There are plenty of resources available to help you fund your education with us. Students majoring in marine biology have the opportunity to apply for scholarships from the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, as well as from the University of Oregon College of Arts and Sciences.

OIMB Scholarships

OIMB is committed to assisting students and offers the following scholarships, in the amount of $500 to $1000 each, to students enrolled in OIMB courses.

Recommendation letters can be e-mailed to OIMB admissions with the application or emailed directly by the writer.

Application Deadlines

• March 1 (for spring term)
• May 15 (for summer term)
• September 1 (for fall term)

Scholarships for Marine Biology Students

• The OIMB Alumni Scholarship is available to University of Oregon students attending OIMB.
• The Robert C. Terwilliger Fund for scholarships in invertebrate zoology is available to students enrolling in invertebrate zoology (BI 451/551).
• The Neil Richmond Fellowship is available, spring or fall, to any enrolled students and is funded by a grant from Oregon Sea Grant to honor the memory of this ODFW scientist.
• The Laura Bickerstaff Scholarship is awarded to junior and senior undergraduates attending spring, summer or fall term at OIMB.
• The Libbie Hyman Memorial Scholarship is available to support a FIRST field station experience for students taking courses about or doing research on invertebrates – deadline for applications is normally the beginning of March.
• The NOAA Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program provides two years of academic assistance (up to a maximum of $9500/yr.) and a 10-week, full-time internship position ($700/wk.) during the summer at a NOAA facility. You apply during your sophomore year and the application deadline is normally at the beginning of January.

Scholarship Application

Explore Your Interests

“I had no experience studying marine mammals prior to this internship, so I greatly valued this chance to learn about and explore my potential interest in cetacean and acoustic research.”

—Sandra Dorning, NOAA Hollings 2015 Recipient

College of Arts and Sciences Scholarships

The College of Arts and Sciences awards various scholarships to both incoming students and those who are already attending the UO, including donor-supported scholarships and fellowships; inclusion scholarships to support students coming to the UO from underrepresented communities; and financial support to assist students in completing an unpaid internship, research opportunity, or service-learning experience.

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Financial Aid Department Scholarships

University-wide scholarships are offered centrally through the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships. Scholarships are available to incoming students and to those who are already attending the UO and are based on merit, need, or a combination of both.

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McNair Scholars Program

The McNair Scholars Program (TRiO) prepares qualified juniors and seniors for graduate study leading to PhD degrees. UO McNair Scholars receive comprehensive support to earn undergraduate degrees, complete research projects in their fields of study, and apply to graduate schools. The program’s limited size provides a close-knit community while helping students gain a broad understanding of research and university culture.

McNair Scholarships