Managed Funds & Scholarships

Managed Funds & Scholarships

FPPS is pleased to work with a variety of individuals and organizations to create and manage
funds in the interest of schools and students.

For more information about any of these programs, please contact info@foundationforpps.org.

The Annetta Weatherhead Fund at Reiche School

provides flexible and easily-accessible financial resources to improve the lives of Reiche students and enhance their educational opportunities.

Barbara Anderson Scholarships

recognize first generation college students from Portland High School who demonstrate strong academic achievement and financial need.

Make It Happen! Scholarships

provide four years of financial support for immigrant or refugee students at Deering HIgh School students who have been accepted to college.

Rising Tide Awards

provide summer opportunities for students from immigrant families to pursue academic and personal interests, strengthen college applications, and develop leadership skills.

SolaRise

funds construction of solar arrays on school buildings through advocacy and collaboration between students, the City of Portland, environmental groups, and funders.

Step Up Awards

allow recipients at Portland High School to participate in extracurricular opportunities by decreasing the need to work after school and/or on weekends.

Thompson Scholarships

honor two Brown Medal Scholars and two poets graduating from Portland High School each year