01/22/2026
We can’t help but be proud of our scholarship students when they share educational milestones and we think you would love a glimpse into their lives and progress as well.
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Noora Al Manea, a 2021 scholarship recipient, is pursuing her masters in Architecture at Portland State University. Noora shared with us the pinup from her first graduate studio final. This term Noora designed a children’s museum. Her concept focuses on how children move, learn, and explore—using playfulness and the transformation of space as core design drivers.Â
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In 2021, Noora shared with us in her scholarship application: “Architecture is a powerful art form that adds meaning to our existence, one that will continue to tell new stories and create deeper meanings for as long as life exists. Therefore, I want to be a leader in building the world for future generations and leaving a new story behind that can someday be remembered and retold.”Â
We’re so excited to see where Noora goes next in pursuing that dream.
Our 2026 Oregon Community Leadership Scholarship is live online until March 31, 2026. This May, five Oregon high school graduating seniors will each be awarded a four-year $25,000 scholarship. Visit the link in bio to apply!