Estacada Cemetery Maintenance District Scholarship

The Estacada Cemetery Maintenance District, whose mission is to preserve and maintain the community’s cemeteries for current and future generations, is proud to invest in the future of funeral service by establishing a new scholarship for students enrolled in Mt. Hood Community College’s Funeral Service Education program. As a public district dedicated to honoring those who have come before us and serving local families with dignity and respect, the District recognizes the vital role funeral service professionals play in every community. By helping reduce financial barriers for students pursuing this essential profession, the scholarship supports the next generation of compassionate, skilled caregivers while strengthening funeral service throughout Oregon.

Criteria:
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to qualify for this scholarship.
• Declared major in Funeral Services
• Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
• Preferred candidate must demonstrate financial need via the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Oregon State Aid Application (ORSAA)

Requirements:
Once selected, the recipient must meet the following requirements in order to remain eligible for this scholarship.
• Must maintain enrollment in the Funeral Services Program
• 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 during fall, winter, spring terms
• Scholarship funds may be used for tuition and fees only; no cash will be disbursed

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