The state of Oregon is home to over 50 four-year public universities, two-year community colleges, and private undergraduate and graduate universities combined. Whether you’re a high school senior looking at attending a Oregon college or university, or you’re a current college student at one of Oregon’s many institutions, this post highlights many great scholarships and resources for you to take advantage of.
Let's go over a few of Oregon's best scholarships for students.
Amount: $1,000
Deadlines: Quarterly
Details: Before we get into all of the Oregon-specific private scholarships, check out our very own. No essay or minimum GPA required to apply. Open to US citizens, international students in the US, and students with DACA and undocumented status.
Amount: 50,000
Deadline: Rolling monthly
Eligibility:
-Open to all high school, college & grad students! One easy form to fill out...
Amount: $2,500 Monthly
Deadline: Expires on the last day of each month
Eligibility: The ScholarshipPoints Scholarship is a monthly no essay scholarship open to all high school and college students ages 16 and older, who are US residents!
Amount:varies, over 600 scholarships available
Deadline: March 3
Details:The OSAC Scholarship Application provides current and future Oregon students one easy application to apply for multiple scholarships at one time. OSAC awards more than $10 million in scholarships annually through more than 600 scholarships.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: Varies
Details: The mission of the Renaissance Scholars Program (RSP) is to provide scholarships to high achieving, low-income students who will be the first in their family to earn a bachelor’s degree. The Program offers a renewable college scholarship of up to $5,000 per academic year (a maximum of $20,000 toward your bachelor’s degree).
Amount: $0,000
Deadline: Rolling
Details:For the opportunity to win an $8,000 scholarship, submit a video or written essay about an individual you know personally (who lives in your community) who has inspired you and helped you build the confidence you need to achieve your goals.
Amount: up to $16,000
Deadline: January 10
Details: Pride Foundation provides scholarships to current and future LGBTQ+ and straight-ally student leaders from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: January 31
Details: The Wanda Munn Scholarship is for reentry and non-traditional female applicants who have a home address in or are planning to pursue a full-time ABET-accredited program in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington for the upcoming academic year.
Amount: $1,250
Deadline: January 31
Details: The Region J: Northwest Star Legacy Scholarship is open to SWE (Society of Women Engineers) members in an undergraduate or graduate program in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Montana, or Idaho. Applicants must be pursuing any engineering, technology, or computing major.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline:January 31
Details: This $2,000 scholarship is awarded to underrepresented high school seniors and college students who are interested in pursuing majors related to fisheries science. Applicants must be a current member of ORAFS, reside in Oregon, and use their award at a college/university in Oregon.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: February 1
Details: Are you a current or former foster youth between the ages of 14 and 25 in Oregon looking for a college scholarship opportunity? If so, consider applying for the Oregon Chafee Education and Training Grant! The grant is open to students aged 14 – 25 who have previously or are currently in foster care.
Amount: $500 to $5,000
Deadline: February 6
Details: Jimmy Rane Foundation scholars are students who exhibit academic excellence, leadership skills and community involvement as well as activities, awards and honors, and who have a demonstrated financial need in order to attend college.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 14
Details: Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarships of the Simon Youth Foundation are available to high school seniors living near a Simon mall or in the surrounding communities.
Amount: up to $35,000
Deadline: March 3
Details: This Scholarship is available to Black/African American graduates or graduating seniors of a high school in Oregon. Preference is given to students passionate about giving back to their community and uplifting the next generation.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 15
Details: Are you resident of the Pacific Northwest planning on attending a Christian college or university? This $5,000 scholarship is offered to high school seniors and college students who reside in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be in need of financial assistance, and have character qualities exhibiting a potential to excel.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: April 1
Details: Are you a high school student residing in the American west or U.S. territories whose Governors participate in the bipartisan Western Governors’ Association (WGA)? More importantly, do you love where you live and have a passion for art? If so, you might consider applying for the Celebrate the West Contest! Each year, the scholarship awards between $200 and $1,500 to 23 lucky students who create a piece of artwork that most thoughtfully reflects an insight about the West or the applicant’s relation to the West.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 15
Details: The Oregon PTA Teacher Education Scholarship is for Oregon residents studying for a degree in education at any Oregon public college or university. The scholarship is a one-time award of $1,000 and is not renewable. Scholarship recipients may, however, re-apply in subsequent years.
Amount: $5,000 to $10,000
Deadline: April 15
Details: Are you a graduating senior at an OSAA (Oregon School Activities Association)-member school who has received a varsity letter in at least one OSAA-sanctioned sport at any point during your high school career? If so, you may be eligible for the OnPoint Community Credit Union Scholar Program! Each year, the program awards between $5,000 and $10,000 to six (6) Oregon student-athletes.
Amount: $500 to $3,000
Deadline: May 7
Details: Are you a college-bound high school senior of Chinese descent (at least 25%) who has been attending an Oregon high school for at least two years/four semesters? If so, you may be eligible for the Portland Chinese Scholarship Foundation Scholarship!
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: July 15
Details: 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 of up to $1,500.00 to qualified students.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: September 13
Details: If you’re a first-generation college student from Oregon, this one’s for you! The Beat the Odds Scholarship was established by a partnership between Stand for Children Oregon and The Renaissance Foundation to support students in Oregon who have succeeded in spite of hardships.
Amount: Full Tuition
Deadline: November 28
Details: Students are eligible to apply if they: love their community and want to use their college education to make a difference as a leader on campus and at home; are not currently enrolled at a four-year college (students at two-year colleges may apply); live in one of our seven Act Six program sites; and want to attend at least one of the Act Six partner colleges in their program site.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: December 8
Details: The Reach For Your Peak Scholarship is an amazing opportunity for college-bound high school juniors and seniors residing in Oregon or Washington State.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: December 31
Details: Each year, the Oregon Association Chiefs of Police (OACP) provides $1,000 college scholarships to students who plan to enter a law enforcement or other criminal justice career field or are currently in the fields and are taking college courses to further their careers.
A great resource for Oregon students comes from the The Office of Student Access and Completion.
Students should also search for local scholarships. If you are a college-bound high school student, be sure to check-in with both your high school’s college counselor and the financial aid department at your future college.
Be sure to also check the website of both your high school and your college. Oftentimes, they maintain a page of scholarships in the community that offers some great options.