Merit Scholarships for Transfer Students
SOU’s Office of Admissions automatically considers transfer students from Oregon and WUE states for merit-based scholarships upon admission through September 1st of the academic year.
Additional scholarships may be awarded to students who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Southern Oregon Scholarship Application (SOSA).
2025 – 2026 Transfer Scholarships for Oregon Residents and WUE‡ State Residents:
Raider Scholar*
Minimum GPA: 3.85+
Oregon residents: $4,000/yr
WUE residents: $3,500/yr
Laurels Scholarship*
Minimum GPA: 3.60 to 3.849
Oregon residents: $3,000/yr
WUE residents: $2,500/yr
Churchill Scholarship*
Minimum GPA: 3.2 to 3.599
Oregon residents: $3,000/yr
WUE residents: $2,000/yr
Siskiyou Scholarship*
Minimum GPA: 3.0 to 3.199
Oregon residents: $1,500/yr
WUE residents: $1,000/yr
Additional Transfer Scholarships for Oregon Residents, WUE‡ State Residents, and Non-Residents:
Diversity Scholarship
Up to $1,500/yr awarded to students whose ethnic and cultural backgrounds and/or experiences contribute to the SOU’s diversity. More information on the process will be coming soon. Applicants must complete the SOSA.
Honors College Scholarship
Students admitted to the Honors College will receive $2,000 for in state students in addition to any merit scholarships awarded and $5000 for WUE/Non-Residents
Southern Oregon Scholarship Application (SOSA)
The SOSA is a general scholarship application for over 80 scholarships. Available to all incoming and current SOU students. Must be admitted to SOU to apply. March 15th.
Departmental Scholarships for Oregon Residents, WUE‡ State Residents, and Non-Residents:
Several departments operate their own scholarship programs. Students who have declared a major should check with their department about how to apply for departmental scholarship opportunities.
* Admitted students are automatically considered upon admission to SOU. Scholarship is renewable if recipient maintains maintains full-time status AND good academic standing.
‡ Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Tuition Savings
Residents of the 16 participating WUE states automatically receive Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) tuition rate upon admission to SOU, a savings of almost $13,000 per year! Not available to students eligible for North State Promise or California Exchange tuition rates.