Scholarships & Applications – Transfer School or Program
Scholarship/Financial Information
PCC Scholarship-Related Links
ÌýPersonal Statement Essay (scholarship & school/program)
From University of Duluth MN –
From Ohio State – Ìý
WSÌýOregonÌýProcess:Ìý
–Ìý YouÌýmust first create an account and register withÌýIMatchSkills >ÌýÌýÌýIf you have an account already, it may be good to update it with any new info, like your address, number, new skills, etc..
– Also, youÌý“may”Ìýbe asked toÌýcomplete the Prosperity Planner,Ìýwhich can be found below
Ìý(see top right of the screen).
– You will be required to attend an upcoming Scholarship Workshop/Info Session before you can submit the actual application >Ìý
After you register, see the quick link below to sign-up for a virtualÌýWSÌýORÌýScholarshipÌýWorkshop/Info Session. At the link below, click a location at the drop box and find a location nearest year (scroll down to see all locations), and then at “AvailableÌýWorkshops”, scroll-down to the bottom and click the WSPM Application Virtual Session:
>Ìý
– After you register with IMatch Skills and sign-up for the virtual workshop, you will be sent a virtual link for the session.
An Employment SpecialistÌýwill talk with you more about your career goal, training interest, and you can let the advisor know you’re interested in applying for the scholarship. They may ask for a valid photo ID.
The application packet can be found here >>,Ìýor you can route to the application packet at this link, as well.
Statewide Paying for College Videos: Paying for College: ÌýorÌýPagar la Universidad:Ìý
Message from Financial Aid Advisor: Scholarships will never reduce grant money but they may reduce loans. Even with loans, we only have to reduce them if the total amount of aid is above the student’s cost of attendance which is between $14,000 – $28,000 per year. ÌýI think the best way to frame it is just more free money for college and the return on investment can be very large!
Oregon CIS has an activity chart that you can use to track extracurricular activities for scholarships – here is how to use it.
CIS student activity guide:
- Log into account. MyPCC, My Courses, Plan my Career, Oregon CIS
- Click on Dashboard, then on Reports, then on Activities Chart.
FAFSA+
The most common FAFSA reject type in Oregon is a mission signature (or two). While this is an “easy” fix, it can be nerve-wracking for students and families. If students aren’t paying attention to their FAFSA process (or their emails), they may not realize they have a rejected FAFSA.
FAFSA+, offered by Oregon’s Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) will help you be proactive and identify your students who have a rejected FAFSA. You can then target these students, ask them to access their Student Aid Report with you and help them resolve the FAFSA rejection.
Learn more about FAFSA+ at this link:Ìý
- FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid –
- Oregon Student Aid Application ORSAA – – for DACA students or undocumented students who are Oregon residents who received a high school diploma or GED in Oregon, The ORSAA allows you to apply for the Oregon Opportunity Grant, Oregon Promise, and some OSAC scholarships.
Washington
- The Washboard: WashingtonÌýScholarship Commission –
Oregon or Washington-Specific Scholarships
- Western States & US Pacific Island Territories Residents – Western Interstate Commission for Higher EducationÌý
- Program for Healthcare scholarships from WICHE –
- Oregon Residents OSAC: Oregon Student Assistance Commission – Ìý
- OSAC Scholarships by type
- PCC Foundation Scholarships –
- Oregon CIS – Financial Aid Sort
- MyPCC – my courses tab
- Plan my Career (upper rt.) – click on Oregon CISÌý
- Education & Training -Scholarships (List or Sort)
- PSU – ÌýorÌý
Some Common Databases (More Listed Below)
Scholarship Application Tracker
- English:Ìý
- Spanish:Ìý
- Ìý(downloadable)
Cultural/Affinity or Career Specific
POC
- – Regularly updated (listed by deadline) African American scholarships
- Latinx Scholarship Webinar – slide deck
- Hispanic Scholarship Resources
- Oregon Latinx scholarship –
- Ìý(Native American – medical career)
Women
- Women’s Independence Scholarship Program –
Disability-Specific
Career-Specific
- PCC/PSU Teacher Scholarship
- Trades (CTE)Ìý
- CJA/ PL scholarshipÌý
- Nursing ÌýScholarship –
- Nursing Scholarship –
- Nursing Scholarship –
- NW Fire Diversity Council Scholarship (application template – ignore dates)
- Scholarships for Peer Support Specialists and Certified Recovery Mentors:Ìý
- TheÌý is funded by the National Science Foundation and a Partnership between Portland State University and Heritage University. Through the EAGLES Scholarship, undergraduate students can earn their degree in one of PSU’s STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) majors– Biology, Environmental Science/Studies, Pre-Engineering, Computer Science, and Mathematics. The EAGLES scholarship is a need and merit-based award that, when combined with federal and state grants…
- Finance/Economics International students can apply.Ìý
Medical Doctor-Specific
- – a student who wishes to become a medical doctor.
- . The scholarship is meant to help a deserving student with scholarship funding who wishes to become a medical doctor.ÌýYou can read some press about the scholarship from Yahoo here:Ìý
- –
- Dr. Paul DragoÌý
- Nihar Gala Grant for Healthcare Students. Funding for healthcare professionals.
- Ìý(medical doctors)
General
- Ìý– International students can apply
Honor Societies
- Delta Alpha Pi – Honor society for students with disabilities –
- Phi Theta Kappa – Community College Student Scholarship – www.pcc.edu/student-leadership/student-engagement/phi-theta-kappa
Federal Loan Forgiveness
Federal loan forgiveness program for individuals who work for governmental agencies and non-profits. Not every employer qualifies and the program makes no promises that it will be around – it all depends on political policies. In short, you need to get enrolled in the program at the beginning of your work tenure – after 10 years (120) payments then the remainder of your loan is forgiven. Your job title does not matter it is the employer that matters.
DREAMer Information
- Webinar:Ìý
- Webinar:Ìý
- Taxpayer ID:Ìý
- ÌýAll wage earners-regardless of their immigration status-are required to pay federal taxes – the IRS provides ITINs to people who are ineligible for an SSN so that they can comply with tax laws
- Example of fellowship/stipend/tax id:Ìý
- : Aims to bridge the gap of lack in financial aid when transitioning to college for all undocumented students
International and DACA Students
- Ìý(Latinx)
The Best Scholarship Search Platforms
- Forbes April 2022Ìý
- Business Insider May 2023Ìý
- Money Magazine – Feb 2023Ìý
#1: Fastweb
Fastweb is the top overall scholarship search platform in our review. They scored consistently high marks across every metric. They were the easiest to use as they required no registration to browse scholarship listings, had both a searchable database and personalized matches, and were mobile-friendly.
Fastweb also had the most tools of any platform. That fact, combined with a high score for scholarship availability, means Fastweb is the best platform for finding scholarships, managing deadlines, and tracking applications.
The only thing that could be considered a drawback would be a smaller number of search results than some competitors, but their overall third-place finish in that metric means they still outshine most. They also scored third place in search functionality, so while the number of results you get may be smaller, they’re most likely more relevant to you than sites with high results but few filters.
The best scholarship search platforms of 2022
Additional Search Engines
Engines sourced from How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay Gen and Kelly Tanabe
Post-Secondary and Transfer Education
PCC Events and School Visits Web Page
Oregon Goes to College
If you have students who are still thinking about applying for college, let’s support them! Oregon Goes to College has wonderful resources on the college application process. –
- Collegevine – Website providing advice on Applications, school choice, and scholarship essays
- College Essay Website advice –
- College Reviews and Ranking –
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College Choice Information
- US Dept of Ed.Ìý
- US Dept. of Ed.Ìý
- : Information about applying to and attending graduate or professional school as a student with undocumented status
- : A resource and advocacy group that aims to support undocumented pre-health students through scholarships, internships, and other resources
- ÌýSchools that have been confirmed to both accept and enroll undocumented and/or DACAmented applicants
- : An online space for black undocumented students
- : Compiled to assist and enhance state and local efforts to support undocumented youth at the secondary and postsecondary school levels
College & Program Essay Applications and School admissions tests
From – University of Duluth MN
From Ohio State – Ìý