Students have multiple scholarship and award opportunities across OSU.
OSU ScholarDollars is Oregon State University's new online scholarship search and application portal! The website includes a link to frequently asked questions (FAQ). Most OSU scholarships are applied for via OSU ScholarDollars. ScholarDollars begins accepting applications on November 1st each year. We recommend that you submit your application no later than February 1st to maximize the scholarship opportunities for which you will be considered. Most scholarships have deadlines on or after February 15th, but specific deadlines may vary.
Be sure to check the following websites for scholarship ideas and watch for these scholarships in OSU ScholarDollars; these websites will also clarify if a scholarship requires a separate application packet beyond OSU ScholarDollars.
- The College of Liberal Arts awards many CLA student scholarships each year with applications usually due in March.
- The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships hosts a scholarship website with information for OSU scholarships and links to national and elite scholarship programs.
- There are Prestigious Scholarships and Fellowships of national and international acclaim. Economics majors should look especially at Fulbright, Truman, Rhodes, and Schwarzman Scholarships and the Pickering Fellowship found in the Additional Opportunities link.
- There are unique Scholarships for International Students.
- The OSAC Scholarship Application provides current and future Oregon students one easy application to apply for multiple scholarships at one time.
- The Office of Global Opportunities (OSU GO) administers a number of Education Abroad Scholarships for students intending to pursue international learning experiences.
- Veteran or active duty military? Check the scholarships available to you and family.
- Omicron Delta Epsilon (The International Honor Society for Economics) members are eligible for ODE specific awards.
Economics Program Scholarships
These scholarships are applied for via OSU ScholarDollars.
Lafayette G. & Charlotte T. Harter Scholarship
The Lafayette G. and Charlotte T. Harter scholarship is awarded to an Economics major in recognition of financial need or academic achievement.
Economics Breaking Barriers Scholarship
This award is intended for undergraduate students in Economics who have financial need. Priority is given to students who have overcome barriers and/or face challenges in their education, including but not limited to being from a group historically underrepresented in Economics.
Transportation Economics Scholarship
This scholarship encourages students to pursue careers as practitioners of transportation economics in industry, government, and academic settings.
Economics Program Awards
Economics majors, both Corvallis campus and Ecampus, are able to earn various awards as outlined below. These are merit based awards, there is no application.
Academic Commendation Criteria:
- Economics degree-seeking undergraduate majors and postbaccalaureates
- Successful completion of all classes attempted in term
- Minimum term GPA 3.5
- May be earned each term
Award: Each term student meets criteria, student receives email letter of commendation and name is entered into drawing for a prize.
Economics Core Award Criteria:
- Economics degree-seeking undergraduate majors (no postbaccalaureates)
- Earn an "A" in ECON 311 or 411, ECON 315 or 415, and ECON 424 or 427
- First attempt per class
- Before completion of junior year
- OSU coursework only
Award: $100
WIC Culture of Writing Award Criteria:
- Economics degree-seeking undergraduate majors and postbaccs
- Faculty nominate the best paper from each WIC class
- WIC instructors read and choose the best nominated paper
- May receive award more than once
Award: $100
Academic Achievement Award in Economics Criteria:
- Economics degree-seeking undergraduate majors (no postbaccs)
- Graduated or graduating in academic year awarded
- Minimum 60 OSU credits
- Minimum OSU cumulative GPA of 3.5
- Economics major GPA between 3.75 and 3.89
Award: $50
Academic Distinction Award in Economics Criteria:
- Economics degree-seeking undergraduate majors (no postbaccs)
- Graduated or graduating in academic year awarded
- Minimum 60 OSU credits
- Minimum OSU cumulative GPA of 3.5
- Economics major GPA 3.9 or higher
Award: $100
*Economics Award criteria as of April 2017.