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OMAS : Office of Multicultural Academic Success
ROBERT J. ERICKSON KAISER PERMANENTE SCHOLARSHIP

The Erickson Scholarship is intended to encourage the higher education of students of color who are underrepresented in the college system. The scholarship is intended to provide a substantial portion of the tuition, room, board and books for a student who otherwise would be financially unable to attend the University of Oregon.

The scholarship is a four year commitment to the student. The Office of Admissions will distribute material on the scholarship. Applications are submitted to the NAACP. The next due date is April 15th, 2011 for incoming freshman in Fall 2011. The recipient will be required to work with the University's Office of Multicultural Academic Success (OMAS) for academic advising and support.

You are eligible if you:

* Will be a first-time Freshman entering the University of Oregon in the Fall of 2010
* Are a U.S. citizen
* Are African-American, Hispanic, or Native American
* Are able to demonstrate financial need
* Are interested in contributing significantly to the improvement of his/her community
* Are academically strong enough to graduate in four years, and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75

To apply for the Erickson Scholarship, first download the application by clicking here. After completing the application, postmark it by April 15th, 2011.



Erickson Scholarship
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