Memorial Endowment • Established 2013

Kelly Christensen Memorial Scholarship

Honoring dedication to others, integrity, and passion in public education and student leadership.

Legacy • Mr. C

For more than a decade, Kelly Baldwin Christensen served the students of the Three Rivers School District as a teacher and Vice Principal at Hidden Valley High School before becoming Principal at Fruitdale Elementary. In August 2011, Kelly concluded his courageous fight with cancer, leaving behind a devoted family and a wide network of colleagues, educators, and students who were inspired by his guidance.

In March 2013, the Kelly Christensen Memorial Scholarship was created to help carry forward his legacy of commitment to others, integrity, and personal drive. Through the support of the Josephine County Educational Fund, faculty at Hidden Valley, and generous community donors who remember Kelly, our scholarship was established and awarded for the first time on May 22, 2013.

Criteria Considered

When creating this scholarship, we sought to reflect the core virtues that defined Kelly Christensen. Recipients are graduating seniors who embody these characteristics:

Service to Others
Extraordinary devotion to others demonstrated through genuine leadership and voluntary community involvement.
Self Improvement
Personal commitment to growth through extracurricular activities, athletics, and collaborative efforts.
Academic Discipline
Consistent focus, intellectual curiosity, and determination to succeed in higher education.
Demonstrated Character
Positive attitude, humility, and moral integrity that elevates peers and classroom culture.

Contribution • Support the Endowment

All contributions are deposited directly into the endowment account managed by the Josephine County Educational Fund, Inc.

Option 01 • Digital Transfer
Donate with PayPal

Secure online contribution transferred directly to the Josephine County Educational Fund scholarship fund.

Option 02 • Direct Check
Mail a Check
Please make check payable to:
Josephine County Educational Fund
P.O. Box 908
Grants Pass, OR 97528
Memo: Kelly Christensen Scholarship
Tax Exemption Status: Donations to the Josephine County Educational Fund, Inc. are tax deductible for federal income tax purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (determination letter June 16, 1967). Formal receipts are issued for all contributions.