Sarah Zuber Memorial Scholarship Foundation

Honoring Sarah’s memory through art, writing, and critical thinking

Encouraging the next generation in our local community with scholarships, support, and meaningful opportunity.

Our Purpose

Encouraging the next generation in our local community

The Sarah Zuber Memorial Scholarship Foundation honors Sarah’s memory by providing annual scholarships to high school and home school graduates who excel in art, creative writing, and critical thinking. Our goal is to encourage talented students, support their passions, and create meaningful opportunities for academic and artistic growth.

Celebrating students in the community

Scholarships with heart

Encouraging gifted students to keep imagining, writing, creating, and exploring.

Congratulations to Our 2025 Winner and Finalists

Celebrating creativity, courage, and community

We are grateful for every student who shared their gifts, their story, and their dreams with us this year.

Thank you to all applicants. It was a joy to get to know each of you through your gifts, talents, and hard work.

Because of the ongoing support and generous donations of St. Helens, Oregon Mayor Jennifer Massey, we were able to award a $500 financial gift to our finalists, as well as $100 gifts to all who applied. Thank you for the care, creativity, and effort you poured into your applications.

Focus

Fulfillment Of Commonly Unique Students

We are committed to nurturing creative talent and opening doors for students throughout Columbia County, Oregon.

Rainier Columbia City Clatskanie St. Helens Birkenfeld Scappoose Deer Island Vernonia Mist Neer

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Learn, apply, support, or connect

There are many ways to honor Sarah’s memory and uplift students in Columbia County.