J. L. Lund Memorial Scholarship

As a firefighter/EMT, farmer, life coach, volunteer, son, husband, parent, and grandparent, Jore Lund influenced and inspired many people. Every person he touched is part of his legacy, and because of his influence on our lives, we are motivated to do whatever we can to ensure that future generations will make the world a better place.

Jore was five years old when he started milking goats, and by the time he was seven, he had a business selling raw goat’s milk. Eventually, he and his family switched to cows. Later in life, Jore took over management of the family farmstead in Onalaska, WA, and began raising heritage-breed beef cattle. His interest and goal was to create an agricultural enterprise that was physically, emotionally, economically, and environmentally beneficial. Animal handling, fence setup and design, field cultivation, rotational grazing, watering, mud control and the limitation of sacrificial areas, forestry, direct marketing, customer interaction, as well as building and trades skills were all an integral part of that enterprise.

Jore really cared about people. He felt strongly about making the world around him a better place and supported individuals and organizations that were trying to do the same. He was known to say, “I am happy to be part of the team and look forward to implementing this plan.” … even if he thought the plan would fall short. Jore knew that failure is not the opposite of success, but rather part of the journey to success. Each setback can be a lesson, a step forward, or a learning opportunity if you choose to rise again. One must chase progress, not perfection.

He was a fan of deep thinkers such as George MacDonald, Henry David Theroux, Daniel Pink, CS Lewis, Richard Rohr, Simon Sinek, and many more.

We are looking for scholarship applicants who are resilient, willing to serve, full of ambition, self-directed, eager to learn, not afraid of hard work, situationally aware, team players, positive, non-complaining, grateful, dependable, perseverant, and responsible. In other words, you are willing to sweat all day with your hands in the dirt, blood, and mud of real-life stuff while giving the world your best to improve your sphere of influence.

This scholarship seeks to preserve the memory of Jore Lund by investing in like-minded individuals who will aid their communities through equal parts physical labor and intellectual effort.

Any high school senior, undergraduate, or trade school student in Oregon, Washington, or Idaho may apply for this scholarship opportunity.

To apply, submit an essay (pictures optional) or video in response to the prompt below.