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Jim Irvine Statewide Scholarship

METRO PORTLAND HOUSING

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Funding Amount

Thousands of dollars annually (part of $300,000+ total awarded to date)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Jim Irvine Statewide Scholarship

Funder: Home Building Foundation (HBF) - Metro Portland Housing Industry Foundation

Program Type: Statewide scholarship program for Oregon residents

Geographic Scope: Oregon statewide

Award Status: Active - awards given annually

Focus Areas:

  • Architecture

  • Construction

  • Engineering (civil, electrical, industrial, management)

  • Interior design/architecture

  • Landscape architecture

    • Eligibility:

  • Oregon residents

  • Attending a two-year or four-year program in Oregon

  • Seeking a career in the home building industry

  • Majoring in architecture, construction, engineering, interior design/architecture, or landscape architecture

    • Program Background:

  • HBF has awarded over $300,000 in total scholarships to date

  • Part of HBF's broader mission to build future workforce in construction industry

  • Supports students working towards careers in construction industry

    • Contact Information:

  • Email: hbf@hbapdx.org

  • Phone: (503) 684-1880

  • Address: 15555 SW Bangy Rd. Ste. 301, Lake Oswego, OR 97035

  • Website: buildhopepdx.org

    • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    Application Process:
    1. Access the OSAC (Oregon Student Aid Commission) Scholarship Portal
    2. Complete the OSAC Scholarship Application (provides one easy application for multiple scholarships)
    3. Submit FAFSA or ORSAA when it opens in December

    Important Timeline:

  • OSAC applications open November 1 each year

  • FAFSA/ORSAA opens in December

    • Required Information:

  • Details and criteria available in OSAC Scholarship Catalog

  • Specific application requirements found through OSAC portal

    • Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be Oregon resident

  • Must be attending two or four-year program in State of Oregon

  • Must be seeking career in home building industry

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    workforce-development

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