Marion Ballew Thomas Indigenous, Race, and UO Ethnic Studies Scholarship
Application deadline: Friday, May 9, 2025 at 4:30 pm
The Department of Indigenous, Race, and Ethnic Studies is offering scholarships up to $3000. This funding will be awarded to culturally diverse, undergraduate majors and minors affiliated with the IRES program, and minors who are engaged in studies that further the development of their social awareness and analytical skills.
Preference will be given to students who:
- Have demonstrated financial need for tuition/fees and or living expenses
- Have a documented record of community service and engagement; OR
- Are minoring/majoring in the natural sciences, the social sciences, peace studies, education, business or planning and public policy in addition to Ethnic Studies
APPLICATION PROCESS: Eligible students should submit:
- A short 2-3 page personal statement addressing their focus of study and relevant community work
- Transcripts (official or unofficial)
- One short letter of reference
Applications should be submitted digitally to the Indigenous, Race, and Ethnic Studies Department at ethnic@uoregon.edu by 4:30 pm, Friday, May 9. Please use the subject line: 2025 Ballew Thomas Scholarship Submission: Your Name.
Students who apply but do not receive the scholarship this year, may apply again next year. Students who are awarded this scholarship may apply to renew it until they are awarded their UO undergraduate degrees. Any renewal granted is dependent upon funding available for scholarships and the number of all applicants.
Award winners will be announced by Friday, May 30, 2025. Scholarship funding will be distributed before the end of Spring Term.
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