Search for Scholarships

Scholarships are available from all kinds of places -- the real hurdle can be finding out about them. Plan to spend a good deal of time searching out scholarship opportunities. Places to look for scholarships include: 

Campus Departments, Colleges and Programs

Check directly with the department that oversees your academic major and the Dean's Office of your school or college about scholarships studying within their academic areas. For a listing of academic departments at the University of Oregon and direct links to their websites, see the UO Department Index.  

You should also think about other programs with which you are affiliated as potential sources of scholarship funding. For example, International Students will want to look into scholarships available through UO International Student and Scholar Services, nontraditional students will want to touch base with UO Nontraditional Student Programs, and students considering doing a study abroad program should check out scholarship opportunities through UO Study Abroad.

The Internet

This may be the most comprehensive scholarship search tool available. Check out these free online scholarship search engines:

• UO Scholarship Search
• Fastweb
• CollegeScholarships.org
• Scholarships.com

Many of these search engine sites also have useful tips on how to complete successful scholarship applications.

State Scholarship Agencies

In Oregon, the Oregon Student Access Commission (OSAC) provides scholarships to Oregon residents from over 400 privately funded accounts. To apply online, get great scholarship tips, or be linked to useful scholarship sites, visit http://oregonstudentaid.gov/.  

Other states may also have state administered scholarship funds. Residents of other states may also be able to locate scholarship funds administered by state agencies.  For a listing of agencies based in other states, visit http://www2.ed.gov/programs/iduesbyrd/state-contacts.html.

Distinguished Scholarships

As a University of Oregon student, you have access to a world class education. You also have an opportunity to enhance that education by applying for a distinguished scholarship.

Organizations and Employers

Ask about scholarship opportunities any place where you have a connection. These might include:

• clubs, societies, or fraternal organizations
• your place of worship
• your employer or your parents' employer(s)
• places of business, large or small