SCHOLARSHIPS

Incoming Freshman Scholarships

Southern Oregon University is dedicated to supporting outstanding students for academic excellence and leadership. Many merit-based and need-based scholarship awards are available to Oregon resident and non-resident incoming freshman students.

FIND INCOMING FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIPS

*2020 Scholarships update: Scholarship criteria have been adjusted in response to COVID-19 school closures and test cancellations. SOU is still awarding scholarships for Fall 2020 based on academic performance. For updated criteria details, contact your admissions counselor directly.

SCHEDULE CHAT

Transfer Students

Explore the various scholarship opportunities available to college students that are transferring to SOU from a community college, university, or from other higher education institutions.

TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS

Graduate Students

Are you planning for your master’s degree at SOU? Scholarships for Graduate students can be awarded in various ways. Make sure to review all the opportunities that are available.

GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

How to Apply for International Scholarships at SOU

International Students

Southern Oregon University is committed to providing merit awards, scholarships, and other forms of financial support specifically for international undergraduate students.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Apply for SOU Scholarships

There are three important steps to take when applying for Scholarships at Southern Oregon University. Complete the SOU Admissions Application, fill out the FAFSA, then submit the Southern Oregon Scholarship Application (SOSA).

Apply for Admission

Upon admission, Oregon residents and residents of the 16 participating WUE states (plus American Samoa) will automatically be considered for Raider Scholar, Laurels, Churchill, Siskiyou or WUE. Complete your application by the February 1st priority application deadline to ensure consideration for these awards.

APPLY TO SOU

Submit the FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available October 1. Many SOU scholarships require a FAFSA for scholarship consideration.

The Oregon Student Aid Application available on October 1 at: oregonstudentaid.gov – Not sure which one to fill out? Take the quiz

SUBMIT FAFSA

Submit Scholarship Application

Southern Oregon Scholarship Application by February 15th for current students, transfer students, and graduate students.

Through the SOSA you will be considered for additional merit and need-based scholarships, including the Diversity Scholarship (listed below).

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Outside Scholarships

Search, organize & manage your external scholarships.

Financial Aid Resources

Contact SOU Financial Aid

Financial Aid & Scholarships
1250 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: 541.552.6600
Fax: 541.552.6614
finaid@sou.edu

Questions About Financial Aid?