Portland State University

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Portland, OR

University Website:  www.pdx.edu/
Apply Online:  https://www.pdx.edu/undergraduate-admissions/freshman-how-when-to-apply

Portland State University (PSU) is a public state urban research university located in downtown Portland, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1946, it has the largest overall undergraduate and graduate enrollment of any university in the state of Oregon, and is also the only public university in the state that is located in a major metropolitan city. Portland State offers Bachelor's and Master's degrees, as well as doctorates in seventeen fields. Portland State is part of the Oregon University System (OUS).

The athletic teams are known as the Portland State Vikings with school colors of green and white. Teams compete at the NCAA Division I Level, primarily in the Big Sky Conference. Schools at Portland State include the School of Business Administration, Graduate School of Education, College the Arts, School of Social Work, College of Urban and Public Affairs, Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The university has been nationally noted for its programs in MBA (Master's of Business Administration) and urban planning.

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Portland State University College Scholarships

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EAGLES Scholarship - PSU

Portland State University

$10,000 Varies See Details

Description

The EAGLES Scholarship is available to junior-level and above students at Portland State University who are pursuing a degree in STEM. To be considered for this renewable award, you must be from an underrepresented background in STEM. Selection is based on academic merit and financial need. Students also receive mentorship from faculty and...

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EAGLES Scholarship - PSU

Portland State University

award

$10,000

deadline

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Description

The EAGLES Scholarship is available to junior-level and above students at Portland State University who are pursuing a degree in STEM. To be considered for this renewable award, you must be from an underrepresented background in STEM. Selection is based on academic merit and financial need. Students also receive mentorship from faculty and...

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Out-of-State Opportunity Scholarship - Portland State University

Portland State University

Up to $6,000 May 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The Out-of-State Opportunity Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Portland State University. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. You must also be legal a resident of one of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota,...

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Out-of-State Opportunity Scholarship - Portland State University

Portland State University

award

Up to $6,000

deadline

May 15, 2026
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Description

The Out-of-State Opportunity Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Portland State University. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. You must also be legal a resident of one of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota,...

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Honors Editorial Fellowship at Pacific Historical Review-PAID

Portland State University

$5,000 February 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The Honors Editorial Fellowship at Pacific Historical Review is available to junior and senior-level Honors College students at Portland State University. Students of any major who are interested in history are encouraged to apply. Fellows receive a $5,000 tuition remission scholarship and an hourly wage for 12 hours a week.

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Honors Editorial Fellowship at Pacific Historical Review-PAID

Portland State University

award

$5,000

deadline

February 15, 2026
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Description

The Honors Editorial Fellowship at Pacific Historical Review is available to junior and senior-level Honors College students at Portland State University. Students of any major who are interested in history are encouraged to apply. Fellows receive a $5,000 tuition remission scholarship and an hourly wage for 12 hours a week.

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Frank L. Roberts Community Service Endowed Scholarship

Portland State University - School of Urban and Public Affairs

Up to $5,000 April 01, 2026 See Details

Description

The Frank L. Roberts Community Service Endowed Scholarship is available to graduate students at Portland State University-College of Urban and Public Affairs whose activities reflect the importance of civic responsibility either through career choice or desire to use higher education to achieve specific goals shared by a community.

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Frank L. Roberts Community Service Endowed Scholarship

Portland State University - School of Urban and Public Affairs

award

Up to $5,000

deadline

April 01, 2026
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Description

The Frank L. Roberts Community Service Endowed Scholarship is available to graduate students at Portland State University-College of Urban and Public Affairs whose activities reflect the importance of civic responsibility either through career choice or desire to use higher education to achieve specific goals shared by a community.

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Carl Abbott Fellowship

Portland State University - School of Urban and Public Affairs

Up to $5,000 April 01, 2026 See Details

Description

The Carl Abbott Fellowship is available to doctoral students at Portland State University-College of Urban and Public Affairs.

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Carl Abbott Fellowship

Portland State University - School of Urban and Public Affairs

award

Up to $5,000

deadline

April 01, 2026
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Description

The Carl Abbott Fellowship is available to doctoral students at Portland State University-College of Urban and Public Affairs.

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Theater Arts Department Scholarship - PSU

Portland State University - School of Fine and Performing Arts

$3,600 Varies See Details

Description

The Theater Arts Department Scholarship is available to undergraduate students at Portland State University. You must be majoring in theater arts, have accumulated at least 90 credits with at least 30 credits in residence, and have a minimum GPA of 3.25 (3.5 in major) to be eligible for this award.

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Theater Arts Department Scholarship - PSU

Portland State University - School of Fine and Performing Arts

award

$3,600

deadline

Varies
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Description

The Theater Arts Department Scholarship is available to undergraduate students at Portland State University. You must be majoring in theater arts, have accumulated at least 90 credits with at least 30 credits in residence, and have a minimum GPA of 3.25 (3.5 in major) to be eligible for this award.

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Nohad and Dirce Toulan Endowed Scholarship

Portland State University - School of Urban and Public Affairs

$2,500 April 01, 2026 See Details

Description

The Nohad and Dirce Toulan Endowed Scholarship is available to full-time graduate students at Portland State University who are enrolled in the Toulan School of Urban Studies Planning. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award.

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Nohad and Dirce Toulan Endowed Scholarship

Portland State University - School of Urban and Public Affairs

award

$2,500

deadline

April 01, 2026
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Description

The Nohad and Dirce Toulan Endowed Scholarship is available to full-time graduate students at Portland State University who are enrolled in the Toulan School of Urban Studies Planning. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award.

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Rose City Scholarship - Portland State University

Portland State University

Up to $2,400 June 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The Rose City Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Portland State University. You must be a resident of Oregon, demonstrate financial need, and be enrolled on a full-time basis to be eligible for this renewable award.

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Rose City Scholarship - Portland State University

Portland State University

award

Up to $2,400

deadline

June 15, 2026
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Description

The Rose City Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Portland State University. You must be a resident of Oregon, demonstrate financial need, and be enrolled on a full-time basis to be eligible for this renewable award.

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Barbara McDougall Scholarship

Portland State University - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

$2,000 March 01, 2026 See Details

Description

The Barbara McDougall Scholarship is available to undergraduate students at Portland State University. You must be majoring in mathematics to be eligible for this award.

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Barbara McDougall Scholarship

Portland State University - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

award

$2,000

deadline

March 01, 2026
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Description

The Barbara McDougall Scholarship is available to undergraduate students at Portland State University. You must be majoring in mathematics to be eligible for this award.

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Nancy Chapman Endowed Scholarship

Portland State University - School of Urban and Public Affairs

Up to $2,000 April 01, 2026 See Details

Description

The Nancy Chapman Endowed Scholarship is available to doctoral students at Portland State University-College of Urban and Public Affairs who demonstrate financial need and show promise of accomplishment in an academic or professional career.

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Nancy Chapman Endowed Scholarship

Portland State University - School of Urban and Public Affairs

award

Up to $2,000

deadline

April 01, 2026
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Description

The Nancy Chapman Endowed Scholarship is available to doctoral students at Portland State University-College of Urban and Public Affairs who demonstrate financial need and show promise of accomplishment in an academic or professional career.

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