General Information & Key Requirements
- You are automatically considered for Incoming freshman awards with your EOU application.
- Other awards are available for transfer, returning and continuing students.
- Remember: to receive the most from EOU Awards you must have a current FAFSA on file.
Awards are subject to budget availability and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. To be considered, you must have all required items on file: a completed application, a paid or approved (deferred) application fee, official transcripts, and a processed FAFSA or ORSAA with a valid SAI. Awards are not retroactive.
University Scholar Excellence & Access Award (Starting 2026–27)
Priority deadline of February 1.
Beginning in 2026-27, the University Scholar and University Scholarly-Need Awards will be combined into one award for new freshmen: the University Scholar Excellence & Access Award. The award amount will vary dynamically based on your GPA and FAFSA SAI, but will align with the previous matrices, maintaining the same minimum and maximum award amounts (i.e., up to $18,000 over four years). Use the estimator below to calculate your potential first-year award. This scholarship renews each year for a total of four years, provided you complete 45 EOU credits annually and maintain a GPA within the eligible range.
If you do not have a FAFSA/ORSAA SAI, please enter 999,999.
Base University Scholar Excellence Merit Award Amounts
Your base merit award is estimated using your high school GPA. The chart below shows the award levels used in the estimator. Your actual award may fall between two listed amounts.
| GPA 3.85+ | GPA 3.70 – 3.84 | GPA 3.0 – 3.69 |
|---|---|---|
| $3,000 | $2,000 | $1,000 |
Additional University Scholar Access Need Award Amounts
You may also qualify for an additional need-based amount based on your FAFSA or ORSAA Student Aid Index and GPA. The chart below shows the award levels used in the estimator. Your actual additional award may fall between the listed amounts.
| SAI Groups | GPA 3.85+ | GPA 3.70 – 3.84 | GPA 3.00 – 3.69 |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1,500 – 1,000 | $1,500 | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| 1,000 – 5,000 | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,000 |
| 5,000 – 10,000 | $1,250 | $1,000 | $750 |
| 10,000 – 20,000 | $1,000 | $ 750 | $750 |
University Scholar Award
Priority deadline of February 1.
A renewable scholarship for new freshmen up to $12,000 over four years (i.e. up to $3,000 per year). No SAT or ACT scores are required, but you must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative, high school GPA to qualify. Awarded until funds are exhausted on a first-come-first-served basis based on your EOU application date. Mutually exclusive with University Scholar Athlete Award.
| GPA 3.85+ | GPA 3.70 – 3.84 | GPA 3.0 – 3.69 |
|---|---|---|
| $3,000 | $2,000 | $1,000 |
University Scholarly-Need Award
Priority deadline of February 1.
A renewable scholarship for new freshmen up to $6,000 over four years (i.e. up to $1,500 per year). You must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative, high school GPA and a maximum FAFSA SAI of 20,000. Awarded until funds are exhausted on a first-come-first-served basis based upon your EOU and FAFSA application dates.
| SAI Groups | GPA 3.85+ | GPA 3.70 – 3.84 | GPA 3.00 – 3.69 |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 1,000 | $1,500 | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| 1,000 – 5,000 | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,000 |
| 5,000 – 10,000 | $1,250 | $1,000 | $750 |
| 10,000 – 20,000 | $1,000 | $ 750 | $750 |
University Achievement Award
A renewable scholarship for new freshmen up to $3,500 over four years (see schedule). No SAT or ACT scores are required, but you must have a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative, high school GPA or a GED score of at least 660 to qualify. Awarded throughout the freshman application cycle, but does not stack with University Scholar, University Scholarly Need, or University Scholar Athlete Awards. The Transfer & Returning Student Success or Continuing Student Success Awards also cannot be awarded simultaneously with a University Achievement Award.
| Freshman | Sophomore | Junior | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| $500 | $750 | $1,000 | $1,250 |
University Scholar Athlete Award
A renewable scholarship for new freshmen student athletes up to $12,000 over four years (i.e. up $3,000 per year) in place of a University Scholar Award when funding for that has been exhausted. No SAT or ACT scores are required, but you must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative, high school GPA to qualify. Applications are submitted by your coach. Please contact him or her to submit on your behalf. Mutually exclusive with University Scholar Award.
| GPA 3.85 + | GPA 3.70 – 3.84 | GPA 3.0 – 3.69 |
|---|---|---|
| $3,000 | $2,000 | $1,000 |
EOU 4-County Housing Award
$500 toward first year on-campus housing. Must be a resident of Union, Wallowa, Baker or Umatilla counties.
PTK Mountaineer Award, Transfer & Returning Student Success Award
Incoming undergraduate Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) members transferring to Eastern Oregon University can combine the PTK Mountaineer Award and the Transfer & Returning Student Success Award for up to $8,500 in total funding ($1,000 one-time plus up to $2,500/year over 3 years).
Combined Award Comparison
| Feature | PTK Mountaineer Award | Transfer & Returning Student Success Award |
| Total Value | $1,000 (One-time) | Up to $7,500 ($2,500/year over 3 years) |
| Minimum Cumulative GPA | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Target Audience | PTK Honor Society members | New transfer or returning undergraduate students |
| Application Deadline | Prior to the first day of your first term | 14 days prior to the start of your entry term |
| FAFSA Requirement | Not required | Strongly recommended (determines tier) |
Transfer Award Tier Matrix (Annual Breakdown)
| Student Aid Index (SAI) | GPA 3.75+ | GPA 3.5 – 3.74 | GPA 3.25 – 3.49 | GPA 3.0 – 3.24 | GPA 2.75 – 2.99 | GPA 2.5 – 2.74 |
| < 1K | $2,000 | $1,500 | $1,250 | $1,000 | $750 | $500 |
| 1K to 5K | $2,000 | $1,500 | $1,250 | $1,000 | $750 | $500 |
| 5K to 10K | $1,500 | $1,250 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $500 | $500 |
| 10K to 20K | $1,500 | $1,250 | $1,000 | $750 | $500 | $500 |
| > 20K / No FAFSA | $1,250 | $1,000 | $750 | $750 | ||
| Assoc. Degree | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 |
Combined Application Requirements
- GPA Threshold: Maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA to qualify for both awards simultaneously.
- FAFSA Filing: Submit a current FAFSA to unlock the highest award tier for the Transfer Award.
- Deadlines: Submit the Transfer Award application at least 14 days before the term begins, and submit PTK verification before the first day of your first term at EOU.
Continuing Student Success Award
A renewable award up to $6,000 over three years (i.e. up to $2,000 per year) for active undergraduate EOU students not receiving other EOU awards with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
| SAI Group | 3.75+ | 3.5 – 3.74 | 3.25 – 3.49 | 3.0 – 3.24 | 2.75 – 2.99 | 2.5 – 2.74 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| < 1K | $2000 | $1500 | $1250 | $1000 | $750 | $500 |
| 1K to 5K | $2000 | $1500 | $1250 | $1000 | $750 | $500 |
| 5K to 10K | $1500 | $1250 | $1000 | $1000 | $500 | $500 |
| 10K to 20K | $1500 | $1250 | $1000 | $750 | $500 | $500 |
| >20K | $1250 | $1000 | $750 | $750 | – | – |
| No FAFSA | $1250 | $1000 | $750 | $750 | – | – |
Subject to budget availability. Cannot be awarded retroactively.
See also: Deulen Completion Scholarship (for current students with a documented financial gap that may prevent registration or graduation; additional eligibility requirements apply).
If you cannot access the application, please do not request access to the form, but log into Google with your EOU account instead. See switch between multiple Google accounts for help logging into the correct account.
Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative and EOU Rural Scholarship
$5,000 for OTEC members, or the spouse or legal dependent of an active OTEC member, from Baker, Grant, Harney, and Union counties. PLUS, EOU will cover remaining tuition and fee costs using tuition waivers resulting in full tuition and fee coverage for the academic year for OTEC scholarship awardees.
New freshman planning to attend EOU must apply through OTEC directly beginning November 1.
Math Education Scholarship Award
MESA is a scholarship program designed to help bring capable, undergraduate students to EOU to pursue Bachelor’s degrees in mathematics and to be prepared for entry into the Masters of Teaching/Teacher Licensure program in the College of Education. The MESA Program is designed specifically for Undergraduate students that are interested in becoming a secondary school mathematics teacher. Eastern Oregon secondary schools need well trained teachers to offer the higher level math curriculum now required of all schools by the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics. EOU has the capacity to produce more teachers from its programs and the MESA scholarship program will help bring students into EOU mathematics and teacher education programs. Scholarship awards will range from $2,000 to $4,000 per year and may be renewed annually until graduation.
Student Access & Engagement Scholarship
Purpose. To enhance access to education for all students at EOU by recognizing applicants who help peers navigate college and engage with student success resources. The award is open to all on-campus students.
Deulen Completion Scholarship
This scholarship provides short-term financial support to current EOU students who are close to graduating and facing a financial gap that could prevent them from staying enrolled or registering. Awards are based on demonstrated need and available funds, which reset each quarter. Funds may only be applied to unpaid tuition, fees and on-campus housing or meal charges on the recipient’s student account.
Eligibility requirement: You must be from a rural county. If you are unsure whether your county qualifies, we encourage you to apply — we will review your information and confirm eligibility based on population size (< 50,001).
