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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.

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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4/2/2024 Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs Fine Arts Scholarship

Scholarship contest in the fine arts and music for Oregon students.

4/5/2024 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.

4/5/2024 College Scholarship Program

$1500 scholarship for high school seniors interested in a career in healthcare, health-related research, public or community health.

4/10/2024 CLEAR Alliance Scholarship

$500 for an alcohol and drug-free graduating high school student who is pursuing higher education in Oregon.

4/10/2024 ORABSE Scholarship

A scholarship for students identifying as Black, African-American, of African descent, or African Diaspora, who reside in Oregon and have a 3.0 GPA.

4/10/2024 Trade School Scholarship

Five $1000 scholarships for students who plan to attend trade schools.

4/13/2024 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.

4/14/2024 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.

4/15/2024 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes

$10,000 for outstanding young leaders (ages 8-18) who have focused on helping their communities and fellow beings and/or on protecting the health and sustainability of the environment.

4/15/2024 HOSA Scholarship

$1,000 scholarships for future health professionals who are members of HOSA.

4/15/2024 INCIGHT Scholarship

Up to $2,500 for students with disabilities who are residents of Oregon, Washington or California, who have given back to the community and overcame obstacles in order to pursue higher education.

4/15/2024 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.

4/15/2024 Marine Technology Society Scholarship

Scholarships for students who are members of the Marine Technology Society and studying marine-related programs.

4/15/2024 Oregon Association of Nurseries Scholarship

Several scholarships available for Oregon students who plan to study horticulture, landscape architecture or related fields.

4/15/2024 Oregon Logging Conference Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship for students studying forest engineering, forestry, heavy equipment /diesel mechanics, welding or other forestry related area of study.

4/15/2024 Oregon PTA Teacher Education Scholarship

$1000 scholarship for students studying teaching at an Oregon public college or university.

4/15/2024 Resilient Roots Scholarship

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

4/20/2024 Local Grown Scholarship in Partnership with Our Streets

$1,000 scholarships for Oregon students with a 3.0 GPA or higher.

4/28/2024 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.

4/28/2024 Daniel Smith Special Education Scholarship

A scholarship for students that identify as African American, African Diaspora, Black, or Afro Descent, are an Oregon resident attending an Oregon college, and are seeking to gain an endorsement in Special Education.