Apply for a Scholarship to our Business Course

Scholarships are available for the Business Foundations Course and are based on the student’s ability to pay. Award amounts are determined by comparing the student’s annual gross income (AGI) with the current Federal Poverty Level. Applicants earning less than 150% FPL qualify for a $35 scholarship and those earning less than 100% FPL qualify for a $75 scholarship. (see chart below)

Mercy Corps Northwest requires proof of a student’s gross annual household income in order to award scholarships for course fees. Please provide us with all relevant items as available to document each source of household income. (A household being all persons who live together and/or share finances. Household size includes dependents and spouses. If spouse generates income, this must be documented also.)

• It you are currently employed… the most current pay stub which indicates your gross amount of pay (either dollar amount per pay period or hourly rate) the number of hours you work per pay period, and how often you are paid.
• If you are self-employed… the most current income tax return
• If you are retired… the most current amounts you are receiving as indicated on Social Security statement, 1099, or other document
• If you are receiving assistance… whether it is your primary source of income or in addition to your income, from agencies such as SSI, Disability, Unemployment Compensation, Social Security, etc., or receiving income from other sources such as child support, we need documentation reflecting the most current amounts you are receiving and the providing agency
• If you are unemployed and not receiving any form of income or assistance… please provide us with a letter explaining your situation and the need for scholarship assistance.

Please download this enrollment form, fill out and send with attachments to:

Mercy Corps Northwest
Attn: Loren Guerriero
43 SW Naito Parkway
Portland, OR 97204
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After the scholarship is awarded, you will receive an e-mail with a discount code or instructions to pay by check. Scholarships are good for 6 months following award date.

Questions? Contact Loren at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)