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Country of study
United States
Target level
Bachelor’s
Fields of study
All fields
Other conditions
  • You must be a new first-year student starting in the fall at the University of Oregon.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Must be a new first-year student starting in the fall at the University of Oregon.
  • You must demonstrate financial need, as determined by the University (complete the FAFSA or ORSA).RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Must be able to demonstrate financial need, as determined by the University [complete FAFSA or ORSA].
  • You must be interested in contributing significantly to the improvement of your community, as shown by campus or community service and personal career goals.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Are interested in contributing significantly to the improvement of their community, as demonstrated by campus or community service and personal career goals.
  • DACA and Tuition Equity students are eligible to apply.Organisation’s wording: DACA and Tuition Equity students are eligible to apply.
  • The scholarship is open to out-of-state residents.Organisation’s wording: Open to out-of-state residents.
  • To keep the scholarship, you must be enrolled full-time and complete at least 12 credits per term.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Be enrolled full-time and complete a minimum of 12 credits per term.
  • You must maintain a minimum 3.30 UO GPA.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Maintain a minimum 3.30 UO GPA.
  • You must make satisfactory progress toward completion of your degree.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Make satisfactory progress toward completion of a degree.
  • You must meet regularly with an assigned CMAE academic advisor.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Meet regularly with an assigned CMAE academic advisor.

The real funding

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Length of the funding
48 months

Application steps

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  1. Step 1: Complete the FAFSA or ORSA so the University can determine your financial need.
    With whom
    University of Oregon Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
  2. Step 2: Apply to the Duck Excellence Scholarship (DES). There is no separate application for the Erickson Scholarship: you are considered automatically once your application is fully completed.
    With whom
    University of Oregon Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships

Where to apply

University of Oregon (opens in a new tab)

Official title (in English): Robert J. Erickson Kaiser Permanente Scholarship

Verified on 1 November 2026