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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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The Scholarships360 $10,000 "No Essay" Scholarship
Due: 6/30/2025
No Essays
$10,000
Oregon Sheep Growers Association Scholarship
Due: 7/15/2025
No min. GPA Required
$1,500
In an effort to promote Oregon's sheep industry and provide educational opportunities for students majoring in agriculture-related fields of study, the Oregon Sheep Growers Association offers a scholarship award to qualified students. Recipients are not required to attend an Oregon college or university. Recipients must be majoring in an agriculture-related field of study, agricultural sciences, or pre-veterinary medicine, with a career interest in the sheep industry. Two letters of recommendation are required. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Rose City Scholarship for Incoming First Year Students
Due: 6/15/2025
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
$2,400
The Rose City Scholarship for Incoming First Year Students is open to Oregon high school graduates who are academically qualified. The scholarship is available to first year students for up to four academic years. Applicants must have Student Aid Index (SAI) according to the FAFSA outside of Pell Grant range. Students receiving the Staff Tuition Discount are not eligible for this program. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
University of Oregon Presidential Scholarship
Due: 1/31/2026
No Essays
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$36,000
The University of Oregon Presidential Scholarship is open to outstanding incoming freshmen from Oregon. This scholarship is available to students for over four years of undergraduate study. Applicants must demonstrate a history of leadership and volunteer service activities. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Church at the Grove Educational Scholarship Fund
Due: 4/15/2025
$1,500
The Church at the Grove Scholarship was established to support higher and/or vocational educational opportunities for Christian young adults, primarily (but exclusivity is not required) for members of Church at the Grove in Vancouver, WA. Applicants must reside or have primary residential status within the eligible Washington State or Oregon State Counties. Applicants must be active members of Church of the Grove, or of a church or religious organization whose primary doctrines are consistent with those established by Church of the Grove. Applicants should be involved with its programs, such as a youth group, or the church's ministry such as children's education ministry, ushering, greeting, mission trips, participation on the worship team or some similar activity. Applicants must have graduated, or will graduate from a certified high school or commensurate GED program or equivalent education certification. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or GED equivalency score of at least 110 percent of the minimum passing score. Applicants must also exemplify Christian character. Graduate school applicants may be considered, however preference will be given to applicants seeking undergraduate or vocational skills training. The scholarship may be renewed for up to four years. Applicants must submit one letter of recommendation from a pastoral or ministerial leader who has personal knowledge of their theological philosophy and activities. Letters from immediate or extended family members will not be accepted. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington for more information.
Finley Academic Excellence Scholarship
Due: Varies
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
$4,500
The Finley Academic Excellence Scholarship is available to new resident freshmen and transfer students. This scholarship is awarded based on the student's application for admission to the Corvallis or Bend campuses. Freshman recipients must have an unweighted high school GPA of 3.50 or higher, and priority consideration is given to students who submit their application for admission on or before February 1st. Transfer recipients must have a cumulative transfer GPA of 3.75 or higher, and priority consideration is given to students who submit their application for admission on or before March 15th. Students who apply after the priority consideration will be considered on a funds-available basis. Please visit the institution's website for more information.
Oregon State University Presidential Scholarship
Due: 2/1/2026
No Recommendations Required
$40,000
The Oregon State University Presidential Scholarship is open to new resident freshmen students attending the Corvallis or Bend campuses. Students must be current Oregon resident high school seniors attending an Oregon high school with a minimum 3.85 unweighted high school GPA and/or a minimum 4.20 weighted high school GPA. Students are evaluated based on a holistic review of their application for admission, with specific attention to their accomplishments, contributions, experiences, and talents; their achievements within the context of their social and personal circumstances, and their participation in activities that demonstrate their academic potential, leadership abilities, and commitment to service. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
University of Oregon PathwayOregon Scholarship
Due: 1/15/2026
No Recommendations Required
Amount Varies
The University of Oregon PathwayOregon Scholarship is available to Oregon residents who graduate from an Oregon high school. This scholarship covers 100 percent of the students' tuition and fees for up to 12 academic terms for undergraduate study. In addition to financial support, the program provides comprehensive academic support and career guidance. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Staton Scholarship
Due: 1/15/2026
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
$6,000
The Staton Scholarship is available to incoming Oregon freshmen with extraordinary financial need. This scholarship is awarded to students for over four years of undergraduate study. Preference is given to students who declare a major in the humanities, visual arts, education, or music. Awards are based primarily on financial need. Other factors include the student's major, professional objective, academic performance, and family educational history, with priority given to first-generation college students. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Tuition Free Degree Scholarship for Incoming First Year and Transfer Students
Due: 8/1/2025
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
Amount Varies
The Tuition Free Degree Scholarship for Incoming First Year and Transfer Students is open to Oregon resident students. Applicants must be Pell Grant-eligible, according to FAFSA. They must be admissible to PSU as an undergraduate first-year or transfer student or re-enrolling as an undergraduate. Please visit the scholarship's website 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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