Oregon Pathways to Industrial Research Careers (OPIRC) Scholarship
Funding Amount
Up to $45,000 over 4 years
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- UCC students preparing to transfer to University of Oregon
- Qualified students selected through application process
- Geographic Scope: Oregon (UCC to University of Oregon transfer pathway)
- Background: Designed and proposed by UCC physics professor Mick Davis in conjunction with the University of Oregon to support students pursuing advanced degrees in science and engineering fields.
Other requirements
- Focus on biochemistry and industrial research pathways
- Contact: Inquire with UCC physics and chemistry departments or UCC Foundation
Overview
Award Amount: Up to $45,000 over 4 years for pursuit of bachelor's and master's degrees
Program Focus: Supports students pursuing polymer science and industrial research careers
Key Features:
- Provides funding for 4-year degree pathway (bachelor's and master's)
- Includes individual mentorships through the Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program
- Launched in October 2022
Eligibility:
- UCC students preparing to transfer to University of Oregon
- Focus on biochemistry and industrial research pathways
- Qualified students selected through application process
Geographic Scope: Oregon (UCC to University of Oregon transfer pathway)
Background: Designed and proposed by UCC physics professor Mick Davis in conjunction with the University of Oregon to support students pursuing advanced degrees in science and engineering fields.
What Umpqua Community College Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 5
- Total given
- $340K
- Median grant
- $20K
- Range
- $6,483–$189K
- By dollars: Oregon 100%. Top recipient cities: Roseburg, OR.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Umpqua Community College · Roseburg, OR
Student housing
$189K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- STEM education
- College prep
- Workforce development
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