When is the deadline for CIC/UPS Scholarship Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for CIC/UPS Scholarship Program?

Eligible applicants: First-generation college students; Low-income students; Students of color/minority students; New American students.

How often is CIC/UPS Scholarship Program offered?

CIC/UPS Scholarship Program runs on an annual cycle.

CIC/UPS Scholarship Program

Q: How much funding does CIC/UPS Scholarship Program provide?

CIC/UPS Scholarship Program provides Varies (distributed annually; $33,000 distributed in 2019, supporting 11 students) in funding.

Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges & Universities

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Funding Amount

Varies (distributed annually; $33,000 distributed in 2019, supporting 11 students)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

First-generation college students
Low-income students
Students of color/minority students
New American students

Other requirements

Enrolled as undergraduates at Alliance member institutions
Priority populations

Overview

Funder: Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) and United Parcel Service (UPS) Foundation through the CIC/UPS Educational Endowment

Administrator: Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges & Universities

Geographic Scope: Oregon (students at Alliance member institutions)

National Program: Part of national CIC/UPS program that provided $1.6+ million annually to students across 26+ states

Award Amount

Individual award amounts not specified
2019: $33,000 distributed to 11 students
2021: 11 scholarships awarded

Eligibility

Enrolled as undergraduates at Alliance member institutions
Priority populations:
- First-generation college students
- Low-income students
- Students of color/minority students
- New American students

Participating Alliance Institutions

Concordia University, Corban University, George Fox University, Lewis & Clark College, Linfield College, Linfield University, Northwest Christian University, Pacific University, Reed College, University of Portland, Warner Pacific University, Willamette University

Important Notes

Cannot replace aid already committed to recipients
Helps students mitigate debt and stay focused on studies
National program has supported 20,000+ low-income and first-generation students since inception

Contact Information

Address: 8215 SW Tualatin Sherwood Road, Suite 200, Tualatin, OR 97062

What Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges & Universities actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 10
Total given: $584K
Median grant: $59K
Range: $21K–$116K

By dollars: Oregon 100%. Top recipient cities: Portland, OR; Salem, OR; McMinnville, OR.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
0% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.