Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
74
Days
March 2 2026
Application Deadline
No
Renewable
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Maxine and Inza McDowell Scholarship

Description

The Maxine and Inza McDowell Scholarship is open to graduating seniors of Benson High School. Preference is given to students majoring in building/construction or journalism/communications. The scholarship may be used at any public or private nonprofit Title IV postsecondary school in the United States. Financial need is a consideration, and filing the FAFSA or ORSAA is required. 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 study full-time
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of Oregon
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Communications, Journalism

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - OSAC Activities Chart
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • 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