Barbara E. Knudson Scholarship

This scholarship was established with a donation from the Barbara Emily Knudson Charitable Foundation. Barbara Emily Knudson was the only child of Joel and Arna Emily. She was raised in Portland and was a 1939 graduate of Oregon Agricultural College (OSU), majoring in Home Economics.
She married her college sweetheart Gene Knudson, a forestry major. She taught for a brief time and then set about building a successful family life supporting Gene’s rise through the ranks to the top level of leadership with Willamette Industries Timber Company.
Over the years, she created a legacy of charitable giving. She was particularly fond of youth serving organizations and community services which helped provide needed services to children and their families.

This scholarship is for an individual who is committed to improving their situation through education.

Recipients will be selected based on the following:
Academic Subject Area: Any subject area
Must be Oregon Resident
Requires a minimum GPA of 2.5
Student’s year at LBCC when receiving award: Second Year LBCC

The student must have an established financial need AND have successfully completed one year at the community college level; be a single parent; OR be a dislocated worker enrolling in a program directed to change his or her career. A thank-you letter to the LBCC Foundation is strongly recommended. Attendance at the Foundation Fall Scholarship Reception is highly encouraged.

The Barbara Emily Knudson Foundation would like to establish an ongoing relationship with recipients and be available to mentor and advise the student when needed.

Scholarships can be used for: tuition/fees, books, living expenses etc.
Award Amount: $4,000
Number of Awards available: 1
Student can receive scholarship multiple times
Apply during Spring Term
Enrollment requirement per term: 12 or more credit hours
Term(s) award to be paid: Fall, Winter, Spring

A thank you letter is required upon award.