# Early Bird scholarship awards

> Up to $1,000 from Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion. Deadline Feb 15, 2027.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/early-bird-scholarship-awards
- Provider: Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion (State)
- Award: Up to $1,000
- Deadline: Deadline Feb 15, 2027
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/or
- Official page: https://oregonstudentaid.gov/scholarships/osac-scholarship-application/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Early Bird scholarship awards are designed for Oregon students completing their higher education funding applications early. Administered by the Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion, this program serves as an incentive for applicants to submit their materials ahead of the standard schedule. To qualify, students must submit a complete OSAC Scholarship Application by the early bird deadline of February 15. If this date falls on a weekend or a holiday, the deadline is automatically extended to the following business day. 

By meeting this early timeline, applicants are entered into a drawing to receive a $1,000 award. The OSAC application itself is a centralized system used to apply for multiple state-administered scholarships. While the early bird drawing is tied directly to the submission of the main OSAC application, students are also encouraged to file the FAFSA or the Oregon Student Aid Application to compete for other need-based financial aid opportunities.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: OR
- Education level: High school student, Undergraduate, Graduate student
- Year: 12th grade, College 1st year, College 2nd year, College 3rd year, College 4th year, Graduate
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen, Eligible noncitizen
- College types: 2-year college, 4-year college, Technical or trade school, Public college, Private college, Online program
- Must submit a complete OSAC Scholarship Application by the early bird deadline.

## How to apply

Submit your completed OSAC Scholarship Application and all required materials before the early deadline in February.

## Related scholarships

- [Oregon Promise Grant](https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/oregon-promise-grant): $2,280 to $4,716
- [Sister Adele Scholarship](https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/sister-adele-scholarship): Starting at $1,500
- [Education Together Foundation Scholarships](https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/education-together-foundation-scholarships): Amount varies
- [OSAC Scholarship Application](https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/osac-scholarship-application): Amount varies

## Explore Oregon

- [Colleges in Oregon](https://www.collegesref.com/state/oregon)
- [Oregon scholarships and grants](https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/or)

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