General University Scholarships are awarded on the basis of scholastic achievement, and selection is highly competitive. They are made possible by the generous contributions of many individuals to the University of Oregon.
Award Information
Awards vary between $1,000 - $3,600. This scholarship is awarded for one year at a time only.
Eligibility Requirements
Academic merit criteria varies and will be determined on a case by case basis.
How to Apply
Continuing UO Students
Current UO Students (undergraduate, graduate, or law students already attending the University of Oregon) must complete the following to receive full review:
- Submit the General University Scholarship application via the UO Scholarship Dashboard by February 28.
- Have a reference letter submitted via the Scholarship Dashboard by February 28.
Transfer Students
New Undergraduate Transfer Students (transferring to UO in Spring, Summer or Fall 2025) and New Post-Baccalaureate Applicants must complete the following to receive full review:
- Apply for admission to the University of Oregon by March 15.
- Within days of applying for admission, find your UO Student ID number in your Status Portal. You'll need this number to create an account to apply for UO Scholarships.
- Submit the General University Scholarship application via the Scholarship Dashboard by April 1.
- Have a reference letter submitted via the Scholarship Dashboard by April 1.
- Submit your official transcripts to the Office of Admissions by April 1.
Selection Criteria
- Academic performance based on review of transcripts from all past institutions and UO academic records (if applicable)
- Extracurricular involvement
- Faculty reference
- Writing ability
- Creativity as demonstrated in responses to short-answer essay questions
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Scholarship Renewal
General University Scholarships are awarded for one year only. Students are encouraged to reapply each year.
Award Notification
Continuing undergraduates, and continuing graduate and law recipients will be notified by June 1. Transfer recipients will be notified by June 15.
Complete terms and conditions can be found here.