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Central City Concern Scholarship

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In the early 1970s Portland's Old Town/Chinatown neighborhood was populated largely by older men living in shabby, crime-ridden single room occupancy ( SRO ) buildings. The rent was cheap, the drug of choice was alcohol and Portland's street inebriate problem was one of the worst in the nation.

Award $2,500

Closed 15 October 2026

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Which collegeCentral City Concern Scholarship - Mt. Hood Community College Scholarships
Who can applyIn the early 1970s Portland's Old Town/Chinatown neighborhood was populated largely by older men living in shabby, crime-ridden single room occupancy ( SRO ) buildings. The rent was cheap, the drug of choice was alcohol and Portland's street inebriate problem was one of the worst in the nation. In 1979, in response to this growing problem, the City of Portland and Multnomah County together created the Burnside Consortium (now known as Central City Concern). CCC values education and the opportunities that it can provide to those in our community.
Who can applyThey created a scholarship to encourage their employees to attend college and gain skills that will help them in their job and their life. Criteria: Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to qualify for this scholarship. • Must be a current employee at Central City Concern in a full-time or part-time position • Must have been continuously employed with Central City Concern for two years at the time of application Scholarship Details: • Funds will be distributed equally between fall, winter, and spring terms • Scholarship funds may be used for tuition and fees
Who can applyonly; no cash will be disbursed Award amounts are subject to change based on availability of funds.

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Official source: https://mhcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/2740
Last checked by SCRN: 2026-10-11Verified null days ago
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Deadline: 15 October 2026
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Name: Central City Concern ScholarshipRead on 2026-10-11 from https://mhcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/2740
Provider: Mt. Hood Community College ScholarshipsRead on 2026-10-11 from https://mhcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/2740
What it provides: In the early 1970s Portland's Old Town/Chinatown neighborhood was populated largely by older men living in shabby, crime-ridden single room occupancy ( SRO ) buildings. The rent was cheap, the drug of choice was alcohol and Portland's street inebriate problem was one of the worst in the nation. In 1979, in response to this growing problem, the City of Portland and Multnomah County together created the Burnside Consortium (now known as Central City Concern). CCC values education and the opportunities that it can provide to those in our community. They created a scholarship to encourage their employees to attend college and gain skills that will help them in their job and their life. Criteria: Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to qualify for this scholarship. • Must be a current employee at Central City Concern in a full-time or part-time position • Must have been continuously employed with Central City Concern for two years at the time of application Scholarship Details: • Funds will be distributed equally between fall, winter, and spring terms • Scholarship funds may be used for tuition and fees only; no cash will be disbursed Award amounts are subject to change based on availability of funds.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://mhcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/2740
Amount: Award $2,500Read on 2026-10-11 from https://mhcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/2740
Deadline: Deadline 10/15/2026Read on 2026-10-11 from https://mhcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/2740
How to apply: You will be automatically considered based on your completed General Application. To complete the General Application, please sign in .Read on 2026-10-11 from https://mhcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/2740
Which college: Central City Concern Scholarship - Mt. Hood Community College ScholarshipsRead on 2026-10-11 from https://mhcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/2740
Who can apply: In the early 1970s Portland's Old Town/Chinatown neighborhood was populated largely by older men living in shabby, crime-ridden single room occupancy ( SRO ) buildings. The rent was cheap, the drug of choice was alcohol and Portland's street inebriate problem was one of the worst in the nation. In 1979, in response to this growing problem, the City of Portland and Multnomah County together created the Burnside Consortium (now known as Central City Concern). CCC values education and the opportunities that it can provide to those in our community.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://mhcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/2740
Who can apply: They created a scholarship to encourage their employees to attend college and gain skills that will help them in their job and their life. Criteria: Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to qualify for this scholarship. • Must be a current employee at Central City Concern in a full-time or part-time position • Must have been continuously employed with Central City Concern for two years at the time of application Scholarship Details: • Funds will be distributed equally between fall, winter, and spring terms • Scholarship funds may be used for tuition and feesRead on 2026-10-11 from https://mhcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/2740
Who can apply: only; no cash will be disbursed Award amounts are subject to change based on availability of funds.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://mhcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/2740

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