Program Overview

General University Scholarship Program

The General University Scholarship Program is a competitive award based on scholastic achievement, made possible by generous contributions to the University of Oregon.

Award Information

• Awards vary between $1,000 - $3,600.
• This scholarship is awarded for one year at a time only.

Eligibility Requirements

• Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.5.
• Any level of Undergraduate, Graduate, or Law students (except First Year students starting Fall 2026).
• Domestic, International, and Dreamer students are all eligible.

How to Apply

Continuing UO Students

• Submit the General University Scholarship application via the UO Scholarship Dashboard by March 2.
• Have a reference letter submitted via the Scholarship Dashboard by March 2.

Transfer Students

• Apply for admission to the University of Oregon by March 15.
• Submit the General University Scholarship application via the Scholarship Dashboard by April 1.
• Have a reference letter submitted via the Scholarship Dashboard by April 1.
• Submit official transcripts to the Office of Admissions by April 1.

Selection Criteria

• Academic performance based on review of transcripts from all past institutions and UO academic records (if applicable).
• Extracurricular involvement.
• Faculty reference.
• Writing ability.
• Creativity as demonstrated in responses to short-answer essay questions.

Scholarship Renewal

General University Scholarships are awarded for one year only. Students are encouraged to reapply each year.

Award Notification

• Continuing undergraduates, and continuing graduate and law recipients will be notified by June 1.
• Transfer recipients will be notified by June 15.