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Graduate School Scholarships & Grants: Free Grants for Graduate StudentsScholarships

Last updated 4/29/2024
Questions? Email Lori Sauter (sauter_l@4j.lane.edu)

 Due Date                         Scholarship Name                                                                                            Grade Description
5/10/24  Douglas Timber Operators   12 Three $2,500 scholarships to student residents of Lane, Douglas and Coos counties majoring in a natural resources-related field. Evaluation is based on academic achievement, school and community service activities, and financial need. Application requires three letters of recommendation, personal statement and official transcript. Finalists may be interviewed in May. Application must be received via mail by deadline. 
5/10/24 2024 SEHS Robert Stothers Memorial Scholarship 12 One-time scholarship worth $2,000. For SEHS seniors going into the teaching profession. This form requires a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.75, uploads of your transcript and an essay, and an emailed letter of recommendation.
5/10/24 2024 SEHS Staff Scholarship 12 One-time scholarship worth $1,000. The purpose of the Staff Scholarship is to assist SEHS graduates in achieving success in their chosen field through higher education at an accredited community college or vocational or trade school. This form requires uploads of your transcripts and FAFSA SAI and an emailed letter of recommendation.
5/10/24 2024 SEHS/EHS Alumni Scholarship 12 One-time scholarship worth $3000. The purpose of the Alumni Scholarship is to assist SEHS graduates in achieving success in their chosen field through higher education at an accredited 4-year college or university. This form requires uploads of your transcripts, FAFSA SAI, activity list, and 300-word essay.
5/15/24  Pacific Cascade Federal Credit Union Scholarship  12+ Four $2,500 awards to current members of Pacific Cascade Federal Credit Union for all students planning to attend some form of college, university, or trade school. Must be a PCFCU member, not just a child of a member. Considers community service, academics, and financial need with service being the most important criteria. 
5/17/24 Portland Chinese Scholarship Foundation 12 Multiple types of scholarships and awards ranging from $500-$3,000 awarded based on a comination of academic performance, community service, leadership, athletic achievement, and/or financial need. Must be at least 25% Chinese ethnicity, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, minimum 2 years high school in Oregon, and a GPA of 2.75+.
5/22/24  Cameron Impact Scholarship (Early Due Date)      11 10 to 15 full-tuition scholarships to high-achieving students who desire to make an impact on their communities and the world. The anticipated value is between $20,000-$50,000 annually for 4 years, including full tuition and educational expenses at recipient's chosen college. About 25% of the scholarships will be for individuals pursuing careers in education, nonprofits, government, and/or military and have a stated professional goal of public service. Minimum 3.7 GPA. Awarded on merit, the criteria include academics, extracurricular activities, leadership, and community service. Only the first 3,000 applications will be reviewed so apply early. U.S. citizenship required.
5/31/24  The Full Circle Scholarship  12 Varying awards for Native American high school seniors registered as an enrolled member of a federal or state recognized tribe, or a descendant of at least one grandparent or parent who is an enrolled tribal member. Minimum GPA 2.0; some scholarships requires higher GPA. Requires photo, proof of tribal affiliation, and transcript.
5/31/24  Oregon Student Child Care Grant      Assists parents, who are Oregon residents enrolled in an Oregon postsecondary education, obtain safe, dependable care that supports their children's development while allowing completion of the parent's academic programs. Eligibility includes: Oregon resident with a child or legal dependent, use a qualified childcare provider, do not yet have a baccalaureate or higher degree. Must fill out FAFSA and application form. Visit link for additional eligibility requirements and application process.
6/15/24  Oregon Sports Hall of Fame and Museum  12 Up to six $3,000 scholarships to outstanding Oregon student-athletes who will be attending Oregon colleges. Recipients are chosen on the basis of financial need, athletic accomplishment, academic achievement, and community involvement. Minimum academic requirements: GPA of 3.3. Scholarship funds must be used at an institution of higher education within Oregon. 
6/30/24  Driven by Heart Scholarship  12 Awards totalling $1,000 to students with past or active involvement in a local project based in compassionate contribution. Positive leadership and community enrollment will be considered.  Must plan on attending or currently attending Linn Benton Community College, Chemeketa Community College or Lane Community College. Requires 500-1,000 word essay and a reference. 
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
 

SCHOLARSHIP LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: If you need a recommendation from a counselor for your application, please fill out the “Scholarships- Recommendation Form” from Leann in the Counseling Center. And please give at least two weeks’ notice (preferably four weeks!) for requesting any letters of recommendation.

SEHS MASTER SCHOLARSHIP LIST: Entire list of scholarships publicized by South Eugene High School in 2019. Use this as a list of tentative scholarship opportunities offered throughout the school year, not a list of guaranteed scholarships. Due dates, scholarship descriptions, and active/inactive status of scholarships on the linked master are subject to change without notice. The table above is taken from a more recent master list and includes currently active scholarships with upcoming due dates.

PAYING FOR COLLEGE: This 39-minute video, created during the 2020-21 school year, covers the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA), and how to search for additional free money to pay for college. Created by the Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC).

OTHER FINANCIAL AID OPPORTUNITIES:

RECOMMENDED NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH PLATFORMS:

Regardless of the search platform you choose, the author of “A Comprehensive Review of the Leading Scholarship Search Services,” shares a conclusion about the search platforms they reviewed that can be generalized to many of the scholarship searches available to students. They say that, “not any one of them is able to give a complete and concise scholarship list and results lists differ widely. There are anomalies, mismatched data, and their systems are human-driven, which means there could be outdated and inaccurate information. The scholarship data itself is categorized completely differently from one to the other, and in almost all of them, it’s clear that advertisers figure prominently. Users may maximize the scholarship data and subscribe to more than one. A new email account specifically for use during college and scholarship searches would effectively keep spam and junk out of a personal email account.”

FULL TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS AT OREGON PUBLIC COLLEGES: These scholarships cover tuition and fees for all four years for Pell-eligible Oregon students.

OREGON AND NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP LIST:

  • Assembled by Oregon Goes to College, a statewide initiative promoting college participation. You can filter results to find ones that fit your needs.

WESTERN UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE (WUE):

  • Program that allows Oregon high-school students to request reduced tuition at participating two- and four-year public college programs outside of Oregon in the western half of the United States.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND COLLEGE-PREP PROGRAMS FOR HIGH-ACHIEVING, HIGH-NEED STUDENTS

  • For high-achieving, high-need juniors and seniors.

NEED-BASED AND MERIT AID AMOUNTS BY COLLEGE

  • See which schools offer the most aid.

AUTOMATIC FULL TUITION/RIDE SCHOLARSHIPS WITHOUT REGARD TO NEED:

  • See which schools cover at least the cost of tuition without requiring an extra application.

COMPETITIVE FULL TUITION/RIDE SCHOLARSHIPS WITHOUT REGARD TO NEED:

  • See which schools cover at least the cost of tuition (for top prospective students who fill out additional application materials).

FOR ALL MINORITY STUDENTS:

FOR NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS:

FOR BLACK STUDENTS:

FOR LGBTQ AND STRAIGHT ALLY STUDENTS:

FOR HISPANIC AND LATINX STUDENTS:

FOR NEW AMERICANS, IMMIGRANTS, and MINORITIES:

FOR ASIANS and PACIFIC ISLANDERS:

FOR SINGLE MOTHERS:

FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:

FOR STUDENTS IN FOSTER CARE:

  • Chafee Grant  (For current and former foster youth) 
  • Foster Care to Success  (Multiple scholarships supporting current and former foster youth interested in certificate and professional programs as well as traditional 2 and 4 year college degrees)

FOR WOMEN:

FOR MILITARY DEPENDENTS: