Scholarships for Continuing Students

Applying for Scholarships

The PSU Scholarship Application is now open. To apply for all Portland State scholarships visit the PSU's Scholarship Universe portal. Use Scholarship Universe to submit an application for the thousands of dollars in scholarships PSU will award for the academic year.

Apply for Scholarships

Oregon Residents

Program	Award Amount	FAFSA Required?
Tuition-Free Degree	PSU covers tuition and most mandatory fees for eligible students.	Yes
Rose City Scholarship	Up to $2,400 annually	Yes
Resident Opportunity Scholarship	$300 to $5,616 annually	Yes

Nonresidents

Program	Award Amount	Additional Application?	FAFSA Required?
Washington Border Discount (WBD)	Eligible students pay 110% of resident tuition	No	No
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)	Eligible students pay 150% of resident tuition	No	No
Out-of-State Opportunity Scholarship	Up to $6,000 annually	No	No

Honors

Program	Award Amount	Additional Application?	FAFSA Required?
University Honors Laurels Scholarship	Up to $3,000 annually	Only students who apply and are admitted to the Honors College are considered for this scholarship.	No

Indigenous, Native American, First Nations, and Alaska Native Resources

As part of our mission to lead the way to an equitable and sustainable future through academic excellence, urban engagement and expanding opportunity for all, Portland State University seeks to provide information and resources for Native students to pursue their education at Oregon’s most diverse urban research university.

Eligibility for these programs vary based on a number of factors.

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