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Diversity Commitment

This scholarship is intended for incoming students who have promoted diversity within their community. At Western Oregon University we are committed to recognizing and supporting outstanding students from diverse cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds, with unique talents, interests, and life experiences.

Award Amount:

Up to $6,000 per year

You can apply through your admissions application by indicating interest in being considered for this scholarship. You will then be contacted to submit a supplemental application through email. Recipients of the award are automatically enrolled in the Diversity Scholars Program.

Renewal Period: 4 years for incoming freshman/2 years for incoming transfers*

For Admissions Application questions, contact The Admissions Office at 503-838-8211 or email them at admissions@wou.edu.

For more information on Diversity Scholars, contact The MSSP Office at 503-838-8737 or email them at mssp@wou.edu.

*Students must meet renewal requirements to keep their scholarship over the three/five year period.

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Western Oregon University in Monmouth, OR is located within the traditional homelands of the Luckiamute Band of Kalapuya. Following the Willamette Valley Treaty of 1855 (Kalapuya etc. Treaty), Kalapuya people were forcibly removed to reservations in Western Oregon. Today, living descendants of these people are a part of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Community of Oregon and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians.

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