The Oregon APWA Scholastic Foundation offers a variety of scholarships intended to promote and expand educational opportunities and vocational skills in public works and to support the development of public works professionals. This web page provides detailed information about the specific scholarship opportunities as well as application forms for community colleges and four-year universities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
For more information contact the Chapter Scholarship Committee.
Important information about scholarships:
| Current School Year Accepting Applications: | The 2024-2025 school year application deadline is past. Scholarship applications open in early February/March, please check back about the 2025-2026 school year. |
| Submittal Deadline: | February 23, 2024 |
| Application: | 2024 Application |
| School Coordinator Contacts: | Contact List |
| Scholarships Available: | 22 scholarships totaling $38,000 for the colleges and universities listed below |
| Minimum Eligibility Requirements for ALL Scholarships: |
|
| Selection Process and Procedures | Application packets are submitted directly to the school where the student will be completing their course work. See specific applications for detailed procedural information. The school reviews the application packets and provides the Foundation with their recommendation of who the recipient should be. The Foundation then reviews the recommendations prior to finalizing the scholarship recipients. |
↓ Review the additional requirements for specific scholarships by clicking the links below. ↓
| School-Specific Scholarship |
Rotating Scholarships |
| School | Scholarship | Amount |
| Portland State University | APAOEF/APWA Civil Engineering Scholarship #1 | $2,500 |
| George Fox University | APAOEF/APWA Civil Engineering Scholarship #2 | $2,500 |
| Southwestern OR Community College | Past Presidents Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Portland State University | Veterans Scholarship | $1,500 |
Additional Requirement Information for Specific Scholarships
Community College Scholarships
- Completed at least 36 credits and the first three quarters of their program
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Two-year resident of Oregon
Four-Year University Scholarships
- Enrolled as a junior or senior for the given school year of award
- Four-year resident of Oregon
Michael Lindberg Scholarship
- Enrolled as a graduate student working toward a Master’s degree or Doctorate in Public Administration or Urban Studies in PSU’s College of Urban and Public Affairs
- Completed 30 credits within the MPA program
- Interested in pursuing a career in public works administration
APAO/APWA Joint Scholarships
- These are rotating scholarships that will be assigned to different schools each year.
- Enrolled as a junior or senior for the given school year of award
- Four-year resident of Oregon
Past Presidents & Veteran’s Scholarships
- These are rotating scholarships that will be assigned to different schools each year.
- When the scholarship is assigned to a community college, the additional scholarship requirements will match those of Portland Community College.
- When the scholarship is at a four-year university, the additional requirements will match those of the Oregon Institute of Technology’s scholarship.
For Veteran’s Scholarship
- Currently on active military duty, or
- Currently part of a military Reserve unit, or
- Retired or discharged, with honor, from the military
Learn more about the history and purpose of each scholarship → Chapter Scholarships Purpose and History