Grant and Scholarship Information

Apply for PSU Scholarships

To apply for all Portland State scholarships visit the PSU Scholarship Universe portal. Scholarship Universe is now open for the 2026–27 academic year!

Need assistance? View theses resources and tips on how to prepare your scholarship application. You can also view the Portland State Scholarship Page or view this recent PSU Student Scholarship Workshop

PSU has various scholarship deadlines between March 1 and May 15. Please check the scholarships for which you are applying for submission deadlines.

AMVETS

AMVETS is proud to offer scholarships/grants to our nation’s Veterans, Active Duty, Guard and Reserves; their Spouses as well as their Children and Grandchildren. AMVETS scholarships are designed to fulfill a financial gap after all Federal/State grants and/or scholarships available to an eligible applicant have been exhausted.

More information about AMVETS

Thanks USA

Thanks USA is a website that is organized to help Veterans and Military affiliated students get connected with specific scholarships.

More information about Thanks USA

Veterans United Foundation

The Veterans United Foundation Scholarship creates opportunities for family members of service members and Veterans to achieve their educational dreams. Launched in 2012, the scholarship program is funded by contributions from Veterans United Home Loans and its employees. Since their scholarship program was created, over $1 million has been awarded to support the educational dreams of military families across the U.S.

More information about Veterans United

Paralyzed Veterans of America

The PVA Scholarship offers financial support for higher education to U.S. citizens who are members of PVA, the spouse of a member, or an unmarried child under 24 who is a dependent of a member. Applicants must be enrolled part-time or full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university. Previous recipients may apply again but are limited to two awards in a lifetime

More information about Paralyzed Veterans of America

Health Professional Scholarship Program

The HPSP supports U.S. citizens pursuing eligible health-profession degrees by covering full tuition and required fees, providing a monthly stipend, and offering a book/tools allowance while you’re enrolled. In return, recipients commit to serving with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

More information about the Health Professional Scholarship Program

VIOMPSP

The Visual Impairment & Orientation & Mobility Professionals Scholarship
supports U.S. citizens who are pursuing a degree or certificate in orientation & mobility, low-vision therapy, assistive technology, or vision rehabilitation. Awardees can receive up to $15,000 per year (and up to $45,000 total) toward tuition and required fees, and commit to a 3-year clinical service obligation as a rehabilitation specialist with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

More information about VIOMPSP

HPSP Vet Center Scholarship

The VA’s Vet Center Scholarship helps future mental-health professionals cover up to two years of graduate study in disciplines like social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or licensed professional mental health counseling. In exchange, recipients commit to six years of full-time service at a Vet Center location

More information about the Vet Center Scholarship

AFCEA Scholarships

The AFCEA Educational Foundation awards more than $2 million annually to U.S. citizens pursuing STEM‐focused degrees or education careers in fields like cybersecurity, intelligence, telecommunications and electronics. Undergraduate awards include scholarships of $2,500 – $5,000 for full-time students majoring in eligible STEM areas. Graduate‐level awards also available for aspiring K-12 STEM teachers.

More information about AFCEA Scholarships

American Military Retirees Association Scholarship

AMRA offers undergraduate scholarships of $1,000, $2,500 or $5,000 (24 awards annually) to AMRA members and dependents or grandchildren of AMRA members who are pursuing a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership, character, citizenship and financial need.

More information about AMRA Scholarship

Purple Heart Scholarship Program

This competitive scholarship supports U.S. citizens who are Purple Heart recipients (and members of MOPH) or their spouses, children, step-children, adopted children, grandchildren or step-grandchildren  (including those whose Purple Heart recipient died of wounds or was KIA). Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or full-time undergraduates at an accredited U.S. college, university or trade school, maintain at least a 2.75 GPA, and may receive a maximum of two awards in non-consecutive years. Funds may be used for tuition, books, fees, room and board

More information about the Purple Heart Scholarship Program

VFW Student Veteran Support

Scholarships for​ junior enlisted (E-4 and below) Veterans or active duty service members.​ These opportunities provide service members and Veterans with the financial assistance they need to complete their educational goals without incurring excessive student loan debt.

More information about VFW Scholarships & Grants.

AFCEA War Veterans Scholarship

The AFCEA Educational Foundation will be providing merit-based scholarships of $2,500 to honorably discharged Veterans and active duty servicemembers enrolled in eligible STEM majors.

Find out which majors qualify and apply here. 

Tillman Scholarship

The Pat Tillman Foundation identifies remarkable military service members, Veterans and spouses, empowering them with academic scholarships, lifelong leadership development opportunities and a diverse, global community of high-performing mentors and peers.

For more information, check out the Pat Tillman Foundation website.

Johnathan and Emily Woolworth Endowed Veteran Scholarship (PSU Specific)

This scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate students pursuing their first bachelor's degree. Applicants must be honorably discharged Veterans or the spouses of disabled Veterans, with documented service and a Certificate of Eligibility from the VA. Preference is given to Veterans with a service-related disability, followed by Veterans, Veteran spouses, and then children of Veterans. Applicants must also be Pell-eligible and have completed the FAFSA to determine unmet financial need, and they must be using VA educational benefits in the upcoming academic year. You can apply for this scholarship using PSU's Scholarship Universe.

Find more information: Scholarship Universe

Jeanne Nelsen Kurzenhauser Endowed Scholarship for Veterans and Service Members (PSU Specific)

This scholarship is open to junior- or senior-level undergraduate students and graduate students enrolled in a degree-seeking or graduate-level certificate program. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be currently serving members or honorably discharged Veterans of the United States Armed Forces, including National Guard members and Reservists. You can apply for this scholarship using PSU's Scholarship Universe.

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The Bauers Family Endowed Veteran Scholarship (PSU Specific)

This scholarship is Veteran specific and can be applied for using PSU's Scholarship Universe.

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The Jules Turner Memorial Scholarship (PSU Specific)

The Jules Turner Memorial Scholarship is an Award for a full-time undergraduate PSU student who is either in the active military, reserve/national guard or is a veteran. You can apply for this scholarship using PSU's Scholarship Universe.

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The Walter C & Mary Bolton Memorial Veterans Endowment Scholarship (PSU Specific)

This scholarship is available to both undergraduate and graduate students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to students currently serving on active duty, honorably discharged Veterans from any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, and National Guard or Reserve members who have been federally mobilized for 180 days or more of active service. You can apply for this scholarship using PSU's Scholarship Universe.

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Army Women's Foundation

The Army Women’s Foundation Legacy Scholarship Program provides grants to women soldiers, past and present, and their lineal descendants to help them attain their educational goals. The AWF Legacy Scholarship Program offers financial support in four areas: Certificate Programs, Community College coursework, Undergraduate Degrees, and Graduate Degrees.

More information about the AWF Legacy Scholarships.

BHW Group's Women in STEM Scholarship

Available to women who are pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree and are ​majoring in STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) ​during the 2021 school year.​

BHW Scholarship information.

Fleet Reserve Association

The Fleet Reserve Association Education Foundation sponsors a scholarship program that helps deserving students (​affiliated with the US Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard, veteran or dependent)​ with up to $5,000 for trade school, community, four year college, and graduate degrees.

Fleet Reserve Association scholarship information.

The Returning Veterans Scholarship (PSU Specific)

This scholarship is designed for returning Veterans who are receiving less than 100% of their GI Benefits. It offers additional financial support to help bridge the gap and ensure access to education. This scholarship can be applied for using PSU's Scholarship Universe.

Find more information: Scholarship Universe

Dr. Joe and Mrs. Gwen Pierce Scholarship (PSU Specific)

This scholarship is available to undergraduate students in the Department of Anthropology or the School of Social Work. Preference is given to students who are military Veterans or have a disability and are in good academic standing. This scholarship can be applied for using PSU's Scholarship Universe.

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First-Year Prime Music Instrumentalist Scholarship (PSU Specific)

This scholarship is for first-year undergraduate students who are residents of Oregon and enrolled as instrumentalists in PSU School of Music & Theater ensembles. Preference is given to students who play instruments in short supply, have experience in rural environments, or are affiliated with the military (Veterans, National Guard, Reserve members, or those with military-connected parents). Financial need is required, and the scholarship is renewable based on available funds. This scholarship can be applied for using PSU's Scholarship Universe.

Find more information: Scholarship Universe

Stuart and Barbara Hood Family Scholarship (PSU Specific)

This scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate juniors and seniors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences with demonstrated financial need. Priority is given to U.S. military Veterans, with eligibility requiring PELL grant qualification and an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $3,500 or less. This scholarship can be applied for using PSU's Scholarship Universe.

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Bartsch Family Scholarship (PSU Specific)

This scholarship is for undergraduate juniors and seniors majoring in Business who are Oregon residents or attended an Oregon high school. Preference is given to Veterans. This scholarship can be applied for using PSU's Scholarship Universe.

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Stephen Babcock Memorial Scholarship (PSU Specific)

This scholarship is available to undergraduate juniors, seniors, or post-baccalaureate students majoring in Accounting or Finance with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Preference is given to students who are Veterans. This scholarship can be applied for using PSU's Scholarship Universe.

Find more information: Scholarship Universe

Ch. 1606 Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve

The Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) program offers up to 36 months of education and training benefits for members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard Reserve, Army National Guard, or Air National Guard.

Check your eligibility on VA.gov

Dedicated Army National Guard (DEDNG) Scholarship

The DEDNG scholarship is available for up to four years but does not allow simultaneous use with the Chapter 1606/MGIB-SR or Chapter 1607/REAP GI Bills.

Recipients receive full tuition or full room and board (flat rate of $10,000 per year), plus up to $1,200 for books, and are paid a monthly stipend of $420 for 10 months each year. In addition to a monthly allowance, they can also receive the drill pay of a sergeant, approximately $319 per month, when they participate in the SMP.

More information about NatGuard Scholarships

Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD) Scholarship

The GRFD scholarship is mainly for students entering their junior year of college. GRFD scholarships are available for up to two years and allow simultaneous use with the Chapter 1606/MGIB-SR or Chapter 1607/REAP GI Bills.

GRFD recipients (dedicated or not) can choose either full tuition and fees or room and board (flat rate of $10,000 per year) and receive $1,200 for books. They are given an ROTC allowance for 10 months of the year at $420 per month. As a member of the Guard, they will also receive drill pay.

More information about NatGuard Scholarships

Oregon National Guard Association Scholarship

Scholarships for attendance at an accredited college, university, trade, or business school shall be granted to active members of the Oregon Army and Air National Guard, Members of the Oregon National Guard Association (ORNGA), and/or their dependent children, or spouses.

How to apply and more info here

Oregon National Guard State Tuition Assistance

The Oregon National Guard State Tuition Assistance (ONGSTA) program provides funding for current Oregon National Guard Members enrolled in an eligible Oregon postsecondary institutions for undergraduate tuition, certain fees, and a book allowance. The grant can be used for up to 90 credits at Oregon community colleges and up to 180 quarter credits/120 semester credits at eligible Oregon universities and colleges.

How to apply and more info here

The Darlene Hooley Scholarship

This scholarship is to support eligible students who are attending an Oregon educational institution of higher learning and have served or are serving in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT). Eligible applicants must be currently serving or previously served in the Oregon National Guard or in a Military Reserve Component after 9/11 and deployed overseas supporting the GWOT.

Find out if you qualify here

Thanks USA

Thanks USA is a website that is organized to help Veterans and Military affiliated students get connected with specific scholarships.

More information about Thanks USA

Veterans United Foundation

The Veterans United Foundation Scholarship creates opportunities for family members of service members and Veterans to achieve their educational dreams. Launched in 2012, the scholarship program is funded by contributions from Veterans United Home Loans and its employees. Since their scholarship program was created, over $1 million has been awarded to support the educational dreams of military families across the U.S.

More information about Veterans United

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Education Assistance

Designed to support eligible children and spouses of active-duty, retired, or deceased Navy and Marine Corps members, this program offers scholarships ranging from $500 to $3,000 and interest-free loans up to $4,000 per academic year. Awards are need-based and may be used for tuition, books, fees, room and board at accredited U.S. institutions. Applicants must reapply each year and meet eligibility criteria including enrollment in post-secondary or technical education

More information about the NMCRS Education Assistance

Gen. Henry H. Arnold Education Grant

This principal AFAS grant supports the children and spouses of U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force members (active duty, retired, or deceased) seeking undergraduate study. Awards are need-based (typically ranging from $500 to around $4,000+)and are applied toward tuition, books, fees, and required supplies. Applicants must be high-school graduates (or accepted), enrolled full-time in an accredited U.S. institution, maintain at least a 2.0 GPA, and meet specific dependent or spouse eligibility criteria.

More information about the Gen. Henry H. Arnold Education Grant

Folds of Honor Scholarship

Folds of Honor offers education funding to spouses and children of U.S. military service members and first responders who have fallen or been disabled in the line of duty. Eligible applicants can use awards toward K-12 tuition, community college, undergraduate, graduate, or technical programs. Applications open annually on February 1 and close on March 31.

More about the Folds of Honor Scholarship

Purple Heart Scholarship Program

This competitive scholarship supports U.S. citizens who are Purple Heart recipients (and members of MOPH) or their spouses, children, step-children, adopted children, grandchildren or step-grandchildren  (including those whose Purple Heart recipient died of wounds or was KIA). Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or full-time undergraduates at an accredited U.S. college, university or trade school, maintain at least a 2.75 GPA, and may receive a maximum of two awards in non-consecutive years. Funds may be used for tuition, books, fees, room and board

More information about the Purple Heart Scholarship Program

Army Emergency Relief Scholarships

AER supports the spouses and children of Soldiers (active duty, retired, deceased, medically retired, or Title 10 activated Reserve/Guard) by offering scholarships for their first undergraduate degree or technical certification. Dependents of eligible Soldiers must be listed in DEERS and meet other criteria such as age limits and full-time enrollment. Applications open January 1 and for many programs must be completed by April 1.

More information about AER Scholarships

National Military Family Association Scholarships

Designed for military spouses across all eight Uniformed Services, this scholarship supports education, career certification/licensure, or business ventures. Awards average between $500 – $5,000, are one-time payments, and can be used for tuition, licensure exams, business startup costs, and more. Applications are open year-round.

More information about the NMFA Scholarship Program

MyCAA Scholarship

The My Career Advancement Account Scholarship is a workforce development program that provides up to $4,000 in financial assistance to eligible military spouses for the pursuit or maintenance (including continuing education courses) of a license, certification, or associate's degree necessary to gain employment in an occupation or career field.

Check your eligibility here

Mrs. Patty Shinseki Spouse Scholarship Program

The Mrs. Patty Shinseki Spouse Scholarship Program is a need-based scholarship program established to assist Army spouses in obtaining an undergraduate degree or similar professional certification. The program was named after Mrs. Shinseki in December 2019.

Apply for the scholarship

Tillman Scholarship

The Pat Tillman Foundation identifies remarkable military service members, Veterans and spouses, empowering them with academic scholarships, lifelong leadership development opportunities and a diverse, global community of high-performing mentors and peers.

For more information, check out the Pat Tillman Foundation website.

NMFA Military Spouse Scholarships

Since 2004, the National Military Family Association has cheered on military spouses by awarding scholarships to help pay for everything from GEDs to PhDs, professional licenses and certifications, which includes relicensure, business and entrepreneurial expenses, supervised clinical hours, continuing education courses and more.

Learn more about the NMFA Spouse Scholarships here

Hope For The Warriors Spouse / Caregiver Scholarship Program

Hope For The Warriors Spouse / Caregiver Scholarship Program celebrates and rewards the spouses and caregivers of post-9/11 veterans for their strength, fidelity and resolve as they take on new and critical roles after experiencing the impact of war on their families.

Find out more here

Thanks USA

Thanks USA is a website that is organized to help Veterans and Military affiliated students get connected with specific scholarships.

More information about Thanks USA

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Education Assistance

Designed to support eligible children and spouses of active-duty, retired, or deceased Navy and Marine Corps members, this program offers scholarships ranging from $500 to $3,000 and interest-free loans up to $4,000 per academic year. Awards are need-based and may be used for tuition, books, fees, room and board at accredited U.S. institutions. Applicants must reapply each year and meet eligibility criteria including enrollment in post-secondary or technical education

More information about the NMCRS Education Assistance

Veterans United Foundation

The Veterans United Foundation Scholarship creates opportunities for family members of service members and Veterans to achieve their educational dreams. Launched in 2012, the scholarship program is funded by contributions from Veterans United Home Loans and its employees. Since their scholarship program was created, over $1 million has been awarded to support the educational dreams of military families across the U.S.

More information about Veterans United

Military Officers Association of America Education Assistance

Open to children of U.S. military officers and qualified enlisted personnel, this program offers a mix of interest-free loans and grants to support undergraduate education. Eligible students must be 24 or younger, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be enrolled full-time at an accredited institution. Applications open annually November 1 through March 1.

More information about MOAA

Army Emergency Relief Scholarships

AER supports the spouses and children of Soldiers (active duty, retired, deceased, medically retired, or Title 10 activated Reserve/Guard) by offering scholarships for their first undergraduate degree or technical certification. Dependents of eligible Soldiers must be listed in DEERS and meet other criteria such as age limits and full-time enrollment. Applications open January 1 and for many programs must be completed by April 1.

More information about AER Scholarships

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation was established to honor the service and sacrifice of Marines and their families. That’s why we are grateful for your tax-deductible donations. As our Nation’s oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to military children, the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation helps cover the cost of attending post-high school, undergraduate, and career and technical education programs. Every gift has a significant life-changing impact. With your support, we can make sure that no Marine family is left behind.

More information about the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

Gen. Henry H. Arnold Education Grant

This principal AFAS grant supports the children and spouses of U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force members (active duty, retired, or deceased) seeking undergraduate study. Awards are need-based (typically ranging from $500 to around $4,000+)and are applied toward tuition, books, fees, and required supplies. Applicants must be high-school graduates (or accepted), enrolled full-time in an accredited U.S. institution, maintain at least a 2.0 GPA, and meet specific dependent or spouse eligibility criteria.

More information about the Gen. Henry H. Arnold Education Grant

Purple Heart Scholarship Program

This competitive scholarship supports U.S. citizens who are Purple Heart recipients (and members of MOPH) or their spouses, children, step-children, adopted children, grandchildren or step-grandchildren  (including those whose Purple Heart recipient died of wounds or was KIA). Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or full-time undergraduates at an accredited U.S. college, university or trade school, maintain at least a 2.75 GPA, and may receive a maximum of two awards in non-consecutive years. Funds may be used for tuition, books, fees, room and board

More information about the Purple Heart Scholarship Program

Folds of Honor Scholarship

Folds of Honor offers education funding to spouses and children of U.S. military service members and first responders who have fallen or been disabled in the line of duty. Eligible applicants can use awards toward K-12 tuition, community college, undergraduate, graduate, or technical programs. Applications open annually on February 1 and close on March 31.

More about the Folds of Honor Scholarship

American Legion Legacy Scholarship

Available for children or legally adopted children of active duty U.S. military and Guard, and Reserve personnel who were federalized and died on active duty on or after September 11, 2001.

More information about the Legacy scholarship

AFCEA iWorks Scholarship

The iWorks Scholarship will award one $2,500 scholarship to an outstanding spouse or child of a U.S. military service member who shows a potential to excel in college studies in the area of STEM. This $2,500 scholarship will be applied towards the student's ongoing higher-level academic education. Student must attend an accredited Community College or four-year college/university. This scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students.

More information about the iWorks Scholarship

Fisher House Scholarships for Military Children

The Scholarships for Military Children Program was created to recognize military families' contributions to the fighting force's readiness and to celebrate the commissary's role in the military family community. Five hundred (500) scholarship grants, each for $2,000, will be awarded for the academic school year 2024-2025. There will be at least one recipient selected at every commissary location where qualified applications are received. 

More information about the Fisher House Scholarship

Army Scholarship Foundation

The Army Scholarship Foundation awards one-year financial scholarships (not grants or loans) on an annual basis to qualified and deserving students. The amount of award ranges from $500 to $2000 for undergraduate studies at accredited educational/technical institutions.

More information about the Army Scholarship Foundation

Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund

Must be the immediate family member of either an active duty, retired, honorably discharged, reserve or deceased Chief Petty Officer of the United States Navy (children may be natural, adopted or step-children).
More information about CPOSF

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

Must be the child/step-child of one of the following: Active duty, reserve, or veteran U.S. Marine, a Marine killed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps; Active duty, reserve, or veteran U.S. Navy Corpsman who is/was attached to a U.S. Marine Corps unit or who was killed while serving with a U.S. Marine Corps unit OR A U.S. Navy Chaplain or Religious Programs Specialist who is/was attached to a U.S. Marine Corps unit or who was killed while serving with a U.S. Marine Corps unit.
More information about Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

Tailhook Scholarship Program

High school graduate AND child or grandchild of a current or former Naval Aviator, Naval Flight Officer, or Air-crewman. OR Children/grandchildren of individuals who served onboard a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier AND Accepted for undergraduate enrollment at an accredited college.
More information about the Tailhook Scholarship