Eligibility Requirements
  • Applicant must be between the ages of 16 – 25 years old.
  • Applicant must be the child or legal dependent of a worker killed or permanently and totally disabled in a compensable work-related accident or occupational disease with an Oregon employer.
  • Student applicant and/or deceased/injured worker are not required to be a legal resident of Oregon.
  • Applicant must be enrolled, accepted, or applying for acceptance as a full-time or part-time student at a university, college or technical school or registered apprentice program.
  • Academic achievement, aptitude and community service of the applicant are considered.
  • Documentation Required:
  • A completed Kids’ Chance of Oregon Scholarship Application
  • Transcript of most recent grades
  • Student Account Statement from the university, college, technical school, apprentice program or high school Applicant plans to attend
  • Documentation of compensability that the injury or death of the parent or guardian was determined to be an Oregon covered injury or death.
  • Essay/Statement Regarding Needs and Goals
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation


All decisions are at the discretion of the Board of Directors of Kids’ Chance of Oregon, Inc.

Kid’s Chance Qualifications

Kids Chance is an equal opportunity organization awarding scholarships without consideration of gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, or disability. Students may apply at any time, but the application should be submitted at least two months before the scholarship is needed. The Kids Chance board meets at least annually in the spring to consider the upcoming school-year’s scholarship awards. The scholarship will be awarded for a specific period. Each scholarship requires a new application and verification of eligibility; a qualified applicant may reapply for additional periods as needed. Annual scholarship amounts vary based on available funds and applicants’ financial need. 



Application Instruction
  1. Students are encouraged to utilize the Oregon Student Aid’s scholarship portal that provides options to apply for multiple Oregon based scholarships simultaneously for a streamlined process. https://oregonstudentaid.gov/scholarships/osac-scholarship-application/

  2. Alternatively, students may directly apply by completing and submitting an application from the website, along with all supporting documents and return by mail or electronically to:

    Kids’ Chance of Oregon, Inc.
    Attn: Scholarship Committee
    P.O. Box 1728
    Lake Oswego, Oregon 97035
    www. kidschanceoforegon.com

    A completed application includes: (a) This Form; (b) An Essay; (c) Letters of Recommendation; (d) Release allowing Kid’s Chance of Oregon to obtain verification of the Oregon covered death or permanent and total disability; (e) Transcript and/or Letter of Good Standing sent to Kid’s Chance of Oregon.

  3. Kid’s Chance of Oregon, Inc. will do a preliminary review of all applications for completeness. If your application is incomplete, you will be contacted and asked to provide the missing information. 
  4. The Kids’ Chance of Oregon, Inc. Scholarship Committee will review all complete applications and will verify the eligibility of each Applicant.

  5. Kids’ Chance Board of Directors will review all applications and the recommendations made by the Scholarship Committee and make a final determination regarding the scholarships to be awarded. Scholarships are considered for the purpose of covering program related tuition, books, housing, fees, meal plans and other program related expenses. 

  6. Kids’ Chance of Oregon will then notify the applicant of his/her award. Scholarships will be paid directly to the institution consistent with the institution’s instructions and protocol; in the case of an apprenticeship, the funds may be paid directly to the recipient. Scholarships are awarded periodically and subject to enrollment documentation.
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