PacifiCorp Scholarship

The PacifiCorp Scholarship recognizes a Yakama Nation member or descendant with a scholarship to pursue a certificate or degree at Mt. Hood Community College.

Criteria:
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria.
• Must be an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation or a descendant of an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation
• Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
• Preference will be given to students with a declared major in Fisheries Technology

Requirements:
Once selected, the recipient must meet the following requirements in order to remain eligible for this scholarship.
• Must maintain part-time enrollment at MHCC (6+ credits per term) during each term the scholarship is in effect
• Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) as defined by the MHCC Office of Financial Aid (excluding maximum timeframe requirements). Visit https://mhcc.edu/KeepMyAid/ for more information.

Scholarship Details:
• Funds will be distributed equally between fall, winter, and spring terms
• Scholarship funds may be used for all costs of attending college including tuition, fees, books, supplies, transportation, etc. Any amount remaining after tuition and fees are paid will be disbursed directly to the recipient
• This scholarship is renewable for a second year if sufficient funding is available and the recipient continues to meet the scholarship requirements.

Award amounts are subject to change based on availability of funds.

Award
$7,668.00
Deadline
03/31/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. I understand that I may be contacted by the MHCC Scholarship Coordinator for additional information to confirm Yakama Nation membership or ancestry.
  2. If you are an enrolled member of Yakama Nation, please upload a photo of your tribal identification card.
  3. If you are the descendent of an enrolled member of Yakama Nation, please upload a copy or your Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood or other documentation demonstrating Yakama Nation ancestry.