Scholarships!
Renewable Energy Scholarship
The Renewable Energy Scholarship Foundation is now accepting applications for 2025 scholarships of $3000, $5000, or $7000. One will be awarded to a community college student, at least one other undergrad scholarship, one for an early grad student, and two for Native American or Alaskan Native students. All aspects of renewable energy, including social sciences and humanities as well as sustainability and grid issues, are accepted. The deadline for applications is Jan 31, 2025. Details can be found here!
Schoenstein Scholarship
The Schoenstein Sustaining Excellence Scholarship honors undergraduates who lead with purpose and make a positive impact on their communities. Six one-time $2,000 awards are available this year, and students at all OSU campuses — Corvallis, OSU-Cascades and Ecampus — are encouraged to apply.
Applications close Feb. 15th via ScholarDollars. You can review the eligibility and evaluation criteria here!
College of Forestry Scholarships
The 2025-26 College of Forestry Scholarship Application is now open! Be sure to log in to ScholarDollars to apply for OSU, CoF, and external scholarship opportunities.
Have questions about scholarship and financial aid? Visit the OSU Scholarships website for FAQ’s and resources! You can find College of Forestry Scholarship eligibility and criteria information on our scholarship webpage!
View the ScholarDollars Workshop video posted on our Scholarship Process page!
Links to to the Scholarship Petition, Hardship/Special Circumstances Application and Ecampus Persistence Grant are can be found on the College of Forestry Scholarship page.
Experiential Learning Funds
The College of Forestry has funding available to support students who would like to attend programs or activities which support their CoF education and career goals. These activities include attending and/or presenting at conferences, workshops, and seminars. Students can apply for up to $500 to pay for registration fees, travel expenses, and lodging. You can read more about Experiential Learning Fund eligibility and requirements on the Student Services webpage.
CoF Dean’s Fund for International Engagement
Thinking about your next international experience but not sure about funding? The CoF Dean’s Fund for International Engagement assists graduate and undergraduate College of Forestry students in pursuing their interests through international study, research, internships, conferences, and other collaborative experiences. Applications are now open for international experiences starting this fall! Unsure if your experience is eligible? Reach out to Rachael Fahrenbach to discuss your international plans! Learn More & Apply!
Associated Oregon Loggers Scholarship
The AOL Scholarship Program seeks to promote growth of the forest operator workforce by providing scholastic opportunities to those seeking to work in Oregon. Eligible education and training programs include associate and undergraduate degrees offered at a Technical School, Community College, or University along with any forestry related training program such as an apprenticeship, CDL program, or relevant certification program necessary to engage in forestry operations.
The application focuses on job seeking individuals who would benefit from targeted training to bridge the skill gap and have committed to working for one of our Forest Contractor Member companies.
The scholarship is designed to help provide relief for the cost of tuition and/or books while attending a trade/vocational school, community college or university. The scholarship award will be sent directly to the recipient’s school and deposited into the student’s account.
The John Mabry and Paul Webster Undergraduate Forestry Scholarship
The Railway Tie Association, a railroad supply organization, has a vested interest in the continued improvement of all railroad-related products. Meeting the evolving challenges of the railroad sector in the coming decades will necessitate not only top-notch products but also the foresight, determination, and technical expertise of railroad industry suppliers.
“In our continued efforts to support the next generation of leaders in the industry, RTA is delighted to announce we will again be offering two scholarships, each valued at $5,000, for the 2025-2026 academic year.”
To be eligible for consideration, students must be enrolled in an accredited forestry or wood science program for the entire school year without graduating midterm. The application deadline, including all supporting materials, is February 28, 2025. The scholarship recipient will be notified via phone or email no later than July 30, 2025. Learn more & apply!.
