Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
77
Days
March 2 2026
Application Deadline
Yes
Renewable
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Kids' Chance of Oregon Scholarship

Description

The KidsÔÇÖ Chance of Oregon Scholarship provides educational support to children of Oregon workers who have suffered a permanent total disability (PTD) or passed away due to work-related injuries or occupational diseases. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens between 16 and 25 years old, and Oregon residency is not required. FAFSA submission is required, though financial need may or may not be considered. The scholarship may be renewed annually for up to seven years. Applicants must also provide details of the accepted Oregon WorkersÔÇÖ Compensation claim, including the name of the injured or deceased parent or guardian, the date of injury, and the claim number. OSAC automatically receives FAFSA records for eligible residents, while others must upload the first two pages of their FAFSA Submission Summary for financial need consideration. 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 at least 16 years old
  • CheckmarkMust not be older than 26 years old
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in Oregon

How to Apply

What you'll need:

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