Scholarships and Grants
On this page you’ll find information about:
Other aid: learn about student loans and work-study programs.
$24.3 million
in non-loan funding for students in 2022-2023
Contact Financial Aid
- Call us: 503-494-7800, ext. 5 or 800-775-5460, ext. 1
- Fax us: 503-494-4629
- Email us: finaid@ohsu.edu
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Scholarships
Each school offers its own scholarships and application process.
School of Medicine
School of Nursing
School of Dentistry
OHSU-PSU School of Public Health
OSU-OHSU Doctor of Pharmacy Program
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 2026 (disbursed during the 2026-27 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 2026 (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 2025-26 and 2026-27 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 2026 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 2026 (disbursed in full in the 2026-27 academic year for accelerated students; disbursed evenly over two academic years for non-accelerated students at $6,000 per year).
OHSU Provost Medical Physics Scholarship
Award amount: $20,000 total toward tuition and fees ($10,000 per academic year, disbursed evenly over two academic years)
Who receives this: M.S. in Medical Physics students starting in summer 2026 and fall 2026
All new students qualify for the scholarship 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 award. Scholarship amounts will not exceed the total cost of tuition and fees in an academic term.
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.
Outside scholarships
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.