Scholarships

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Applications Open August 1, 2025!

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Important Dates

  • Applications Open:

    August 1, 2025

  • Application Deadline:

    December 31, 2025

  • Finalists Notified:

    March 13, 2026

  • Award Ceremony:

    April 11, 2026

$10,000!!!
2026 Scholarship Award

Sarah Zuber

On behalf of the Sarah Zuber Memorial Scholarship Foundation, we are pleased you have chosen to apply for this unique scholarship gift. We are honored to have the ability to award $10,000 in cash for a uniquely gifted student.

Please take a few moments to research who Sarah Zuber is, within the SZMSF page as well as historically in Columbia County, Oregon.

We are searching for like-minded young men and women, who are motivated to stand up, yet may not stand out in a crowd of their peers.

  • Have creative talent (art, writing, etc.)
  • Are innovative with new ideas or inventions
  • Are critical thinkers, able to think outside the box

This scholarship covers a broad spectrum of talent. You may possess one or more of these talents. If so, this is the scholarship for you!

Creative Talent

The application process will take a little work and time. But as you know, all good scholarships do. We plan to award $10,000 directly to the student, rather than to a school or institution.

Scholarship Usage Ideas

How you use this award will be completely your choice. Maybe you will:

  • Pursue a traditional college education
  • Attend a trade or specialty school
  • Travel to Europe to experience world-famous art exhibits
  • Start your own small business

The choices are endless because this $10,000 would be in your hands.

The Sarah Zuber Memorial Scholarship Foundation retains the decision to:

  • Award one $10,000 check to one recipient
  • Or award $5,000 each to two recipients

After reviewing all applications, we will notify all finalists to schedule an interview before the final decision is made.

Applications open August 1, 2025. Applications close December 31, 2025.
Finalists will be notified March 13, 2026. Award ceremony will be held April 11, 2026.

Application Qualifications

  • You must be between 17 and 21 years of age.
  • You must be a High School or Home School graduate before September 2026.
  • You must be a current resident of Columbia County, Oregon.

Application Instructions

  1. Download the Scholarship Application PDF below.
  2. Fill out all sections of the application form.
  3. Attach all required documentation:
    • 3 Professional Letters of Recommendation
    • A handwritten 300-500 word essay on how you would use this scholarship award money and why you should be the chosen recipient
    • Copies of your creativity (art, writing, innovative ideas of any kind)
    • Any additional documents you would like to include
  4. Email or mail the complete application to:
    SZMSF-APPLICATION
    71004 Neer City RD.
    Rainier, Oregon 97048
    zuber.6@netzero.net
  5. Wait for finalist notifications in March 2026.
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