Scholarships for Continuing Students

Applying for Scholarships

The PSU Scholarship Application is now open. 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.

Oregon Residents

Program Award Amount FAFSA Required?
Tuition-Free Degree PSU covers tuition and most mandatory fees for eligible students. Yes
Rose City Scholarship Up to $2,400 annually Yes
Resident Opportunity Scholarship $300 to $5,616 annually Yes

Nonresidents

Program Award Amount Additional Application? FAFSA Required?
Washington Border Discount (WBD) Eligible students pay 110% of resident tuition No No
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Eligible students pay 150% of resident tuition No No
Out-of-State Opportunity Scholarship Up to $6,000 annually No No

Honors

Program Award Amount Additional Application? FAFSA Required?
University Honors Laurels Scholarship Up to $3,000 annually Only students who apply and are admitted to the Honors College are considered for this scholarship. No

Indigenous, Native American, First Nations, and Alaska Native Resources 

As part of our mission to lead the way to an equitable and sustainable future through academic excellence, urban engagement and expanding opportunity for all, Portland State University seeks to provide information and resources for Native students to pursue their education at Oregon’s most diverse urban research university.

Eligibility for these programs vary based on a number of factors.

 
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