McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce (Lopez Family) · $1,500 · Verify deadline
Who qualifies
Graduating senior from any high school in Yamhill County
Pursuing education, training, certification, or apprenticeship in a skilled trade (landscaping, construction, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, manufacturing, automotive, welding, or other technical trades)
Financial need, service-mindedness/community involvement, academic effort
How to win it
Strong applicants clearly meet every requirement: graduating senior from any high school in yamhill county; pursuing education, training, certification, or apprenticeship in a skilled trade (landscaping, construction, electrical, plumbing, hvac, manufacturing, automotive, welding, or other technical trades); financial need, service-mindedness/community involvement, academic effort. Apply early and double-check the deadline, since local awards often have small applicant pools and reward the well-prepared.