By Jennifer Holzapfel-Hanson
Sometimes a small gesture — a moment of generosity — makes a lasting impact. At the Multnomah Athletic Foundation (MAF), these moments happen every day, often sparked by something as simple as a $25 donation. For MAC members, this modest gift during the annual fund drive is more than just financial. It’s an investment in dreams, ambition and the unwavering spirit of young athletes like Fernanda Rodriguez.
Fernanda’s journey began in East Portland,...
As a 2025 Loprinzi Scholarship Finalist, each of these remarkable young people will receive a $10,000 scholarship to support their journey in higher education and beyond.
Giovanny Dillanes is a resilient, hardworking student who has turned adversity into action.
After overcoming substance abuse, Gio found healing and discipline through track and cross country at Beaverton High School—earning a spot on the varsity team and redefining what success means to him.
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Tomorrow is the night! The 2025 Scholarship Celebration Event is tomorrow, Tuesday, June 11 at the Multnomah Athletic Club!
This event is a joyful celebration of our scholarship recipients and the community that uplifts them. To ensure we’re prepared to welcome everyone, please let us know if your plans have changed.If you can no longer attend, please cancel your RSVP via Eventbrite or reply to this email so we can adjust our guest list.
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Congratulations to the 2025 Loprinzi Scholarship recipients! These remarkable high school seniors are from all over the Portland Metro Area! We are thrilled to share the school finalists and the award finalists. Over $49,000 will power their next steps in education! Watch our upcoming Saturday Scholarship Shoutouts for the individual photos and bios.
Learn more about the Loprinzi Program here.
$10,000Beaverton High SchoolGiovannyDillanes$10,000David Douglas High...
Since 1971, each spring we welcome in a new cohort of MAC Scholar Athletes into a historic and collaborative program between the Multnomah Athletic Foundation and the Multnomah Athletic Club. Comprised of current sophomores from 30 possible program area high schools, we are thrilled to announce the 2025 MAC Scholar Athlete Cohort which is made up of amazing student athletes from all over the Portland Metro Area! Stay tuned for more features on theses students and the program as we progress...
Isabel Homsi graduated from Lincoln High School in Portland, Oregon and was the recipient of the Houser Scholarship. She is a senior at the University of Vermont with an expected graduation date of May 2025. Her field of study is Environmental Sciences with a minor in Geospatial Technologies and a certificate in Place-Based Education. We asked her recently in our "where are they now" effort to provide a highlight from 2024.
Here is her experience:
My highlight has to be my study...
Higher education opens doors to new opportunities, but the cost can be a major hurdle for many students. At the Multnomah Athletic Foundation, we believe in supporting students by connecting them with resources to help fund their education. Whether you're a high school senior, or know someone navigating the scholarship search, here are four key scholarship programs to explore!
1. The Ford Family Foundation Scholarships
The Ford Family Foundation provides generous scholarships to...
The Loprinzi Scholarship celebrates students who truly embody the vibrant spirit of Joe Loprinzi. It’s for those who embrace life with energy, engage with their community, work hard, and make every moment count. Joe’s memory continues to inspire countless individuals to live fully, and this year’s awardees are shining examples of his legacy!
The Loprinzi Scholarship provides an $10,000 award to three outstanding student athletes that attend one of our thirty program high...
Each spring we welcome in a new cohort of MAC Scholar Athletes into a historic and collaborative program between the Multnomah Athletic Foundation and the Multnomah Athletic Club. Comprised of current sophomores from 30 possible program area high schools, we are thrilled to announce the 2024 MAC Scholar Athlete Cohort which is made up of amazing student athletes from all over the Portland Metro Area! Stay tuned for more features on theses students and the program as we progress through the...
At the Multnomah Athletic Foundation , we use a cloud-based online system called Kaleidoscope for applications and recommendations. So the candidate has two options for providing a recommendation for their application. The first option is to for the applicant to send the recommender an email from within the Kaleidoscope system. If you receive that email, you answer a few questions and then upload the letter of recommendation as a PDF. The letter will be attached to the application as a...
