Multanen Legacy Scholarship Fund

04/18/2026

What is Sisu? Sisu is a Finnish concept that embodies fortitude and resilience in the face of adversity. It represents the ability to push through challenges and maintain strength even when facing overwhelming situations.

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About a decade ago, in my 30s, I found myself in the middle of a major personal breakdown. Having recently moved to New York City, I was far from family and friends and felt I had reached the end of my mental and physical capacities.

10/07/2024

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We have more than $250,000 in scholarships to help YOU pay for college this academic year! All you need to do is complete one online application, which only takes about an hour to complete. Go online today to get started at https://lowercolumbia.edu/pay-for-college/scholarships/

09/27/2024

Amber Norgaard wrote "Take It Higher" for the Multanen Legacy Scholarship Fund. For more info, check out ambernorgaard.com.

The Multanen Legacy Scholarship Fund provides educational assistance to students in financial need who have endured hardship, trauma and struggle and want to rebuild their lives through education. The foundation is based upon the Finnish concept of "sisu" - a value that means forging on despite the odds, keeping hope alive no matter how dire the circumstance, and tapping into the power of the human spirit to do what honors the greatest good - ultimately, to prevail in the best way possible. Often this prevailing surpasses perceived limitations and opens new doorways to living fully and empowerment. Students who receive assistance display academic achievement, a commitment to serving others, and the core value of SISU - tenacity and perseverance amidst difficult circumstance.
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Amber Norgaard wrote "Take It Higher" for the Multanen Legacy Scholarship Fund. For more info, check out ambernorgaard.com and multanenlegacy.org. The Multan...

09/24/2023

The Susan Multanen Memorial Scholarship at Lower Columbia Community College began in 2015 and supports students who are in nursing programs.

In their scholarship application, students are asked to respond to this statement:
"In honor of Monty and Susan Multanen, the Multanen Legacy Scholarship will support students who embody Sisu. The majority of us face challenges and we believe that great opportunity can exist amidst those challenges. Please describe a challenge that you have experienced and how you have used the principles of Sisu to help overcome the challenge."

To support this scholarship, please visit Lower Columbia College Foundation's donation page:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=6ZSVTMT5VWH2U&source=url&fbclid=IwAR1e2SOJEC_TGehuMtMaRcCPMo_X_eK-mV5ZN2B_frkY4lztOBVq8v2rKzo
Scholarships can be designated to honor Susan Multanen Memorial by using the "other/write a note" on the paypal link and write in her name. All donations go directly to the scholarship and are tax-deductible.

💙 Thank you for continuing to remember Susan 💙

We are providing a nursing scholarship at Lower Columbia College in honor of Susan.

Susan graduated from Emanuel Hospital School of Nursing in Portland, Ore. and worked as an RN for several years . Many of her school chums remained lifelong friends!

09/24/2023

The Monty Multanen Memorial Scholarship at Lower Columbia Community College began in 2015 and supports students who are in vocational programs.

In their scholarship application, students are asked to respond to this statement:
"In honor of Monty and Susan Multanen, the Multanen Legacy Scholarship will support students who embody Sisu. The majority of us face challenges and we believe that great opportunity can exist amidst those challenges. Please describe a challenge that you have experienced and how you have used the principles of Sisu to help overcome the challenge."

To support this scholarship, please visit Lower Columbia College Foundation's donation page:

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=6ZSVTMT5VWH2U&source=url

Scholarships can be designated to honor Monty Multanen Memorial by using the "other/write a note" on the paypal link and write in his name. All donations go directly to scholarships and are tax-deductible.

💙 Thank you for continuing to remember Monty 💙

Monty was a life-long educator, spending the majority of his career working for the state of Oregon as director of Vocational Education. He was passionate about Voc Ed—a strong believer in developing skills into careers—something that vocational education helps to accomplish.

A quote from someone who knew Monty: “Monty was a shining example of public service unheralded.”

We are honored to provide a vocational program scholarship at Lower Columbia College in Monty's name.

Please join us at our upcoming Legacy Dinner on Oct. 15 in Battleground--with your help, Monty's legacy continues. Tickets can be purchased here:
http://www.multanenlegacy.org/legacy-dinner.html

08/14/2022

The Monty and Susan Multanen Memorial Scholarships at Lower Columbia Community College began in 2015 and support students who are in vocational and nursing programs.

In their scholarship application, students are asked to respond to this statement:

"In honor of Monty and Susan Multanen, the Multanen Legacy Scholarship will support students who embody Sisu. The majority of us face challenges and we believe that great opportunity can exist amidst those challenges. Please describe a challenge that you have experienced and how you have used the principles of Sisu to help overcome the challenge."

To support these scholarships, please visit Lower Columbia College Foundation's donation page:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=6ZSVTMT5VWH2U&source=url

Scholarships can be designated to honor Monty and/or Susan Multanen Memorial by using the "other/write a note" on the paypal link.

💙 Thank you for continuing to remember Monty and Sue 💙

💙 Always remembering Monty and Sue 💙

11/09/2019

Lower Columbia Community College

11/09/2019

Each year the LCC Foundation gathers together scholarship donors, students, faculty and staff with the goal of expressing gratitude to scholarship donors and celebrating student achievement!

During a time of 'meet and greet", conversations fill the Rose Center Lobby. Students receive encouragement and donors get a personal thank you for their investment in helping LCC students pursue their educational goals!
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10/17/2019

Wonderful thank you card received today from one of the 2019 Multanen Legacy Scholarship recipients.