Class of 2023
We are now accepting applications from The Dalles, Dufur, Sherman County & South Wasco County Class of 2023. Complete applications are due April 7, 2023.
This scholarship is generously funded by the Rood family in memory of Randy Rood.
Application Process
Chosen applicants are required to attend a brief interview with the scholarship committee along with a support person. The Randy Rood Memorial Scholarship Committee makes the final decision on recipients for the awards. Award decisions are based on the interview, application, personal essay(s), financial eligibility, high school academic record, activities, and letter recommendations. Incomplete, inaccurate, or late applications will not be considered.
Donations to the Randy Rood Memorial Scholarship
Seniors graduating from The Dalles, Dufur, Sherman County and South Wasco County high schools are selected each year for the Randy Rood Memorial Scholarship which was designed to provide support to local graduates who might not otherwise be able to make college a reality. Each student awarded is eligible to receive $2,500 for up to five years. Some of the past recipients are now nurses, writers, teachers, mechanics, personal trainers, EMTs and more. Many of our past recipients make regular donations to the Randy Rood Memorial Scholarship Fund as a way to say ‘thank you’. You can help us support even more local students through this scholarship fund. Simply click the DONATE NOW button.
“Your generous support is helping me fulfill a lifelong dream of going to college. One day I will help future recipients of this scholarship achieve their goals, just as you have helped me.” ~ Mikaela Hernandez ~ Randy Rood Memorial Scholarship Recipient
To make your donation over the phone please call (541) 296-7275. Mail donations to:
Mid-Columbia Health Foundation
1700 E 19th Street
The Dalles, OR 97058.