Robert J. Erickson Kaiser Permanente Scholarship

The Erickson Scholarship is intended to encourage the higher education of students who are underrepresented in the college system. Each year a recipient receives a portion of the money to cover tuition, books, room and board. The recipient is required to work with the advisors from the Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence for academic advising and support. 

The scholarship, which is worth between $5,000-$6,000 per year, is renewable for up to four years provided the recipient continues to meet its criteria. Applications are reviewed by an impartial selection committee, under the guidance of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be a new first-year student starting the fall at the University of Oregon.
  • 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.
  • DACA and Tuition Equity students are eligible to apply.
  • Open to out-of-state residents.

Scholarship Renewal

The scholarship is renewable for four years. To maintain scholarship eligibility, you must: 

  • Be enrolled full-time and complete a minimum of 12 credits per term.
  • Maintain a minimum 3.30 UO GPA.
  • Make satisfactory progress toward completion of a degree.
  • Meet regularly with an assigned CMAE academic advisor.

How To Apply

There is no separate application for the Erickson Scholarship. In order to be considered for the Erickson Scholarship, students must apply to the Ducks Excellence Scholarship (DES), formerly the Diversity Excellence Scholarship. Deadline for the DES is January 31. 

More information on how to apply for the DES can be found here.

Selection Criteria

  • Past academic performance. Show academically strong high school record and ability to graduate college in four years.
  • Must be able to demonstrate financial need, as determined by the University [complete FAFSA or ORSA].
  • Demonstrate interest in contributing significantly to the improvement of his/her community through community service and personal career goals.