The following scholarships are available to students that have a High School Diploma or GED. Please see each individual scholarship description for application information, deadlines, and materials.
MacDonald Peterson Scholarship Fund
- Award: Variable, competitively renewable for total of 4 years.
- Eligibility: Previous recipients of the MacDonald Peterson Scholarship that have maintained satisfactory academic progress.
- Selection Criteria: Selection is based on current academic performance and progress towards long-term goals.
- Application: Complete the scholarship competitive renewal application form
- Deadline: April 30 of each year
Charles Womer Scholarship Fund
- Award: Variable, competitively renewable for total of 4 years.
- Eligibility: Previous recipients of the Charles Womer Scholarship that are currently attending Rogue Community College (RCC) or are transferring from RCC to a 4-year university. Must be enrolled in at least 2/3 courseload per term/semester.
- GPA: 2.5 and above for vocational programs, 3.0 and above for academic programs.
- Selection Criteria: Selection is based on current academic performance and progress towards long-term goals.
- Application: Complete the scholarship competitive renewal application form
- Deadline: April 30 of each year
Josephine County Home Builders Association Scholarship
- Award: Up to $2,500; competitively renewable for 4 years.
- Eligibility: Applicant must have a GED or High School Diploma, and have been a resident of Josephine County for a minimum of three years.
- GPA: 2.0 and above
- Selection Criteria: Career goals, academic achievement, employment history, and financial need will be considered.
- Use of Funds: Scholarship may be used to gain degree, certification or licensure in a trade field (electrician, construction, plumbing, etc) that impacts the home building industry. Scholarship checks are mailed directly to the recipients’ college or program for payment of tuition and fees. Award may also be used for books, supplies, and pre-approved employment-related expenses upon presentation of receipts/syllabus to Redwood for reimbursement.
- Renewal Process: Scholarship is competitively renewable on an annual basis. Renewal is based upon satisfactory progress in trade program/education. Contact Redwood for renewal application in July of each year
- Application: Fill out the PDF application.
- Deadline: Applications are accepted throughout the year, and will be reviewed Quarterly February 1st, May 1st, August 1st, and November 1st.
- Submission: Please mail application and supporting materials to PO Box 1598, Grants Pass, OR 97528 or email to scholarships@redwoodforeducation.org.
Chauvin-MacGuire Memorial Scholarship
- Award: 2026 Award $6,000
- Eligibility: Previous graduates of Illinois Valley High School.
- Selection Criteria: Academic potential, financial need, and resiliency are considered. Additional preference to students starting their education at a Community College, specifically RCC.
- Application/Renewal: Complete the scholarship application form
- Deadline: April 30