The Larry K. Sharpf Educational Scholarship Foundation

Who We Are

The LKS Foundation is a non profit organization established in 2018 by Larry K. Sharpf. We offer graduating high school seniors, living in the State of Oregon, scholarships to continue their education at a state or private school, community college or trade school within the State of Oregon. Scholarship amount up to $20,000.00 for a 4 year institution is applicable to tuition, room and board only. Several will be awarded per year. Amount awarded will vary per candidate, need and school chosen. We aim to help students pursue their dream of getting an education.

We will also be awarding a few scholarships to final year Linfield College students based on need and debt accrued for their education expenses.

Testimonials

"Thank you so much for awarding me the educational scholarship. - Without this scholarship, it would have been very hard for me to actually go to school, and I probably would have had to take out many loans. With your gift however, I don't have to stress about it and I will be more able to actually focus on my education."

~2019, 2020 Award Recipient - Lebanon High School

"Words cannot express the gratitude I feel. Being awarded the LKS Scholarship is the highlight of my academic career."

~2020 Award Recipient - Scio High School

"I'm honored to be one of your picks for the first year of this scholarship. I am proud to be a part of the first group of people to continue in your legacy of honor and altruism"

~2019, 2020 Award Recipient - South Salem High School

"I can't help but to get the feeling that Christmas has come early."

~2020 Award Recipient - McNary High School

Eligibility for 2nd year renewal

Scholarship recipient from LKS in 2021.
Be currently attending an undergraduate program at a Junior College, State College, Private College or Trade School in the state of Oregon.
Must have a cumulative College GPA of 2.75 or higher
Entering Year 2 at the same institution.
Annual household income of $75,000.00 a year or less.
Pass a background check and be in good standing at current school.
Resident of Oregon and U.S. Citizen
Must have taken enough credit hours required to be a full time student in year 1 and maintain that status in year 2.

Eligibility for 3rd year renewal

Scholarship recipient from LKS in 2020 and 2021.
Be currently attending an undergraduate program at a Junior College, State College, Private College or Trade School in the state of Oregon.
Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Entering Year 3 at the same institution.
Annual household income of $75,000.00 or less.
Pass a background check and be in good standing at current school.
Resident of Oregon and U.S. Citizen.
Must have taken enough credit hours required to be a full time student in year 2 and maintain that status in year 3.

Eligibility for 4th and final year renewal

Scholarship recipient from LKS in 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Be currently attending an undergraduate program at a Junior College, State College, Private College or Trade School in the state of Oregon.
Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Entering Year 4 at the same institution.
Annual household income of $75,000.00 or less.
Pass a background check and be in good standing at current school.
Resident of Oregon and U.S. Citizen.
Must have taken enough credit hours required to be a full time student in year 3 and maintain that status in year 4 if needed..

Eligibility for Linfield Students

Currently entering 4th or final year at Linfield College
Must have cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
Annual household income of 75,000 or less (parents if claimed by them. Personal if on your own.)
Pass a background check
Resident of Oregon and a U.S. Citizen
Attended a high school in Marion, Benton, Linn or Lane County
Scholarship may be applied to debt incurred for tuition, room and board.
LKS Scholarships are available to individuals without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, color, disability or age.
Students who are receiving institutional, state or federal aid or other money that exceed the direct cost of tuition, room and board are excluded from the applicant pool for Foundation scholarships.
Agree to meet a member of the LKS Foundation if asked.

Larry K. Sharpf Educational Foundation Scholarships are renewable (with the exception of final year Linfield College recipients) and priority is given to previously awarded recipients for following years (up to 4 years) if college GPA remains a cumulative of 2.75 or higher.

Larry K. Sharpf Educational Foundation Scholarships are available to individuals without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, color, disability or age.

We reserve the right to choose recipients based on the criteria stated and the application submitted.

NOTICE TO CURRENT RECIPIENTS

In Memory of Larry K. Sharpf