Support Programs
The EAGLES program - a collaboration between PSU and Heritage University - provides scholars with financial assistance, advising and mentoring from faculty and professionals in the scientific community, and opportunities to participate in undergraduate research and paid internships.
Ignite aims to increase the success of students in their pursuit of healthcare careers by providing social, career, and academic-oriented supports while reducing financial barriers and increasing the time students have available for activities to support their success. Ignite mentors are supported by a $5,000 scholarship.
LSAMP provides mentorship, activities, events, and research and internship opportunities for students from racially underrepresented groups pursuing and earning a bachelor's degree in STEM fields.
The McNair Scholars Program works with selected first-generation, low-income and under-represented undergraduates who want to pursue PhDs. McNair scholars conduct research under the supervision of faculty mentors and create effective strategies for getting into and graduating from doctoral programs.
PSU offers programs designed to support first generation students during their first year at PSU by providing academic advising, help with identifying and setting academic goals, and referrals to campus and community resources. In addition to these support services, students participate in a college success class. In an attempt to alleviate financial deficiencies participants also receive $3000 in tuition remissions during their first year.
U-RISE recruits, trains, and mentors students from historically underrepresented groups to continue biomedical research training. Trainees are undergrads who are committed to pursuing advanced education, research training, and a research career in a biomedical, behavioral, social, clinical, or translational field.
Scholarships
Use PSU Scholarship Universe to submit an application for millions of dollars in scholarships. These scholarships are mostly cash awards provided through the generosity of many donors.
To apply for all Portland State scholarships visit the PSU's Scholarship Universe portal. Use Scholarship Universe to submit an application for the thousands of dollars in scholarships PSU will award for the academic year.