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Klamath County approves funding for Graduation Sensation scholarships for local students
Summary
The board approved continuing the county’s contribution to the Graduation Sensation scholarship program at the same level as last year, with funds restricted to students from Klamath County schools and local higher‑education recipients.
The Klamath County Board of Commissioners voted to fund Graduation Sensation scholarships at the same level as the previous year, with the specific directive that the awards go to students from Klamath County schools.
County staff said the program includes multiple scholarship elements: historically the county supported two scholarships for Oregon Institute of Technology and six for Klamath Community College, and the county has also participated in a program that provides gift certificates and thank‑you notes to graduating seniors enlisting in the military. Commissioners discussed keeping college scholarships restricted to the local institutions and limiting awards to students from county schools.
A motion to fund the Graduation Sensation awards at last year’s levels, with the caveat they be awarded only to Klamath County School students, was moved and carried; the chair called the motion passed.
The meeting record did not include the dollar amount of the county contribution in the public discussion. Staff will execute the funding consistent with the board’s direction and the established scholarship program.
