Top 47 Oregon Scholarships in April 2024

Are you an incoming or current high school student of Black/African descent who resides in the Portland metro area? If so, you may be eligible for the Charles Jordan Legacy Community Service Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 each to multiple high school students of Black/African descent who are residing in Multnomah, Clackamas, Columbia, Washington, or Yamhill County in Oregon, or in Clark or Skamania County in Washington. Applicants should also have a solid belief in the importance of service and a history of service in their community, with a minimum of 20 hours of community service performed each calendar year. The scholarship was named in honor of Charles Jordan, Portland’s first African-American City Commissioner who made "commitment to youth and education" a priority during his career in public service. If you would like to honor Charles' legacy and potentially earn some money for your education, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a graduating senior at an OSAA (Oregon School Activities Association)-member school who has received a varsity letter in at least one OSAA-sanctioned sport at any point during your high school career? If so, you may be eligible for the OnPoint Community Credit Union Scholar Program! Each year, the program awards between $5,000 and $10,000 to six (6) Oregon student-athletes. Winners will be selected based on success in the classroom, leadership in the community, how participating in OSAA activities has either taught them a lesson or helped them achieve their goals, and two letters of recommendation. If you're an Oregon high school senior whose earned a varsity letter during high school, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior of Chinese descent (at least 25%) who has been attending an Oregon high school for at least two years/four semseters? If so, you may be eligible for the Portland Chinese Scholarship Foundation Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards between $500 and $3,000 to Oregon high school seniors of Chinese descent who hold a minimum 2.75 GPA and show excellence in academics, community service, and leadership. The scholarships will be awarded on any or a combination of: academic performance, community service and leadership activities, financial need and work ethic, and athletic achievements. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Oregon Sheep Growers Association Memorial Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for students who are passionate about agriculture-related fields of study. This scholarship offers up to $1,500.00 to qualified students who are Oregon residents and majoring in agricultural sciences, veterinary medicine, or an agriculture-related field of study. The award is intended to help with direct educational expenses, such as tuition, books, or academic fees. If you have a career interest in the sheep industry, this scholarship is perfect for you! Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity - applications are due July 15th of every year.Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior, high school graduate, or current two-year college student with a passion for making your community and the world around you a better and more accepting place? Further, do you reside in and are willing to attend an Act Six Program College in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Tacoma-Seatlle, Yakima Valley, Portland-Salem, Spokane (WA), Chicago, or Indianapolis? If so, you may be eligible for Act Six! Act Six is a leadership and scholarship program that brings together diverse, multicultural cadres of young people who want to use their college education to make a difference on campus and in their communities at home. Each year, they award multiple full-ride scholarships to help the top applicants thrive in college and beyond. To apply, interested students must complete the Act Six Interest Form, then add "Act Six" to their "My Colleges" List on the Common Application, and submit the Common Application. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a current or former foster youth between the ages of 14 and 25 in Oregon looking for a college scholarship opportunity? If so, consider applying for the Oregon Chafee Education and Training Grant! The grant is open to students aged 14 - 25 who have previously or are currently in foster care. Applicants can have been in foster care anywhere throughout the U.S. so long as they are currently residing in Oregon. The Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion offers this scholarship to help former Oregon foster youth pursue their dreams. Since being established in 1959, OSAC has focused on assisting Oregonians in their pursuit of higher education and career training goals by providing information, mentoring, and financial aid. Every year, multiple recipients earn up to $5,000, determined by their financial needs. If you are an Oregon resident who is currently or were formerly in foster care and are looking for some help paying for your degree, we encourage you to apply! Show Less

The INCIGHT Scholarship is funded by INCIGHT, an organization that unlocks the potential of individuals with disabilities through employment, education, and independence. Every year, their INCIGHT Scholarship awards $500 to multiple Washington, Oregon, and California residents who will be attending institutions of higher education and have any type of disability. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

The Oregon PTA Teacher Education Scholarship annually awards $1,000 to Oregon residents who are pursuing a teaching degree at an Oregon public college or university. To apply, students must submit a completed application, two references, and a school transcript. If you're an Oregon resident pursuing your teaching degree at a public, in-state university, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Emerald Empire Chapter Award annually grants $2,000 to an Oregon high school graduate who is currently enrolled in their junior or senior year of college majoring in ornamental horticulture, landscape architecture, or landscape construction. While it is not required to apply, preference will be given to students from the Emerald Empire (Eugene) area. To apply, interested students must submit two current reference letters that will support their horticulture abilities or interests. Applications will be evaluated based on career interests, scholastic aptitude, and financial need. If you’re a college student pursuing a course of study in horticulture, landscape architecture, or a related field, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you an osteopathic medical student who is in the second, third, or fourth year of your medical program and has a commitment to practicing medicine in the Northwest? If so, consider applying for the Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards at least $10,000 each to multiple osteopathic medical students who can demonstrate a commitment to practicing medicine in the Northwest, an understanding of osteopathic principles and practices, and previous volunteer leadership. While applicants do not need to be from the Pacific Northwest themselves, select scholarships will be reserved for applicants from Alaska, Montana, and Washington who are dedicated to returning to their home states, as well as a scholarship for a female student from Oregon who is attending the WesternU Oregon Campus College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific – Northwest in Lebanon, OR. If you're an osteopathic medical student passionate about practicing medicine in the Pacific Northwest, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a Black/African resident of Arkansas, California, Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Oregon, or Texas who is a current high school senior or college underclassman? If so, you may be eligible for the Jerry Morris and Summer Houston Scholarships! Each year, the scholarships award up to $2,000 to help assist multiple African American students in defraying the cost of higher education. Recipients will be chosen on the basis of scholastic ability and leadership, and should also be active in extracurricular school/community activities and demonstrate social awareness and involvement. If you're a Black, current or incoming college student from Arkansas, California, Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Oregon, or Texas, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a high school student residing in the American west or U.S. territories whose Governors participate in the bipartisan Western Governors’ Association (WGA)? More importantly, do you love where you live and have a passion for art? If so, you might consider applying for the Celebrate the West Contest! Each year, the scholarship awards between $200 and $1,500 to 23 lucky students who create a piece of artwork that most thoughtfully reflects an insight about the West or the applicant’s relation to the West. In order to apply, you simply need to email a digital copy of your artwork and your entry form to [email protected]. If you’re passionate about art and have some insights about where you live, we encourage you to apply!Show Less