As used in ORS 399.245 to 399.265:

1. (1) “Qualified applicant” means an Oregon resident who:

   1. (a) Is a member of the Oregon National Guard;
   2. (b) Maintains minimum academic standards at the qualified institution of higher education;
   3. (c) Meets participation standards in the Oregon National Guard as prescribed by the Oregon Military Department;
   4. (d) Is a full-time student; and
   5. (e) Serves one year in the Oregon National Guard for each year a scholarship is granted.
2. (2) “Qualified institution of higher education” means any two-year or four-year, nonprofit, generally accredited institution of higher education located in this state, including community colleges and accredited schools of nursing located in this state.
3. (3) “Scholarship” means a scholarship equal in value to $800 to be used to pay the educational expenses of the applicant at a qualified institution of higher education during the period for which the scholarship is granted, of which no more than 100 scholarships shall be awarded annually.

Note: 399.245 to 399.265 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 399 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

[1989 c.717 §1; 1999 c.704 §21; 2011 c.637 §263]