Top 24 Oregon Scholarships in December 2023

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year. Niche is giving one student $50,000 to help pay for tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required!

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

The Reach For Your Peak Scholarship is an amazing opportunity for college-bound high school juniors and seniors residing in Oregon or Washington State. The scholarship awards $2,000 each to seven applicants to help support their education goals after graduation. If you're a college-bound high school junior or senior from Oregon or Washington, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

Are you an LGBTQ+ student looking for a generous scholarship opportunity? Further, are you a current or former resident of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington? If so, consider applying for the Pride Foundation Scholarship! The scholarship is open to LGBTQ+ students who have faced systemic barriers to education or other systemic discrimination and are currently pursuing post-secondary education. With this scholarship, The Pride Foundation is proud to support students who are underrepresented and stand out as leaders in their lives, communities, fields of study, workplaces, and movements. Founded in 1985, the Pride foundation carries the belief that people should be able to live safely and openly. Each year, the Pride foundation awards up to $16,500 to multiple recipients to fund their educational expenses. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply!

The Mary Lou Brown Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for students with a General Class or higher US Amateur Radio license who are passionate about promoting the Amateur Radio Service. If you're a resident of the ARRL Northwest Division (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washintgon) and pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher with a minimum GPA of 3.0, this scholarship is for you! Don't miss out on the chance to further your education and support the Amateur Radio Service.

The Wilse Morgan WX7P Memorial ARRL Northwestern Division Scholarship is calling all students with a General Class or higher US Amateur Radio license who are residing in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington. All applicants must be studying Engineering, Medicine, Science, or Business. Preference will be given to applicants with a 3.0 GPA or higher for the academic year immediately prior to application (high school or college). Don't miss out on this opportunity to honor Wilse Morgan and further your education!

The Lois Manley, K7LMZ, and Randall Pitchford, WW7ZZ, Scholarship is open to students with an Active Technician Class (one of three US Radio Amateur licenses) or higher license. Interested students must reside in the ARRL Northwestern Division (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska), with preference given to residents of Oregon, in order to apply. Applicants must also be studying a STEM field at any accredited two- or four-year university. If you're eligible, don't miss out on this chance to pursue your passion for amateur radio!

Attention STEM students with a passion for amateur radio! The Joel R. Miller (W7PDX) and Martha C. Miller STEM Scholarship is accepting applications from students with an Active Technician Class (or higher) US Amateur Radio license who are pursuing an Associate's or higher degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics. Applicants must be residing in the ARRL Northwestern Division (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington) and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher at an accredited post-secondary institution. Apply and take your STEM education to the next level!

Are you an adult learner or parent who resides in Oregon or in Siskiyou County, California? If so, the Ford Opportunity Program could be a great opportunity to meet 90% of your unmet college costs. Parents of any age or adults over the age of 25 are eligible to apply. If you fit the bill, we encourage you to apply today. This opportunity will pay for the vast majority of your college expenses!

The Robert W. Thunen Memorial Scholarship annually awards between $1,000 and $5,000 to college upperclassmen and graduate students who are attending a university in Northern California, Nevada, Oregon, or Washington, and desire to pursue illumination as a career. Graduate applicants must be undertaking a lighting-centered project as part of work towards a graduate degree. To apply, interested students must submit a Statement of Purpose with respect to their lighting education and arrange for at least three letters of recommendation, at least one of which shall be from someone involved with lighting professionally or academically. If you're a college upperclassman or graduate student in Northern California, Nevada, Oregon, or Washington, and desire to pursue illumination as a career, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

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! 

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.

The Douglass M. Hamilton Memorial Scholarship is a beacon of hope for low-income students in Oregon. Pursuing higher education can be a daunting task, especially for those who face financial burdens. This scholarship is designed to honor the memory of Douglass M. Hamilton by providing financial assistance to low-income students who are first-generation college students. If you're a low-income student in Oregon, this exclusive scholarship opportunity is for you. To apply, share your story and detail the obstacles you've overcome, your family's background, and how you plan to use your education in the future. Apply and take the first step towards achieving your dreams!

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!

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.

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.

The Pence Construction Diversity in Leadership Scholarship was established to support underrepresented students of color in pursuing a degree in Construction Engineering Management at a four-year public university in Oregon. While all Oregon residents are eligible to apply, preference will be given to Multnomah County residents, as well as to Oregon State University students. Applicants will be eligible to earn a $10,000 reward, which they can then re-apply for, for the chance to earn the scholarship for up to five years. If you're an Oregon resident, student of color, and aspire to work in Construction Engineering, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Oregon PTA Teacher Education Scholarship annually awards $500 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.