetime Goals Help Me Contribute to Society?” ● 3 letters of recommendation from people other than relatives. Each must include the reference’s name, address and phone number. If you meet all the requirements and want to apply choose below:
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Gregory A. Saar Scholarship$20,000 for one or more scholarships to student(s) for college, university, or trade entrepreneurial, medical, scientific, educational, or professional education including, without limitation, degrees in business, medicine, nursing, education, mathematics, accounting, economics, marketing, law, art, music theater, literature, linguistics, computer science and engineering. ● 2.5 GPA minimum for trade school or 3.0 GPA minimum for college or university ● Demonstrated leadership ● Involvement in community and school activities ● High School Transcript ● List of school activities, community service, honors, awards and work experience ● Essay that includes “How Will My Lifetime Goals Help Me Contribute to Society?” ● 3 letters of recommendation from people other than relatives. Each must include the reference’s name, address and phone number. If you meet all the requirements and want to apply choose below:
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Career & Tech - Naas Family$9000 for one or more student who's intent is to pursue a technical degree or certification at a college, vocational/technical school, or apprenticeship program ● Minimum of 2 credits completed in Career and Technical Education courses ● High School Transcript ● List of school activities, community service, honors, awards and work experience ● Essay that includes the following: What are your post high school plans and career goals? Why are you interested in this career? How were you prepared for this in high school? Why do you need this scholarship? ● A letter of recommendation from people other than relatives. Must include the reference’s name, address and phone number. If you meet all the requirements and want to apply choose below:
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2nd Chance Scholarships - Naas Family$9000 for one or more student attending a community or technical college who has overcome personal struggles or adversity. ● GPA between 1.5 to 3.0 ● High School Transcript ● Write an essay that includes the following: ■ Talk about your goals and how you think a community or technical college will benefit you. ■ Work experience and/or activities that indicate your community involvement, be specific and use examples ■ Include any information regarding personal struggles or situations where you overcame adversity ● A letter of recommendation from someone who knows your potential. Please include the reference’s name, address and phone number. If you meet all the requirements and want to apply choose below:
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Al Koetje Mayor’s ScholarshipOne $3000 scholarship awarded to a student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership skills ● No GPA requirement ● High School Transcript ● List of school activities, community service, honors, awards and work experience ● 500 word or less essay “How Will My Lifetime Goals Help Me Contribute to Society?” ● 3 letters of recommendation from people other than relatives. Each must include the reference’s name, address and phone number. If you meet all the requirements and want to apply choose below:
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Mark Calim Memorial Scholarship for Future Automotive Technicians $3000 for 1 student pursuing a career in automotive repair (not body work). ● 2.8 GPA minimum ● High School Transcript ● List of school activities, community service, honors, awards and work experience?” ● A 500-word or less essay describing a car project you have worked on—either at home or at school—or a project you would like to work on in the future. The project may involve any system on a gas, electric, hybrid, or diesel vehicle, such as the engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, electrical system, fuel system, etc. In your essay, explain what you learned (or hope to learn) from this project and how you plan to apply this knowledge in your future education or career in the automotive repair field. Your response should highlight your passion, curiosity, and genuine interest in becoming an automotive technician.
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OHEF - Dave Johnson ScholarshipUp to $2000, 1 or more recipients ● 3.0 GPA minimum ● High School Transcript ● List of school activities, community service, honors, awards and work experience ● 500 word or less essay “How Will My Lifetime Goals Help Me Contribute to Society?” ● 3 letters of recommendation from people other than relatives. Each must include the reference’s name, address and phone number. If you meet all the requirements and want to apply choose below:
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OHEF - Career & Tech$2000 for one or more student who's intent is to pursue a technical degree or certification at a college, vocational/technical school, or apprenticeship program ● Minimum of 2 credits completed in Career and Technical Education courses ● High School Transcript ● List of school activities, community service, honors, awards and work experience ● 500 word or less essay that includes “How Will My Lifetime Goals Help Me Contribute to Society?” ● A letter of recommendation from people other than relatives. Each must include the reference’s name, address and phone number. If you meet all the requirements and want to apply choose below:
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Island Thrift Scholarships - Jim Konopik, Jo Balda$2000 for 1 student showing outstanding community service ● 3.0 GPA minimum ● High School Transcript ● List of school activities, community service, honors, awards and work experience ● 500 word or less essay addressing the topic "How my work and community service has made a positive impact on my life and community." ● 3 letters of recommendation from people other than relatives. Each must include the reference’s name, address and phone number. If you meet all the requirements and want to apply choose below:
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Island Thrift Scholarships - Nida Paggao, Susan & Barry Sehlin$2000 for 1 student who has demonstrated, or will be pursuing, a career or course of study, civic, political, and/or social service. ● 3.0 GPA minimum ● High School Transcript ● List of school activities, community service, honors, awards and work experience ● 500 word or less essay that includes “How Will My Lifetime Goals Help Me Contribute to Society?” ● 3 letters of recommendation from people other than relatives. Each must include the reference’s name, address and phone number. If you meet all the requirements and want to apply choose below:
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Coach Eric Lindberg Scholarship One $1500 scholarship to a student athlete who believes in and displays the qualities that Coach Eric Lindberg worked to encourage and build in his student athletes, including exceptional work ethic, leadership, the highest character, and a “we before me” attitude. ● No GPA minimum ● Participated in athletics at Oak Harbor High School ● High School Transcript ● List of school activities, community service, honors, awards and work experience ● 750 word or less essay that includes: ○ What have you learned from sports that will apply to your commitment to your continuing education and career goals ○ A circumstance in which you relied on perseverance to overcome adversity and achieve a successful result in sports or at school ○ A time in your life when you were a leader by example, leading to a positive result ● 3 letters of recommendation from people other than relatives. Each must include the reference’s name, address and phone number. If you meet all the requirements and want to apply choose below:
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JJ Jones Family ScholarshipOne $1500 scholarship ● 3.0 GPA minimum ● High School Transcript ● List of school activities, community service, honors, awards and work experience ● 500 word or less essay “How Will My Lifetime Goals Help Me Contribute to Society?” ● 3 letters of recommendation from people other than relatives. Each must include the reference’s name, address and phone number. If you meet all the requirements and want to apply choose below:
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Loren & Patricia Kraetz ScholarshipOne $1000 scholarship awarded to a student going into the field of education ● No GPA requirement ● High School Transcript ● List of school activities, community service, honors, awards and work experience ● 500 word or less essay “Why I want to go into Education” ● 3 letters of recommendation from people other than relatives. Each must include the reference’s name, address and phone number. If you meet all the requirements and want to apply choose below:
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Morgan Family Scholarship $1000 for one student ● 3.0 GPA minimum ● High School Transcript ● List of school activities, community service, honors, awards and work experience ● 500 word or less essay “How Will My Lifetime Goals Help Me Contribute to Society?” ● 3 letters of recommendation from people other than relatives. Each must include the reference’s name, address and phone number. If you meet all the requirements and want to apply choose below:
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Mike & Susan Waller Scholarship One $1000 scholarship ● No GPA requirement ● High School Transcript ● List of school activities, community service, honors, awards and work experience ● 500 word or less essay “How Will My Lifetime Goals Help Me Contribute to Society?” ● 3 letters of recommendation from people other than relatives. Each must include the reference’s name, address and phone number. If you meet all the requirements and want to apply choose below:
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NW Bookkeeping Scholarship One $1000 for one student attending a two or four-year college or technical school with a goal of pursuing studies in business, accounting, or certified bookkeeping. ● 2.5 GPA minimum ● Involvement in community and school activities/athletics ● High School Transcript ● List of school activities, community service, honors, awards and work experience ● 500 word or less essay “How Will My Lifetime Goals Help Me Contribute to Society?” ● 3 letters of recommendation from people other than relatives. Each must include the reference’s name, address and phone number. If you meet all the requirements and want to apply choose below:
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Captain Robert Miles "Take the Bull by the Horns" $1000 for one NJROTC senior who will be entering a two or four-year college or technical college. A student accepting a college ROTC scholarship or admitted to a military service academy is not eligible. ● 2.5 GPA minimum ● CTE area of study ● Completed at least two (2) years of NJROTC by graduation ● Accepted to a two (2) or four (4) year college, university or vocational/technical college ● Participation in athletic and other activities ● Community involvement ● High School Transcript ● List of school activities, community service, honors, awards and work experience ● 500 word or less essay “How Will My Lifetime Goals Help Me Contribute to Society?” ● 3 letters of recommendation from people other than relatives, INCLUDING at least 1 letter of nomination from an OHHS teacher that addresses academic performance, demonstrated leadership, and contributions to the NJROTC program. Each letter must include the reference’s name, address and phone number.
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NJROTC Jewell, Davis, Iverson, and O'Dell ScholarshipsPresented to NJROTC seniors who will be entering a two or four-year college or technical college. A student accepting a college ROTC scholarship or admitted to a military service academy is not eligible. ● 2.5 GPA minimum ● Completed at least two (2) years of NJROTC by graduation ● Participation in athletic and other activities ● Community involvement ● High School Transcript ● List of school activities, community service, honors, awards and work experience ● 500 word or less essay “How Will My Lifetime Goals Help Me Contribute to Society?” ● 3 letters of recommendation from people other than relatives that addresses academic performance and demonstrated leadership. Each letter must include the reference’s name, address and phone number.
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Lanche Crow$1000 for a student in the top 25% of their class ● 3.0 GPA minimum ● High School Transcript ● List of school activities, community service, honors, awards and work experience showing participation in a senior-level athletics program. ● 500 word or less essay “How Will My Lifetime Goals Help Me Contribute to Society?” ● A letter of recommendation from someone other than relatives. Each must include the reference’s name, address and phone number.
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Marvin Reed Scholarship$1000 for one student in honor of beloved Oak Harbor teacher, Mr. Marvin Reed This scholarship is in honor of retired teacher Marvin Reed. Mr. Reed was a hugely influential teacher in the lives of our children and many spanning decades at OHHS. ● No GPA minimum ● High School Transcript ● Pursuing a career in Foreign Language, Religion, Education, History preferred but not required ● List of school activities, community service, honors, awards and work experience ● 500 word or less essay “How Will My Lifetime Goals Help Me Contribute to Society?” ● 1 letters of recommendation from someone who knows your potential. Must include the reference’s name, address and phone number. If you meet all the requirements and want to apply choose below:
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Washington Promise$1000 for 1 student ● 2.5 GPA minimum ● High School Transcript ● List of school activities, community service, honors, awards and work experience ● 500 word or less essay “How Will My Lifetime Goals Help Me Contribute to Society?” ● A letter of recommendation from someone other than relatives. Each must include the reference’s name, address and phone number.
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Whidbey Island Roller Derby - Jake Smith Memorial Sports Medicine Scholarship$500 for a OHHS graduating student going into Sports Medicine or related field ● Pursuing a career in Sports Medicine or related field ● No GPA minimum ● High School Transcript ● List of school activities, community service, honors, awards and work experience ● 1 letter of recommendation from anyone who knows your potential. Must include the reference’s name, address and phone number. ● Write an essay briefly describing the area of sports medicine/training you wish to pursue and the educational path you intend to follow. Include how you intend to empower athletes in your career; and what will you do to promote athletic safety. If you meet all the requirements and want to apply choose below:
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Acceptance LettersRequired for Captain Miles "Take the Bull by the Horns" and Captain Frank Emory Memorial applications. Please upload a college acceptance letter in PDF format.
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3 Letters of Recommendation* This field is required.Please upload 3 letters of recommendation in PDF format from people who are not relatives. Each must include the reference’s name, address and phone number. NOTE 1: For the Captain Miles scholarship, one letter must be from an OHHS teacher that addresses academic performance, demonstrated leadership, and contributions to the NJROTC program.
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1 Letter of RecommendationPlease upload 1 letter of recommendation in PDF format. Must include the reference’s name, address and phone number. NOTE: You do NOT need to upload additional letters of recommendation here if you have already uploaded at least one letter as a requirement for another scholarship. If applying for the 2nd Chance - NAAS Family scholarship, your letter can be from a family member or any person who can speak to your potential.
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Lifetime Goals EssayPlease upload a 500 word or less essay in PDF format that addresses the question “How will my lifetime goals help me contribute to society?”
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Education EssayPlease upload a 500 word or less essay in PDF format that addresses the question “Why I want to go into Education”
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Positive Impact EssayPlease upload a 500 word or less essay in PDF format that addresses the topic “How my volunteer work and community service has made a positive impact on my life and community”
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Sports and Leadership EssayPlease upload a 750 word or less essay in PDF format that addresses the topics: ○ What have you learned from sports that will apply to your commitment to your continuing education and career goals ○ A circumstance in which you relied on perseverance to overcome adversity and achieve a successful result in sports or at school ○ A time in your life when you were a leader by example, leading to a positive result
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2nd Chance - Naas Family Personal EssayPlease upload a 500 word or less essay in PDF format that includes: ■ Your goals and how you think a community or technical college will benefit you ■ Specific examples of your experience and/or activities that indicate your community involvement ■ Any information regarding personal struggles or situations where you overcame adversity
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Career & Tech - Naas Family Career EssayPlease upload a 500 word or less essay in PDF format that includes: ■ Your career goals and how you were prepared for this in high school ■ Why do you need this scholarship?
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Automotive Project EssayPlease upload a 500 word or less essay in PDF format that describes a car project you have worked on—either at home or at school—or a project you would like to work on in the future. The project may involve any system on a gas, electric, hybrid, or diesel vehicle, such as the engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, electrical system, fuel system, etc. In your essay, explain what you learned (or hope to learn) from this project and how you plan to apply this knowledge in your future education or career in the automotive repair field. Your response should highlight your passion, curiosity, and genuine interest in becoming an automotive technician
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Sports Medicine EssayPlease upload a 500 word or less essay in PDF format that describes the area of sports medicine/training you wish to pursue and the educational path you intend to follow. Include how you intend to empower athletes in your career and what will you do to promote athletic safety.
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