SBA Scholarships
The 2013-2014 Scholarship General Application is closed.
Applications for the 2014-2015 academic year will be available October, 2013.
The key to getting a scholarship: early preparation. The application is due the February before the fall term when scholarships are awarded. With the application open and accesible for five months. It’s never too early to start so please check our website in the fall!
The PSU School of Business Administration awards more than $100,000 in scholarships every year to undergraduate, post-baccalaureate and graduate students across all disciplines. Starting with the online application opening in late September, and culminating in the Scholarships & Awards Night banquet in May, the process spans eight months and involves students, faculty, donors and administrators.
How to Apply
All SBA scholarships are administered through PSU's online application process. Unless otherwise noted or you are notified within a specific program, all SBA scholarships must be applied for online.
If you have studied the information and have questions that you feel are not addressed in the application process, you may contact our scholarship coordinator at scholarships@sba.pdx.edu.
Applicants fill out one application, which will determine from all possible SBA scholarships which ones are applicable to you. It is not possible to apply for specific scholarships individually. During the review process following the February deadline, a committee of faculty members will review all applications for each scholarship and determine the winner among the top candidates.
Who Can Apply
The School of Business Administration invites all undergraduate and graduate students who are admitted or will be admitted to the SBA by Fall term 2013 to apply for scholarships for the 2013-2014 academic year.
| NOTE: Do not submit an application if you will not be enrolled in the School of Business during the academic year starting in Fall 2013. Submitting an application without being enrolled for the academic year starting Fall 2013 could lead to withdrawal of the award. |
International students may apply for any scholarships that do not require US citizenship.
Starting Your Application
- Visit the scholarship website. This will connect you to Scholar X.
- Log in and register as a first-time user. Begin filling out either the PSU Undergraduate Application or the PSU Graduate Scholarship Application. Note that certain scholarships for certain majors may have specific essay questions. You must fill out those specific essay questions to be considered for those scholarships.
- Saving and returning. It is important that you fill out the relevant sections of the application to be eligible for any scholarships offered through the University, as well as any scholarships offered through the School of Business. It may seem a lengthy process, but you can stop and come back later to finish your application without losing any of your work at any time. However, once you hit the submit button, your application has been sent and cannot be revised.
When You Will Be Notified of Award
Please note that new scholarships may be added and scholarships are subject to change. Most SBA scholarships are awarded in April/May following the February deadline, although a few scholarships are offered on a different timetable. Check back periodically for updates.
Scholarships by area of study/interest:
GENERAL BUSINESS
Name: Association for Corporate Growth Portland Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate
Criteria: Outstanding junior- or senior-level student admitted to the SBA, with a demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship
Application: Online
Name: Bi-Mart Corp. Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate, Graduate
Criteria: Outstanding student admitted to the SBA, with demonstrated financial need and academic performance
Application: Online
Name: Boeing Corp. Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate
Criteria: 1 award to an Accounting major with an interest in Management Accounting or Manufacturing. 1 award to a Supply & Logistics Management Major.
Application: Online
Name: Gerry and Marilyn Cameron Endowed Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate, Graduate
Criteria: Enrolled student in good standing. Minimum GPA of 3.0 required. Demonstrated financial need. Preference given to students who are employees and/or family members of US Bank or US Bank subsidiaries. Preference given to students enrolled in SBA.
Application: Online
Name: Gary G. Barnes Sr. Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate
Criteria: Outstanding student admitted to the SBA, over 25 years old; preference will be given to returning students with a family.
Application: Online
Name: Promising Women in Business Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate
Criteria: Outstanding senior-level student admitted to the SBA, with demonstrated financial need and academic performance
Application: Online
Name: Retzlaff Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate
Criteria: Outstanding junior- or senior-level student admitted to the SBA, with demonstrated financial need and academic performance
Application: Online
Name: Verne & Marjorie Rupp Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate, Graduate, Post-Bac
Criteria: For women pursuing majors in business; U.S. citizenship required
Application: Online
Name: Walter D. Hershey Memorial Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate
Criteria: Junior-level male student admitted to the SBA with demonstrated financial need and academic performance; minimum GPA of 3.25
Application: Online
Name: Zehntbauer Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate
Criteria: Outstanding junior- or senior-level student admitted to SBA, with demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship
Application: Online
ACCOUNTING
Name: Allen Peck Portland Professional Forum Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate
Criteria: Accounting student admitted to SBA; minimum GPA of 3.5
Application: Online
Name: Bentley Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate
Criteria: Accounting student admitted to SBA, based on demonstrated financial need and academic performance
Application: Online
Name: Fahey/KPMG Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate (senior)
Criteria: Senior undergraduate student admitted to the SBA; minimum GPA of 3.25 in SBA coursework, with demonstrated financial need; preference will be given to students with demonstrated desire to pursue a career in accounting. Fahey/KPMG Accounting Scholarship recipients are not eligible to re-apply.
Application: Online
Name: Geffen Mesher Accounting Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate, Graduate, Post-Bac
Criteria: Undergraduate accounting student at junior-level standing or above, post-baccalaureate accounting certificate student, or Master of Science in Financial Analysis (MSFA) student; minimum GPA of 3.3 in accounting coursework; preference will be given to students with demonstrated desire to pursue a career in public accounting
Application: Online
Name: Institute of Internal Auditors - Portland Chapter Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate, Graduate, Post-Bac
Criteria: Enrolled as accounting senior, post-bac accounting certificate or MSFA student; minimum GPA of 3.0
Application: Online
Name: Joseph J. O'Rourke Accounting Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate
Criteria: Outstanding accounting student; minimum GPA of 3.25
Application: Online
Name: KPMG Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate (senior), Graduate
Criteria: Outstanding senior-level student admitted to SBA, with demonstrated desire to pursue a career in accounting; minimum GPA of 3.25
Application: Online
Name: Nancy O'Rourke Tang Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate, Graduate, Post-Bac
Criteria: Accounting student at junior level or higher working toward a four-year degree, or student in the post-baccalaureate accounting certificate program or master degree program with an accounting concentration; restricted to students returning after a significant break in their education; special consideration given to single-parent applicants; does not require SBA admission
Application: Online
Name: Promising Accountants Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate
Criteria: Junior-level accounting students; minimum GPA of 3.25; does not require SBA admission
Application: Online
Name: PriceWaterhouseCoopers/Charles E. Rawlinson Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate, Graduate
Criteria: Accounting faculty will nominate an outstanding accounting student to receive this award
Application: No application necessary
FINANCE
Name: CFA Society of Portland Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate
Criteria: Outstanding senior-level finance majors with an interest in investment; minimum GPA of 3.50
Application: Online
FOOD INDUSTRY
All scholarships in the Food Industries Program are awarded directly through Food Industries Leadership Program. Please contact the FILC at filc@sba.pdx.edu for further information.
Name: National Frozen Foods Association/Zerocrats Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate, Graduate
Criteria: Outstanding business students in food industry management program, with demonstrated financial need; must be pursuing a career in the food industry
Application: Contact filc@sba.pdx.edu for more information
Name: Pepsi-Co Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate, Graduate
Criteria: Outstanding business students in food industry management program, with demonstrated financial need; must be pursuing a career in the food industry
Application: Contact filc@sba.pdx.edu for more information
Name: Robert G. Miller Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate, Graduate
Criteria: Outstanding business students in food industry management program, with demonstrated financial need; must be pursuing a career in the food industry
Application: Contact filc@sba.pdx.edu for more information
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Name: Drew Lippay Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate
Criteria: Outstanding undergraduate Human Resource Mangement student; must not graduate in the calendar year in which award is made; must be a member of HRMA; minimum GPA of 3.25
Application: Online
Name: Portland Human Resource Management Association Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate
Criteria: Outstanding student admitted to the SBA with demonstrated evidence of excellence in service within the HR community, specifically including activities with PSU HRMA and PHRMA; demonstrated excellence in both oral and written communication; minimum GPA of 3.0
Application: Online
Name: Georgia M. Sherman Award for Excellence in Human Resource Management Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate
Criteria: Outstanding senior-level student who demonstrates potential in the field of human resource management; minimum GPA of 3.25
Application: Online
MARKETING
Name: Melissa C. Grubb Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate
Criteria: Outstanding junior-level student admitted to the SBA, with a demonstrated interest in marketing as shown through coursework, experience and career path; award based on demonstrated financial need; minimum GPA of 3.0
Application: Online
Name: Stanley I. Winkel Sales Award
Available to: Undergraduate
Criteria: Outstanding undergraduate marketing student pursuing a career in sales or management; minimum GPA of 3.0
Application: Online
REAL ESTATE
All scholarships in the Real Estate Program are awarded directly through the Center for Real Estate. Please contact the Center at mildnerg@pdx.edu or visit http://www.pdx.edu/realestate/ for further information and application details.
Name: Mark and Ann Edlen Family Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate, Graduate
Criteria: You must meet all of the following criteria to apply: A junior-level or senior-level undergraduate student or graduate student pursuing a degree in real estate finance or real estate development and must be a resident within the city limits of Portland. Preference will be given to students who are from a disadvantaged background as demonstrated by a one-page essay. Real Estate Certificate students are eligible to apply. Award based on demonstrated financial need. Minimum GPA 3.2.
Application: Contact mildnerg@pdx.edu for more information.
Name: Evergreen Community Development Association Scholarship
Available to: Graduate
Criteria: To be eligible, students must be accepted and taking classes in the Graduate Certificate program in Real Estate Development at Portland State for the 2008-9 academic year, and demonstrate interest in a career in commercial and investment real estate. Students should submit a one page resume, copies of their academic transcripts, and a 500-word essay describing what motivated their interest in real estate and how it fits in their academic and work future. Students are encouraged to describe their interest in terms of property types and roles in the real estate development process.
Application: Contact Julie Staker at stakerj@pdx.edu for more information.
Name: DP Partners Real Estate Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate
Criteria: Minimum GPA of 3.30 in SBA coursework.
Application: Online
SUPPLY & LOGISTICS
Name: Oregon Transfer/ Marcile Bates Cowlin Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate
Criteria: Outstanding junior- or senior-level student admitted to the SBA, pursuing a degree in Supply and Logistics management, with demonstrated financial need; minimum GPA of 3.0
Application: Online
Name: Willamette Industries Scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate, Graduate
Criteria: Outstanding junior--level students or higher, majoring in or pursuing a career in Supply and Logistics Management. Award based on academic performance; minimum GPA of 3.0
Application: Online
GRADUATE ONLY
Name: Alice Armstrong Scholarship
Available to: Graduate
Criteria: Female graduate student most likely to become a business leader and role model for other professional women
Application: Online
Name: Robert Garner Cameron
Available to: Graduate
Criteria: Graduate student who exemplifies Cameron's dedication to the community and his ethical business practices
Application: Online
ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
The following are scholarships available outside of the School of Business.
- Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA) Scholarships
- CFA Institute Scholarship
- R. Gene Richter Scholarship Program for Undergraduate Students (Supply & Logistics majors)
- CPA excel scholarship (Business students enrolled in at least one Accounting class)
- OSCPA Educational Foundation Scholarship (Accounting majors of all levels)
- Tualatin Valley Employer Council 2010 Scholarship
- Construction Financial Management Association (Accounting and Finance majors)
- Risk Management Association (RMA) – Oregon/SW Washington Chapter Scholarship Program 2009-2010 Academic Year (PDF)
- Gary and Barbara Ames School of Business Scholarship
- Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship
- R. Gene and Nancy D. Richter Foundation Scholarship
- John L. Carey Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- Portland Chapter of Construction Financial Management Association (Accounting and Finance majors)
- Merchants Exchange Scholarship Fund (Students intersted in Maritime Affairs/International Trade)
For more information, e-mail scholarships@sba.pdx.edu
