OSAC Scholarship Opened November 1
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In 2025-26, OSAC awarded over $14 million in scholarships through more than 600 privately funded scholarships. By completing the OSAC scholarship application, current and future students may apply for multiple scholarships in one application!
The OSAC Scholarship application opened on November 1, 2025, with over 4,000 applications already started in the first week. Students who submit their scholarship application by the Early Bird deadline of February 17, 2026 will have the chance to win a $1,000 scholarship. The final scholarship deadline is March 2, 2026.
We have a dedicated scholarship team available to answer questions and assist with the application process. Please call or email us with your scholarship questions at: SA.Feedback@hecc.oregon.gov or call 541-687-7400, press 1.
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New Scholarships
2026-27 Academic Year
OSAC has several new scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year, and a new Scholarship Catalog landing page that includes helpful tips. See below our list of new scholarships:
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- Fund 953 – Bernie Turner LGBTQ+ Scholarship – Helps support the postsecondary educations at any Title IV eligible college, university, or trade school in the U.S. of financially challenged LGBTQ+ high school or GED graduates and allies in Yamhill County, Oregon. Financial need is a consideration and there is a preference for students who identify as LGBTQ+.
- Fund 954 – Harry and Hannah Owen Scholarship – To support high school graduates with at least a 2.0 GPA in Baker and Malheur Counties, Oregon and Payette County, Idaho, who show academic or vocational potential. This can be used at any Title IV eligible college or university in the U.S.
- Fund 955 – OnPoint Founder's Scholarship for Excellence in Education – To support Oregon residents or residents of Washington counties Skamania and Clark, for use in pursuit of undergraduate and graduate degrees and careers in education.
- Fund 956 – Wagner Family Scholarship – To support first-generation Oregon college students with a 3.0 high school or college GPA, with financial need, majoring in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
- Fund 957 – K. Miller Scholarship – To support those aspiring to a postsecondary education in career and technical education programs. Available at any 2- or 4-year, public or private, nonprofit, Title IV postsecondary school in the U.S. Financial need is a consideration.
- Fund 958 – Apollo Scholarship – To provide scholarships for students with at least a 3.4 HS GPA aspiring to a postsecondary education in the health sciences or veterinary medicine. Can be used at any 2- or 4-year, public or private, nonprofit, Title IV postsecondary school in the U.S.
- Fund 959 – Nancy Ryles Scholarship – For women 20+ years old who are aspiring or returning to a postsecondary education after at least a 2-year enrollment interruption (from high school or college). Prior GPA was at least 3.0, demonstrates financial need, and will be attending an Oregon 4-year public university, with preference for those attending PSU.
- Fund 960 – Dana Ing Crawford Memorial Scholarship – To provide scholarships to female graduates of Oregon high schools for the pursuit of a postsecondary education in architecture. Preference to those who graduated high school in Jackson and Josephine counties. HS GPA 3.0+ or current college student GPA 2.5+ and can be used at any 2- or 4-year, public or private, nonprofit, Title IV postsecondary school in the U.S.
- Fund 961 – Lianne Thompson Scholarship – To support Oregon residents who are seeking a postsecondary education after 2 or more years of interruption in their education after high school or GED® graduation. This scholarship can be used at any 2- or 4-year, public or private, nonprofit, Title IV, postsecondary school in Oregon.
- Fund 962 – Johnson and Zimbardo Scholarship – For students with financial need who have attended community college for at least one year in the following areas: AK, AZ, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA or in British Columbia or Alberta, Canada and are in pursuit of postsecondary education at any four year public or private, nonprofit title IV university located in the U.S.
- Fund 963 – Barbara Jennings and Richard Teutsch Scholarship – For students with financial need aspiring to attend any 2- or 4-year, public Title IV, postsecondary school in the U.S. while overcoming substantial hurdles to those aspirations, such as first-generation college student, previously in foster care, previously unhoused, or 5+ years since high school or GED® graduation.
- Fund 964 – Cannon Family Foundation Scholarship – To provide scholarships to graduates of Sutherlin High School or GED® graduates who are residents of Sutherlin, Oregon and demonstrate character, diligence, and have financial need and attend/will be attending a 2- or 4-yr public college or university in Oregon. HS students must have a GPA of 2.5+ and college students must have a GPA of 3.0+.
- Fund 966 – Marilyn's Bootstrap Scholarship – The scholarship supports students aspiring to attend any public or private, nonprofit, Title IV, postsecondary school in the U.S. to study natural or physical science and who are pursuing their academic, career and life aspirations independently from any support of their families.
- Fund 967 – Louise Snyder Diverse Pathways Scholarship – To support graduates of Morrison Campus Alternative School in Dallas, Oregon, and GED® recipients who were age 21 or younger (at time of application) from rural Polk County school districts (Dallas, Central, Falls City and Perrydale). Can be used at any 2- or 4- year, public or private, nonprofit or for-profit, Title IV, postsecondary school in the U.S.
Oregon Teacher Scholars Program Grant
Eligibility Criteria Updates
This year, the Oregon Teacher Scholars Program Grant underwent important updates to its eligibility requirements. The updated criteria focus on candidates who have experiences with diverse populations and a commitment to ongoing cultural competency. These updates ensure the grant continues to support students preparing for licensure in teaching, school counseling, social work, and school psychology, while aligning with Oregon’s goals for an equitable educator workforce.
The response has been overwhelming. OSAC received a record number of applications this cycle, highlighting the continued demand for financial support and professional development for future educators. The grant remains a critical pathway for students committed to serving diverse student populations across Oregon. We support this new cohort of Teacher Scholars as they prepare to make a difference in classrooms and schools statewide.
Learn more about The Oregon Teacher Scholars Program Grant
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