Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
74
Days
March 2 2026
Application Deadline
Yes
Renewable
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Cotting Memorial Scholarship

Description

The Cotting Memorial Scholarship is available to graduates of Santiam High School, Central Linn High School, Gervais High School, Jefferson High School (Jefferson, OR), Kennedy High School, St. Paul High School, and Chemawa Indian School, as well as GED recipients residing in Linn or Marion County. Preference is given to graduates of Santiam High School and to current graduating seniors. Applicants must enroll at least half-time at a public, nonprofit institution and have a college GPA of 2.50 or higher. Financial need is considered, and FAFSA submission is required. The scholarship is potentially renewable if renewal criteria are met. 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 2.5 GPA
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkBoth full-time and part-time students
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of Oregon
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in Oregon

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