Apex Scholarships reward scholars for reaching the peak of high school achievement. You'll scale even greater heights as you join the UO's tradition of excellence.
Award Information
Residency | Award Amount | 4 Year Amount |
|---|---|---|
Oregon Resident | $2,000/year | $8,000 |
Nonresident | $10,000/year | $40,000 |
The Apex Scholarship can be combined with other UO scholarships, such as the Presidential, Diversity Excellence, and General University Scholarships, but not with the Summit Scholarship or UO Excellence Scholarship.
Recipients must enroll in the fall term of their first year and maintain enrollment in 12 UO credits per term.
Selection Criteria
Apex Scholarships are awarded to incoming first-year students who meet these criteria:
- Minimum 3.70 high school GPA on a 4.00 scale
- No prior college enrollment after high school graduation
How to Apply
No separate application is required. Simply:
- Apply for admission by January 15.
- Submit all required admission application materials to the Office of Admissions by February 15.
Scholarship Renewal
Maintain a 3.00 cumulative UO GPA and complete 12 UO credits per term (36 UO credits per year).
- Apex Scholarships are renewable for up to 12 academic terms (excluding summer) within a five-year period, or 15 academic terms within a six-year period for students seeking a BLA, BIARC, or BARCH degree
- Unused terms are forfeited if you graduate early.
Complete terms and conditions can be found here.