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Funding Your Education There are many scholarships and grants specifically for students with disabilities that can help you pay for your education at PSU. You will find some of those scholarships and grants on this page, along with other financial resources that can help you save money for your education. Annie Spencer Scholarship Smeltzer Memorial Scholarship Diversity Enrichment Low Scholarship Oregon Grants & Funding Other Grant /Scholarship Info Other Types of Funding Annie Spencer Scholarship (Undergraduate and Graduate) The Annie Spencer Scholarship is for both full- and part-time students attending PSU. A specific goal of the Annie Spencer Scholarship is to enrich the University's learning environment by attracting and recognizing outstanding students from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Eligibility requirements: Applicants will be asked to provide current documentation (within the last 3 years) of a diagnosed disability by a qualified professional. Documentation will be verified through the Disability Resource Center and will be considered confidential. Recipients must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Graduating high school seniors and others with less than 30 college credits must have a high school GPA of at least 2.75; students with 30 or more college credits must have a cumulative college GPA of at least 2.50. All applicants must meet regular admissions requirements. Priority is given to Oregon residents with high financial need. Apply for the Annie Spencer Scholarship as part of the online P.S.U. Undergraduate or Graduate Scholarship Application. The application opens in October and is due by February 1 each year. David and Linda Smeltzer Endowed Memorial Scholarship (Undergraduate and Graduate) The purpose of the David and Linda Smeltzer Scholarship is to attract outstanding students who use wheelchairs for mobility. These are students who contribute to the campus learning environment by sharing their unique strengths and diverse perspectives through their involvement in on-campus activities and participation in community service. Eligibility requirements: High-school graduates who have been admitted to PSU, and Undergraduate students with a 2.50 college-level GPA; Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate students with a 3.00 college-level GPA. Priority is given to Oregon residents. Apply for the David and Linda Smeltzer Scholarship as part of the online P.S.U. Undergraduate or Graduate Scholarship Application. The application opens in October and is due by February 1 each year. Diversity Enrichment Scholarship (Undergraduate Students) The purpose of the Diversity Enrichment Scholarship is to expand and enrich Portland State's learning community by recognizing and supporting outstanding students from first-generation and various cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, with diverse talents, interests, and life experiences. Eligibility requirements/Selection Criteria: Please refer to the Diversity Scholarship Program webpage. Apply for the Diversity Enrichment Scholarship as part of the online PSU Undergraduate Scholarship Application. The application opens in October and is due by February 1 each year. For more information and to access the application form, please visit the Diversity Scholarship Program webpage. Robert and Rosemary Low Memorial Award (Graduate Students) The Robert and Rosemary Low Memorial Award, the gift of the Estate of Robert and Rosemary Low, was established to give special recognition to academically qualified graduate students with physical disabilities. The recipient is determined by a committee on the basis of scholarship, academic potential, and financial need. The amount of the award varies according to the amount available. Apply for the Robert & Rosemary Low Scholarship as part of the online PSU Graduate Scholarship Application. The application opens in October and is due by February 1 each year. Oregon Grants and Funding There are many other scholarship opportunities for PSU students. You can go to PSU's Financial Aid and Scholarships webpages for more information. Oregon Tribal Student Grant. The Oregon Tribal Student Grant program was established to provide grants to eligible Oregon tribal students to offset the cost of attendance for attending eligible Oregon colleges and universities. The Oregon Opportunity Grant is a need-based grant program for prospective students. Oregon Chafee Education and Training Grant helps current or former foster care youth with postsecondary education and training. Oregon National Guard State Tuition Assistance provides funding for undergraduate tuition at in-state residency rates, certain fees, and a book allowance at eligible Oregon post-secondary institutions for current Oregon National Guard Members. The Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA) is an alternative to the FAFSA for undocumented Oregon students, including students who have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status or Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Other Resources to Find Grants and Scholarships CollegeScholarships.org has a listing of disability-related scholarships. Disability Scholarships A-to-Z is an easy-to-use and continually up-to-date scholarship directory for students who have disabilities. Do-It has an extensive list of resources for scholarship and college funding. Fastweb.com has information about many scholarships and you can customize it to your particular background, education, etc. Incight provides scholarships to students with disabilities and also has information about disability-related scholarships. Sleep Family provides a $1,500 annual scholarship. Institute for Broadening Participation has an extensive database of STEM scholarships for undergraduate, graduate, and post-doc students. MoneyGeek.com lists several scholarships, grants, and resources for people with disabilities. Nitro College lists Scholarship Opportunities for Students with Disabilities. Theresa Haven Scholarship for Students with Disabilities provides scholarships for students with disabilities who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Other Types of Funding Financial Resources and Discounts for Students with Disabilities is a guide to various financial resources, discounts and savings opportunities, and travel tips for students with disabilities. Northwest Access Fund provides loans to people with disabilities in Oregon and Washington for assistive technology to create greater independence. Retail Savings Guide for People with Disabilities provides information on discounts and other financial help for people with disabilities. If you have questions about the information on this page, please contact the Disability Resource Center. Email: drc@pdx.edu Phone: 503-725-4150 Check our home page for hours and contact information.