Scholarships

The Counseling, Therapy, and School Psychology (CTSP) programs award two types of scholarships to incoming and current students.

Program Scholarships

Individual programs will award scholarship monies based on applicants’ merit and financial need. International students are eligible for these scholarships as well. Eligible applicants will be automatically considered for the available program scholarships; no additional application process is required.

• Financial need is demonstrated by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA).
• Merit is determined by materials submitted as part of the application process and the interview.

Program scholarships are awarded in early spring. For priority consideration, apply to your program by the published deadline.

Competitive Scholarships

In addition to program scholarships, the department hosts a competitive scholarship process where new and current students can apply for scholarships. Visit the CTSP competitive scholarship page for full details regarding the application process and available competitive scholarships.

The Doctor of Education in Leadership program awards two types of scholarships to incoming and current students.

Merit and Need-Based Scholarships

The Doctor of Education in Leadership program awards scholarships of varying amounts to individuals based on their application and financial need.

• Financial need is demonstrated by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA).
• Merit is determined by materials submitted as part of the application process and the interview.

Eligible applicants will be automatically considered for the available merit and need-based scholarships; no additional application process is required.

Application-Based Scholarships

The Doctor of Education in Leadership program also offers several scholarships of varying amounts to Individuals who are from ethnic minority backgrounds and/or have demonstrated significant commitment to serving diverse populations. Facility in a second language is desirable and financial need is considered. Students admitted to the Doctorate of Education in Leadership degree programs will be invited to apply for the following scholarships:

Doctor of Education in Leadership Diversity Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded to incoming and continuing doctoral students. These scholarships address the critical need for increasing the diversity of our student body and supporting traditionally marginalized groups. Those who have demonstrated significant commitment to promoting social justice and equity through PK-20 education and serving under-served student populations are also encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to candidates with demonstrated financial need as determined by the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or ORSAA (Oregon Student Aid Application.)

Scholarship application requirements:

The School Counseling program awards two types of scholarships to incoming and current students.

Merit and Need-Based Scholarships

The School Counseling program awards scholarships of varying amounts to individuals based on their application and financial need.

• Financial need is demonstrated by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA).
• Merit is determined by materials submitted as part of the application process and the interview.

Eligible applicants will be automatically considered for the available merit and need-based scholarships; no additional application process is required.

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate assistant (GA) positions provide students the opportunity to combine theory and practice while offering assistance that may include an hourly wage and/or housing. At approximately 20–25 hours per week (varies by role), these positions allow students to focus on academic coursework, while gaining practical experience in the field of student affairs.

The full list of graduate assistantships is available here.

Merit and Need-Based Scholarships

The Student Affairs Administration program awards scholarships of varying amounts to individuals based on their application and financial need.

• Financial need is demonstrated by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA).
• Merit is determined by materials submitted as part of the application process and the interview.

Eligible applicants will be automatically considered for the available merit and need-based scholarships; no additional application process is required.

The scholarships that Lewis & Clark offers for new MAT preservice students do not require separate application. Faculty will review admissions applications and recommend applicants for specific scholarships.

Applications received by the published application deadline will be considered for scholarships.

Financial need as determined by a student’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) information is considered when awarding scholarships.

To be considered for a Lewis & Clark MAT Preservice scholarship, candidates must:

• Submit their application and all supporting materials by January 15, 2023.
• Submit your FAFSA by January 15, 2023. Some scholarships are need based and the FAFSA information is used to determine eligibility. Oregon residents who are undocumented should submit the Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA).

All preservice MAT scholarships and their descriptions are available here.

The Financial Aid Office also hosts a website with information about searching for external scholarship opportunities. For example, students who are Oregon residents may be eligible for scholarships sponsored by the Office of Student Access and Completion. Your field’s professional organizations may also sponsor scholarships.

Information about graduate scholarships that don’t require proof of U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency is available from Immigrants Rising.

The OTSP supports the development of teachers who represent the diversity of Oregon’s students and community. Applicants must be ethnically diverse or a Heritage Speaker of a language other than English. Recipients receive a $10,000 scholarship. The application deadline is March 1, 2023. Students may apply for the OTSP while awaiting an admission decision from our MAT program.

Our women graduate students and scholars are encouraged to apply for an American Association of University Women (AAUW) International Fellowship. For more information, go to the AAUW website.

The Oregon Tribal Student Grant program offers grants for the 2022-2023 school year to eligible Oregon tribal students to offset the cost of attendance for attending Oregon colleges and universities. New and current Oregon tribal students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as funding is limited. OSAC is continuing to accept applications for Fall 2022 and future terms. Please review their website for priority application deadlines.

 

The scholarship program supports LGBTQ+ students who are leaders—in their own lives, in their families, in their home communities, in their fields of study, in their workplaces, or in our movements for justice. Applicants must have Northwest Residency (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington). Applications for the 2023-2024 school year will open on October 11th, 2022.