Baker County Seniors Eligible for Three $3,000 You Matter Scholarships

New Directions Northwest, Inc. offered Baker County graduating seniors the chance to apply for one of three $3,000 "You Matter" scholarships aimed at students planning to pursue training or degrees in behavioral health or social sciences. The opportunity was announced March 6, 2026, and targets local graduates who intend to enter those fields.

The three awards equal $9,000 in direct aid for Baker County students. Each scholarship is $3,000, and all are designated for graduating seniors from Baker County who have specified plans to continue education or training in behavioral health or social sciences. The "You Matter" name identifies the awards and the focus on those disciplines.

The March 6 announcement names New Directions Northwest, Inc. as the sponsor of the scholarships. The scholarships are presented as a tangible option for seniors at the point of graduation to offset costs associated with further training or degree programs in behavioral health and social sciences.

With three $3,000 awards available, Baker County seniors who intend to study behavioral health or social sciences could see immediate financial support as they begin postsecondary coursework or credential programs. The total award pool for this initiative is $9,000 for local graduates announced on March 6, 2026, by New Directions Northwest, Inc.

New Directions Northwest, Inc. made the offer public March 6, 2026; Baker County seniors planning education in behavioral health or social sciences are the specified eligible group for the three $3,000 "You Matter" scholarships. The announcement provides a concrete funding option for graduating seniors in Baker County considering careers that require additional training or degrees.