Scholarship Information
Links to Scholarships and Financial Aid
Resources
Make a list of scholarships to apply to and track the information you will need to apply.
Video: How to Effectively Find Scholarships
Looking for scholarships can feel overwhelming. But have no fear, in this video we will share some tips on how to improve your search.
Video: What Should You Do After High School
What should I do after high school? If you're unsure of what to do and want to learn more about what's available, this video is for you. It's never too late to make a plan.
How to write a college or scholarship essay | Oregon Goes to College
Compare colleges and reflect on your preferences and needs before making a decision about where to attend college.
ASPIRE, OSAC
ASPIRE helps educate Oregon students to become career and college ready. ASPIRE offers education, resources, and mentoring opportunities for all students.
Oregon Promise FAQs OSAC
There are dozens upon dozens of FAQs for Oregon Promise on the OSAC website. Please check out this list as they have everything covered regarding application through awarding questions!
OSAC Scholarship Application Help, OSAC
The OSAC Scholarship application opened on November 1. Students can get help with questions about personal statements, the activities chart and transcripts.
An interactive activity that compares financial aid offers from four different fictional colleges for one student.
Compare Costs and Financial Aid
This Google Doc allows students to use their financial aid offers from colleges to compare the final out-of-pocket cost for one year.
Create a Budget
This Google Doc allows students to make a budget to estimate and track their income and expenses in college
How to write a college or scholarship essay
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Follow directions
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Write your best
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Proofread
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Be yourself
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Remember you have an audience
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Reduce, reuse, recycle
Incorporating the College Essay Into Your Curriculum, Edutopia
Writing college application essays is stressful, and this 10-day lesson can help. And the writing practice benefits those students who don’t plan to attend college as well.
Financial Aid Appeal Request Template, SwiftStudent
A free template to write an appeal letter for financial aid offers
Explore Career and Workforce Training Opportunities, HECC
Explore Oregon’s wide range of career-focused training and services to help you plan for your career and prepare for in-demand jobs. You can explore on-the-job training, certificates, credentials, college degrees, internships, apprenticeships, service opportunities, and more.
Google Doc: It's A Plan College Workbook
Help seniors stay organized with their post-high school plans! Our Google Doc workbook has tabs for college and scholarship application information, deadlines, and more. Using the link above prompts users to create a copy in their Google Drive so it's ready to use.
How to Make Your College Application Stand Out, Get Schooled
Check out Get Schooled’s guide on how students can make their college application stand out. They can learn more about ways they can infuse some of their personality and unique experiences into their applications to tell their story and get accepted!
Are you looking for engaging end of the year activities for your students that focus on career awareness and exploration?
The Career Journeys video series is an amazing collection of videos, lessons and activities that highlight the varied paths that young Oregonians took to meet their career goals. They help to foster students’ personal reflection and planning. There are short videos (about 5 minutes), and even longer and more engaging videos and lessons. Check out the suite of videos and resources at: https://www.careerjourneys.org
Scholarship Presentation SWOCC
Accessible Education @ SWOCC Presentation
24-25 What you need to know about Financial Aid SWOCC presentation
Oregon Scholarships- Scholarships.com
Scholarships | Oregon Goes to College
Scholarships | Oregon Student Aid
Oregon Opportunity Grant | Oregon Student Aid In conjunction with FAFSA October 1, 2025
OSAC Scholarships Opens 11/1/25
Apply for multiple scholarships at once using the OSAC Scholarship application.
Deadline March 1, 2026
Oregon Promise Grant | Oregon Student Aid Open now! Deadline June 1, 2026
The Ford Family Foundation Scholarship Opens December 1, 2025 Deadline March 2, 2026
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship Open now! Deadline November 12, 2025 11:59 pm PT
Hagan Scholarship Open now! Deadline December 1, 2025.
Truman D Picard Scholarship Open now! Deadline March
PEO Scholarship- for residents of Coquille and Myrtle Point School Districts. Opens Spring Break 2025 Deadline May 15, 2025
SWOCC Foundation Scholarships Opens January 1, 2025. Early bird deadline February 1, 2025. Deadline March 1, 2025.
https://www.rietmanscholarship.org/#application OPEN NOW! Deadline April 15, 2025.
Scholarships – Zonta – Coos Bay Area
https://www.voaor.org/get-involved/al-forthan-scholarship-apply/ Open now! Deadline Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
Top Scholarships for High School Seniors: Class of 2026 | Fastweb
REGIONAL
AGC Workforce Development Scholarship
$1,000 for students pursuing associate degrees, technical training or certificates to enter the construction industry.
Due November 1
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship
Up to $55,000 renewable scholarships for high-performing high school seniors with financial need who want to go to the nation's best 4-year colleges and universities.
Due November 12
National Honor Society Scholarship
Up to $25,000 for high school seniors who are members in good standing of an affiliated National Honor Society chapter.
Due November 30
NATIONAL
Voice of Democracy Scholarship
Up to $35,000 scholarship from the VFW for writing and recording a 3-5 minute broadcast script on a specific theme.
Due October 31
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
Up to $4,000 open to graduating high school seniors of Hispanic/Latino descent who have demonstrated leadership in the classroom and community.
Due November 3
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Up to $7,500 per year for high school students planning to pursue a 4-year degree.
Due November 12
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship
Up to $55,000 renewable scholarships for high-performing high school seniors with financial need who want to go to the nation's best 4-year colleges and universities.
Due November 12
National Space Club Keynote Scholarship
$20,000 scholarship and an opportunity to give a keynote address for students who are interested in STEM fields.
Due November 17
Point Foundation Scholarship
Renewable scholarship for promising LGBTQ students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential despite obstacles. Financial award based on need.
Due November 20
The Hagan Scholarship
Up to $15,000 scholarship per year, renewable for 4 years, for students with 3.5 GPA and planning to attend a 4-year college.
Due December 1
Renaissance Scholars
$5,000/year towards direct college costs and additiional support to recipients through scholar events, resource library, and ongoing programs.
Link: https://www.trfwebsite.org/
Application opens in November Deadlines: February 1 and May 1
Eligibility Requirements:
· 3.0+ GPA
· First generation college student (first in family to earn a bachelor's degree)
· Financial need
FAFSA & ORSAA updates
To be considered for federal student aid for the 2026–27 award year, you can complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form beginning on October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
Many states and colleges have earlier deadlines for applying for state and institutional financial aid, use Find your state’s deadline for more info. Check with your college or career school about its deadlines. Because of the variation in state and college deadlines, it’s highly recommended that you fill out the FAFSA form as soon as you can on or after Dec. 1 to ensure that you don’t miss out on available aid.
https://oregongoestocollege.org/fafsa-orsaa
6 Things You Need Before Filling Out the FAFSA® Form- Federal Student Aid
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CHECK OUT THIS HELPFUL CHECKLIST AND CALENDAR FOR 9TH GRADE THROUGH 12TH GRADE!
https://oregonstudentaid.gov/media/uvwnmbqa/aspire-calendar-2025-26.pdf