By Garrett Christensen on Monday, June 23rd, 2025 in Northeastern Oregon News Northeastern Oregon Top Stories
UNION – A big congratulations to Union High School Senior Morgan L. Johnson, who was recently selected for a $5,000 dollar scholarship by the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) and OnPoint Community Credit Union. Part of the OnPoint Community Credit Union Scholar Program, Morgan was one of only six graduating Oregon seniors to be selected this year. In press a release, provided by OnPoint Community Union, OnPoint gave the following bio on Morgan:
“Despite facing the simultaneous cancer diagnoses of both parents, Morgan led through adversity. He organized a cancer awareness fundraiser, captained the football team, served as class president, and graduated as valedictorian with a 4.367 GPA. He volunteered with the Lions Club, Earth Day events, and the Eastern Oregon Livestock Show.”
For more information about the program and selection process, see the following information provided in the press release:
“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.’”
The other students selected for scholarships this year were:
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