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The Venture Scholars Scholarship Program began in 2004, in order to give students with a focused career goal the opportunity to achieve their potential. The scholarships are funded by several Portland area philanthropists who believe strongly in honoring and supporting students who pursue careers that can be advanced through a community college or a technical training program.
The Venture Scholars program is modeled on the Grove Scholars program of California (www.GroveScholars.org). Started in 1998 by the family foundation of former Intel Chairman Andrew S. Grove, Grove Scholars now serves eight high schools, awarding approximately 100 scholarships each year. Hundreds of California award recipients are now trained and working in such jobs as computer technician, automotive technician, nurse, chef, dental assistant and preschool teacher.
In 2006 the Venture Scholars program will award a total of twelve scholarships to graduating seniors at two high schools in Portland, Oregon. Additional funds are being solicited so that the program may be expanded to more students and more high schools.
The program is administered by Social Venture Partners Portland (SVPP, www.svpportland.org). SVPP is a group of Portland area philanthropists that pool their funds and talents to support local not-for-profit organizations. Several of the donors to the Venture Scholars program are members of SVPP.
For more information on the program please go to:
You may also contact us by email (Venture Scholars email) or surface mail at:
Venture Scholars Program
Social Venture Partners Portland
221 NW Second Ave, Suite 210
Portland, OR 97209
