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What are Oregon scholarships?
Oregon scholarships are financial aid for college created specifically for students living in Oregon or looking to go to school in Oregon. Oregon scholarships can help students attain higher education opportunities that otherwise may be out of reach due to financial reasons. All scholarships are free money for college that you don’t have to pay back.
Eligibility requirements for Oregon scholarships
Before you apply for Oregon scholarships, make sure you check the eligibility requirements. To qualify for Oregon scholarships, you’ll most likely need to prove you’re a resident or you’re attending school in that state. Some other common eligibility requirements may include your GPA, community service, citizenship, plan to attend an accredited program, leadership potential, and submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Scholarship eligibility requirements vary, so don’t assume you won’t qualify. Check them out!
Are Oregon scholarships worth my time?
Some scholarships are quick and easy to apply for. Others require time and effort. Typically, fewer students apply to scholarships that require work which means you could have better odds of winning.
Pro tip: Don’t skip over Oregon scholarships with smaller award amounts ($). There’s typically less competition for them—and they add up!
How do I find Oregon scholarships?
There are many resources to help you find Oregon scholarships.
Scholarship resources
- The financial aid office at a college or career school
- Organizations (such as professional associations) related to your field of interest
- Federal agencies
- Free scholarship search tools like Scholly Scholarships
- Local libraries, businesses, or associations
Your high school guidance office is a great place to start when looking for local scholarships. You could also try doing a search for your city’s name and “community foundation,” or the county you live in and “foundation.”
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Scholarships for Oregon
James Carlson Memorial Scholarship
Due: 4/1/2025
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
Amount Varies
The James Carlson Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to students who must be enrolled in the final year of an education program leading to a teaching certificate in elementary or secondary schools. Applicants must qualify according to one of these preferences in the following order: (1) Diverse environments; essay required. (2) Dependents of Oregon Education Association members; they must fill in membership information in the membership section of application; essay is optional but recommended. (3) Students committed to teaching autistic children; it must be reflected in the Career field section of application; essay is optional but recommended. February 15 is the Early Bird deadline and April 1 is the final deadline for all materials to be submitted to OSAC. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion for more information.
Maria C. Jackson/General George A. White Scholarship
Due: 4/1/2025
No Recommendations Required
Amount Varies
The Maria C. Jackson/General George A. White Scholarship is open to applicants who served, or whose parents serve or have served, in U.S. armed forces and resided in Oregon at time of enlistment. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.75 or higher. However, there is no GPA requirement for graduate-level students and students attending a technical school. Students may apply-compete annually as this scholarship may be received for a maximum of 4 years. U.S. Bank employees, their children, and near relatives are not eligible. February 15 is the Early Bird deadline and April 1 is the final deadline for all materials to be submitted to OSAC. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion for more information.
Bertha P. Singer Scholarship
Due: 4/1/2025
No Recommendations Required
Amount Varies
The Bertha P. Singer Scholarship will be awarded to students who will enroll for the fall term or semester in a nursing program as at least a 2nd-year student. Students may apply-compete annually as this scholarship may be received for a maximum of 3 years. U.S. Bank employees, their children, and near relatives are not eligible. Applicants must submit documentation of enrollment in a nursing program, either a letter from the nursing department or their letter of acceptance in the nursing program. February 15 is the Early Bird deadline and April 1 is the final deadline for all materials to be submitted to OSAC. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion for more information.
Entercom Portland Radio Scholarship
Due: 4/1/2025
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
Amount Varies
The Entercom Portland Radio Scholarship will be awarded to students from eligible Oregon and Washington counties. Students may apply-compete annually as this scholarship may be received for a maximum of 4 years. Awardees must give permission for Entercom Portland Radio to issue a publicity release about their selection as an Entercom Portland Radio Scholarship recipient. February 15 is the Early Bird deadline and April 1 is the final deadline for all materials to be submitted to OSAC. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion for more information.
Jerome B. Steinbach Scholarship
Due: 4/1/2025
No Recommendations Required
Amount Varies
The Jerome B. Steinbach Scholarship will be awarded to students who must be a U.S. citizen by birth. Students may apply-compete annually as this scholarship may be received for a maximum of 4 years. U.S. Bank employees, their children, and near relatives are not eligible. Applicants must specify their state of birth. February 15 is the Early Bird deadline and April 1 is the final deadline for all materials to be submitted to OSAC. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion for more information.
WRGP Scholarship Program
Due: Varies
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
Amount Varies
The WICHE's Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) is open to students who are residents of WICHE-region state or territory, applying to a participating public university in another Western state. Students must apply directly to the University's graduate school. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information about the application and eligible programs and institutions.
WICHE's Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
Due: Varies
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
Amount Varies
The WICHE's Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) is an agreement among WICHE's 16 members, through which 160 and more participating public colleges and universities provide steep nonresident tuition savings for Western students. It is open to students who are residents of WICHE-region state or territory, applying to a participating college or university in another of WICHE's 16 states and territories. Students must apply directly to the schools and indicate their interest in seeking WUE in the application. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information about the application and eligible programs and institutions.
Woodard Family Scholarship for Employees and Dependents
Due: 4/1/2025
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
Amount Varies
The Woodard Family Scholarship will be awarded to eligible employees and dependents of eligible employees of Kimwood Machinery, Inc. Financial need may or may not be considered but the submission of FAFSA is required. Students may apply-compete annually as this scholarship may be received for a maximum of 4 years. February 15 is the Early Bird deadline and April 1 is the final deadline for all materials to be submitted to OSAC. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion for more information.
Pacific NW Federal Credit Union Scholarship
Due: 4/1/2025
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
Amount Varies
The Pacific NW Federal Credit Union Scholarship will be awarded to either graduating high school seniors (including GED recipients), prior high school graduates, or college undergraduates. Applicants must be members in good standing of Pacific NW Federal Credit Union. Immediate family members of Pacific NW Federal Credit Union employees and credit union elected, appointed officials not eligible. Financial need is not a requirement, but it may be considered. However, filing of the FAFSA or ORSAA is required. February 15 is the Early Bird deadline and April 1 is the final deadline for all materials to be submitted to OSAC. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion for more information.
What types of scholarships are available for students?
Need-based scholarships
These are scholarships for students who have demonstrated a financial need. There’s no universal number or set income level that tells you if you qualify. How each scholarship defines what financial need means varies. The federal government as well as specific organizations, corporations, and colleges/universities/schools offer need-based scholarships.
Merit scholarships
Merit scholarships are for students who have shown high academic, athletic, or extracurricular achievement over their high school careers. Not all schools/colleges offer merit-aid—highly selective schools typically don’t. The process for applying for merit scholarships varies. For merit scholarships offered through colleges and universities, you generally don’t have to do anything other than complete the application to the school itself. For some schools, you need to submit the FAFSA® to be eligible.
Career-specific grants or scholarships
These are awarded to students who know they want a career in a specific industry. Maybe they know they want to be a teacher, a nurse, or an engineer. To be eligible for grants, students must submit the FAFSA®. To find career-specific scholarships, try searching for your major and “association.”
Community or nonprofit scholarships
Nonprofit and community organizations often receive funding from donors to create scholarship programs for students who need them.
Tips for successful scholarship applications
- Pull together everything you need for the application including transcripts, so you can submit a complete scholarship application.
- You may need a recommendation letter or letters for a scholarship. Ask a teacher, employer, or someone else who knows you to write one for you—and be sure to give them enough time to do it.
- If you’re writing a scholarship essay, follow the prompt, answer the essay question completely, and write from your experience. A few well-written essays that you can reuse for different scholarship applications can really pay off.
- Highlight your strengths and achievements in your application.
- Talk about your financial need and what you would use the scholarship money for if you won. How would it help?
- Have to interview for a scholarship? Dress to impress in a professional outfit. And do your research! Look into how/why the scholarship was created. Try to bring up why it’s meaningful to you. Also, don’t forget to send a thank-you note afterwards.
- Keep track of all the deadlines for the scholarships you’re applying to. If you miss one, they may not extend the due date.
- Apply for scholarships year after year, all through college. As you continue your studies, gain more experience, and try new extracurricular activities in college, you might be eligible for more scholarships you weren’t originally qualified for.
Here are more tips that can help you understand all there is to know about scholarships and up your chances of winning.
Frequently asked questions
These tips can help as you get ready to apply for Oregon scholarships.
When are scholarship application deadlines?
There’s no standard deadline for scholarship applications. Each scholarship has its own deadline, so be sure to keep track of dates and make sure you don’t miss any deadlines of scholarships that you want to apply to.
Do you need to know which college you’re attending?
You don’t need to know which college you’re going to attend before applying for most scholarships. However, once you’re awarded scholarships, some of them may ask for eligibility verification—which can include proof of college enrollment.
Is there a limit on how many scholarships you can apply for?
Absolutely not, so apply for as many as you can to increase your chances of winning free money. Want to find more types of scholarships? There are so many, check them out!
Pro tip: Apply for scholarships each year you’re in college.
Does every scholarship application require an essay?
Not every scholarship will ask you to submit an essay—different scholarships have different requirements. If you’re applying for a scholarship with an essay and need help writing yours, get tips for writing scholarship essays.
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