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The Bonnie Malone Scholarship Fund was created in honor of one of the founders of Sisters Park & Recreation District’s maiden organization, SOAR (Sisters Organization for Activities and Recreation).

Bonnie helped start SOAR with the intent to serve children after school and expanded the offerings to include preschool, and eventually other recreation programs for youth and adults. When SOAR officially became a special taxing district in 1998, Bonnie served on the Board of Directors until 2010. The scholarship is intended to support individuals and families who face financial barriers so they can access SPRD programs.

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To apply, applicants must be district residents and need to fill out the scholarship application below. In addition to proof of residency (driver’s license, utility bill, etc.), one of the following documents listed below is required for proof of eligibility. The document must include the applicants name and must match the name on the proof of residency and the application.

- An Oregon Trail Card
- Proof of WIC benefits
- Oregon Health Plan eligibility statement or Medicaid card
- An official document stating you are receiving support from Circle of Friends
- An official document stating that you are a current resident of a Housing Works Community
- If applicant does not have any of the items listed above, they must include a letter with their application explaining their hardship.

A foster child who lives in-district is eligible to receive a scholarship for 100% of eligible registration fees (separate from their household of residence).

Approved scholarships may not be applied to prior registrations. If you intend to use the SPRD scholarship when registering for a program, you must apply before you register. Scholarships can take up to a week to process so please plan accordingly.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and will be funded on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Scholarship Policy

Scholarship Application

Which scholarship you are applying for?*
- Bonnie Malone Scholarship (General Programs)
- Lt. Salisbury Scholarship (Approved Outdoor Recreation Programs)
Name*
Primary contract for household. Scholarships are awarded to a household. Please do not submit multiple applications for different individuals in your household.
First Last
Fiscal Year*
Please indicate which fiscal year you are requesting a scholarship for. Scholarships can only be used for programs that start during the approved fiscal year. Please note that summer camp start dates are considered to be the first day of the week you are registering for.
- Fiscal Year 2025 (Program starts before June 30, 2025)
- Fiscal Year 2026 (Program starts on or after July 1, 2025)
Physical Address:*
Street Address City State ZIP Code
My mailing address is the same as my physical address
- Yes
Mailing Address:*
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Email*
Phone*
Proof of residency*
Scholarships are available to in-district residents only. Please provide a copy of one of the following with your application to prove district residency:

Current utility statement,
Driver’s license,
Bank statement,
Employee payroll record,
Mortgage or lease agreement or Deschutes County tax report.
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Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf.
Proof of eligibility*
Applicants need to provide a copy of one of the following current documents to demonstrate eligibility:

Oregon Trail Card
WIC benefits
OHP eligibility statement
Medicard Card
Circle of Friends or Housing Works endorsement
Unemployment benefits statement
Free/Reduced lunch
Foster child eligibility
Hardship letter (A short statement describing need)
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Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf.
I attest that the proof of residency and eligibility provided is accurate and current.*
I understand that scholarships are awarded based on the funding available and submitting this form does not guarantee a scholarship will be awarded. I also understand that applicants with a balance on their SPRD account will not be eligible for the scholarship until a repayment plan has been established and is in good standing.

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