Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 31st of January, 2025.
Scholarship Summary:
The University of Oregon Presidential Scholarships are awarded competitively to outstanding incoming freshmen from Oregon. Approximately 50 freshmen receive this scholarship each year, and the awarding process is highly selective.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must;
• Be Oregon residents who graduate from an Oregon high school
• Have a minimum 3.85 cumulative high school grade point average on a 4.00 scale
• Have a significant, demonstrated history of leadership and volunteer service activities
Other criteria used in the selection of Presidential Scholars include;
• Academic preparation
• Activities and talents
• Leadership
• Volunteer service
• Work experience
Value of Scholarship:
Presidential Scholars receive up to $36,000 over four years of undergraduate study — $9,000 per year (annual award is split evenly over fall, winter & spring terms).
Scholarship Renewal
Presidential Scholarships are renewed annually for up to 12 terms of undergraduate study over five years (excluding summer terms). If you graduate prior to using all of the terms of the scholarship, any remaining terms not used will be forfeited. For renewal, recipients must:
• Be enrolled in and complete a minimum of 12 UO credits per term.
• Maintain a 3.25 UO grade point average.
Scholarship Application Guide:
The Presidential Scholarship application is a separate application from the admissions application to the University of Oregon. To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
• Apply for admission to the University of Oregon by January 15.
• Within days of applying for admission, you can find your UO Student ID number in your Status Portal. You'll need this number to create an account to apply for UO Scholarships.
• Complete the online Presidential Scholarship Application within the UO Scholarship Dashboard by January 31.
• Submit all required admission application materials to the Office of Admissions by February 15.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the University of Oregon Presidential Scholarship Page.