Scholarship Purpose

The Diversity Excellence Scholarship (DES) recognizes the academic achievement and potential of students who, through sharing their varied cultural perspectives, will enhance the education of all UO students and the excellence of the University. The University of Oregon offers these tuition-remission scholarships as part of our diversity mission.

Award Amount

Annual award amounts range from $6,500-$7500 for undergraduate students (annual award is split evenly over fall, winter, and spring terms). The scholarship is renewable with the length of eligibility based on the recipient's grade level at the time of awarding. The DES is a tuition remission scholarship. It cannot be combined with some tuition-remission programs such as the Presidential Scholarship and may be reduced if used with UO staff/staff family rates or other tuition remission scholarships.

Eligibility Criteria, Deadline, and How to Apply

For more information about the application process, criteria, Freshman applicants deadline, and the continuing students application deadline and requirements, please visit the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships link.

CMAE's Involvement

Upon receiving the DES, recipients become part of the CMAE and are advised by a CMAE advisor to ensure scholars have the academic wrap-around support included in the DES program.

Current DES Scholars

For current DES scholars needing advising related forms: DES Toolkit