Are there good scholarships for college offered specifically in Oregon?

I'm considering schools in Oregon and curious if there are any local scholarships there that might help reduce tuition. Any leads on Oregon-specific scholarship opportunities?

Certainly! Oregon has several scholarships specifically for residents or those attending school in-state. Here are a few to start:

1. The Ford Family Foundation offers the Ford Scholars Program, which covers 90% of unmet college costs and is renewable for up to four years. This scholarship is open to Oregon residents who are planning to attend a public or nonprofit college or university in Oregon in the fall.

2. The Oregon Community Foundation annually awards over $9 million in scholarships to Oregon students. The scholarships are mostly need-based and many are intended for Oregon residents who are attending Oregon institutions.

3. The State of Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) manages several scholarships for Oregon students, one of the most prestigious being the Oregon Opportunity Grant. Availability varies yearly and you can apply to multiple scholarships on the OSAC portal.

4. The Portland Chapter of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) offers multiple scholarships to students who are pursuing an accounting, finance, or construction-related degree at an Oregon university.

These are just a few of the scholarship opportunities specific to students in Oregon. Always double-check the eligibility requirements and deadlines for these, and remember to look beyond location-specific scholarships to maximize your scholarship search. Good luck!