Oregon Scholarships

This is a merit based scholarship for up to $66,400. This is given to incoming freshmen who are non-resident applicants to the University of New Mexico. Applicants must be from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. It is renewable for four years, dependent on the completion of 15 credits and a 3.0 GPA each semester. Must have an ACT of 22 or an SAT of 1100, and a cumulative 3.0 GPA. The deadline varies. More details here.

This is a merit-based scholarship for incoming students at the University of New Mexico who are non-resident applicants. Residents of  Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming  are eligible to apply. The scholarship is renewable for four years if 15 credits are completed each semester and a 3.0 GPA is maintained. The deadline varies. Learn more here.

This has awarded over 100 scholarships and over $200,000 to aspiring television professionals sharpening their storytelling skills at universities in their five-state region of Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and Alaska. The scholarship award is up to a maximum of a $3,500 cash grant. The deadlines vary. Read more here.

To be considered, you must be a US Citizen or permanent resident and have a permanent residence within one of the following participating states/U.S. territories: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Guam, and Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI). Must have a 3.4 GPA from high school, and maintain a 2.5 for renewal. Deadlines vary depending on which semester you apply for. More info. here.

This funding is for $5,000 to help current or former foster care youth with post-secondary education and training. Each applicant must be currently in foster care, must have been in foster care for at least 180 days after their 14th birthday and left substitute care at age 16 or older. First-time applicants must be under the age of 21. Youth may then continue to apply/receive funds until they turn 23 years old as long as they are enrolled in a post-secondary education or training program and making satisfactory progress toward completion of that program. The deadlines vary. Read more here.

To be eligible, you must be a recent Oregon high school graduate or GED test graduate, attend an Oregon community college, have a 2.50 cumulative high school GPA or higher, or a 145 grade on all GED tests, and be an Oregon resident for at least 12 months prior to college attendance. The deadline varies. Learn more here.

This is for $16,000. This organization aims to help high school seniors attend a college, university, or trade school within the state. Applicants must portray involvement in the community and demonstrate financial need. For more information, please visit the scholarship website.

To be eligible, applicants must have received foster care, guardianship or adoption services from Casey Family Programs in Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Montana, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Washington or Wyoming. They must also be starting or currently attending a technical school, college or university in pursuit of a certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s or postgraduate degree. The deadline to apply is May 1st and October 1st. Click here for the application.

This is for Oregon high school seniors planning to attend or college freshman currently registered as a full time student at an accredited community college, college, or university located in Oregon. Declared major compatible with school business management. Oregon resident for at least one year.  Read more here.