Gold Beach Educational Fund

The Gold Beach Educational Fund was originally started over 15 years ago with generous contributions from the Charles and Effa Sage Foundation and other Sage Family members. The Foundation is now also supported by gifts from local contributors.

The Foundation is guided by a Board of local residents with a demonstrated history of serving the educational needs of our youth.

Over the years, hundreds of Gold Beach High School students have received financial assistance in the form of scholarships or support for academic, leadership or fine arts learning opportunities.

Board of Directors

The Gold Beach Educational Foundation are members of the community who have taken on the responsibility of soliciting financial contributions to be awarded to students of the Gold Beach school system for furthering educational opportunities that are not available at the schools themselves. This includes programs for Riley Creek and Gold Beach High School students, as well as scholarships for graduating seniors. Scholarships can also be given to post-graduate students when money is made available for that purpose.

The Gold Beach Education Fund is managed by a board of directors made up of dedicated volunteers:

Jocelyn Ringer, Secretary
Dale Thomas, Treasurer
Steve Denney
Paul Renner
Bill Stuart

Mission Statement

Encouraging excellence and achievement with....

Scholarships for community college, college, and university education.

Academic programs in science, math, music, athletics, language and fine arts.

Graduate training for the improvements of vocational and technical skills.

Educational opportunities in leadership development.

The Mission of the Gold Beach Educational Fund is to award academic excellence and promote educational opportunities for the students of Central Curry School District No. 1

Student Experience

Kristina Welsh

I am honored to be selected for your generous continuing education scholarship. After eight long years of commitment to becoming a veterinarian, the journey is nearly complete. As a testament to the evolving financial state of the country, the debt load on students pursuing a professional degree is substantial.

The support of a local scholarship not only helps to shoulder the financial burden, but is a great source of pride, knowing community support and encouragement is readily available. Receiving this award is yet another reflection of the importance a small community places on the future of their children, by providing opportunities to help them succeed.

Gold Beach Educational Fund