– Decision Day Extended –
Due to the delay in FAFSA data being supplied to the University of Oregon, the UO is extending the confirmation deadline to June 1, 2024, for first-year students admitted for fall 2024.
Scholarship Bulletin Board
This bulletin board lists scholarship opportunities from organizations outside of the UO. Click on the filters on the right to limit which scholarships are displayed. We encourage you to apply for any scholarship you are eligible for—even small amounts can add up to make a big difference.
The third parties offering scholarships listed here are not part of the UO and are not vetted or otherwise endorsed by UO. The UO has no jurisdiction or control over the terms of the scholarships, or how, when or to whom they are awarded. UO does not warrant, guarantee or otherwise indemnify any of the third parties’ actions. This list is provided merely to show a range of possible options.
If you have a scholarship opportunity you would like posted on this page, please submit your request to financialaid@uoregon.edu.
Road to Recovery Scholarship
The Road to Recovery Scholarship provides a $2000 award each semester to a college student who has been injured in a motor vehicle accident at some point in their life and is now pursuing a college degree.
● Deadline: Jul 15, 2024
● Award: $2000
● GPA: 3.00
● Selection Criteria: You are currently or will be enrolled for the Fall 2024 semester, You are a citizen or a permanent resident of the U.S, You are at least 18 years of age as of the application deadline
Harlem Bling Diamond Jewelry Scholarship Program 2024
Two scholarships of $600 each will be awarded to 2 passionate students, with the aim of reducing some of their day-to-day financial obstacles so they can focus on their studies.
● Deadline: Sep 25, 2024
● Award: $600
● GPA: 2.50
● Selection Criteria: Be currently enrolled in a US university or college for the upcoming school year
A Second Chance: How My Accident Changed My Goals for the Future Scholarship
This scholarship offers $2,500 to a student who can write between 500 and 1,000 words describing the way their traumatic car crash changed their life.
● Deadline: Jul 15, 2024
● Award: $2500
● GPA: 3.00
● Selection Criteria: Must have residency in the United States, Must be at least 18 years old at the age of enrollment, Must be enrolled at a college, university, or graduate school
Rising Stars Scholarship
Our scholarship program provides financial assistance to students who have been able to significantly improve their grade point averages since beginning their college education. Each semester, we award a $1,000 scholarship to a student who can demonstrate that their GPA has increased by at least one point from semester to semester or year to year. By supporting students who have overcome academic and personal struggles, we aim to help them ensure that they can achieve their educational goals.Winners of the Rising Stars Scholarship can use the award to pay tuition or address other costs related to their college education, including housing, books, or supplies. The deadline to apply for the fall 2024 scholarship is September 11, 2024.
● Deadline: Sep 11, 2024
● Award: $1000
● Selection Criteria: Have improved your GPA by at least one point at any time while attending college., Citizen or lawful permanent resident of the US.
Future Educators Excellence Scholarship 2024
We believe that every aspiring teacher has the potential to transform their dreams of a rewarding career in education into reality. That's why we are thrilled to announce the Future Educators Excellence Scholarship 2024!The Future Educators Excellence Scholarship has been established to support and empower aspiring teachers in their pursuit of academic and professional excellence in the field of education.The winner will receive a one-time $1,000 scholarship to be applied to qualified expenses, including undergraduate tuition, fees, books, and on-campus room and board for the 2024-2025 academic year.
● Deadline: Jul 5, 2024
● Major / Area of Study: education
● Award: $1000
● GPA: 2.50
● Selection Criteria: U.S. Citizen, Pursuing a degree in education, childhood education, or any teaching-related course, Be enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university for the Fall 2024 semester
Mental Health Empowerment Scholarship
This scholarship strives to encourage more open dialogues about mental health, reduce stigma, and promote a culture of understanding and inclusivity by fostering a network of support and encouraging a community of empathetic individuals ready to change the mental health narrative.Any high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who is a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident who has faced mental health challenges and/or is an advocate for mental health awareness may apply for this scholarship.
● Deadline: Jul 1, 2024
● Award: $500
NSF Science Pathways
Oregon Pathways to Industry Research Careers (OPIRC) is a $4.3M National Science Foundation grant that will support 64 students with financial need as they move through community college to high-wage science and engineering careers.
Students may qualify for up to $45,000 in scholarships over the course of 4 years, with eligibility beginning their final year at community college, continuing through their pursuit of a bachelor’s in physics, chemistry or biochemistry at University of Oregon, and finally while pursuing an industry-focused master’s through the UO Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program (KCGIP).
In addition to scholarships, students will have access to:
- Career and academic mentoring.
- Community-building activities.
- Professional networking opportunities.
The final stage of OPIRC, enrollment in the KCGIP, leads directly to industry employment through a 9-month paid industry internship within the manufacturing, high-tech and healthcare fields (specifically: semiconductors, optics, polymers, sensors, and bioinformatics). The 2022 cohort received offers from companies such as Thermo Fisher Scientific, MKS Instruments, Intel, Lockheed Martin Corporation and Lawrence Livermore National Labs. The average annualized compensation was $74,500.
● Deadline: Sep 1, 2024
● Website: https://sciencepathways.uoregon.edu/