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Scholarships

Scholarships

Smiling Latino graduates of Oregon Institute of Technology
 
Scholarships are free money for college! Apply to as many as possible.

What are scholarships

A college scholarship is money for college expenses that does not have to be paid back. You can get a scholarship for different reasons: good grades or test scores, a special talent like in music or sports, or a specific characteristic.

Scholarships may range from a few hundred dollars up to the full cost of attendance. You may have to use a scholarship at a specific college or it may be "portable," meaning that you can use the funds at any college.

How to apply for scholarships

Search for scholarships

  • Pay attention to requirements. Only apply for scholarships you are eligible for. Many scholarship search engines let you filter by specific criteria.
  • Focus locally. The more local the scholarship, the more likely you are to win! Check in with your high school's counseling office or college & career center, explore the OSAC scholarship catalog, and use our calendar of Oregon scholarships.
  • Look at your college. Some colleges award scholarships automatically. Others need an extra application.
  • Search nationally. There are many free websites to search for scholarships. For those that need a log in, be aware that they may sell your information.

Stay organized

  • Make a list. Keep track of scholarships and deadlines.
  • Plan ahead. Some scholarships ask for essays, letters of recommendation, or other information from you or your school.
  • Treat it like a part-time job. Set aside time each week and apply to as many scholarships as you can!
  • Start now. Many scholarships are open to younger students.

Scholarship List

Make a copy of our Google Docs template and keep track of scholarships that you want to apply to.

Scholarship calendar

Find Oregon and national scholarships with upcoming deadlines. You can filter results to find ones that fit your needs.

Scholarship deadlines and details are subject to change. Check each scholarship website for the most up-to-date information.

Open to undocumented students
Deadline Scholarship More information
3/17/2025 Oregon Trail Electric Co-op Scholarship

$5,000 scholarships for students from Baker, Grant, Harney, or Union counties. Most scholarships for trade schools and lineman school are open year-round, some have deadline of March 17.
3/20/2025 Benton Community Foundation Scholarships

Several scholarships open to students who graduate from Benton county high schools.
3/20/2025 Oregon Music Hall of Fame Scholarship

$2,500 scholarships for Oregon high school seniors planning to major or minor in music.
3/21/2025 Sub Pop Records Scholarship

Three $6,000 scholarships for Oregon and Washington seniors who are involved in the creative arts or music.
3/31/2025 Casey Family Programs Continuing Job Education and Training Scholarship

Scholarships for students who have received foster care, guardianship or adoption services from Casey Family Programs.
3/31/2025 Getlin's Corner Scholarship

$1,500 to$7,500 scholarships for children of enlisted Marines or Navy Corpsmen who have served in Marine units.
4/1/2025 ABNAO Scholarship

A scholarship for $2000, awarded by ABNAO, for unlicensed nursing students pursuing associate or baccalaureate degrees in nursing.
4/1/2025 Audria M. Edwards Scholarship

A scholarship for students that identify as LGBTQI+, or have a parent that identifies as LGBTQI+. Must be a resident of Oregon, or Cowlitz, Clark, Skamania, Wahkiakum counties in Washington, for at least 1 year.
4/1/2025 Diversity in Leadership Scholarship

$10,000 renewable scholarship from the Oregon College Savings Plan for underrepresented and diverse Oregon high school graduates pursuing higher education in Oregon.
4/1/2025 Foot Locker Scholar Athletes

$20,000 for excellence in school, on a sports team, and in the community.
4/2/2025 Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs Fine Arts Scholarship

Scholarship contest in the fine arts and music for Oregon students.
4/5/2025 Cascades East AHEC Scholarships

$1,000 scholarships for students who want to enter a health career and practice in rural Oregon who attended 4 years of school in central Oregon.
4/5/2025 College Scholarship Program

$1500 scholarship for high school seniors interested in a career in healthcare, health-related research, public or community health.
4/10/2025 CLEAR Alliance Scholarship

$500 for an alcohol and drug-free graduating high school student who is pursuing higher education in Oregon.
4/10/2025 Trade School Scholarship

Five $1000 scholarships for students who plan to attend trade schools.
4/13/2025 Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarships

$2,500 renewable scholarships for graduating high school seniors with documented learning disabilities and/or ADHD who are pursuing post-secondary education.
4/14/2025 ScholarSHPE

$5,000 scholarships from the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers for Latino students interested in majoring in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or a related field.
4/15/2025 Jazz Education Network Scholarships

$1,000 - $3,000 scholarships open to high school and college students with talent and potential in jazz performance and/or education.
4/15/2025 Oregon PTA Teacher Education Scholarship

$1000 scholarship for students studying teaching at an Oregon public college or university.
4/15/2025 Resilient Roots Scholarship

$2000 scholarships for current high school seniors that demonstrate resilience-who have persisted in the face of personal and academic challenges.