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PORTLAND, Ore. — OnPoint Community Credit Union and the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) announced Wednesday, six graduating Oregon seniors have been awarded scholarships totaling $40,000.
It’s part of the OnPoint Community Credit Union Scholar Program.
OnPoint and the OSAA have awarded $141,000 toward the post-graduation goals of 37 students since the scholarship program began in 2018.
The OnPoint Scholar Program honors graduating students from OSAA member schools who have earned a 3.50 and above unweighted grade point average (GPA) and have either earned a varsity letter in an OSAA-sanctioned sport or competed in an OSAA-sanctioned activity. The program awards two $10,000 scholarships and four $5,000 scholarships.
“These six students have gone above and beyond in not only academics and sports, but in showing a commitment to their communities,” said Rob Stuart, president and chief executive officer, OnPoint Community Credit Union. “Their leadership, curiosity, and persistence are truly inspiring. We are proud to help them pursue their dreams, and excited to see how they continue to have a positive impact on the world around them.”
Sylvia Eckman
Roseburg High School, Roseburg Public Schools
Brian Cortez-Cabezas
Eagle Point High School, Eagle Point School District
Ileana Barsotti
McMinnville High School, McMinnville School District
Vikram Javali
Liberty High School, Hillsboro School District
Morgan L. Johnson
Union High School, Union School District
Mae Roth
Sisters High School, Sisters School District
All graduating seniors who participated in OSAA activities were eligible to apply for a scholarship. The Scholar Program is part of OnPoint’s partnership with OSAA as the title sponsor of the Oregon high school state championships.
OnPoint selected winners based on letters of recommendation and personal essays about their community leadership, classroom success, and how participating in OSAA activities has helped them achieve their goals.
Visit OnPoint’s Community Giving page to learn more about OnPoint’s support for local organizations like OSAA.