Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
17
Days
March 2 2026
Application Deadline
Yes
Renewable
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Robert Bigley Scholarship

Description

The Robert Bigley Scholarship supports Oregon residents entering their third or fourth year of medical school who are committed to specializing in hematology, medical genetics, or oncology. Applicants must be enrolled full time at a Title IV-eligible four-year public or private nonprofit institution in the United States, excluding naturopathic schools. Financial need may be considered through FAFSA or ORSAA, which are recommended. Candidates must submit a personal statement detailing their path to these medical specialties, including relevant coursework, research, or community engagement. The scholarship is awarded for a single year and is not renewable. 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 a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of Oregon
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Oncology

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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