These days paying for a college education is quite pricey. Nearly every college-bound student will need to secure some level of financial aid to help them cover the costs of their post-secondary education. Mostly every state sponsors a variety of grants and college scholarships designed to make a college education more accessible, and more affordable.
The average tuition & fees in Oregon is nearly $7,229 for in-state students and $20,144 for out-of-state students. While paying for college education many people cannot afford the amount and directly jump to the workforce and quit their studies. That is why, Oregon is currently offering a variety of scholarships and state-funded grants, for its resident students who are struggling to meet the rising costs of a college education.
The Oregon Student Assistance Commission administered Oregon’s student aid programs and also the programs are administered through the financial aid offices of state-supported colleges and universities. These programs provide valuable financial assistance to the resident students of the Beaver State and also the programs are a combination of both need-based and merit-based awards. The importance, and value, of making college more accessible to its residents is supported by the government of Oregon. The resident students of the Beaver State have access to some of the best grant and scholarship programs in the country with the hard work of the Oregon Student Assistance Commission.
Students preparing for college, who are looking for financial aid to help pay for their education, need to fill out and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. To determine the level of financial assistance for which a student is eligible, FAFSA is required for all Federal and state-supported financial aid. After the student’s FAFSA has been submitted, they will receive their Student Aid Report, which will outline the specifics of their eligibility for government-supported college financial aid programs. It must be a priority for every student to fill and apply for FAFSA before applying for any grants, scholarships, or college loans.
Application Deadline
January 31, 2023
Award Amount
$12
Awards Available
Varies
Website
Contact Number
800 788-3368
About the Scholarship
The Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award is an initiative by the Discover Student Loans with the sole aim of supporting talented students whose potential is otherwise gone unnoticed. The sch...Application Deadline
January 12, 2020
Award Amount
$10,000
Awards Available
Varies
About the Scholarship
The students who belong to the LGBTQ community are awarded scholarships by the Pride Foundation in order to support and encourage such students and relieve them of the financial burden. The scholarship helps the students who come from a non-supportive background to overcome economic, racial, social, geographical...Application Deadline
December 06, 2023
Award Amount
$2,000
Awards Available
Varies
About the Scholarship
Comcast NBC Universal Foundation strives towards building a brighter nation by awarding the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship to bright and aspiring minds. The Foundation believes that young minds are the leaders of tomorrow. Success starts with opportunity and commitment to the young people will build better leade...Application Deadline
March 16, 2020
Award Amount
$3,500
Awards Available
4
About the Scholarship
The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association, a 70-year-old trade association established the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association Foundation or the NIADA Foundation in 2006 with the mission of supporting young men or women of the United States who have displayed academic excellence, leadership sk...Application Deadline
January 12, 2020
Award Amount
$4,160
Awards Available
1
About the Scholarship
The Friends of Alan Turing Scholarship is one among the scholarships for underrepresented groups which are known to aid or fund the educational needs of students who belong to the LGBTQ community and had a very strong proclamation across the Northwest. The scholarship was established in 2013 by the Pride Foundation...Application Deadline
February 01, 2020
Award Amount
$1,000
Awards Available
1
About the Scholarship
The Animal Health International Scholarship program was introduced by the National FFA organization to fund the educational expenses of those students who are planning to enroll for a course of study majoring in fields related to animal or dairy science. The scholarship encourages the students who aspire to be v...Application Deadline
June 01, 2020
Award Amount
$10,000
Awards Available
10
About the Scholarship
High school students attending prom are awarded scholarship prizes through the Stuck At Prom Scholarship Contest to the best student who makes and wears prom attires made of Duct Brand duct tape. The scholarship is awarded to the winners of the contest on the basis of online voting. The contest winners in different positions are ch...Application Deadline
March 31, 2020
Award Amount
$4,000
Awards Available
4
About the Scholarship
Oregon Community Quarterback Scholarship is accredited by Harrington Family Foundation to students who show notable participation and leadership qualities in the community service. The high school students who are enrolled or planning to enroll in a university or college for postsecondary education are awarded the Oregon Community Quarterback Scholarship. ...Application Deadline
February 14, 2020
Award Amount
$2,500
Awards Available
4
Website
Email Address
About the Scholarship
The graduating high school senior students who are intending to pursue education and further, a career in the field of music are awarded financial assistance programs by the Oregon Music Hall of Fame. The Oregon Music Hall of Fame Scholarship is available to students in order to nurt...Application Deadline
November 17, 2020
Award Amount
$5,000
Awards Available
50
About the Scholarship
Prudential Foundation certifies Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. The establishment was begun as the United States\' biggest youth acknowledgment program dependent on volunteer network administration. This grant was begun by Prudential and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) in the year 1995. This program honors middle level and high sc...
