The 2025 scholarship application window is now closed. We appreciate the interest and effort of all applicants and encourage those who were unable to apply this year to prepare for next year. 2025 scholarship recipients will be approved at the May 15th board meeting and then announced to the individual award winners.
The 2026 scholarship application window is expected to open in January 2026!
If you have any questions, please contact Louise-Annette Burgess, Scholarship Coordinator at louiseannette@bcfgives.org or 541-753-1603 ext. 206.
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Sample Questions
Below are samples of the questions BCF asks on the universal scholarship application. Some opportunities may have additional questions.
Tip: Save your questions in a Word or Google doc, in case other scholarship applications ask similar questions. Then you are able to copy and paste your answers into other applications.
Tip: Make sure you answer every part of the question. Successful applicants have complete applications, and have made sure that they answer every part of the question.
Educational Plans and Career Goals
What are your specific educational plans and career goals? What inspires you to achieve them? How do you expect your college experience will help you achieve your goals?
Character Limit: 2500
Accomplishment
Please share an accomplishment that you are proud of that required endurance, hard-work, patience, or perseverance. What strengths and skills did you use to achieve it? How has this better prepared you for future challenges?
Character Limit: 2500
Extracurricular Activities
Please share your top three (3) extracurricular, athletic, volunteer, and/or community activities. Please share the reason you were passionate about your involvement. Please be sure to include any positions held, awards received, and the name of the club or organization.
Character Limit: 3500
Financial Circumstances
Do you have any special financial circumstances that would impact your ability to access or attend college, university, or trade school? If you know your EFC (Expected Family Contribution from the FASFA) number, are you confident that your parents will be able to contribute that amount towards your education? If no, please provide more details. Question will be scored by reviewers.
Character Limit: 2500