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OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Undergraduate Scholarships

Undergraduate scholarships at the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health can help reduce the cost of earning your public health degree while supporting your academic and professional goals.

Explore available scholarship opportunities, review eligibility requirements, and learn how to apply through PSU Scholarship Universe. Whether you are a new or continuing student, these scholarship resources can help you identify funding opportunities and maximize your financial aid throughout your undergraduate education.

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Go to the PSU Scholarship Universe Portal to start applying for your desired SPH Undergraduate Scholarships. Deadline to apply is March 1st.

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Available Undergraduate Scholarships:

Barre and Robert Stoll Scholarship for Public Health

Eligibility Requirements:
  • Students within the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health
  • Undergraduate Students
  • Needing financial assistance
Eligibility Preferences:
  • Students connected to Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI) or demonstrating a strong understanding of African American culture or students connected to Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) or demonstrating a strong understanding of Native American culture.
  • First generation college students
Scholarship Amount:

$2,000

Open Date:

Estimated October 1, 2026

Deadline:

March 2027

Barre and Robert Stoll Scholarship is awarded annually to students in the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health. Preference will be given to students connected to SEI or NAYA, and first generation students.

Jack Schendel Endowed Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements:
  • Students within the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health
  • Must be enrolled at least half time each term
  • Maintain a 3.25 GPA

If you change majors or programs your scholarship can be canceled.

Scholarship Amount:

TBA

Open Date:

Estimated October 1, 2026

Deadline:

March 2027

Jack Schendel Endowed Scholarship provides funding to students in health or physical education.

Milan Svoboda Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Eligibility Preferences:
  • Students within the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health
  • Students participating with local agencies
Scholarship Amount:

$500

Open Date:

Estimated October 1, 2026

Deadline:

March 2027

Milan Svoboda Memorial Endowed Scholarship provides financial support for undergraduate students who are pursuing a career in public health and service.

O'Kelley-Bangsberg Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements:
Scholarship Amount:

$2,500

Open Date:

Estimated October 1, 2026

Deadline:

March 2027

O’Kelley-Bangsberg scholarship is awarded annually to student enrolled in the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health. Preference will given to first generation students and students with financial need.

OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Dean's Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements:
  • Students within the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health
  • First Generation applicants
  • Graduates must be enrolled for minimum 6 credits
  • 3.0 GPA minimum
Eligibility Preferences:
  • Students living or working in diverse environments
Scholarship Amount:

UG – $1500

Open Date:

Estimated October 1, 2026

Deadline:

March 2027

To support scholarships for students within the School of Public Health. This fund supports both OHSU and PSU students.

The SPH Deans Scholarship Fund for Public Health invests in first generation students from historically underserved, or otherwise marginalized groups.

Visit the scholarship webpage to learn more.

Gilliam Endowed Scholarship

Eligibility Preferences:
  • Students within the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health
  • Undergraduate students
  • Student with demonstrated financial need
  • First-generation college students
  • Has lived in Oregon for sixteen or more years
  • Has overcome a life obstacle with perseverance
  • Grade point average equivalent to 3.0
Scholarship Amount:

$2,500

Open Date:

Estimated November 1, 2026

Deadline:

March 2027

To benefit students within the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health. Preference for: undergraduate students, student with demonstrated financial need, first-generation college students, has lived in Oregon for sixteen or more years, has overcome a life obstacle with perseverance and a grade point average equivalent to 3.0.

Funding Disbursement: Fall

This scholarship is administered through a supplemental application.

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*First generation college student: is an individual both of whose parents did not complete a baccalaureate degree; or an individual who regularly resided with and received support from one parent, and that parent did not complete a baccalaureate degree.

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Talk to our student affairs team directly.

Email our student affairs team at sphscholarships@pdx.edu to get answers to all your scholarship questions today.

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$70K Scholarship Funding

AY 25 – 26

17 Undergraduate Students Awarded

AY 25 – 26

7 Undergraduate Scholarships

AY 25 – 26

The School of Public Health is proud to financially support our undergraduate students by providing over $60,000 in scholarship funding.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does disbursement of the scholarship funding take place?

If you are awarded a scholarship, the funding disbursement of the scholarship does not take place until the upcoming Fall term.

What scholarships can I apply for?

Please review the descriptions and eligibility requirements of each of the scholarships listed above to see what criteria you meet for which scholarships.

We recommend that you apply as soon possible as the deadline for scholarship applications is March 1st.

What questions will be asked in the application?

There are three essay questions in the SPH Scholarship application. These question are designed for our committees to understand your public health educational goals and experiences.

You can view the essay questions online to help you prepare your application.

Who do I contact if I have questions or need support?

Please contact our SPH Scholarship Team by emailing sphscholarships@pdx.edu.