Techno Science Supersite: Scholarships
Scholarships: Oregon Scholarships, General Resources & Career Information
Specific Oregon Scholarships
- ACPE Scholarships for Technology Students: The Association of Computer Professionals in Education (ACPE) are awarding $10,000 this year for scholarships for high school seniors who are planning to pursue studies in a technology related field.
- Scholarships for Specific Universities and Community Colleges: Be sure to check the college you plan to attend to see if they have specific scholarships for their school. We've included a few links to Oregon schools below. If there is a college you would like included, please submit a new site:
- Intel Science Talent Search (STS): Each year, almost 2000 students accept the challenge of completing an entry for the Intel® Science Talent Search, with finalists competing for the top prize, a $100,000 scholarship. To compete, you need to submit a report on a research project you have done in one of many fields in science and engineering.
- Martina Testa Memorial Scholarship: Applicants must be female high school seniors, intending to study engineering in a 4 or 5 year ABET accredited baccalaureate program. Applicants must reside and attend high school in the Willamette Valley or central Oregon coast. The scholarship is awarded primarily on the basis of scholastic achievement, community involvement and work experience.
- Oregon Student Assistance Commission: Scholarships: Here's a great scholarship assistance site. Save a lot of the redundant work of applying for multiple scholarships. Complete the application only one time for all scholarships that apply.
- Oregon Student Technologist of the Year Award: This scholarship will be awarded to an Oregon high school senior interested in pursuing a career in technology. The student will receive a $4,000 scholarship to enroll in a college computer science program of his or her choice.
- PCC's Scholarships from Other Organizations: Here is another fine collection of scholarships for all types of potential recipients. It's worth looking over, you just may be the next one to receive a scholarship.
Other Math, Science or Technology-related Scholarships
- SME Education Foundation Scholarships: The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Education Foundation is offering over $400,000 in scholarships available for graduating high school seniors and students pursuing degrees in manufacturing and related fields.
- Samsung High School Student Scholarship: Samsung Techwin America wants to know what high school students think about technology advancements and how they will change the way we learn in the future. Is it for the better? Apply online by May 1st in order to qualify
General Resources: Scholarship Searches & Financial Aid
- Oregon College Directory: Here's a great resource for getting all the info you need on any college or university in Oregon. It's also great for searching or browsing specific degrees and subjects.
- Collegeboard.com: Finding Scholarships: This is a good user-friendly site to do filtered search among a huge database of scholarships (more than 2,000). It's also chock full of other resources including an organizer for your college prep.
- College Answer: If you're going to get information about financial aid and scholarships, you'd be remiss not to check out WiredScholar.com, since it comes from Sallie Mae, the organization that will likely be handling your college loans.
- CollegeNET: This is a slick-looking and handy site. The database of scholarships contain over 600,000 scholarships of over $1.6 billion dollars. With that much money out there, you're sure to find some money that's waiting for you.
- FastWeb: And I quote: Find money for college! Search 600,000 scholarships worth over $1 billion. Get expert tips on financial aid, careers and more! Find your dream school with personalized matching against over 4,000 colleges. Download applications for over 700 colleges.
- FinAid: This site is a great place to help you swim through the murky and dangerous waters of financial aid. If all that talk about completing forms for financial aid gets you queasy, then this is your site.
- Hobsons CollegeView: Among all of the great college and scholarship tools, there's a nifty section of colleges broken down by special interest groups, which will help you narrow your college search.
- MatchCollege.com: MatchCollege.com allows college bound students to have a quick overview of every campus in the U.S.A., covering over 6,000+ public and private colleges and universities covering topics on: 1) Admissions 2) Financial Aid 3) Housing 4) Employment 5) Athletics
- Scholarship.com: Have them match your profile with their database of over 600,000 scholarships, from about 8,000 sources, worth over $1.4 billion
- Xap.com: You might just want to send your high school counselor on vacation after letting this web site do all your work in searching for a great college.
Career Information
- GetReal.ous.edu: is a collaborative effort between Oregon teachers, Oregon Industry, and the Oregon University System to provide up-to-date computer science career information.
- Engineer Girl: Find out more about engineering careers. Read profiles of women engineers. Find out what classes to take in high school to pursue an engineering careers.
- TryEngineering.org: Intended for pre-university students, parents, teachers, school counselors, and the general public, TryEngineering.org lets visitors explore how to prepare for an engineering career, ask experts engineering-related questions, play interactive games, and more.
Upcoming Events
Now through September 13th, 2009 CSI: The Experience
All summer long you can visit OMSI's latest interactive exhibit. CSI: The Experience highlights the process of scientific inquiry and real investigation techniques used to solve crimes. From DNA and firearms analysis to forensic anthropology and toxicology—sciences vital to unraveling the mysteries of crime scene investigation—visitors will be immersed in hands-on science in an exciting multi-media environment.
July 17–19, 2009 da Vinci Days
Join us for a da Vinci-style weekend at the crossroads of art, science, and technology. There's music, entertainment, creative contests, exhibits, and hands-on activities for all ages.
Science & Technology at the Fairs
You might think fairs are just about livestock, games, and candy, but did you know science and technology are featured in several fairs throughout the summer? Check them out below:
July 30 – Aug. 2 Washington County Fair's Mad Science on the Rock and Blues Stage
Come and shake it up with the Mad Scientist as you learn all about the amazing attributes of water while focusing on the importance of conserving this precious resource!
August 18 – 23 OMSI Hands-on Science
OMSI knows how to spice up a fair with hands-on science exhibits and exciting science demonstrations. Be sure to check it out at the fair.
August 28 – Sep. 7 Oregon State Fair's Sustainable Energy Center
The 2008 Oregon State Fair will feature a new science and technology venue dedicated to the topics of sustainability and renewable energy designed to educate and entertain.

