Oregon Young Scholars Program

OYSP
 
OYSP is a FREE four-year college prep program. The only investment required is active participation in a scholar’s personal and academic success. 
 
Beyond achieving a college degree, OYSP prepares participants to be active members of their communities, ready to assume leadership roles in co-constructing a quality life for themselves, their neighbors and their peers. 

Application Closed 

 Application is closed for the 2025-26 program. 

 

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What is the Oregon Young Scholars Program?

 

The goals of the Oregon Young Scholars Program encompass ideas of building, expanding and stretching.
Our Goals:
  1. To build a community of young scholars who will participate in academic, social, and community activities that increase their ability to flourish in an educational setting.
  2. To increase the interest of parents/families in higher education and encourage increased communication with teachers and administrators.
  3. To promote active civic engagement through volunteer experiences and lifelong learning.
  4. To foster a sense of community that is safe and accountable.
Students playing basketball during activity time

OYSP Summer Academy: Past Programs Highlights

Students Present a Research Project on the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Students present on research done in their museum studies break out group
Students visit Prince Puckler's during OYSP Summer Academy
Students enjoy ice cream after programming at Prince Puckler's. 
Students pose on UO campus
Students "throw up the O" on UO campus.

For more information:

Contact: oysp@uoregon.edu

541-346-3479

OYSP Related Scholarships
Oregon Young Scholars program students standing outside in a group with green t-shirts
Fracchia/Gary Scholarship
For Graduates of the OYSP program who are enrolled at the University of Oregon
The Fracchia/Gary Scholarship was created to provide financial assistance to undergraduate students currently enrolled at the University of Oregon that have graduated from the OYSP program.
Each spring at least one Oregon Young Scholar Program (OYSP) student will be selected to receive this scholarship award to assist the recipient(s) with expenses related to attending the University of Oregon including, but not limited to, tuition, fees, books, miscellaneous supplies, room, and board.
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Jonathan Walker Memorial Scholarship
For students pursuing higher education in Oregon
Jonathan was preparing to start his first year of college in 2017, when we lost him to a tragic accident. He was the epitome of love and compassion for all that he engaged with. He understood and appreciated the value of higher education as a means to being able to support one's family and community. He touched many countless lives in his too-short life. Each scholarship will be for a minimum of $1000.00 with a goal of awarding several applicants this year.
Can be found through the OSAC application. 

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