Scholarships for College in Oregon – Suggestions?

Thinking about studying in Oregon and looking for financial aid options. Are there any scholarships for college in Oregon that you can recommend? Preferably ones that aren't too hard to apply to?

Sure, there are several scholarships specifically for students planning to attend college in Oregon. Here are a few:

1. Ford Scholars Program: This is for students who will be first-time freshmen and who have financial need. You need to plan to enroll full-time in an eligible Oregon postsecondary institution.

2. Oregon Opportunity Grant: This is the largest state grant program for students with financial need. You must be an Oregon resident, planning to attend at least half time in an undergraduate degree in Oregon.

3. Oregon Promise Grant: It's a state-funded program that covers most of the community college tuition for recent high school graduates and GED recipients. You must be an Oregon resident and planning to attend at least half-time at an Oregon community college.

4. The OSAC Scholarship: The Oregon Student Aid Application (OSAC) allows students to apply for more than 500 scholarships at the same time with just one application. Scholarships are diverse and range from merit-based to need-based.

5. Chafee Education and Training Grant: This Oregon state scholarship provides funds to current or former foster care youth to assist with post-secondary education costs.

6. There are many other institution-specific scholarships. For example, University of Oregon, Oregon State University, and Portland State University all have generous scholarships for their students. Check each college's financial aid page for more details.

Each scholarship will have its own specific requirements beyond what I've mentioned here, such as maintaining a certain GPA, demonstrating financial need, submitting an essay, and more. Be sure to read each scholarship's qualifications carefully before applying. Many applications start in the fall and continue throughout the spring, so start preparing early.

Remember to also submit your FAFSA early, as some of these grants and scholarships require the information from it, and Oregon financial aid is given out on a first-come, first-served basis. Good luck!