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Scholarships

Scholarships

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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
12/13/2024 Science Ambassador Scholarship

A full–tuition scholarship from Cards Against Humanity for a woman in science, technology, engineering, or math who creates a three–minute video explaining a topic in STEM.
12/15/2024 Equitable Excellence Scholarship

$5,000 renewable scholarship for students who show potential by demonstrating the qualities of leadership, determination and resilience as critical enablers of their future success. One-time awards of $2,500 for tuition, books or room and board are also available.
12/15/2024 Burger King Scholars Program

$1,000 to $50,000 scholarships based on grade point average, work experience, extracurricular activities and/or community service.
12/20/2024 North Spore Mycology Scholarship

$2,500 for tuition, housing and other educational expenses for students who plan to study mycology.
12/30/2024 Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders

Up to $1,000 for students with at least one parent with Hispanic ancestry.
12/31/2024 #TransgenderFirst Scholarship

$2,500 scholarship for students who identify as transgender.
12/31/2024 Foot Locker Scholar Athletes

$20,000 for excellence in school, on a sports team, and in the community.
1/9/2025 Point Community College Scholarship

Scholarship for LGBTQ+ students who will attend a community college with the intention of enrolling in a 4-year college or university.
2/28/2025 TheDream.US National Scholarship

Up to $33,000 a year for four years for undocumented students who are eligible to receive in-state tuition at Western Oregon University.
3/12/2025 Greenfield Peace Scholarship

Up to $1,000 for 11th and 12th grade students in Oregon for submitting a video of an original poem, song or rap about alternative ways to spend the US military budget.
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.
5/1/2025 Bailey Passion Scholarship

A scholarship for Portland Public School seniors, with a minimum 3.0 GPA, that have a clear and proven passion and are looking to positively impact the world.