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Audria M. Edwards Scholarship Fund
Due: 4/1/26
|No min. GPA Required
Varies
The Audria M. Edwards Scholarship Fund was established in 1987 and is funded by donations, variety show proceeds, and community fundraisers. Applicants must be pursuing post-secondary, undergraduate education in an accredited institution or program during the coming school year; are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or intersex or have an LGBTQI parent; and have been a resident for at least one year in the state of Oregon or eligible counties in Washington. A committee appointed by Peacock Productions, Inc. will review materials from all applicants and select finalists on the basis of the following qualifications: clarity of career and educational goals; potential to succeed in an educational program; experience as a volunteer or service-oriented leader; and commitment to the LGBTQ community. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation with their application packet. Each letter should come from a teacher, instructor, mentor, guidance counselor, supervisor, or other individual who can comment on the applicant's academic abilities, community involvement, potential for success, commitment to the LGBTQ community, or other qualifications as an applicant. All finalists will be interviewed by the Review Committee who determines who will receive scholarships and how much funding each recipient will receive. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Jack and Carol Kelly Scholarship
Due: 4/30/26
|No Recommendations Required
|No min. GPA Required
Varies
Jack and Carol Kelly established the Jack and Carol Kelly Scholarship in 2012 to provide scholarships for local students who plan to return and support their community after they complete their education. It is important that the students plan to pursue a degree, certificate, training, or apprenticeship in a vocational, technical, trade or business career. Applicants must have graduated (or be on track to graduate) from a high school located in the four county area of Clark County WA, Clackam...
Church at the Grove Educational Scholarship Fund
Due: 4/30/26
$1,500
The Church at the Grove Educational Scholarship Fund is available to Christian young adults from Southwest Washington and the Portland, Oregon metro area. The scholarship will be awarded to support higher and/or vocational educational opportunities for Christian young adults, primarily (but exclusivity is not required) for members of Church at the Grove in Vancouver, WA (previously named Walnut Grove Community Church). Scholarship awards may be renewed for up to four years of college. Applicants must reside or have primary residential status within eligible Washington State Counties or Oregon State Counties. Applicants must also be active members of Church of the Grove, or of a church or religious organization whose primary doctrines are consistent with those established by Church of the Grove. Applicants should be involved with its programs, such as a youth group, or the church's ministry such as children's education ministry, ushering, greeting, mission trips, participation on the worship team or some similar activity. Applicants must have graduated, or will graduate from a certified high school or commensurate GED program or equivalent education certification. They must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or GED equivalency score of at least 110 percent of the minimum passing score. Applicants must exemplify Christian character. Graduate school applicants may be considered, however preference will be given to applicants seeking undergraduate or vocational skills training. High school seniors may apply. Applicants must submit one letter of recommendation from a pastoral or ministerial leader who has personal knowledge of their theological philosophy and activities. Letters from immediate or extended family members will not be accepted. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington award's website for more information.
Oregon PTA Teacher Education Scholarship
Due: 5/1/26
|No min. GPA Required
$1,000
The Oregon PTA Teacher Education Scholarship is for Oregon residents studying for a degree in education at any Oregon public college or university. The scholarship is a one-time award and is not renewable. Scholarship recipients may, however, re-apply in subsequent years. Applicants must submit a Personal Reference and a School Reference. Applications may also be submitted through mail. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Oregon Sheep Growers Association Scholarship
Due: 7/15/26
|No min. GPA Required
$1,500
In an effort to promote Oregon's sheep industry and provide educational opportunities for students majoring in agriculture-related fields of study, the Oregon Sheep Growers Association offers a scholarship award to qualified students. The recipient is not required to attend an Oregon college or university. The recipient must be majoring in an agriculture-related field of study, agricultural sciences, or pre-veterinary medicine, with a career interest in the sheep industry. Applicants must sub...
Lois Manley, K7LMZ, and Randall Pitchford, WW7ZZ, Scholarship
Due: 12/30/26
|No essay
|No Recommendations Required
$1,000
The Lois Manley, K7LMZ, and Randall Pitchford, WW7ZZ, Scholarship will be awarded to those with active Technician Class License or higher. Applicants must be residents of the ARRL Northwestern Division, with preference given to residents of Oregon. Applicants must be pursuing the required fields of study in any accredited 2- or 4-year college or university. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the ARRL Foundation Inc. for more information.
William Bennett, W7PHO, Memorial Scholarship
Due: 12/30/26
|No essay
|No Recommendations Required
$500
The William Bennett, W7PHO, Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to those with a General Class License or higher. Applicants must have residence in ARRL Northwest, Pacific or Southwest Division. Applicants may be pursuing any field of study at a 4-year college or university. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the ARRL Foundation Inc. for more information.
Joel R. Miller, (W7PDX), and Martha C. Miller STEM Scholarship
Due: 12/30/26
|No essay
|No Recommendations Required
$1,000
The Joel R. Miller, (W7PDX), and Martha C. Miller STEM Scholarship will be awarded to those with active Technician Class License or higher. Applicants must be pursuing an Associate's or higher degree in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics in an accredited post-secondary institution. Applicants must submit transcripts which must cover the applicant's entire high school career to date and, if in college, must include all semesters for which grades have been awarded. For students applying for graduate school assistance, high school transcripts are not necessary. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the ARRL Foundation Inc. for more information.
Mary Lou Brown Scholarship
Due: 12/30/26
|No essay
|No Recommendations Required
$2,500
The Mary Lou Brown Scholarship will be awarded to those with any General Class License or higher. Applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in any institution. Applicants must have demonstrated interest in promoting the Amateur Radio Service. Applicants must submit transcripts which must cover the applicant's entire high school career to date and, if in college, must include all semesters for which grades have been awarded. For students applying for graduate school assistance, high school transcripts are not necessary. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the ARRL Foundation Inc. for more information. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the ARRL Foundation Inc. for more information.
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What are Oregon scholarships?
Oregon scholarships are financial aid for college created specifically for students living in Oregon or looking to go to school in Oregon. Oregon scholarships can help students attain higher education opportunities that otherwise may be out of reach due to financial reasons. All scholarships are free money for college that you don’t have to pay back.
Eligibility requirements for Oregon scholarships
Before you apply for Oregon scholarships, make sure you check the eligibility requirements. To qualify for Oregon scholarships, you’ll most likely need to prove you’re a resident or you’re attending school in that state. Some other common eligibility requirements may include your GPA, community service, citizenship, plan to attend an accredited program, leadership potential, and submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Scholarship eligibility requirements vary, so don’t assume you won’t qualify. Check them out!
Are Oregon scholarships worth my time?
Some scholarships are quick and easy to apply for. Others require time and effort. Typically, fewer students apply to scholarships that require work which means you could have better odds of winning.
Pro tip: Don’t skip over Oregon scholarships with smaller award amounts ($). There’s typically less competition for them—and they add up!
How do I find Oregon scholarships?
There are many resources to help you find Oregon scholarships.
Scholarship resources
- The financial aid office at a college or career school
- Organizations (such as professional associations) related to your field of interest
- Federal agencies
- Free scholarship search tools like Scholly Scholarships
- Local libraries, businesses, or associations
Your high school guidance office is a great place to start when looking for local scholarships. You could also try doing a search for your city’s name and “community foundation,” or the county you live in and “foundation.”
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What types of scholarships are available for students?
Need-based scholarships
These are scholarships for students who have demonstrated a financial need. There’s no universal number or set income level that tells you if you qualify. How each scholarship defines what financial need means varies. The federal government as well as specific organizations, corporations, and colleges/universities/schools offer need-based scholarships.
Merit scholarships
Merit scholarships are for students who have shown high academic, athletic, or extracurricular achievement over their high school careers. Not all schools/colleges offer merit-aid—highly selective schools typically don’t. The process for applying for merit scholarships varies. For merit scholarships offered through colleges and universities, you generally don’t have to do anything other than complete the application to the school itself. For some schools, you need to submit the FAFSA® to be eligible.
Career-specific grants or scholarships
These are awarded to students who know they want a career in a specific industry. Maybe they know they want to be a teacher, a nurse, or an engineer. To be eligible for grants, students must submit the FAFSA®. To find career-specific scholarships, try searching for your major and “association.”
Community or nonprofit scholarships
Nonprofit and community organizations often receive funding from donors to create scholarship programs for students who need them.
Tips for successful scholarship applications
- Pull together everything you need for the application including transcripts, so you can submit a complete scholarship application.
- You may need a recommendation letter or letters for a scholarship. Ask a teacher, employer, or someone else who knows you to write one for you—and be sure to give them enough time to do it.
- If you’re writing a scholarship essay, follow the prompt, answer the essay question completely, and write from your experience. A few well-written essays that you can reuse for different scholarship applications can really pay off.
- Highlight your strengths and achievements in your application.
- Talk about your financial need and what you would use the scholarship money for if you won. How would it help?
- Have to interview for a scholarship? Dress to impress in a professional outfit. And do your research! Look into how/why the scholarship was created. Try to bring up why it’s meaningful to you. Also, don’t forget to send a thank-you note afterwards.
- Keep track of all the deadlines for the scholarships you’re applying to. If you miss one, they may not extend the due date.
- Apply for scholarships year after year, all through college. As you continue your studies, gain more experience, and try new extracurricular activities in college, you might be eligible for more scholarships you weren’t originally qualified for.
Here are more tips that can help you understand all there is to know about scholarships and up your chances of winning.
Frequently asked questions
These tips can help as you get ready to apply for Oregon scholarships.
When are scholarship application deadlines?
There’s no standard deadline for scholarship applications. Each scholarship has its own deadline, so be sure to keep track of dates and make sure you don’t miss any deadlines of scholarships that you want to apply to.
Do you need to know which college you’re attending?
You don’t need to know which college you’re going to attend before applying for most scholarships. However, once you’re awarded scholarships, some of them may ask for eligibility verification—which can include proof of college enrollment.
Is there a limit on how many scholarships you can apply for?
Absolutely not, so apply for as many as you can to increase your chances of winning free money. Want to find more types of scholarships? There are so many, check them out!
Pro tip: Apply for scholarships each year you’re in college.
Does every scholarship application require an essay?
Not every scholarship will ask you to submit an essay—different scholarships have different requirements. If you’re applying for a scholarship with an essay and need help writing yours, get tips for writing scholarship essays.
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