Scholarship Undergraduate

Buerkle Scholarship

Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion

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Avg. Amount Awarded
73
Days
March 2 2026
Application Deadline
Yes
Renewable
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Description

The Buerkle Scholarship is open to graduates, including GED recipients and home-schooled students of high schools in Clackamas or Marion County, with prior recipients eligible to reapply regardless of county. Preference is given to older, nontraditional students or those returning to college after a long absence. Applicants must enroll full-time at a public or nonprofit institution, preferably in Oregon, and pursue a major in English, journalism, math, music, or physical education. A GPA of 3.50 or higher is preferred. Financial need is considered, and FAFSA filing is required. The scholarship is available annually and may be received for up to four academic years. February 15 is the early bird deadline and March 1 is the final deadline for all applications and materials to be submitted to OSAC. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion for more information.

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a four-year college or two-year college
  • CheckmarkMinimum 3.5 GPA
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of Oregon
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in Oregon
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Education, Journalism, Music, Mathematics

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - OSAC Activities Chart
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
  • Checkmark Transcript
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Contact
OSAC - Higher Education Coordinating Commission
osac@hecc.oregon.gov
Tel: 541-687-7400 Address 3225 25th Street SE
Salem, OR 97302