Parks and Recreation Scholarship Program

Parks and Recreation Scholarships are available for residents of Benton County only. Our primary scholarship is a $150 award per person, per year. Participants can use the $150 award towards the cost of most of the recreation classes listed in our Activity Guide.

If your income is between 0 and 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, you can receive 100% off the cost of activities and classes, up to the $150 maximum in financial assistance per person, per fiscal year.

Award applications are currently being accepted for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (available to use July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025).

• Parks and Recreation Scholarship Program application
• Solicitud del Programa de Becas de Parques y Recreación

Follow these steps to apply:

1. Complete the application. Applications are also available at the Parks and Recreation Admin Office in Avery Park, the Osborn Aquatic Center, the Corvallis Community Center, and the Majestic Theatre.
2. Attach your proof of eligibility. Preferred documentation includes, but is not limited to:
   • Proof of Public Assistance (TANF, WIC letters – photo copies of cards are not accepted).
   • Proof of assistance through the Oregon Health Plan (OHP card).
   • Verification from Benton County Health Department or Corvallis School District 509J Free/Reduced Lunch Program.
   • If you do not have one of the preferred methods to verify income, submit one of the following: most recent paycheck, tax returns, Social Security benefits letter, Unemployment Benefits statement.

   Note: Bank statements, unofficial documentation, or the Oregon Trail Card are not accepted.

3. Submit the completed application with documentation to any Parks and Recreation facility, or mail to:
Corvallis Parks and Recreation,

1310 SW Avery Park Drive,

Corvallis, OR 97333

Fax: 541-754-1701

Email: PRreception@corvallisoregon.gov

Phone: 541-766-6918


Allow 5-10 business days for processing. Notification will be sent via phone or email. You will be notified by phone or email of your Parks and Recreation Scholarship within 10 business days of submitting the application and documentation of eligibility. Your eligibility will be determined based on your total household income when compared to the Poverty Guideline chart.

Scholarships can be used to help pay for most Parks & Recreation classes but cannot be applied to:

• Linn-Benton Community College co-sponsored classes.
• Osborn Aquatic Center admission fees for non-scholarship recipients.
• Classes where students pay directly to the instructor.
• Reservations or rentals.

Corvallis Parks and Recreation strives to eliminate fees as a barrier to participation. Financial scholarships are awarded on a fiscal year basis (July 1 through June 30). Donations from the Benton County Foundation, businesses, and individuals help support this program. If your income is within 0-150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, you may receive 100% financial assistance, up to $150 per family member per year.

Donations to support this program are accepted year-round and can be made online, in person, by phone, or by mail at any Parks and Recreation office.