Robert J. Erickson Kaiser Permanente Scholarship

Scholarship Purpose

The Erickson Scholarship is intended to encourage the higher education of students of color who are underrepresented in the college system. Each year the student receives a portion of the money to cover tuition, room, board and books. The scholarship, which is worth $5,000-6,000 per year, is renewable for up to four years provided the recipient continues to meet its criteria. The recipient will be required to work with the University's Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence for academic advising and support. The Erickson Scholarship applications are reviewed by an impartial selection committee, under the guidance of the University of Oregon. Your application is confidential.

Eligibility 

  • Must be a new first-year student entering the University of Oregon in the fall.
  • Special consideration will be given to students who are Black/African-American, Hispanic/Latinx, or American Indian/Alaska Native.
  • Must be able to demonstrate financial need, as determined by the University [complete FAFSA or ORSA].
  • Are interested in contributing significantly to the improvement of his/her community, as demonstrated by community service and personal career goals.
  • Must be an academically strong high school student, able to graduate college in four years.
  • DACA and Tuition Equity students are eligible to apply.

Scholarship Renewal

To maintain scholarship eligibility, you must:

  • Be enrolled in and complete a minimum of 12 UO credits per term.
  • Maintain a minimum 3.30 UO GPA.
  • Make satisfactory progress toward completion of a degree.
  • Meet regularly with your scholarship advisor in the Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence (CMAE).

Application Dates

Opens: April 1, 2025 

Closes: May 16, 2025

How To Apply: 

Online application. Click this link to fill out the online application. Only applications that have been completed in full, submitted on time, and meet eligibility will be considered. 

Recommenders: Please submit your letter of recommendation to cmae@uoregon.edu, and include the student's name in the subject line, no later than Friday, May 16.