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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
3/18/2026 Marine Technology Society Scholarship

Scholarships for students who are members of the Marine Technology Society and studying marine-related programs.
3/18/2026 Sub Pop Records Scholarship

Three $6,000 scholarships for Oregon and Washington seniors who are involved in the creative arts or music.
3/20/2026 Benton Community Foundation Scholarships

Several scholarships open to students who graduate from Benton county high schools.
3/21/2026 Truman D. Picard Scholarship

Up to $2,500 for Native American students pursuing a higher education in natural resources.
3/26/2026 Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs Fine Arts Scholarship

Scholarship contest in the fine arts and music for Oregon students.
3/29/2026 Oregon Jewish Community Foundation Scholarships

Scholarships for Jewish residents of Oregon that demonstrate financial need.
3/31/2026 Foster Care to Success Scholarship

Up to $5,000 for students in the foster care system, renewable for up to five years.
3/31/2026 Houzz Scholarships

Multiple scholarships for students 17 years of age or older currently enrolled or plan to enroll in interior design, architecture, landscape architecture, or architectural engineering programs in the U.S.
3/31/2026 iQ Credit Union Scholarship

$4,000 scholarships for students that complete two essays.
3/31/2026 Maps Credit Union Scholarships

Several scholarships for students residing in or graduating from Polk or Marion county schools.
3/31/2026 Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs Scholarship

Up to $2,500 scholarships to students majoring in programs that lead to careers in manufacturing at trade, technical, community or 4-year colleges.
3/31/2026 Oregon Community Leadership Scholarship

$5,000 renewable four-year scholarship for Oregon high school seniors who are emerging leaders, and plan to attend an Oregon college.
3/31/2026 Oregon Dove Scholarship

$250 scholarship for a female high school senior in Washington County, Clackamas County, or Clark County areas planning to enter a 4-year college or university.
3/31/2026 Robert G. Porter Scholars Program

Up to $8,000 over six years for high school seniors with at least one parent or legal guardian who is a member of the American Federation of Teachers.
3/31/2026 SELCO Community Credit Union Scholarships

$2.500 scholarship for a SELCO member or the immediate family member of a SELCO member who has a 3.5 GPA or higher.
3/31/2026 Willie B. Richardson Scholarship

$1000 scholarship for Black students with at least a 3.0 GPA and an interest in Black history, especially Oregon's Black history.
4/1/2026 ABNAO Scholarship

A scholarship for $2000, awarded by ABNAO, for unlicensed nursing students pursuing associate or baccalaureate degrees in nursing.
4/1/2026 Associated Oregon Loggers Scholarship

$750-1,500 renewable scholarships for high school seniors and current college students seeking a degree from a two or four-year forestry program.
4/1/2026 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.
4/1/2026 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.