Open to high school graduates or GED recipients who are either: (1) dependents or spouses of an Oregon worker who has incurred permanent total disability (PTD) on the job while working for an Oregon employer; or (2) receiving, or have received, fatality benefits as dependents or spouses of an Oregon worker fatally injured on the job while working for an Oregon employer.
Contact Information
Name/Company:
Oregon Student Access Commission
Address:
1500 Valley River Drive Suite 100
City:
Eugene
State:
OR
Zip:
97401
Phone:
(541) 687-7400
Toll Free:
1 (800) 452-8807
FAX:
(541) 687-7414
Eligibility
Gender:
NA
Eligibility:
•High school graduates or GED recipients who are either: •(1) dependents or spouses of an Oregon worker who has incurred permanent total disability (PTD) on the job while working for an Oregon employer; or (2) receiving, or have received, fatality benefits as dependents or spouses of an Oregon worker fatally injured on the job while working for an Oregon employer •FAFSA: Required - financial need may or may not be considered •Apply-compete annually • Essay: How has the injury or death of your parent or spouse affected or influenced your decision to further your education Length: 500 words or less (maximum 1 page) • Additional requirement: Provide name and last four digits of social security number or workers compensation claim number of worker permanently disabled or fatally injured, date of death or injury, location of incident, and exact relationship to disabled or fatally injured worker
Special Criteria:
This scholarship is one of hundreds that you may be eligible for with OSAC. The application process requires that you complete one application which then matches you with all OSAC scholarships that you may qualify for. Please refer to other OSAC scholarship opportunities listed on RCC’s Scholarship Central AND the OSAC website at: http://www.oregonstudentaid.gov/scholarships.aspx
Deadlines: February 15 Early Bird Review Deadline- Receive an early application review and a chance to win a $500 scholarship if you submit your completed and error-free OSAC application by this date. If errors are found, you will receive an opportunity to make corrections. March 1 FINAL Deadline- Submit your OSAC scholarship application online by March 1 by 5:00 p.m. PST.
