Up to $45,000 in scholarships as you pave your path to a career in science and engineering!
Central Oregon Community College up to $10,000
Follow the physics or chemistry flightpath
Bachelor’s at the University of Oregon up to $20,000
Major in physics, chemistry, or biochemistry (2 years)
Master’s at UO Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program up to $15,000
Complete 6 to 9 months of hands-on labs, coursework, and a 9-month paid industry internship
Avg annualized internship salary in 2022 - $74,500.
Oregon Pathways to Industrial Research Careers (OPIRC) Supports efficient progression from COCC to a Master’s degree and high-paying, employment in chemistry, physics and engineering-related fields:
- Physics – Optics, Semiconductors, Photovoltaic
- Chemistry – Polymers, Semiconductors, Molecular Sensors & Biotechnology
- Engineering – Optics, Semiconductors, Polymers
- Biology/Computer Science – Bioinformatics, Genomics
Supports over the course of 4 years include:
- Up to $45,000 in scholarships while working towards your BS and MS degrees
- Enhanced advising from both COCC and UO faculty and staff
- Personalized mentoring from recent BS and MS grads working in the industry and national labs
- Cohort building to support your transition from COCC to UO
- Career guidance and internship opportunities
Eligibility requirements:
- Must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA
- Must have a current FAFSA® on file
- Must be eligible for Federal Pell Grants
- Must be enrolled in at least 6 credits per term while receiving this scholarship
- Must be in your final year at COCC to receive this scholarship
MORE INFO:
ftowne@cocc.edu | (541) 318-3769