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Oregon Pathways to Industrial Research Careers (OPIRC) Scholarship

Umpqua Community College Foundation

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Funding Amount

Up to $45,000 over 4 years

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Oregon Pathways to Industrial Research Careers (OPIRC) Scholarship

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)

    Contact: Inquire with UCC physics and chemistry departments or UCC Foundation

    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-PF, 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

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationstem-educationcollege-prepworkforce-development

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