Scholarships

Each school offers its own scholarships and application process. 

OHSU President’s Fund Scholarship

Award amount: Full tuition and fees throughout the normal length of your program

Who is considered: Students entering specific degree programs in health care.

All applicants are automatically considered for this scholarship. You do not need to apply.

Qualifying programs

• School of Nursing: All nursing programs
• School of Medicine: M.D.
• School of Dentistry: D.M.D.
• Health professions:
  • Physician assistant
  • Medical physics
  • Radiation therapy
  • Graduate programs in human nutrition

OHSU Provost Excellence Scholarship

Award amount: Half of your tuition and fees throughout the normal length of your program

Who is considered: Students entering specific degree programs in health care.

All applicants are automatically considered for this scholarship. You do not need to apply.

Qualifying programs

• School of Nursing:
  • B.S. in Nursing
  • Master of Nursing Education
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice
  • Ph.D. in Nursing
• School of Dentistry: D.M.D.
• School of Public Health:
  • Master of Public Health
  • Master of Science in Biostatistics
  • Ph.D.
• Health professions:
  • Physician assistant
  • Medical physics
  • Radiation therapy
  • Graduate programs in human nutrition

OHSU Provost Workforce Development Scholarships

All new students in the programs below qualify for these scholarships unless tuition and fees are covered by other awards. You do not need to apply.

Students awarded the Provost Excellence Scholarship, the President’s Fund Scholarship or any other OHSU or external funds covering full tuition and fees are not eligible for the awards listed below. Scholarship amounts will not exceed the total cost of tuition and fees in an academic term. 

School of Nursing

B.S. in nursing programs

• Accelerated B.S. in nursing (Ashland): $6,000 total toward tuition and fees for students starting in summer or fall 2027 (disbursed during the 2027-28 academic year).
• B.S. in nursing 3-year program (Ashland, Klamath Falls, La Grande or Monmouth): $6,000 total toward tuition and fees for students starting in fall 2027 (disbursed evenly over three academic years, $2,000 per year). Students at the Portland campus are not eligible
• RN to B.S.: $2,000 total toward tuition and fees for students starting in the 2026-27 and 2027-28 academic years. Each academic year runs from summer through spring. The entire $2,000 is disbursed within the academic year the student starts.

D.N.P. programs

Students starting in fall 2027 in the following programs receive $9,000 total toward tuition and fees (disbursed evenly over three academic years, $3,000 per year):

• Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Nurse-Midwifery
• Pediatric Primary and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner 

School of Public Health

M.P.H. in Public Health Practice: $12,000 total toward tuition and fees for students starting in summer or fall 2027 (disbursed in full in the 2027-28 academic year for accelerated students; disbursed evenly over two academic years for non-accelerated students at $6,000 per year).

Provost Bridge Scholarship for current students (2026-27)

The Provost Bridge Scholarship provides temporary financial support to OHSU undergraduate, graduate and professional students affected by recent changes to federal student loan programs. The scholarship is available only for the 2026-27 academic year. 

Award amount: Varies. OHSU will determine awards based on available funding and financial need. 

Who can apply? 

To apply, students must: 

• Be enrolled in an OHSU undergraduate, graduate or professional program during the 2026-27 academic year. 
• Be enrolled in, or plan to enroll in, coursework during winter or spring 2027. 
• Have submitted a FAFSA for the 2026-27 academic year. 
• Need help covering education and living expenses because recent changes to federal student loan programs reduced or limited federal loan eligibility. 
• Have determined that other funding options are unavailable or do not fully cover cost of attendance, including living expenses. 
• Submit a brief statement describing your educational financing circumstances, the steps taken to secure funding and how the scholarship would help support continued enrollment and degree completion. 

Not eligible: 

• Students who previously received a Provost Bridge Scholarship 
• Students who are currently receiving scholarships or other non-loan funding (from OHSU or outside of OHSU) that covers all of their tuition and fees for the 2026 - 27 academic year (examples include but are not limited to Veteran's benefits, the SHOI Scholarship and the President's Fund Scholarship) 
• Students in joint degree programs where the partner school manages enrollment and financial aid 

Application deadline: Nov. 20, 2026 

How to apply: Complete the scholarship application  

Questions? Email us at studentaffairs@ohsu.edu  

Sunshine Scholarship

The Sunshine Scholarship supports students who are within 18 months of completing their academic program and experiencing  financial hardship due to changes in federal student loan programs that may place their graduation at risk. 

Award amount: Varies. OHSU will determine awards based on available funding and financial need. 

Who can apply? 

To apply, you must: 

• Be enrolled in an OHSU undergraduate, graduate or professional program during the 2026-27 academic year. 
• Be enrolled in, or plan to enroll in, coursework during winter or spring 2027. 
• Be within 18 months of your expected graduation date. 
• Have submitted a FAFSA for the 2026-27 academic year. 
• Need help covering education and living expenses because recent changes to federal student loan programs reduced or limited federal loan eligibility. 
• Have determined that other funding options are unavailable or do not fully cover cost of attendance, including living expenses. 
• Submit a brief statement describing educational financing circumstances, steps taken to secure funding and how the scholarship would support completion of the academic program. 

Not eligible: 

• Students who previously received a Provost Bridge Scholarship 
• Students who are currently receiving scholarships or other non-loan funding (from OHSU or outside of OHSU) that covers all of their tuition and fees for the 2026 - 27 academic year (examples include but are not limited to Veteran's benefits, the SHOI Scholarship and the President's Fund Scholarship) 
• Students in joint degree programs where the partner school manages enrollment and financial aid 

Application deadline: Nov. 20, 2026 

How to apply: Complete the scholarship application  

Questions? Email us at studentaffairs@ohsu.edu

Provost Bridge Scholarship for new students starting fall 2026

The application is now closed.

This scholarship provided support to new OHSU students entering graduate, professional degree and certificate programs in fall 2026 who experienced funding gaps related to changes in federal student loan programs.

Provost Bridge Scholarship for continuing students (2026-27) 

The application is now closed.

This scholarship provided temporary financial support to continuing OHSU graduate and professional students affected by changes to federal student loan eligibility. 

OHSU Scholars for a Healthy Oregon Initiative

Award amount: Full tuition and fees throughout the length of your program

Who is considered: Students from Oregon entering specific clinical degree programs. In return, students agree to practice in a rural or underserved community for the first few years of their career.

Learn more about the Scholars for a Healthy Oregon Initiative.

Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) scholarships

Award amount: $1,000 to $10,000 or more

Deadline: April 1; submit as soon as possible after Nov. 1.

One application includes over 600 scholarships available to both graduate and undergraduate students. Some scholarships are specific to health care programs and not all scholarships require Oregon residency.

Apply for OSAC scholarships.

If you are an Oregon resident with undocumented status, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals status, Temporary Protected Status or a valid U visa, you may be able to apply for OSAC Scholarships through the Oregon Student Aid Application.

Get information about the Oregon Student Aid Application.

Oregon Tribal Student Grant

Award amount: Varies 

Deadline: Varies; submit as soon as possible after Oct. 1. 

Who is considered: Students enrolled as a member of a recognized Oregon tribe may be eligible to apply for the Oregon Tribal Student Grant. 

Get information about the Oregon Tribal Student Grant.

National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program

Award amount: Up to $120,000, plus a monthly stipend

Deadline: April 4

Who is considered: Students attending or accepted to attend OHSU full-time in specific degree programs who also commit to serving in an underserved area after graduating.

Learn about NHSC Scholarship Program eligibility requirements.

Scholarship searches

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• BigFuture: a database of scholarships from over 24,000 programs

Federal and state grants

Note: Federal and state grants do not cover graduate students or undergraduate students pursuing their second bachelor’s degree. 

Federal Pell grants

Federal Pell grants are available to undergraduate students who have significant financial need and are working toward their first bachelor's degree. The government calculates eligibility for Pell grants based on a federally mandated formula. The amount of the Pell grant depends on many factors, including the applicant's financial situation, federal funding levels, the cost of education and the number of credit hours taken each quarter. To receive the full Pell grant amount, you must enroll in at least 12 credits, which is considered full-time for undergraduate programs.

Beginning with the 2012-13, all students may receive a Pell grant (if they otherwise qualify) for a maximum period of 12 semesters or the equivalent. Pell grants are reported to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS), the U.S. Department of Education's central database for student aid. NSLDS receives data from schools, guaranty agencies, the Direct Loan program and other Department of Education programs. NSLDS Student Access provides a centralized, integrated view of Title IV loans and grants, allowing recipients to access and inquire about their Title IV loans and grant data. Students can access this information on the NSLDS site. Other authorized users, determined by the U.S. Department of Education, can also access this information. This system contains personal information protected by the Privacy Act of 1974 (as amended).  Authorized users are bound by the act's requirements and acknowledge the possible criminal and civil penalties for violation of the Act.

Learn more about Federal Pell grants.  

Visit the National Student Loan Data System. 

Fill out your FAFSA. 

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

As an undergraduate student working toward your first bachelor's degree, you may be eligible for Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants. The federal government offers these grants to students with great financial need. 

Get more information about the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant.

Oregon Opportunity Grant

The State of Oregon provides funds to Oregon residents enrolled in an undergraduate program and working toward their first bachelor's degree. Eligibility is determined by the Office of Student Access and Completion based on information from the FAFSA.

Get information for the Oregon Opportunity Grant.

If you are an Oregon resident with undocumented status, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals status, Temporary Protected Status or a valid U visa, you may be able to apply for the Oregon Opportunity Grant through the Oregon Student Aid Application.

Get information on the Oregon Student Aid Application.