Merit-Based Scholarships

"I owe a lot to the Presidential Scholarship because it has allowed me to focus much more on my studies."

- Branden Hansen, music education

Private support is critical to OSU's ability to attract talented students. Bringing high-achieving students to Oregon State benefits the entire community. And for the students, receiving a scholarship means they can fully realize their potential at OSU and in their careers.

Importance of merit-based scholarships:

reward high academic achievement
educate the next generation of leaders
help keep Oregon's brightest students in state
support campus leaders who inspire their peers
raise the academic profile of OSU

Opportunities:

Create a named scholarship for high-achieving students:

Presidential Scholarship: attracts the best and brightest students from Oregon
Trustee Scholarship: recruits top out-of-state students to OSU
University Honors College Scholarship

Give online now, or for more information about creating a named scholarship or fellowship, contact Mike Moran, Scholarships and University Initiatives, 503-553-3404.