Every Friday,
Starting May 1st, Columbia Basin Care brings to you our Fresh Friday Market. If you’re interested in buying local, this market is for you. Come connect with the community from 11am-3pm every Friday.
If you are an interested vendor, please contact 541.965.9343 or email bking@colbasin.com.
2026 Cherry Festival
The Dalles, OR. April 25th. See you there.
Columbia Basin Care Foundation Scholarships – 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 30, 2026
Dedicated to uplifting our community through education, the Columbia Basin Care Foundation is proud to offer scholarships to individuals pursuing careers in health and wellness.
We provide support for a wide range of health-related educational paths, including but not limited to:
• Nursing: RN, LPN, CNA, CMA, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Phlebotomy
• Food & Nutrition: Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist, Meal Planning, Health & Wellness
• Therapy: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy
• Public Health, Human Resources & Healthcare Management
• Wellness, Recreation & Social Engagement
• Healthcare Communications & Marketing
• Social & Human Services
Available Scholarships
FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF COLUMBIA BASIN CARE
This scholarship is available to all Columbia Basin Care employees. It’s intended to help you grow in your current role, explore new responsibilities, or advance your career. Funds may be used toward health-related studies at any accredited college, university, or trade school.
FOR COLUMBIA GORGE RESIDENTS
This scholarship supports residents of the Columbia River Gorge region (Wasco, Hood River, and Klickitat counties) who are pursuing a career in a health-related field. Funds may be used at any accredited college, university, or trade school.
ASHER ANDERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship honors the legacy of Asher Anderson and supports individuals — whether employees or community members — who are working toward a future in health care. Funds may be applied to health-related studies at any accredited college, university, or trade school.
How to Apply
Click the “Apply Now” button to complete your application online.
Or, download and print the application and return it by mail or email:
Columbia Basin Care
1015 Webber St, The Dalles, Oregon 97058
E-Mail:
Kirk de Vertueil
executivedirector@colbasin.com
