This program, also known as the Hap Arnold Grant, is the centerpiece of the AFAS education support.  The application process for the Arnold Grant serves as a platform for other key education support opportunities at the Society, including the Merit Scholarship program, and Interest-free Supplemental loan program.

The Hap Arnold grant is uniquely tailored to recognize the proper weighing of family income and education costs.

Award amounts vary each year based on the number of applicants, total approved grant budget, applicant’s Student Aid Index (SAI) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and cost of attendance at a college or university approved by the Department of Education.  The specific amount awarded correlates to a student’s particular level of financial need.

Please review the eligibility criteria and documents below before starting an application to ensure you qualify.

Eligibility Criteria

Children of U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force members in the following categories:

• Active Duty, Title 10 Reserve and Guard on extended active duty, and Title 32 Guard performing full-time active duty through December 1 of the academic year.
• Retired due to length of active duty service or disability.
• Retired AGR/Reserve with 20+ satisfactory service years creditable for retired pay and placed on the Air Force or Space Force Reserve Retired List (no other retired classifications are considered eligible).
• Deceased member who died while on active duty or in retired status.

Children must not reach age 24 during the award year.

Spouses of U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force members in the following categories:  

• Active Duty, Title 10 Reserve and Guard on extended active duty, and Title 32 Guard performing full-time active duty through December 1 of the academic year.
• Surviving spouses of Air Force and Space Force members who died while on active duty or in retired status.

Spouses must be legally married to the member (not separated or pending divorce) at the time of application and disbursement of award.

All applicants must:

• Be a high school graduate enrolled or accepted as a full-time undergraduate student in the upcoming academic year.
• Be enrolled or accepted in an accredited college, university or vocational/trade school approved by the U.S. Department of Education for participation in federal aid programs.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and remain in good standing with the school.
• Not be a graduate or professional student.
• Not be a veteran or a member of the National Guard, Reserves or other military branch.
• Be considered a dependent of the Airman/Guardian for federal student aid purposes.

This scholarship aims to award scholarship money in honor of David Beeson to outstanding senior athletes who attend school in Klamath County and wish to further their education.

Insurance Professionals of Klamath Falls will present three scholarships, each for $2,000. The se scholarships will be awarded to three students who will graduate this year from one of our Klamath County High Schools with a focus on a Business degree. 

The Klamath Masonic Lodge #77 will award two $2,000.00 scholarships this year. All graduating seniors may apply. The successful candidate will need to have submitted a fully completed scholarship application, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, may be asked to attend a brief interview with the Klamath Masonic Lodge #77 scholarship committee, All applications must be received by mail and addressed to the scholarship committee no later than May 11,2025

The KCEA scholarship's requirement is that the senior needs to be related to a union member. 

The Cathy Nevala scholarship's requirement is the student is more focused on Art and CTE programs

Eligibility requirements: Must be a graduating senior from any Klamath County School with a 3.0 or better GPA (unofficial transcript required in application) and planning to attend a state or private accredited institution of higher education in the United States. 

 APPLICATION PROCESS:

1. Pick up applications at Oregon Department of Forestry Headquarters on 3200 Delap Road or online at https://www.facebook.com/klamathfirepreventioncooperative/

2. Completed application and essay must be received by May 13^th, 2025, no later than 4:30 p.m. Applications may be dropped off at Oregon Department of Forestry Headquarters on 3200 Delap Road.

3. Notification of scholarship award by May 19th, 2025.

4. Funds will be distributed directly to the prospective student by KFPC or to the educational institution of the applicant’s choice upon proof of enrollment.

5. Funds must be used within one year of award notification.

6. If you have any questions, please leave a message for the scholarship committee at 541-717-2209.

This scholarship was created in the memory of Mr. Archie Linman who dedicated his life to the Klamath Basin and was a huge promoter of higher education. Archie served on several committees such as the Klamath Fair Board, Henley High School FFA Advisory Committee along with helping create the Best of the Basin Event. He devoted much of his life encouraging young people to follow their dreams.

General Scholarship Criteria: Eligibility: 1. Graduating high school senior enrolled in 4-H. Some scholarships require a minimum number of years in 4-H to be eligible. 2. Most scholarships require participation in a particular project area during the Klamath County Fair. 3. Applicants need to be planning to further his or her education in a university, college, trade, or vocational school. Awards: 1. The scholarship committee based upon account balance for the particular year will determine amounts and number of recipients. 2. Payment of scholarships will be made directly to the school of the recipient’s choice.

See attached application.

Cash award - it is not necessary to be enrolled in or planning to go to a college or trade school.

See attached letter.