Next Generation Fund
Scholarships are available to spouses, domestic partners, dependent children, siblings and parents of active Southern Oregon Goodwill employees.
The Next Generation Fund is Southern Oregon Goodwill’s dependent scholarship program – a key initiative aimed at supporting the families of our dedicated staff.
Eligibility Information
There is only one requirement to be eligible for the Next Generation Fund: you must be a family member of a Goodwill Associate.
As part of our ongoing commitment to personal and professional growth, we have recently expanded the eligibility criteria to include more family members and high school students.
- A Goodwill Associate is defined as an individual who has been continuously employed by Southern Oregon Goodwill for a minimum of 6 months and in good standing.
- A family member is defined as a parent, sibling, or child, and/or grandchild; including but not limited to, step, foster, adopted and/or legal guardians, and spouse; including but not limited to domestic partners.
Scholarship Uses
The Next Generation Fund is designed to provide greater support to our staff and their families, helping them achieve their educational and professional goals. Eligible fund uses include but are not limited to:
- Attendance to a four-year college or university, or accredited community college, trade school or vocational school.
- Professional Certificates or Licensure
- Costs associated with High School Honors Classes.
High school students who meet the eligibility criteria can now apply for the Next Generation Fund. This expansion aims to help students achieve their educational goals by offering scholarships for AP classes and testing, as well as assistance with certifications and licenses needed for work.
Award Amounts
College, University, Community College, Trade School or Vocational school award recipients can receive up to $3,000 per year. Applications are reviewed twice a year in June and December by the Next Generation Fund scholarship committee.
Certificate, license, or High School Advancement class award recipients can receive up to $1,500 per year. Applications will be reviewed every three months in March, June, September, and December by Southern Oregon Goodwill staff.
Once you have been awarded the scholarship, you will be eligible to renew your funding for additional years by providing a report from your financial institution verifying your enrollment and academic progress. You may renew for up to 5 years before you must reapply for the Next Generation Fund.
Recipients will only be eligible for one grant per year.
How to Apply
The online application form is available year-round and applications are accepted at any time.
Completed applications are reviewed quarterly in March, June, September, and December with award notification occurring in the month immediately following review.
Example: If you submit an application in January, your application will be reviewed in March and you will be notified about your application status in April.
If you have questions about the application, please email: GoodwillNGF@sogoodwill.org.
More Information
Application Form
Donate to the Fund
Make a gift to the Next Generation Fund, and help us expand the reach our of dependent scholarship program.
Goodwill is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and your gift is tax-deductible.
