Scholarships

Scholarships can help you reduce college costs, explore opportunities, and build your future. Scholarships are available for new students, returning learners, and those planning to transfer. Start early and see how these awards can support your goals.

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RCC Foundation Scholarships

The Rogue Community College Foundation offers more than 100 scholarships exclusively for RCC students, all with a single application. Each year, the Foundation awards about $1 million in scholarships. About 1 in 3 applicants receive funding, with the average award around $3,000. The application window is typically Feb. 1 through June 1 for the following academic year.

Applying is a simple way to increase your chances for support and take a meaningful step toward your education and career goals.

Foundation Scholarships

Oregon Scholarships

These scholarships are open to Oregon residents and support students attending Oregon colleges.

Oregon Statewide Scholarships (OSAC)
- OSAC awards more than $10 million annually through more than 600 scholarships.
- One application allows you to apply for multiple scholarships.
- Annual Timeline: Applications open Nov. 1. Early Bird deadline is Feb. 15 at 5 p.m. PST. Final deadline March 1 at 5 p.m. PST.
- Deadlines falling on a weekend or holiday are extended to the next business day at 5 p.m. PST.
Ford Family Foundation
- Awards up to 90 percent of unmet college costs.
- Open to residents of Oregon or Siskiyou County, California.
- Deadline: March 1 each year.
Oregon Community Foundation (OCF)
- Offers 3,500+ scholarships for different student needs.
- Deadline: March 1 each year.
Redwood Foundation
- Scholarships for Southern Oregon high school students as well as post-high school opportunities. Deadlines vary.

Scholarship Search Sites

Find external scholarships through trusted online search platforms. Always be careful of scams. Never pay to apply. Recommended sites include:

Fastweb
Big Future
Scholarships.com
ScholarshipUniverse. Log in with your RCC Student Email and password to be matched to external and internal scholarship leads.

Scholarships for Latinx Students

These scholarships support Latinx students in Oregon and Washington.

Scholarships for Hispanics
Southern Oregon Latino Scholarship Fund — Opens January. Award: $2,500/year for four-year universities, $1,250/year for community colleges. For freshmen or continuing students.
Ford Foundation Scholarships — Deadline March 1. Covers up to 90 percent of unmet college costs. Up to 50 students selected each year.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund — Opens December. Award: $500-$5,000.

Third-Party and External Scholarships

If you earn a scholarship from a donor outside RCC or OSAC, have them include your student ID or name on the memo line and send checks to:

Rogue Community College
Business Office
3345 Redwood Hwy.
Grants Pass, OR 97527