Current Student Scholarships

Some scholarships for current students require an additional/separate application and/or based on the financial information on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)/Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA).

Click on the Scholarship Icon on your WOU Portal

to apply for WOU Scholarships through ScholarshipUniverse

WOU General Scholarship

Get access to nearly 200 scholarships through one application through your Scholarship Icon in your WOU Portal. Both incoming and current students should apply every year. These scholarships tend to be non-renewable and require you to apply every year. Deadline is March 1st for the upcoming academic year.

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WOU Department Scholarships

There are various scholarships that are specific to a student’s intended major. Contact the department to learn more about their specific scholarships. You can also click the link below to visit the WOU Scholarship Database provided by ScholarshipUniverse. 

WOU Scholarship Database

TheDream.US Scholarship

WOU has partnered with TheDream.US to offer scholarships for DACA, DREAMers, TPS, and/or Undocumented students. The National Scholarship is intended for Oregon residents who have graduated high school, community college, or are current college students. 

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Pay attention to important dates

Most WOU scholarships open up November 1st and have a deadline of March 1st. Some departmental scholarships have a deadline of May 1st. Therefore, you want to make sure you are aware of important dates for specific scholarships. 

Contact Financial Aid Office

Located in the Welcome Center, Room 140

 email icon  finaid@wou.edu

phone icon  503-838-8475