Embark’s Diversity in Leadership Scholarship Grant

Embark’s Diversity in Leadership Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Oregon Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $25,000
Last Updated: December 29, 2025

Summary

Overview

OCF manages one of the largest scholarship programs of its kind in the country, awarding thousands of scholarships each year. Our scholarships support a wide variety of majors, interests and passions. We have scholarships for graduates of specific high schools, current college students and graduate students. Other scholarships support students returning to their educations after time away, for workforce retraining or career advancement. Embark’s Diversity in Leadership Scholarship For underrepresented and diverse Oregon residents pursuing their first year of enrollment at an institution of higher education in Oregon. Award Information Award amount of $10,000 for freshman year; $5,000 for following three years (or until completion of degree)Renewable for up to four (years if enrolled full-time)Recipient may defer award for up to one yearIf recipient is interested in a career in public policy, public finance or a related field, an interview for the Straub Fellowship will be offered during the junior and senior years.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Oregon residentGraduate or graduating senior of an Oregon high school or high school equivalentAttend a public or private institution of higher education in Oregon, including community college, trade school, or a qualifying apprenticeship program through a Title-IV eligible Oregon school.Enroll for first year of schoolEnroll at least half-time