Scholarship Resource Center
A number of scholarships are available from sources outside George Fox University. We in the Scholarship Resource Center are here to help you find, prioritize and apply for external scholarships.
For starters, check out our video tutorials and podcast links below, as well as links to program-specific listings of grants and scholarships you can potentially apply for.
Note: It’s important that you report any outside scholarships to the financial aid office.
Scholarships and Grants
Regional Scholarship Databases
Interested in searching out resources specific to your state? Consider these options:
- Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) - Scholarships for Oregon Residents
- The Washboard - Scholarships for Washington Residents
- Hawai'i Community Foundation - Scholarships for Hawaii Residents
- NASFAA - State Scholarships in all 50 States
Scholarship Tutorials
We’ve created a series of videos and short podcasts to assist you in your search:
Step 1: Learn how to find the best scholarship leads, when you should apply, and how much time you need to spend on the scholarship search to be successful.
Step 2: It's not a good idea to apply for every scholarship you find. Instead, use this video to help you determine which scholarships you have the best chance of getting so you can focus on those.
Step 3: Learn about the things scholarship donors need and want to hear when you're applying for a scholarship.
Step 4: Take a listen as we chat about the how to use scholarship databases and search engines. Gain some valuable tools for narrowing down your results, and learn how to protect your personal info from scholarship pain!
Report Outside Scholarships to George Fox
As mentioned above, it’s critical that you report any outside scholarship(s) to our office. This will allow us to include the anticipated scholarship on your financial aid package and decrease the amount due to student accounts at the beginning of the semester.
Helpful tip for Oregon students: We will get a list from OSAC of any state scholarships you win. There is no need to report these.
- Click on the Financial Aid tile in your MyGeorgeFox account
- Select “Outside Aid”
- If this is the first scholarship you are reporting, then select “Report Outside Aid”
- Report the Award
- Choose an external scholarship number for the award type. Report your first award as #1, second as #2, and so on.
- Write in the scholarship name for the Award Description
- Write in the amount of the scholarship
- Select “Submit”
- If you are reporting scholarships after your first award, click the + icon to report additional scholarships.
Contact Us
If you have any questions at all, stop by our office on the second floor of the Stevens Center, give us a call at 503-554-2302 or schedule an appointment online. We’re here to help!