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Larry K. Sharpf Educational Foundation Scholarship

Offered by Larry K. Sharpf Educational Scholarship Foundation · Free to apply

This scholarship supports graduating Oregon high school seniors from select counties who plan to attend an Oregon college or trade school full-time. Applicants must demonstrate financial need with household income under $75,000, hold at least a 3.5 GPA, and pass a background check. Awards provide up to $20,000 toward tuition and on-campus room and board for a four-year institution and can be renewed annually.

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How hard is the Larry K. Sharpf Educational Foundation Scholarship to win?

A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure.

Odds
no published selection data
Paperwork
~2.3 hrs to file

What drives the odds here

Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.

  • Fewer rivalsOpen only to Oregon residents
  • Fewer rivalsRecommendation letters are required, a step many applicants skip
  • Fewer rivalsAn official transcript is required
  • Fewer rivalsOpen to a single grade level only
  • Fewer rivalsRequires at least a 3.5 GPA
  • More rivalsA large award draws far more applicants

How Solyo estimates this: We model the applicant field from how narrow the eligibility rules are, then divide the awards available by that field. Requirements such as essays and recommendation letters improve a serious applicant’s odds, because most browsers never complete them. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.

Who can apply for the Larry K. Sharpf Educational Foundation Scholarship?

These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.

  • Must be a resident of Oregon
  • Open to high school seniors
  • GPA of 3.5 or higher (unweighted)
  • Open to U.S. citizens
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  • Must live in Marion, Benton, Linn, Lane, Yamhill, Lincoln, or Polk County in Oregon.
  • Annual household income must be $75,000 or less.
  • Must agree to and pass a background check.
  • Must plan to attend a junior college, state college, private college, or trade school located in Oregon as a full-time student.
Good to know
  • Deadline applies to the 2027-2028 academic year application cycle.

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What the application takes

  • 2 letters of recommendation. Ask teachers or counselors early; good letters take time.
  • Transcript required. Request it from the school registrar ahead of the deadline.

Deadline and application cycle

The current deadline is May 3, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around May 3 each year.

Applications close
May 3, 2027
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Common questions about the Larry K. Sharpf Educational Foundation Scholarship

How much is the Larry K. Sharpf Educational Foundation Scholarship worth?

The Larry K. Sharpf Educational Foundation Scholarship awards $20,000 per year and is renewable in later years.

When is the Larry K. Sharpf Educational Foundation Scholarship deadline?

The current deadline is May 3, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around May 3 each year.

Who is eligible for the Larry K. Sharpf Educational Foundation Scholarship?

Key requirements: Must be a resident of Oregon; Open to high school seniors; GPA of 3.5 or higher (unweighted); Open to U.S. citizens.

Does the Larry K. Sharpf Educational Foundation Scholarship require an essay?

No essay is required. The application does ask for 2 recommendations and a transcript. Expect to spend about 2.25 hours on it.

How hard is it to win the Larry K. Sharpf Educational Foundation Scholarship?

A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure. What is known: open only to Oregon residents and recommendation letters are required, a step many applicants skip. Plan on about 2.3 hrs of work.

Is the Larry K. Sharpf Educational Foundation Scholarship free to apply?

Yes. The Larry K. Sharpf Educational Foundation Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.

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