SCHOLARSHIPS
Promoting forestry careers through philanthropy
The AOL Scholarship Program seeks to promote growth of the forest operator workforce by providing scholastic opportunities to those seeking to work in Oregon. Eligible education and training programs include associate and undergraduate degrees offered at a Technical School, Community College, or University along with any forestry related training program such as an apprenticeship, CDL program, or relevant certification program necessary to engage in forestry operations.
The application focuses on job seeking individuals who would benefit from targeted training to bridge the skill gap and have committed to working for one of our Forest Contractor Member companies.
The scholarship is designed to help provide relief for the cost of tuition and/or books while attending a trade/vocational school, community college or university. The scholarship award will be sent directly to the recipient’s school and deposited into the student’s account.
Eligibility
Associates, Undergraduate, or Graduate Degree
Areas of Study
Forestry
Forest Management
Forest Engineering
Forest Resources
Forest Resources Technology
Fire Science*
Business**
Others as deemed appropriate by the AOL Workforce & Scholarship Committee
*Applicants wishing to pursue a fire science, wildfire management, or other such degree may apply, but these individuals only qualify for the scholarship if their intent is to work in the private sector.
**Applicants wishing to pursue a business degree may apply, but these individuals only qualify for the scholarship if their intent is to run or take over a portion of their family's forest contracting business. They must be a family member of an AOL Regular Member.
POSSIBLE AWARD AMOUNT
4-year programs at Universities: Up to $6000; $1500 annual award.
2-year programs at Community Colleges: Up to $1500; $750 annual award. If recipient transfers to a qualifying University program, renewal is possible at the higher $1500 annual award rate.
Criteria
Judging Criteria for College Applicants:
Qualification and eligibility
Scholastic performance (GPA of 2.25 or higher)
Engagement in other sector activities and extracurriculars
Quality of references
Writing skill, logical narrative, grammar, spelling and capability to express self in essay (new applicants) or letter (renewing applicants)
Legibility, neatness, and accuracy of information provided
Preference points are given to applicants who are related to an AOL member company owner or employee and can prove this through a letter of reference from the company. They are also given to employees of a member company applying for a scholarship.
*Financial need is not a criteria for selection for applicants requesting funds for a 2 or 4 year degree program. It is a criteria for those requesting a scholarship to attend a certification, training program, or other such trade skill course.
Applications are reviewed by the AOL Workforce & Scholarship Committee who provide a recommendation to the AOL Board of Directors for a final decision at our Spring Board of Directors Meeting.
Scholarship application must be completed in ink or typed. No applications in pencil will be accepted.
Applications must be complete, accurate and honest.
Applications must be received on or before: APRIL 1, 2021
Mail to:
Associated Oregon Loggers, Inc.
PO Box 12339
Salem, OR 97309-0339
You may also email your documents to: Shanna Lambert