Scholarships offered by the Clackamas River Basin Council

The Clackamas River Basin Council offers two scholarship opportunities to benefit high school students attending school within the Clackamas watershed. These scholarships are open to graduating high-school seniors pursuing higher education in a discipline relevant to goals of the Clackamas River Basin Council.

Examples include, but are not limited to: fish and wildlife science, natural resources, environmental science, etc. Preference will be given to students demonstrating a history of community involvement.

Students attending Estacada High School, Colton High School, or Molalla High School can apply for the Tim Shibahara Memorial Scholarship Program. Students attending Adrienne C. Nelson High School, Clackamas High School, Gladstone High School, Oregon City High School, or Sandy High School can apply for the Journey Down the Clackamas Scholarship Program.

Tim Shibahara Memorial Scholarship Program

For Applicants from

  • Estacada High School
  • Molalla High School
  • Colton High School


Application Open: December 1, 2023
Application Closed: May 1, 2024

Required Application Contents: To apply using the online application form, please click the button below. If you have a paper copy of the application, you may email it to scholarship@clackamasriver.org or turn it into your high school’s College and Careers Coordinator.

A complete application must include:

  1. Completed application
  2. Recent high school transcript demonstrating an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher;
  3. Typed essays in response to the questions (questions listed below).
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Journey Down the Clackamas Scholarship Program

For Applicants from

  • Adrienne C. Nelson High School
  • Clackamas High School
  • Gladstone High School
  • Oregon City High School
  • Sandy High School

Application Open: January 1, 2024
Application Closed: May 1, 2024

Required Application Contents: To apply using the online application form, please click the button below. If you have a paper copy of the application, you may email it to scholarship@clackamasriver.org or turn it into your high school’s College and Careers Coordinator.

A complete application must include:

  1. Completed application
  2. Recent high school transcript demonstrating an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher;
  3. Typed essays in response to the questions (questions listed below).
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Eligibility — Applicants must be:

  1. Graduating Seniors at Estacada High School, Colton High School, Molalla High School, Adrienne C. Nelson High School, Clackamas High School, Gladstone High School, Oregon City High School, or Sandy High School.
  2. Applicants must provide proof of an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher at the time of application.
  3. Applicants must demonstrate intent in pursuing an education relevant to the goals of the Clackamas River Basin Council.  Examples include, but are not limited to: Fish and Wildlife Science, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, etc.

Process — The scholarship Selection Committees will review the applications and select recipients that best meet the scholarship purpose based on the applicant’s eligibility and application form. Students selected to receive a scholarship must provide proof of enrollment at an accredited university, college, or community college before awards are disbursed.

 *Additional Year Eligibility – Recipients may be eligible for an additional year of funding if they meet the following conditions:

  1. Demonstrate continued full-time enrollment at an accredited university, college or community college.
  2. Provide proof of an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  3. Submit a short essay to the Selection Committee stating how they are continuing their education and why it aligns with the purpose of the scholarship.

All awards will be determined in an objective and non-discriminatory manner

Essays — The essays are the most important aspect of the application. Please answer each of the following questions. Submit the responses in a separate typed document and upload it to the online application form. Please include your full name and high school at the top of each page. Limit responses to each question to 750 words or less.

  1. Please explain how your educational pursuits and career goals relate to the mission of the Clackamas River Basin Council. As a reminder, you can learn more about the Clackamas River Basin Council at https://clackamasriver.org/.
  2. Please explain your views on the importance of community involvement and provide specific examples of how you have contributed to your community.