Scholarships
Scholarships for OIT Students
Below is a listing of scholarhips opportunities for new or current OIT students. The scholarships are listed by due date order. Please feel free to contact the OIT Financial Aid Office if you have any questions about the scholarships.
James Bocchi Memorial Scholarship for Healthcare Education
Due Date: November 30, 2009
Scholarship Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Students enrolled in a full-time program leading to a career in the healthcare field. First consideration will be given to students enrolled in nursing programs. Priority will also be given to individuals who have attended a Klamath County or Klamath Basin high school, public or private, but is not limited to such students. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 or equivalent.
Contact Information: Contact OIT Financial Aid or spalcovich@skylakes.org
Sky Lakes Cancer Advisory Committee Scholarship
Due Date: November 30, 2009
Scholarship Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Available to any graduate of a Klamath County or Klamath Basin high school who has completed a four-year course in any public or private school within the County or Basin or who has been an employee of Sky Lakes Medical Center for a minimum of three years. The award is restricted to students enrolled in a health occupation program. Priority will be given to students pursuing a program with an emphasis in oncology or related area, but all students heading toward a health career are encouraged to apply. Only applicants with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 or equivalent will be considered.
Contact Information: Contact OIT Financial Aid or spalcovich@skylakes.org
Holman Scholarship
Due Date: November 30, 2009
Scholarship Amount: Varies
Eligibility: OIT Student athletes enrolled in any health occupation program at Oregon Institute of Technology
Contact Information: Contact OIT Financial Aid or spalcovich@skylakes.org
Soroptimist International of Klamath Falls Scholarship
Due Date: December 15, 2009
Scholarship Amount: $750-$1,000
Eligibility: Woman attending college who is the primary financial responsible person for the family, have financial need, be motivated to achieve your educational and career goals
Contact Information: Contact OIT Financial Aid Office for an application
Critical Language Scholarship Program
Due Date: December 18, 2009
Scholarship Amount: unknown
Eligibility: US Citizen currently enrolled in a U.S. degree granting program, must have completed at least one year of general college course-work, be in acceptable mental and physical health, must be at least 18 years old
Contact Information: Contact OIT Financial Aid or http://www.caorc.org/cls/applicants.htm
Boren Fellowships
Due Date: January 28, 2010
Fellowship Amount: $12,000 up to $30,000
Eligibility: Any US Citizen enrolled as an undergraduate, in an accredited US institution
Contact Information: Contact OIT Financial Aid or http://www.borenawards.org/
Pride Foundation Scholarship
Due Date: January 31, 2010
Scholarship Amount: up to $10,000
Eligibility: Resident of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, or Alaska, preference to self-identified LGBTQ, members of LGBTQ families, or straight-allies who have been strongly supportive of the LGBTQ community, must emphasize human and civil rights for all people.
Contact Information: Contact OIT Financial Aid or visit www.thegsba.org/scholarships or www.pridefoundation.org/scholarships
AARP Foundation Women's Scholarship Program
Due Date: February 1, 2010
Scholarship Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Woman who is over the age of 40 by March 31, 2010, able to demonstrate financial need, be enrolled in an accredited school or technical program
Contact Information: Contact OIT Financial Aid or visit http://www.aarpfoundationwlc.org/
Maxine Williams Scholarship
Due Date: February 15, 2010 (receipt date)
Scholarship Amount: $500-$1,000
Eligibility: Students enrolled in and having completed a minimum of one quarter or semester at a postsecondary medical assisting program accredited by the CAAHEP, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Contact Information: Contact OIT Financial Aid or call Kathy at 800-228-2262
OSCPA Educational Foundation Scholarship
Due Date: February 17, 2010
Scholarship Amount: $1,000-$3,000
Eligibility: Oregon college and high students interested in pursuing a career in accounting
Contact Information: Contact OIT Financial Aid Office or www.orcpa.org/educational_foundation/scholarships
Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund Scholarship
Due Date: February 18, 2010
Scholarship Amount: $12,000
Eligibility: Female students from developing countries pursing a degree in the United States or Canada
Contact Information: Contact OIT Financial Aid or http://www.mmmf-grants.org/
AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship
Due Date: April 1, 2020 (postmarked)
Scholarship Amount: $2,500
Eligibility: Declared accounting, finance, or information systems major, full-time undergraduate student for the 2010-11 year, completed at least 30 semester hours of college coursework (including at least 6 semester hours in accounting), have maintained an overall GPA and major GPA of at least 3.0, U.S. Citizen or permanent resident, not presently a CPA, AICPA student affiliate member or recently submitted new member application
Contact Information: Contact OIT Financial Aid or visit http://ceae.aicpa.org/
John L. Carey Scholarship
Due Date: April 1, 2010 (postmarked)
Scholarship Amount: $5,000
Eligibility: Student will have obtained a liberal arts or other non-business related undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States prior to enrolling in my graduate accounting program, student will not have earned more than 12 credits in accounting or business during undergraduate program, student will have been accepted into, or am in the process of applying to, a graduate program in accounting that is accredited by AACSB International or ACBSP, student intends to pursue a CPA certificate, student will be a full-time graduate (9 semester hours or equivalent) student for 2010-11, student is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Contact Information: Contact OIT Financial Aid or visit http://ceae.aicpa.org/
Degree Directory Scholarship
Due Date: April 1, 2010
Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: full-time student pursuing a business related degree, selection is based on academic history, extracurricular activities, and employment history
Contact Information: OIT Financial Aid Office or http://degreedirectory.org/pages/business_scholarship.html
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
Due Date: June 19, 2010
Scholarship Amount: up to $1,000
Eligibility: High school junior or seniors and students attending a post-secondary institution
Contact Information: Contact OIT Financial Aid or visit http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
BigSun Scholarship
Due Date: June 14, 2010
Scholarship Amount: $500
Eligibility: The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution.
Contact Information: Contact OIT Financial Aid or http://bigsunathletics.com/