UOAA Chapter and Group Scholarships 

UO Alumni Association chapter and group scholarships are administered through the General University Scholarship program. Awards vary between $1,000-$3,000, as set by the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships and are awarded for one year only. Students who have received a UO Alumni Association scholarship in the past are eligible to receive one again, with no limit to the number of years they may receive the scholarship.

General University Scholarships are awarded on the basis of scholastic achievement. Selection criteria are based upon academic performance through review of transcripts from past institutions, UO academic records (if applicable), and SAT/ACT scores (for incoming freshmen), extracurricular involvement, faculty reference (if applicable), and writing ability.

Deadlines and processes differ by student status and grade level. Please refer to the OSFAS General University Scholarship page for deadlines. In general:

• Incoming Freshmen: Incoming freshmen are automatically considered for General University Scholarships by completing the undergraduate admission application. No separate General University Scholarship application is required for incoming freshmen to be considered for UO Alumni Association scholarships for which they are eligible.
• Incoming Transfer Students: Incoming transfer students must apply for admission and submit the General University Scholarship Application and any supplemental materials by the deadlines set by OSFAS to be considered for UO Alumni Association scholarships for which they are eligible.
   
• Current UO Undergraduate Students: Current UO undergraduate students who wish to apply for a General University Scholarship for the following academic year must submit the General University Scholarship Application and any supplemental materials by the deadline set by OSFAS to be considered to UO Alumni Association scholarships for which they are eligible. Preference is given to students who have previously received a UO Alumni Association scholarship.

Chapters and groups currently awarding UO Alumni Association academic scholarships include: Desert Ducks (Arizona), Chicago Ducks, Denver Ducks, Hawai’i Ducks, Lane County Ducks, Bay Area Ducks, Orange County Ducks, Portland Ducks, Seattle Ducks, San Diego Ducks, and LA Ducks.

The DC Ducks and the New York Ducks provide Intern Scholarships to current students interning in their area. These scholarships have a separate application process in Spring term that can be found here.

UOAA Presidential Scholarships 

The UO Alumni Association awards Presidential Scholarships incoming students from Oregon. Presidential Scholars receive up to $36,000 over four years of undergraduate study. To be considered for a Presidential Scholarship, students should follow the application process outlined by the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships, including completing the online Presidential Scholarship Application by the required deadline. Please refer to the OSFAS Presidential Scholarship page for deadlines, application process, and eligibility criteria.

Selection criteria is based upon academic preparation as demonstrated by transcripts, test scores, activities, leadership, volunteer service, work experience, and responses to short-answer essay questions.

Presidential Scholarships are renewed annually for up to 12 terms of undergraduate study over five years (excluding summer term) upon meeting minimum scholarship renewal requirements.

The UO Alumni Association currently awards Presidential Scholarships through the Board of Directors and through the Lane County Ducks Chapter.

UOAA Board of Directors Scholarships 

The UO Alumni Association Board of Directors awards a scholarship annually to an incoming student from Oregon. The UOAA Board of Directors Scholar receives up to $10,000 over four years of undergraduate study. Eligible students who have completed the Presidential Scholarship application are invited to apply for the UOAA Board of Directors scholarship via email in late March to early April. Recipients of the UOAA Board of Directors scholarship are notified by the end of May.

The UOAA Board of Directors scholarships are renewed annually for up to 12 terms of undergraduate study over five years (excluding summer term) upon meeting minimum scholarship renewal requirements, including annual participation in a UOAA Board of Directors meeting or activity.