2025 Oregon Scholarships

Oregon is not immune from the nationwide trend of rising tuition costs. The average tuition for Oregon universities is a whopping $14,091.00 and the total cost of attendance is $33,332.00. 55% of student graduates in Oregon graduate with an average debt load of $28,628.00. That’s why hundreds of thousands of students in Oregon turn either to scholarships or student loans.

These OR scholarships are available for men, women and a variety of students in Oregon, and any Oregon resident regardless of their interests or background. Oregon scholarships are available for college students, for adults going back to school, and all types of OR students or OR residents, and especially targeted to help middle class families afford a top-of-the-line education. The best part about these scholarships is they are easy (many require nothing more than filling out a simple form) and they don’t need to be paid back!

While some scholarships are easy and can be completed in under 30 seconds, others require more upfront information. We’ve marked easy scholarships with a little “Easy Apply” so you can prioritize them. This is the complete list of the best scholarships for Oregon residents.

How much total award money and scholarships are available for OR residents?

There are 502 scholarships totaling $3,660,075.00 available to Oregon residents. You can easily browse through all 502 scholarships below.

How many scholarships are available for moms and single moms in Oregon?

Moms in Oregon are eligible for all the same scholarships as OR residents. Therefore, the 502 scholarships worth $3,660,075.00 mentioned above is also available to moms and single moms. In addition, however, you can check out additional scholarships for moms, which have been provided exclusively for moms and single moms, and you can find from the main scholarship search engine page.

How many scholarships are available for college students in Oregon?

502 scholarships worth $3,660,075.00 are available for college students in OR. In addition, we encourage current college students in Oregon to check scholarships by school and, specifically, colleges in Oregon for more options. Here are links for scholarships at the 20 largest colleges in Oregon:

Eastern Oregon University
George Fox University
Lewis & Clark College
Mount Angel Seminary
Multnomah University
Northwest Christian University
Oregon Health & Science University
Oregon Institute of Technology
Pacific Northwest College of Art
Reed College
Southern Oregon University
Corban University
Willamette University
Walla Walla University
Pioneer Pacific College

How many scholarships are available for high school seniors in Oregon?

502 scholarships totaling $3,660,075.00 are available for high school seniors in OR. In addition, we encourage current high school students to check out more from the scholarship search engine.

Do I need to be a resident of OR to apply to these scholarships?

Our scholarship search automatically returns scholarships by all different types of requirements. The below scholarships are either explicitly available for Oregon residents, or they do not require specific state residency at all and are therefore available to OR students and residents, as well as others across the country.

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Halton Foundation/Caterpillar Matching Grant
Sponsor:
Halton Foundation
Applicant must be employed by the Halton Company.
Deadline:
May 1
$4,500.00
Oregon Laurels Scholarship
Sponsor:
Portland State University
Applicant must have a minimum 3.25 GPA. Preference is given to Oregon residents.
Deadline:
February 1
$2,175.00
Nancy Ryles Scholarship
Sponsor:
Portland State University
Applicant must be a woman returning to school after break in education due to family responsibilities. Selection is based upon financial need and potential for academic success.
Deadline:
February 1
$5,000.00
International Student Scholarship
Sponsor:
Portland State University
Applicant must hold legal, non-immigrant status and be an international student. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, clearly defined degree goals, and meet all regular admissions requirements. Outstanding academic performance will be recognized.
Deadline:
February 1
$3,000.00
Portland Police Association Scholarship
Sponsor:
Portland State University
Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and must not be related to any member of the Portland Police Association. Financial need must be demonstrated. Scholarships will be awarded to one male and one female student.
Deadline:
February 1
$1,000.00
Maurie Clark Fellowship
Sponsor:
Portland State University
Applicant must be a Ph.D. candidate with an approved dissertation outline and intend to use the fellowship to support research activities.
Deadline:
February 1
$5,600.00
D. Paul Fansler Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor:
Portland State University
Applicant must have a high promise of achievement in international affairs.
Deadline:
February 1
$1,000.00
Dale and Coral Courtney Scholarship
Sponsor:
Portland State University
Applicant must submit an essay and faculty recommendations.
Deadline:
February 1
$2,500.00
Laurels Scholarship
Sponsor:
Southern Oregon University
Applicant must have a GPA between 3.64 and 3.9 and a SAT Reasoning score between 1140 and 1260 (composite ACT score of 26).
Deadline:
March 15
$2,500.00
Provost Scholarship
Sponsor:
Southern Oregon University
Applicant must have a GPA between 3.25 and 3.65 and a SAT Reasoning score between 950 and 1100 (composite ACT score of 23).
Deadline:
March 15
$1,000.00
Churchill Scholarship
Sponsor:
Southern Oregon University
Applicant must have a GPA between 3.48 and 3.85 and a SAT Reasoning score between 1010 and 1150 (composite ACT score of 25).
Deadline:
March 15
$1,500.00
Oregon Ministerial Scholarship
Sponsor:
Trinity Bible College
Applicant must be a resident of Oregon planning a career in full-time ministry as a children's pastor, evangelist, missionary, pastor, or youth pastor, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, have completed two full years of college, and should be on the staff of or involved in local church ministry.
Deadline:
March 30
$1,000.00
Endowed Scholarship
Sponsor:
Multnomah Bible College and Biblical Seminary
Applicant must have completed one year at Multnomah Bible Coll and Seminary.
Deadline:
March 1
$1,500.00
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