The UO Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships provides official information on need and non-need based funding support for undergraduate and graduate students. Updated Contact Info for Future Ducks & Current Ducks (search for Graduate support)
Step 1 FAFSA.GOV loan application tips:
- Based on Financial Need
- Student’s Grade Level in College: 1st year Graduate/Professional Degree
- Type of Degree/Certificate: Graduate/Professional Degree
- Working on Master’s or Doctorate?: Yes
- University of Oregon university code:
003223
Step 2 Apply to University of Oregon Scholarships at Scholarship Dashboard
UO applicants can log into DuckWeb to start your scholarship application.
Non-UO applicants early UOTeach application submission is beneficial since there is a 5-day application processing period before Financial Aid is able to email access links to the UO Scholarship Dashboard.
| UO Scholarships | Deadline | Transcripts? | Websites | Comments/Notes |
| College of Education Scholarships (teacher funding includes Logan) | Feb 11 (by 4:00pm) |
https://education.uoregon.edu/admissions/scholarships-funding
Logan Teacher Scholarship: established to benefit financially needy students seeking a degree in education with the intention to teach in public schools. |
$2,000 – $10,000 | |
| General University Scholarship | Jan 15, 2021 | Not required if UO Admissions already has transcript | https://financialaid.uoregon.edu/scholarships#apply | $1000-$3000. One-year award only Res, Non Res, International Grad and Undergrad |
| Diversity Excellence Scholarship | Jan 15, 2021 | Not required if UO Admissions already has transcript | https://financialaid.uoregon.edu/scholarships#apply | $ 9,000 |
| Graduate School Scholarships | Varies | Details: https://gradschool.uoregon.edu/funding/awards | Varies | |
| Teach Grant | Oct 1 |
https://financialaid.uoregon.edu/teach_grant *Biden’s 2021-22 budget calls to double this to $8,000 per students who express interest in teaching in a high-need field and in a school that serves low-income students. It proposes reforms to the TEACH Grant program to reduce the likelihood and harm of grant-to-loan conversions. |
$4,000* | |
| UO Veterans Services Office |
helps eligible student veterans, reservists and dependents obtain educational benefits in compliance with Veterans Affairs.
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VA benefits |
Scholarship programs within UOTeach
- Sapsik‘ʷałá (Teacher) Education Program (for American Indian/Alaska Native Scholars) — embedded in UOTeach application.
- The ESPRIT UOTeach scholarship is a National Science Foundation funded pipeline program for University of Oregon Science majors pursuing K–12 science teaching careers.
Step 3 Search for additional Teacher scholarship/grants
| Teacher Scholarships | Deadline | Website | Comments/Notes |
| OSAC Oregon Teacher Scholarship (OTSP) | Latest Mar 1 (at 5:00pm) |
https://education.uoregon.edu/uoteach/funding See Oregon Higher Ed Real Opportunity Success Video · Apply by Feb 15 @ 5:00pm for an automatic $1000 early bird scholarship· Students must be ethnically or linguistically diverse · Students must be accepted and starting in their formal education program by September 2020 · Students must be working to obtain first teaching license · Open to DACA and undocumented students (must have ORSAA on file) · Open to both undergraduate and graduate level students |
$5,000 Search for #772 |
| Ford Family Foundation Scholarship | Nov 1 – Mar 1 | https://www.tfff.org/program-areas/postsecondary-success/scholarship-programs | |
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Lane Pathways in Education Program
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Jan 25 | https://lesd.k12.or.us/pathways/ |
$2,500 and $15,000
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Peace Corps / AmeriCorps Education Award Voucher
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https://career.uoregon.edu/peacecorps?destination=node%2F59297 | provides post-service benefit for postsecondary education or to repay qualified student loans. | |
| NEA Aspiring Educator Program | Jan 1 – April 15 | https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/aece0a08f08141c08532d39ee3944150 | $2,500 need-based award to students who are members of the NEA Aspiring Educator Program |
| Large corporations & banks | Online search engines like fastweb.com, scholarships.com |
Step 4 Search for Teaching Opportunities
- Campus Graduate Employee positions – UOTeach does not offer Graduate Employee (GE) positions. Students interested in pursuing GE positions elsewhere on campus can search for openings at the Graduate School.
- Pre-Service Teaching Intern – an alternative way for locally hired district employees on restricted teacher licensure to attend the UOTeach Licensure program employed as a beginning teacher. Candidate must have instructional classroom position in setting related to licensure program, inform UOTeach of district positions, and complete course and internship requirements.
- On-Campus jobs via UO’s https://career.uoregon.edu/handshake
UO Resource Links:
| Grad Plus Loans | https://financialaid.uoregon.edu/graduate_plus_loan |
| Federal Loans for Grad Students |
https://financialaid.uoregon.edu/loans * PHEAA loan servicer, monitors public service loan forgiveness |
| Teacher Loan Forgiveness Plan |
https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/teacher * Income Contingent Repayment is designed to make repaying education loans easier for students who intend to pursue jobs with lower salaries, such as careers in public service. |
| Financial Aid Cost of Attendance | https://financialaid.uoregon.edu/cost_of_attendance |
| Income Contingent Repayment | http://www.finaid.org/loans/icr.phtml |
All of us understand that student success is impacted by unmet basic needs such as food security and housing security. Don’t go without, as a UO student there are campus and community resources intended to support your well-being so that you can meet your academic goals.
Preparing for your scholarship application
- Review the estimated Tuition and Fees for the program
- Schedule time to research and apply for scholarships
- Focus on awards in which you qualify
- Gather application materials early and Meet the Deadlines!
• References
- What are the scholarship recommendation requirements (faculty, coach, advisor, employers, etc)
- It is often best to let your reference know if you are applying to multiple programs and scholarships, so they can keep a copy of their original write up.
- Ask in advance and be clear how and when they submit their reference (e.g. is a reference form sent to them via an email link or do they need to submit a letter of reference).
- Make sure the recommender knows you well and will give a positive reference
- Provide them with a write up about the program and scholarships you are applying for and the deadlines.
- Provide them with an outline of why you asked them to be your reference and what you think they can speak to. Include a copy of your resume.
- Confirm which email they would like you to have the reference sent.
- Thank them for their time and inform them of the outcome and your decision, regardless.
• Essays
- Give yourself plenty of time to work on the essay. Use your program application as a foundation for your scholarship application.
- Don’t go over the scholarship’s length requirements (less is better!)
- Draw the reader in, make yourself sound
- Check for spelling errors.
- Keep your essay for future use, but don’t copy & paste word for
Transcripts: follow the directions clearly, keep in mind timeline to acquire transcripts
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