The Salem Foundation Oregon Deaf and Hard of Hearing Scholarship

The Salem Foundation Oregon Deaf and Hard of Hearing Scholarship was established to assist deaf and hard of hearing students attending Chemeketa Community College.

About the Scholarship:

• Applications are accepted until March 31, 2026.
  Applications can be filled out at the Salem Foundation Webpage
• Mail an official high school transcript, in a sealed envelope, with the school’s seal to:
  The Salem Foundation – OR Deaf & HoH Schol.
  c/o Pioneer Trust Bank, N.A.
  P.O. Box 2305
  Salem, OR 97308

• Your official transcript must be postmarked by March 31, 2026.

ELIGIBILITY
For the 2025 – 2026 school year, applications will be accepted for any deaf or hard of hearing students attending Chemeketa Community College in the Fall of 2026.

SELECTION
The criteria for selection will be:

• Student who is deaf or hard of hearing.
• Grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
• Relatives of the Scholarship Review Committee are not eligible to receive the scholarship.

AMOUNT AND PURPOSE
The amount of the scholarship is $1,396.57

Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, room, board, books, fees, and/or any other qualifying college expenses, and will be paid directly to Chemeketa Community College.

Questions?
Any questions regarding this scholarship should be directed to us at salemfoundation@pioneertrustbank.com