The Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program offers a number of need-based scholarships to help alleviate financial obstacles that might prevent students from participating in our program. In addition to the scholarships we provide through our program, we have collected information on university scholarships and additional resources relevant to different student populations.
For questions about funding, please contact: Lynde Ritzow & Betsy Tanenbaum at kcgip.uoregon.edu
KCGIP Inclusion & Diversity Scholarship
Launched in 2017, the Inclusion & Diversity Scholarship has been supported by generous gifts from Thermo Fisher Scientific ($200,000), MKS Instruments ($50,000) and the Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program ($200,000).
All applicants to the Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program are encouraged to apply for this unique scholarship opportunity.
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Priority Deadline | March 15, 2024 |
Award Notification | April 8, 2024 |
Eligibility | All incoming students admitted to the Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program are eligible for this scholarship. |
Award Amount | $500 - $5000 Scholarships are given based on essay content and demonstration of professional and academic strength already presented in your program application. |
Submission | A 250 - 500 word essay describing how inclusion, equity and diversity have impacted your pursuit of science OR how you have you have demonstrated a commitment to inclusion, equity and diversity. Diversity comes in a variety of forms, including but not limited to gender, race, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status and other non-visible differences. |
Questions | Email Betsy Tanenbaum (kcgip@uoregon.edu) |
Apply for Inclusion & Diversity Scholarship
KCGIP Workforce Ready Training Fellowship
The Workforce Ready Training Fellowships will accelerate the high-tech careers of low-income Oregonians admitted to the Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program. Scholarships are supported by a Future Ready Oregon Workforce Ready Grant from the Higher Education Coordinating Commission and will expand the impact of the NSF Oregon Pathways to Industry Research Careers program.
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Priority Deadline | March 15, 2024 |
Award Notification | April 8, 2024 |
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Award Amount | Up to $15,000. Total award amount may be impacted by receipt of other UO Knight Campus scholarships and total # of awards made. |
Submission | 1. Send your 2023-24 FAFSA or ORSA to UO's financial aid office (Apply for Financial Aid). 2. Ensure you have listed yourself as an Oregon resident on your application. (This may be verified post-award). |
Questions | Email Stacey York (syork@uoregon.edu) |
KCGIP Promising Master’s Fellow
Piloting in June of 2022, the Promising Master’s Scholars aims to accelerate the STEM careers of economically disadvantaged students admitted to the Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program.
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Priority Deadline | Application Deadline (Feb 15) |
Award Notification | Rolling |
Eligibility | Priority for Oregon residents, Pell Grant eligibility, and admission to the Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program. Overall strength of program application will be used as a consideration for award conferral. |
Award Amount | Up to $10,000 |
Submission | You will input your residency and Pell Grant Eligibility into your program application. By completing this information, you will be automatically considered for the fellowship. We will verify residency and Pell grant eligibility before the scholarship is distributed. |
Questions | Email Lynde Ritzow & Betsy Tanenbaum (kcgip@uoregon.edu) |
KCGIP General Scholarship
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Priority Deadline | Application Deadline (Feb 15) |
Award Notification | Rolling |
Eligibility | All students admitted to the Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program are eligible for this scholarship. Overall strength of program application will be used as a consideration for award conferral. |
Award Amount | Variable |
Submission | Your program application (priority deadline Feb 15th) results in automatic consideration for this scholarship. |
Questions | Email Lynde Ritzow & Betsy Tanenbaum (kcgip@uoregon.edu) |
Other Scholarship Opportunities
These scholarships all require additional applications. The graduate application you submit to apply to our program will not automatically make you considered for these scholarships. Follow the links to learn more.
- General University Scholarship Program (recommend all applicants submit this)
- New graduate applicants must submit this application by March 1st. You will likely not know if you have been admitted to our program yet, but you must submit the application to be considered.
- Funding Opportunities Administered by the Division of Graduate Studies
- For prospective students applying to the Polymer Science Track: The Powder Coating Institute's (PCI) Scholarship Program is designed to assist students that are interested in pursuing a career in the powder coating industry. Application deadline is March 15, 2024. Complete qualifications and requirements, along with the online application can be found here: https://www.powdercoating.org/page/Scholarship
Funding Opportunities Specific to International Students
- Scholarships and Financial Aid for International Students
- For these scholarships, you must apply to our program by January 15, and all admission application materials, including test scores, must be received by February 15.
- UO International Student Scholarships List
Information for Dreamer Students*
*At the University of Oregon, the term “Dreamers” refers to Undocumented, DACA-mented, Tuition Equity, and students of mixed status families.
For Dreamer students, we highly advise that you contact our team as early as possible to discuss.
- Lynde Ritzow & Betsy Tanenbaum (kcgip@uoregon.edu)
Dreamer students should visit the Financial Aid for Dreamers page, and consider:
- Submitting the ORSAA
- Applying to the UO General University Scholarship
- Applying for KCGIP scholarships (above)
Other Funding Opportunities
Internships
9-month paid internships are a hallmark of the Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program, with 98% of students completing this requirement. The average annualized internship compensation for the past year is $74,500. Internship compensation typically varies based on cost-of-living, with higher internship compensation in high cost of living areas such as Seattle, Bay Area, and Boston.
Graduate Employee*
UO departments offer Graduate Employee (GE) assistantships that master's students may apply for outside of summer term.
GE compensation package includes:
- Monthly salary
- Full-time tuition waiver
- Mandatory fees subsidy
- Subsidized health insurance premiums, including coverage for eligible dependents
For more information visit: graduatestudies.uoregon.edu/funding/ge
*GE appointments are limited and competitive. Students are responsible for ensuring GE duties do not conflict with course schedules. We recommend talking with program staff if you are considering applying for a GE position.
Other Student Employee Positions
The university offers hourly student worker positions throughout the academic year, including tutoring, office assistant, etc.
For more information visit: career.uoregon.edu/handshake