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.
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 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:
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:
Award: $100
WIC Culture of Writing Award Criteria:
Award: $100
Academic Achievement Award in Economics Criteria:
Award: $50
Academic Distinction Award in Economics Criteria:
Award: $100
*Economics Award criteria as of April 2017.