The Bill Schaeffer Memorial Scholarship was established in 1984.

William B. "Bill" Schaeffer was a longtime member of Multnomah Anglers & Hunters and a passionate conservationist. He served as the editor of the Multnomah Anglers & Hunters bulletin, and he testified on behalf of Oregon sportsmen to the United States Senate to secure greater access to public lands for all lovers of the outdoors. He also served as public relations director for the Oregon Wildlife Federation. The Bill Schaeffer Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a sophomore student based on exemplary academic performance and involvement in community activities; the 36 worthy students listed below have received the award to date.

Year Recipient
2021Gabriel Askew
2020Marie Heuberger
2019Vanessa Ramirez
2018Elizabeth Slick
2017Jordan Rodriguez
2016Lucy Carr
2015Lauren Smith
2014Hanna Gomes
2013Julianna Masseloux
2012Ralph Caldwell
2011Mee-ya Monin
2010Amanda Meinke
2009Autumn Smith
2008Reed Ozretich
2007Noah Strycker
2006Nick Chambers
2005Jenny Hoffman
2004Amanda Reich
2003Nancy Raskauskas
2002Jonathan D. Baldwin
2001Kevin K. Terry
2000Emily M. Babcock
1999Chad Wegner
1997Melissa York (Souza)
1996Andrew Heider
1996Melissa Souza
1995Thomas Deming
1994Lori M. Lasniewski
1993Charley A. Wheeler
1992Traci N. Dewilde
1991Jennifer Purvine
1990Joel E. Kachmarek
1989Scott E. Hoefer
1986Rex W. Force
1985Diane M. Steeck
1984Walter M. K. Tsark