The Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program offers a number of merit-based and 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, MKS Instruments, and the Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program.
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 14, 2025 |
Award Notification | April 7, 2025 |
Eligibility | All incoming students admitted to the Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program are eligible for this scholarship. |
Award Amount | Scholarships range from $500 - $5000, based on overall number and strength of essays received. Scholarship amounts may vary from year to year. Essays are reviewed separately from the program application and do not impact admission; however, only admitted students can receive scholarship funds. |
Submission | Working in industry and research labs requires collaboration, teamwork, and the ability to work with a range of persons who may have identities, backgrounds, lived experiences, and personal ideologies differing from your own. Please write a 250 - 500 word essay responding to both of the following prompts: Prompt 1) Describe how inclusion, equity and diversity* have positively or negatively impacted your pursuit of science. Prompt 2) Describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to inclusion, equity and diversity through the support of others from historically excluded communities? (Note: This should include past and current commitment vs. future aspirations.) *Diversity comes in a variety of forms, including but not limited to gender, race, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, rural populations, veterans, and other non-visible differences. |
Review | The I&D Scholarship Review Committee is composed of individuals who do not have influence in grading coursework for the program, nor are members part of the program admissions committee. To protect the confidentiality and safety of applicants, essays are blinded during the review process. Essays are not shared outside of the committee and all content will remain confidential. Questions? Email Betsy Tanenbaum (kcgip@uoregon.edu) |
Apply for Inclusion & Diversity Scholarship
Oregon Pathways to Industry Research Careers Scholarship
The Oregon Pathways to Industry Research Careers will accelerate the high-tech careers of KCGIP students, with an emphasis on supporting low-income individuals who began their secondary educational journeys at community college.
Scholarships are supported by a National Science Foundation S-STEM Grant.
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Priority Deadline | March 14, 2025 |
Award Notification | April 7, 2025 |
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Award Amount | Up to $15,000. Total award amount is determined by the Financial Aid Office. This award is a “last dollar” scholarship, meaning that all other scholarships will be awarded first before determining the award amount given. |
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Questions | Email Stacey York (syork@uoregon.edu) |
KCGIP Workforce Ready Training Fellowship
The Workforce Ready Training Fellowships will accelerate the high-tech careers of students admitted to the Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program, with an emphasis on supporting low-income individuals residing in Oregon.
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 14, 2025 |
Award Notification | April 7, 2025 |
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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. |
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Questions | Email Stacey York (syork@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)
- 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 not yet open for 2025. More information 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 $74,000. 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