FHFG Scholarship
Because of the generosity of an anonymous donor, FHFG is thrilled to offer a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving Forest Grove High School senior.
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General Information
Friends of Historic Forest Grove announces a new $1000 scholarship to be awarded to a Forest Grove High School graduating senior with plans to obtain a degree in history, social studies, or related field.
Qualifications
Applicant must be a Forest Grove High School graduating senior, outstanding in history, with plans to attend community college or university for a degree in history, historic preservation, social studies, government, anthropology, archaeology, teaching history or social studies, or closely-related field.
How to Apply
- Download the application and answer all questions (2021 application is now available)
- Write a maxium 350 word essay describing your roots in Forest Grove and/or how Forest Grove history is relevant to you
- Get two letters of recommendation (one from your history teacher and another from a community member
- Submit these, along with your FGHS transcript to Ms Van Loo in the CCC (Room 1201) no later than 4PM on February 26, 2021.
A committee will review all applications and decide on the recipient of this year’s scholarship.
The recipient should be notified by the first week in April and announced at Spotlight for Success.
2021 Winners
Recipients
2021 Recipient - Kaylyn Brennan
Kaylyn has taken a full slate of advanced history courses at FGHS, as well as participating in Renaissance Leadership, athletics, and as president of the National Honor Society. Personal experience with adversity has shaped her desire to give back to the local community.
“…Kaylyn not only actively participates, but enjoys these character and community building activities. … Her passion, perseverance and motivation make her an outstanding candidate.” ~ Laura Lewis, Social Studies Department Chair
FHFG is pleased to award Kaylyn with a $1000 scholarship.
Honorees
2021 Honorees
FHFG is please to award $500 to the following honorees:
 | Elizabeth (Lizzie) Lohrer Lizzie’s student projects focused on notable women in history, as well as the history of student journalism at FGHS. |
 | David Glover David’s goal is to become a field archaeologist. He also has done well at advanced history courses, as well as participating in athletics, martial arts, and working part-time. |
Past Winners
Recipients
2020 Recipient - Natalie Klaus
Natalie Klaus, a graduate of Forest Grove High School, plans to attend University of Oregon, majoring in Political Science, with a life goal of serving in the legislature. She has demonstrated leadership through her participation on student body government, National Honor Society, and Dance Team; her excellence in history by taking advanced social studies/history classes all four years of high school with perfect grades. Natalie is a Valedictorian and credits proximity to Pacific University and its heritage as being a strong influence on her to pursue a college education.
In her letter of recommendation, Bob Kirkman wrote, “Ms. Klaus shows compassion, advocating for the general student body, as well as sacrificing her time in order to better serve others. She is respected and well-liked by her peers for her character, expertise, and her objective approach to resolving conflict.”
One compelling factor in Natalie’s selection was this statement:
I would like to come back and raise my own family here and share with them what this fantastic town has shared with me.
FHFG is pleased to award Natalie with a $1000 scholarship. We wish Natalie and the class of 2020 all the best in their future endeavors!
Honorees
2020 Honorees
FHFG is please to award $25 to the following honorees:
 | Elamny Hernandez-Guarema |
 | Sarah Ornelas |
| Ada Yavuz | |
 | Suleyma Jesus-Francisco |