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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.

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3/1/2026 Oregon Community Foundation Scholarships

Several scholarships open to Oregon students; see website for additional details.
3/1/2026 Oregon Seed Council Scholarships

Scholarships for any college-bound student who has had a connection to Oregon’s seed industry.
3/1/2026 Portland Japanese American Community Scholarship

Multiple scholarships available for students with Japanese ancestry who live in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties.
3/1/2026 Tall Clubs International Scholarship

Up to $1,000 for tall students who are under 21 years of age and attending their first year of college the following fall. Request an application by March 1.
3/1/2026 The Ford Family Foundation Scholarships

Several scholarships available to Oregon students and adults that provide 90% of unmet financial need.
3/3/2026 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.
3/3/2026 Goya Foods Culinary Arts Scholarship

$5,000 renewable scholarship for students studying culinary arts or food science with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
3/3/2026 OSAC Scholarships

Over 600 scholarships for Oregon students with one application. Submit by the early bird deadline of February 18 for a chance to win an additional scholarship.
3/13/2026 BAM Scholarship

$5,000 scholarships renewable for up to four years for black students with a 3.3 GPA or higher that plan to pursue a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or related fields
3/13/2026 Microsoft Disability Scholarship

$5,000 renewable scholarship for students living with a disability who plan to have a career in the technology industry.
3/13/2026 Point BIPOC Scholarship

Scholarships for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) students who identify as LGBTQ.
3/13/2026 Women at Microsoft Scholarship

$5,000 renewable scholarship for high school seniors who identify as women, have a 3.0 GPA or higher, and plan to study science, technology, engineering, arts, or math.
3/14/2026 The Kim and Harold Louie Family Foundation Scholarship

$100,000 in scholarships available with preference for students who have parents that are or were in the U.S. military; with a demonstrated financial need; and/or with parents who did not attend college.
3/14/2026 Black United Fund of Oregon Scholarships

Scholarships for Oregon colleges for students of African-American, African Diaspora, Black, or Afro descent. Available to high school seniors and current college students.
3/14/2026 Charles Jordan Legacy Community Service Scholarship

For students identifying as Black, African-American, or of African descent that are attending a private high school in the Portland metro area and are involved in community service.
3/14/2026 Colleges That Change Lives Scholarship

$1,000 renewable scholarship for up to four years at select member colleges including Reed College and Willamette University in Oregon.
3/14/2026 Southern Oregon Latino Scholarship Fund

$1250-2500 renewable scholarships for Latinx students living in Jackson, Josephine or Klamath counties with a 3.0 GPA or higher who plan to attend an Oregon college full-time.
3/15/2026 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Scholarships

Scholarships for academically talented and highly motivated African-American or black students who intend to pursue full-time undergraduate degrees.
3/15/2026 Northwest Community Credit Union Scholarships

Several scholarships for Northwest Community Credit Union members.
3/15/2026 Oregon Athletic Coaches Association Scholarships

Several scholarships for student-athletes in Oregon.