Scholarships and Awards

Clarence and Lucille Dunbar Scholarship

This scholarship recognizes high achieving undergraduate and graduate students in the areas of biology, chemistry, computer and information science, human physiology, geological sciences, mathematics, physics, or psychology (including multidisciplinary science).

Award: Up to $5,000

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Henry V. Howe Scholarship

The Howe Scholarship recognizes high achieving undergraduate and graduate students in the areas of biology, chemistry, computer and information science, human physiology, geological sciences, mathematics, physics, or psychology (including multidisciplinary science).

Award: Up to $5,000

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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


Additional Funding Resources

Federal Student Financial Aid
Oregon Student Aid
Dental Career Scholarship and Financial Aid Help
UO Health Professions Program Scholarships


Commercial Scholarship Search Services

FastWEB (Financial Aid Search Through the WEB) is the largest and most complete scholarship search on the Internet. FastWEB provides access to a searchable database of over 275,000 private sector scholarships, fellowships, grants, and student loans:

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The College Board’s Fund Finder database, also known as ExPAN Scholarship Search, lists scholarships and other types of financial aid programs from 3,300 national, state, public and private sources.

College Board Fund Finder

The Scholarship Resource Network (SRN) database focuses on private-sector, non-need-based aid, and includes information about awards from more than 1,500 organizations.

Scholarship Resource Network

MoneyGeek provides information on college costs as well as scholarships and FAFSA.

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