Oregon Community Credit Union Scholarship

The University of Oregon and Oregon Community Credit Union recognize that a growing number of students find it necessary to both work and take out large loans while attending college full time. The Oregon Community Credit Union Scholarship Program was created to provide financial support for Oregon students with demonstrated financial need who achieve academic excellence and contribute to the community in which they live.

Oregon Community Credit Union Scholars are students who understand the value of dedication and hard work. Each scholarship is worth $4800 a year.

Eligibility Requirements

In order to receive consideration students must have graduated from high school in one of the following Oregon counties: Benton, Clackamas, Columbia, Lane, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Washington or Yamhill.

Both prospective and currently enrolled UO students, from freshman through senior standing, are eligible to receive Oregon Community Credit Union Scholarships.

Application Procedures

 All applicants must have a GPA of 3.50 or higher. 

Incoming freshmen must submit the following materials:

• Undergraduate admission application, submitted to the Office of Admissions postmarked on or before January 15, 2010. 
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), completed and submitted to the federal processor by February 16, 2010.

All Continuing UO students and Transfer Applicants must submit the following:

•  If applicable, submit the application for admission—including a $50 nonrefundable fee, official transcripts, and test scores—to the Office of Admissions by February 16, 2010.
• Complete the University Scholarship Application, including essays and activities summary, and submit it to the UO Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships. All documents must be postmarked by February 16, 2010. Click here to be taken to the Scholarship Application download page. 
• Request that a faculty member submit the Faculty Recommendation for University of Oregon Scholarships form with a letter of recommendation to the UO Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships by February 16, 2010.
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), completed and submitted to the federal processor by February 16, 2010.

Additional requirements for Transfer Applicants:

Transfer applicants with fewer than 60 college quarter credits by September 2010:

• Request that final high school transcripts be sent to the UO Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.
• Request that college transcripts (except from the UO) showing all completed college-level work be sent to the UO Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.

Scholarship Renewal 

At the time of award, recipients are told how many total terms of scholarship funding they may receive. OCCU Scholarships are automatically renewed annually, as long as students maintain renewal criteria.

Award Notification

Oregon Community Credit Union scholarship recipients will be notified by April 15, 2010.