New Faces in Leadership
For the Campus. For the City. For the Future.

The Act Six Leadership and Scholarship Initiative is Oregon's only full-tuition, full-need scholarship for emerging urban leaders who want to use their college education to make a difference on campus and in their communities at home.

Important News

• Act Six Essay Writing Workshop
  As you prepare to submit your Act Six application by October 19, we are excited to work with Black United Fund to host an essay writing workshop to help you complete your application with excellence. We highly recommend you attend this event, but space is limited to 200 students.

  • Saturday, September 18, 10 am - 4 pm
    Warner Pacific College, McGuire Auditorium
    Cost: $5 buys you lunch, a binder full of materials, and a personal writing coach
    RSVP: Email actsixoregon@gmail.com to reserve your spot today!

• Online Application Now Available, Due October 19
  The new Act Six application for fall 2010 is now available and must be completed online.  Begin your online application now and use the summer to get a jump start on the October 19, 2010 deadline.

• What is Act Six all about?
  Check out the new video below to find out.
  

Additional News

• Incoming George Fox Scholar Martin Rodriguez Featured in Oregon Superintendent of Public Instruction Susan Castillo's Update
  Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools and students. She selected Martin to highlight the successes of Oregon's 2010 Senior Class.  Read the full story of Martin's journey and accomplishments.

• Twenty One Newest Act Six Scholars Head to Campus
  Portland Leadership Foundation, George Fox University and Warner Pacific College announced in January that the following students were been named the newest Act Six scholars in Portland. Collectively, their scholarships are worth nearly $2.1 million over four years.  After wrapping up their training, the scholars head to campus this fall.

  • George Fox University Cadre Four

    Anthony Jordan III, Grant High School

    Micah Strong, Mount Hood Community College

    Oscar Betancourt, Roosevelt High School

    Pavel Timofeyev, Woodburn High School

    Jordan Ashley Mitchell Phillips, Parkrose High School

    Antonio Salazar, Woodburn High School

    Liliya Backhinskaya, Reynolds High School

    Aby Cordova, Barlow High School

    Martin Rodriguez, McNary High School

    Janette Beltran-Aispuro, Saint Mary's High School

    Ana Vella Robles, Woodburn High School

  • Warner Pacific College Urban Service Track Cadre One

    Adam Ristick, Cleveland High School

    Hunter Leonard, Cleveland High School

    Tyanna Paschal, Benson High School

    Jaques Montgomery, Grant High School

    Jazzi Tuli, David Douglas High School

    Selam Kahhassay, Benson High School

    Ariana Gamino, Roosevelt High School

    Nia Whitfield, Corvallis High School

    Eddie Petrie, Cleveland High School

    Patricia Lewis, David Douglas High School