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The following scholarship and fellowship programs are administered by the Graduate School. In most cases, nominations must be submitted by academic unit administration. Students may review this list for eligibility and then contact their major professor or academic unit for consideration.
Please note, Graduate School awards are typically not a student’s primary funding source. In addition to Graduate School specific awards, students seeking funding for their degree should engage in conversations with their program directors and/or faculty about potential funding opportunities in their program.
Beth Ray ARCS Foundation Scholar Award
The Beth Ray ARCS Foundation Scholar Award is provided through the ARCS Foundation Oregon Chapter and funded by contributions from former OSU President, Ed Ray and the Graduate School. The award is $18,000, payable over three years at $6,000 per year. This specific ARCS award, The Beth Ray ARCS Foundation Oregon Scholar Award, is awarded every three years with fall 2021 marking its inaugural offering.
Jan 11 2021 to Feb 8 2021
CGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award
The Graduate School invites nominations for the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) and ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Awards.
Mar 1 2020 to Jun 1 2020
Delson Bridge to the Future Fund
The Delson Bridge to the Future Fund assists domestic and international graduate students in the final phase of their graduate education to pay research expenses, publication costs, and other incidentals that stand in the way of completing their graduate studies at OSU.
Sep 1 2020 to Oct 5 2020
This award supports outstanding doctoral students who are in the final stages of their dissertations by offering an award to cover the cost of three graduate credits of tuition and mandatory fees for one academic term.
Nomination Periods:
Winter 2021: Nov 2 to Nov 30 2020
Spring 2021: Feb 1 to March 1 2021
Summer 2021: April 19 - May 17 2021
Fall 2021: July 12 - Aug 16 2021
Dr. Hari S. & Dr. Renuka R. Sethi Graduate Scholarship
Annual merit-based graduate scholarship with preference given to domestic or international graduate students studying in the areas of fisheries science or human development.
Oct 1 2020 to Mar 1 2021
Ecampus Financial Hardship Grant
The Graduate School, in partnership with Oregon State Ecampus, has set aside funding to assist online students who are experiencing unexpected financial hardship that interferes with academic progress.
Jul 1 2020 to Jun 30 2021
Eric Englund Memorial Postgraduate Award
Annual award for graduate study in applied economics, kinesiology, human development and family studies, or nutrition. Applicants must have graduated from any Oregon State University bachelor's or master's degree program to be eligible.
Oct 1 2020 to Apr 30 2021
Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring by a Graduate Student Award
This award recognizes outstanding undergraduate research mentoring by OSU graduate students.
Oct 1 2020 to Apr 30 2021
Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring by a Postdoc Award
This award recognizes outstanding undergraduate research mentoring by OSU Post Doctoral students.
Oct 1 2020 to Apr 30 2021
Flyfisher's Club of Oregon Graduate Scholarship
Annual award for graduate study involving endemic wild stocks of fish within watersheds of the state of Oregon.
Oct 1 2020 to May 17 2021
Herbert F. Frolander Award for Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistants
Annual award to recognize outstanding graduate teaching assistants at Oregon State University.
Oct 1 2020 to May 17 2021
Jesse M. Bell Memorial Graduate Student Loan
The Jesse M. Bell Memorial Graduate Student Loan Program, created by the estate of Jesse Bell, provides loans for meritorious graduate students. These non-need-based loans are available on a one-time basis to domestic and international enrolled graduate students to assist with educational expenses associated with their advanced degree.
Sep 1 2020 to Oct 5 2020
The purpose of Laurels funding is to provide financial support to academic units so they may diversify and strengthen their graduate programs.
Oct 1 2020 to Nov 2 2020
Lenore Bayley Graduate Scholarship
Annual scholarship awarded to an OSU graduate student on the basis of academic merit and promise for the future.
Oct 1 2020 to Mar 1 2021
Oregon Lottery Graduate Scholarship
The Graduate School invites nominations for the Oregon Lottery Graduate Scholarship.
Oct 1 2020 to Apr 5 2021
P.F. and Nellie Buck Yerex Graduate Scholarship
Annual scholarship for outstanding graduate students in a science or technology field.
Oct 1 2020 to Apr 5 2021
PNNL-OSU Distinguished Graduate Research Program
Through the PNNL-OSU Distinguished Graduate Research Program, Ph.D. candidates will earn a stipend along with benefits while on appointment under a prestigious graduate committee on nationally relevant research.
Jan 6 2020 to May 15 2020
Prestigious Diversity Fellowship
This fellowship is intended to support the recruitment and retention of graduate students from historically underrepresented backgrounds who demonstrate scholarly promise at OSU.
Oct 1 2020 to Feb 1 2021
Professional Development Award
Graduate students are invited to submit proposals for reimbursement of up to $500 for qualifying trainings, resources, and activities that contribute to professional skills development and that complement the degree program but are not normally available or required as a part of it.
Oct 1 2019 to Jun 30 2020
This award is intended to support the recruitment of graduate students from historically underrepresented backgrounds who demonstrate scholarly promise at OSU. Eligible nominees must have participated in scholar programs that support undergraduate students from low income, first generation, and/or historically underrepresented backgrounds in their pursuit for graduate education
Oct 1 2020 to Feb 15 2021
Provost's Distinguished Graduate Fellowships and Scholarships
The purpose of the Provost’s Distinguished Fellowship and Scholarship program is to support programs in the recruitment of Oregon State’s most meritorious graduate students.
Nov 2 2020 to Apr 15 2021
This award provides domestic or international graduate students with financial support to cover part of the costs associated with registering, virtually attending and presenting their scholarly work/achievements at prestigious virtual conferences.
Nov 2 2020 to Jun 30 2021
This award supports outstanding master’s students who are in the final stages of their theses by offering an award to cover the cost of three graduate credits of tuition and mandatory fees for one academic term.
Nomination Periods:
Winter 2021: Nov 2 to Nov 30 2020
Spring 2021: Feb 1 to March 1 2021
Summer 2021: April 19 - May 17 2021
Fall 2021: July 12 - Aug 16 2021
Thurgood Marshall Graduate Award
The Thurgood Marshall Scholarship is intended to support the retention of meritorious graduate students whose accomplishments and activities demonstrate leadership, service, and commitment to fostering a just and equitable community.
Oct 1 2020 to Feb 15 2021
Travel funds from this award are designed to provide students with funding to cover costs associated with attending and presenting at prestigious national/international conferences.
Nomination Periods:
Oct 1 to Nov 2 2020 {SUSPENDED}
Jan 4 to Feb 1 2021 {SUSPENDED}
April 1 to May 3 2021 {SUSPENDED}
July 1 - Aug 2 2021 {SUSPENDED}
Each year, the Graduate School at Oregon State University partners with the Western Association of Graduate Schools (WAGS) a
Jun 1 2020 to Sep 1 2020