Western Lane Community Foundation

Applications for Continuing Education Scholarships are now open. Submit your application by July 22nd.

Apply online at https://www.wlcfonline.org/Scholarships.html

The Western Lane Community Foundation 2026 Grant Cycle opens February 1, 2026.

Founded in 1974 by leaders of the Florence Rotary Club, Western Lane Community Foundation is a community trust and private nonprofit dedicated to strengthening Western Lane County. The Foundation attracts, administers, and distributes charitable resources to support the long-term well-being of our community. Grants are awarded annually from income generated by invested assets, ensuring sustainable support for future generations.
Today, WLCF manages more than $17 million in assets across 104 managed funds, operating under the auspices of the Oregon Community Foundation.

Local nonprofits, schools, and community organizations serving Western Lane County are encouraged to apply for funding that supports meaningful and impactful programs. During the 2025–2026 grant cycle, WLCF awarded over $186,000 to 33 nonprofit organizations, helping advance vital work across the region.

From education and health to arts, housing, and basic needs, Western Lane Community Foundation is proud to invest in projects that improve lives and strengthen our community.

To learn more about eligibility, deadlines, and how to apply, visit wlcfonline.org.

Together, we’re building a stronger Western Lane County—one grant at a time.

Applications for Continuing Education Scholarships are now open. Submit your application by July 15th.

Apply online at www.wlcfonline.org/Scholarships.html

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WLCF to Award up to 14 Continuing Education Scholarships
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JULY 15, 2024

WLCF is pleased to announce its 10TH annual Continuing Education Scholarships program for 2024 offering scholarships totaling $18,100. These scholarships are awarded annually and are designed for students who use permanent home addresses within the Florence or Mapleton school district geographical areas and have already graduated from High School (2023 or earlier), have their diploma, GED, or were homeschooled and are eligible to enter higher education or a trade school or a graduate program. This includes non-traditional students starting or returning to a program after a career or family change or job loss. Criteria include; academic achievement, financial need, outside activities, work history, and volunteerism to name a few.

Scholarships are available as outlined below:
• $3,000 Arlis Ulman Health Careers Scholarship to a Lane Community College student. The Ulman Scholarship is designed to assist students enrolled at LCC in their nursing or pre-nursing curriculum either in Florence or the Eugene campus. Students must have a permanent residence in the Florence/Mapleton school district area, have graduated in 2023 or earlier, major in the Nursing Program, including students completing prerequisites prior to admission to the nursing program, and have demonstrated a commitment to academic achievement and financial need.
• $2,500 Roger and Sherri McCorkle Scholarship to a student accepted into educational programs.
• $1,500 Don Tiegen Scholarship to a student who is re-entering upper education after a significant interruption such as military service, injury, or a career change. Students may be working on obtaining GED.
• $1,000 Peace Health Medical Staff Scholarship to an entry-level medical student, tech, paramedic/EMT, nurse practitioner or graduate student. May be renewed until the program is finished.

The following scholarships are awarded to students who are in their sophomore or higher year, re-entry students, and other career-changing adults attending graduate programs, traditional four-year colleges as well as community colleges and accredited trade schools, and special arts programs. Homeschooled students are eligible if they are attending a qualified school in the fall and have earned their GED.
• $8,000 for up to (8) Western Lane Community Foundation Scholarships
• $1250 Barnum/Ramirez Scholarship
• $1,000 Fresh Start Scholarship
• $1,000 Glenn Butler Scholarship

Applications are available online at www.wlcfonline.org
Deadline for post-mark or receipt is July 15, 2024