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Rat Rod Round-Up Trade Career Scholarship Program
**Applications for our 2026 scholarships are now CLOSED.**
Trade Careers
Part of planning for life after high school is evaluating all the options available to you. One of those options is to pursue a skilled trade. Working in a trade career can offer lucrative pay, job stability, and overall good quality of life.
Just a few examples of trade careers:
- Automotive and/or Diesel Mechanic
- Welder
- Line Installer & Repairer
- Metal Fabricator
- Plumber
- Electrician
- Mason
- Carpenter
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- HVAC Technician
- Pipe Fitter
- Locksmith
- Logger
The Rat Rod Round-Up Trade Career Scholarship Program benefits Douglas County high school graduates who are choosing to pursue a trade after graduation. This scholarship may be used for tuition, tools, or any other financial need to get started.
2025 Scholarship Recipients
Our 2025 $1,500 scholarship recipient is Landen Whited from Sutherlin High School. He is pursuing a career as a pilot and his goal is to became an airline captain.
Addison Meier of Oakland High School was awarded a $1,000 scholarship. She is pursuing a career in cosmetology and her goal is to open her own salon.
Emilja Singleton of Sutherlin High School was awarded a $1,000 scholarship. She is pursuing a career in both welding and truck driving.
This was our first year awarding a $1,000 scholarship extended to anyone already out of high school. We were pleased to present this award to Belinda Workman, a busy mama of 2 little boys, who is pursuing her dream of becoming a professional tattoo artist.
Emma Camp, one of our 2024 scholarship recipients, was awarded $500 to purchase tools needed for her second year in college, working towards a degree in the forestry industry.