IB Diploma Scholarships

The University of Oregon's IB Diploma Scholarship Program, launched in Fall 2021, recognizes students who successfully complete the rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma.

Award Information

Scholarship amounts are based on your total IB exam score and residency. One-third of the annual scholarship is disbursed to your Student Billing Account each term you are enrolled full-time.

IB Score range

Resident amount

Nonresident amount

Scholarship Name

33+

$3,000/year

$6,000/year

IB Exemplar Scholarship

28-32

$2,000/year

$4,000/year

IB Scholar Scholarship

24-27

$1,000/year

$2,000/year

IB Milestone Scholarship

IB Diploma Scholarships may be combined with other UO scholarships, with the exception of the Stamps Scholarship. IB Diploma Scholarships help the UO to meet the PathwayOregon commitment.

Recipients must enroll in the fall term of their first year and maintain enrollment in 12 UO credits per term.

Selection Criteria

IB Diploma Scholarships Program are awarded to incoming first-year students who meet these criteria:

  • Receiving an IB Diploma and providing official exam scores to the UO Office of Admissions
  • Having a high school GPA of at least 3.40

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
  • After graduation, submit a copy of your IB Diploma to the Office of Admissions by September 1.

Scholarship Renewal

Maintain a 3.00 cumulative UO GPA and complete 12 UO credits per term (36 UO credits per year).

  • IB 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.