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.

  • ARCS Foundation Scholar Awards

    The ARCS Foundation Oregon Chapter advances science and technology in the United States by providing financial awards to academically outstanding students who are U.S. citizens studying to complete PhD degrees in science, engineering, math, technology and medical research at Oregon Health & Science University, Oregon State University and the University of Oregon.

      Sep 27 2021 to Feb 14 2022

  • CGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award

    The Graduate School invites nominations for the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) and ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Awards.

      Apr 1 2021 to Jun 7 2021

  • 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.

      Aug 30 2021 to Oct 4 2021

  • Dissertation Completion Award

    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: 

     Fall 2021: July 12 - Aug 16 2021 

     Winter 2022: Nov 1 - Nov 29 2021

     Spring 2022: Jan 31 - Feb 28 2022

     Summer 2022: April 11 - May 16 2022

  • 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.

      Sep 27 2021 to Mar 14 2022

  • 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.

  • 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.

      Sep 27 2021 to Apr 25 2022

  • Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring by a Graduate Student Award

    This award recognizes outstanding undergraduate research mentoring by OSU graduate students.

      Sep 27 2021 to Apr 18 2022

  • Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring by a Postdoc Award

    This award recognizes outstanding undergraduate research mentoring by OSU Post Doctoral students.

      Sep 27 2021 to Apr 18 2022

  • 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.

      Sep 27 2021 to May 9 2022

  • Herbert F. Frolander Award for Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistants

    Annual award to recognize outstanding graduate teaching assistants at Oregon State University.

      Sep 27 2021 to May 16 2022

  • 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.

      Aug 30 2021 to Oct 4 2021

  • Laurels Block Grant Program

    The purpose of Laurels funding is to provide financial support to academic units so they may diversify and strengthen their graduate programs.

      Sep 27 2021 to Nov 8 2021

  • Lenore Bayley Graduate Scholarship

    Annual scholarship awarded to an OSU graduate student on the basis of academic merit and promise for the future.

      Sep 27 2021 to Mar 7 2022

  • Oregon Lottery Graduate Scholarship

    The Graduate School invites nominations for the Oregon Lottery Graduate Scholarship.

      Sep 27 2021 to Apr 4 2022

  • P.F. and Nellie Buck Yerex Graduate Scholarship

    Annual scholarship for outstanding graduate students in a science or technology field.

      Sep 27 2021 to Apr 25 2022

  • 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.

  • 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.

      Sep 27 2021 to Feb 21 2022

  • Professional Development Award

    Many professional development opportunities exist beyond the university to help graduate students build core competencies and transferrable skills. The Graduate School invites students to apply for funding through the Professional Development Award to help cover costs for qualifying training, resources, and activities that contribute to professional skills development.

      Jul 7 2021 to Jun 3 2022

  • Promising Scholar Fellowship

    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

      Sep 27 2021 to Feb 21 2022

  • 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.

      Sep 27 2021 to May 16 2022

  • Scholarly Presentation Award

    The Graduate School offers the Scholarly Presentation Award to provide graduate students with financial support to assist with certain costs associated with presenting their scholarly work at academic conferences and meetings.  

      Jun 7 2021 to Jun 3 2022

  • Thesis Completion Award

    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: 

     Fall 2021: July 12 - Aug 16 2021

     Winter 2022: Nov 1 - Nov 29 2021

     Spring 2022: Jan 31 - Feb 28 2022

     Summer 2022: April 11 - May 16 2022

  • 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.

      Sep 27 2021 to Mar 7 2022

  • WAGS/ProQuest Awards

    Each year, the Graduate School at Oregon State University partners with the Western Association of Graduate Schools (WAGS) a

      Jul 7 2021 to Sep 6 2021