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Student Leader Scholarship


MESD Outdoor School > For Student Leaders > Student Leader Scholarship
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Group photo of past scholarship winners
​The Outdoor Student Leader Scholarship is available to high school seniors who will have attended Outdoor School or 4th Grade Overnight at least three times by the end of their senior year. 
Application deadline for the Student Leader Scholarship:
11:59 pm April 24, 2020
2020 Student Leader Scholarship Application
Scholarship Publicity Release Form (PDF)

How are the winners selected?

The Student Leader Scholarship Committee is a panel of 4-6 current and former outdoor school staff; 4th grade, 6th grade, and high school teachers and administrators; community leaders; and representatives from our partners. 

Committee members view all scholarship project presentations and review applications. The scores are compiled and used to determine the scholarship finalists. Finalists and their families and friends are invited to the Scholarship Dessert event, where the winners are announced.

How much is each scholarship?

The Student Leader Scholarship Committee considers the pool of applicants and the total available funds collected for the year to determine each scholarship award. The amount can vary from year to year and from recipient to recipient, but each scholarship typically falls within the $500 - $1000 range.

Where does the money come from?

Funding for this scholarship is collected and disbursed by Friends of Outdoor School. Funds come from direct donations, profits from sale of Outdoor School merchandise, and from registration fees and sponsorship of the annual ODS Staff Golf Tournament fundraiser.

How can I help?

Purchase Outdoor School merchandise at the MESD
The Outdoor School office at the MESD offers t-shirts, sweatshirts, water bottles, watches, stickers, and patches in limited colors and sizes. The store is open during times when Student Leaders are typically coming in and out of the building: workshop Friday afternoon, workshop Saturday afternoon, Sundays and Mondays at the beginnings of ODS / 4GO weeks, and Friday afternoons at the ends of ODS / 4GO weeks. If you would like to purchase merchandise at another time, just give us a call  or send us an e-mail and we can arrange a time to help you with your purchase. 100% of profits from merchandise sales go toward Student Leader scholarships.
outdoorschool@mesd.k12.or.us
(503) 257-1600
Directions to the MESD

Donate directly to Friends of Outdoor School
Friends of Outdoor School works tirelessly to secure funding for MESD Outdoor School as well as other residential environmental education programs throughout the state. You can make a general donation to Friends of Outdoor School, or you can specify in the comments area that you would like some or all of your donation to go toward the MESD ODS Scholarship Fund. ​
Donate to Friends of Outdoor School
Purchase Outdoor School merchandise online
Our online shop also has apparel, mugs, stickers, phone cases, journals, and more in many different styles, colors and sizes. Items are printed after you order, and shipped directly to you. 100% of profits from online sales go toward Student Leader scholarships.
Our Online Shop

Sponsor an ODS Staff golf team
Current and past ODS staff members form golf teams of 3-6 members to compete in the annual spring ODS Staff Golf Tournament. Despite what the name implies, this tournament is not about golf. We do attempt to play golf, but teams really compete for team unity, best costumes, and most funds raised.

100% of tournament registration fees paid by staff and all donations and team sponsorships collected for this event go toward Student Leader scholarships.

For a week or two prior to the tournament, you can donate to a specific team. Find your favorite staff members on the list and help them win bragging rights!

Sponsor a Golf Team

Design a t-shirt!
Even if you don't have money to spare, you can help out the Student Leader scholarship fund by offering your time and art skills (or even just your ideas)! Several of the designs in our online shop were created by current and former Student Leaders and staff.

Donate your ODS or 4GO themed art to our repertoire of available designs. A great design will entice others to purchase items featuring that design, and profits from those purchases go toward the Student Leader scholarship fund. Not all art works well for merchandise, but we would love to consider yours! 
​If you have an idea for a design, but lack art skills, tell us about your idea. We may be able to make it a reality anyway.
Send your design ideas to Lafcadio
ladams@mesd.k12.or.us
Salmon Trillium design
Tree Love design
Wood Cookie Design
I Wood Cookie ODS Design
Sandy River Design
Card Line Drawing Design

2020 Golf Teams (TBA)
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11611 NE Ainsworth Circle, Portland OR 97220
phone: (503) 257-1600 fax: (503) 257-1592
​outdoorschool@mesd.k12.or.us
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  • About
    • Mission
    • Meet Our Staff
    • Session Calendar
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Merchandise
    • Partners
    • Contact
  • Programs
    • Outdoor School >
      • Program Tour
      • Field Study Tour >
        • Animals Field Study Tour
        • Plants Field Study Tour
        • Soil Field Study Tour
        • Water Field Study Tour
        • Academic Program Elements
      • Sample Daily Schedule
      • Register Your Class for ODS
      • Session Calendar
    • 4th Grade Overnight
    • StarLab >
      • Presentations
      • Space Requirements
      • Adjustments & Fees
  • Sites
    • Angelos / Sandy River >
      • ASR Location & Directions
      • ASR Facilities
      • ASR Science & Nature
      • ASR Land & History
      • ASR Meet the Staff
    • Arrah Wanna >
      • AW Location & Directions
      • AW Facilities
      • AW Science & Nature
      • AW Land & History
      • AW Meet the Staff
    • Canby Grove >
      • CG Location & Directions
      • CG Facilities
      • CG Science & Nature
      • CG Land & History
      • CG Meet the Staff
    • Howard >
      • HO Location & Directions
      • HO Facilities
      • HO Science & Nature
      • HO Land & History
      • HO Meet the Staff
    • Kiwanis >
      • KW Location & Directions
      • KW Facilities
      • KW Land & History
      • KW Staff
    • Kuratli / Trestle Glen >
      • KR Location & Directions
      • KR Facilities
      • KR Science & Nature
      • KR Land & History
      • KR Meet the Staff
    • Namanu >
      • NM Location & Directions
      • NM Facilities
      • NM Science & Nature
      • NM Land & History
      • NM Meet the Staff
  • History
    • History by Decade >
      • The 1960s
      • The 1970s
      • The 1980s
      • The 1990s
      • The 2000s
      • The 2010s
      • The 2020s
    • Retired Sites >
      • Adams / Milk Creek
      • Adams / Nate Creek
      • Cascade >
        • CAS Location & Directions
        • CAS Facilities
        • CAS Science & Nature
        • CAS Land & History
        • CAS Meet the Staff
      • Collins >
        • CL Location & Directions
        • CL Facilities
        • CL Land & History
        • CL Meet the Staff
      • Colton
      • Crestview
      • Eagle Fern
      • Scouter's Mountain
      • Sports Acres
      • Trout Creek
      • Yamhill
    • Outdoor School Staff Photos
  • For Parents
    • Spring 2022 Outdoor School
    • Dear Parents and / or Guardians
    • Frequently Asked Questions >
      • English
      • Español
      • русски
      • tiếng Việt
    • Forms for Parents
    • Sample Daily Schedule
    • Sample Menu
    • Students with Specific Needs
    • Parents of Student Leaders
    • Session Calendar
  • For Teachers
    • Outdoor School Curriculum
    • Preparation & Follow-Up Ideas
    • Special Needs - Outdoor School
    • Supporting Transgender Youth
    • Forms for Teachers
    • Translated Parent Info
    • Sample Teacher Schedule
    • Ideas for Class Meetings
    • Fundraising Ideas
    • Next Gen Science Standards >
      • NGSS Alignment: Animals
      • NGSS Alignment: Plants
      • NGSS Alignment: Soil
      • NGSS Alignment: Water
    • Teacher Calendar
  • For Student Leaders
    • Spring 2022 Registration Process
    • Criteria for Participation
    • SL Workshop Training
    • Register for Workshop
    • Makeup Workshop
    • Student Leader Recruiters
    • Student Leader Calendar
    • Bus Schedules
    • Forms for Student Leaders
    • Parents of Student Leaders
    • 10 Reasons to Participate
    • Handbook, Songbook, & Skits >
      • Beginner Handbook
      • Advanced Handbook
      • Outdoor School Songbook
    • SL Sample Weekly Schedule
    • Evaluation Rubric
    • College Credit & Scholarships >
      • PCC College Credit
      • Student Leader Scholarship
    • Jobs, Internships & Programs
    • Support Resources
    • Social Media
    • Special Needs Volunteers
  • For Staff
    • Trainings & Certifications
    • Incident Reporting
    • Wildlife Handling Guidelines
    • How to Field Instructor
    • How to Program Leader
    • Staff & Field Study Songs
    • Professional Resources
    • Seasonal Employment
    • Job Listings
    • Merchandise Payment
    • Staff Calendar
  • MESD