Scholarships Resource Page
- Each year, TRIO students collectively earn $30,000+ in scholarship awards.
- As a TRIO student, you get to take CG 105 and WR 105, two courses that are taken together, 4 credits total, to help students learn more about applying for scholarships and writing scholarship essays. TRIO pays the tuition for students in the program to take these courses that are also good for your transcript, because they’re transferable elective credits. It’s kind of like already winning a scholarship!
- TRIO staff can help you with your scholarship application and essays, and guide you to resources and workshops.
There are a LOT of scholarship opportunities out there that come from a variety of organizations, companies and institutions. Whether you are a TRIO student or not, you may want to get started with your search by checking out the Scholarships at PCC website, and the scholarship cycle and resources information below.
Scholarship cycle
Summer
Explore:
- Look at the list of scholarships provided on this page and read the eligibility requirements
- Check scholarship search sites such as Sallie Mae for more scholarship opportunities
- Search the web for scholarships related to your career goals, field of study, or your academic goals
- Brainstorm the strengths you want to highlight in your essays
- Volunteer, find an internship, or get involved at PCC
- Begin an outline or rough draft of your essays
Fall
Begin the application process:
- Check for application deadlines and make a calendar (some are as early as October)
- Meet with your TRIO advisor to talk about your essay
- Visit the Writing Center for help with your essays
- Attend a scholarship workshop
- Take advantage of the CG 105 and WR 105 Scholarships courses, for FREE through TRIO
- Make a list of people you would like to ask for a letter of recommendation (TRIO Advisors, Instructors, etc.)
- Give references at least 3 week’s notice
Winter
Apply:
- Meet with your TRIO Advisor for help with filling out applications
- Be sure you have all the materials you need for each application, such as transcripts, final essays, letters of recommendations, FAFSA, or any other additional documents
Spring
Wait to hear:
- Check your email for notification
- You may need to follow up, so it’s important to also check your spam folder
- If you win a scholarship, get in touch with the scholarship or financial aid office at the school you plan to attend and make sure you meet the requirements for the scholarships (such as full-time enrollment, etc.)
- If you win, write thank you letters to the donors and let your references and TRIO Advisor know
- If you don’t win, don’t give up! Try again next year, and continue to revise your essays
Scholarship resources
PCC and transfer scholarships
- PCC Foundation Scholarships
- Office of Student Access & Completion (OSAC)
- Ford Family Foundation
- Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society
Local university scholarships
- Oregon State University Scholarships
- Portland State University Scholarships
- Portland State Diversity Scholarships
- University of Oregon Scholarships
- University of Oregon Diversity Excellence Scholarship
- Washington State University – Vancouver Scholarships
- Community College President’s Award
Oregon diversity scholarships
- Asian Reporter Foundation
- Black United Fund of Oregon
- Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber Oregon
- Howard Vollum American Indian Scholarship and Others
- Philippine American Chamber of Commerce Oregon
Regional and national diversity scholarships
- American Indian College Fund
- Association of American Indian Affairs
- Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
- Asian American and Pacific Island CollegeEducated.com Scholarships
- The Gates Millennium Scholars Program
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- Incight Scholarship
- Jack Kent Cooke Transfer Scholarship
- The Jeanette Rankin Foundation
- League of United Latin American Citizens Scholarships
- NAEOP Scholarships
- Pride Foundation
- United Negro Fund
- Women’s Independence Scholarship Program
Study abroad scholarships and leadership programs
- Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
- Boren Scholarships
- CIEE Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grant
- Council for Opportunity in Education Student Opportunities
- Fund for Education Abroad
STEM scholarships and programs
Do you have resources about scholarships that you would like to share with us? Please send an email to careerservices@pcc.edu so that they can review the opportunity and possibly add it to their External College Scholarships site, where it would reach more students at PCC.