Scholarships are available from many places, and spending time searching for them can be well worth the effort. Once you’ve found some options, read our scholarship application tips.

Departmental Scholarships

Many individual UO schools and departments offer scholarships to students studying a specific major or discipline. Follow the links below to learn more or use the department index to contact your department directly.

• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Education
• Lundquist College of Business
• Robert D. Clark Honors College
• College of Design
• School of Journalism and Communication
• School of Law
• School of Music and Dance

Interdisciplinary Scholarships

Other UO programs can also help you find funding, including these:

• Graduate School
• Health Professions Program
• International Student and Scholar Services
• Office of the Dean of Students
• McNair Scholars Program
• Nontraditional Student Programs
• Study Abroad Programs
• NSF Science Pathways

National and International Distinguished Scholarships

Find out about opportunities to earn prestigious scholarships, such as the Rhodes, Marshall, or Fulbright.

Searching Outside the UO

Use these free services to search for scholarships:

• Scholarship Bulletin Board
• Fastweb
• Scholarships.com

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

State and Community Scholarship Agencies

State and community agencies may also have scholarships:

• Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC)
• The Ford Family Foundation
• Oregon Community Foundation
• Oregon Tribal Student Grant
• Other state agencies

Organizations and Employers

Ask about scholarship opportunities any place where you have a connection:

• Clubs, societies, or fraternal organizations
• Your place of worship
• Your employer or your parents' employer(s)
• Places of business, large or small