Next Step Wednesdays

February 4, 2026

A discussion of the required personal statements for the 2026 OSAC Scholarship application and The Ford Scholars application.

Helpful Websites:

OSAC Student Portal: 

https://app.oregonstudentaid.gov/ 

The Ford Scholars Application Website: https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/FordScholars2026

January 28, 2026

A walkthrough of applying for the Ford Scholars program, due March 2nd, using the Kaleidoscope application system.

Helpful Websites:

The Ford Family Foundation Scholarship page: https://www.tfff.org/scholarships/

The Ford Scholars Application Website: https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/FordScholars2026

January 21, 2026

A walk through of how to apply for scholarships via the OSAC Scholarship Application

Helpful websites:

OSAC Student Portal: https://app.oregonstudentaid.gov/ 

Information about OSAC Scholarships:

https://oregonstudentaid.gov/scholarships/

OSAC Scholarship Catalog:

https://osacapps.hecc.oregon.gov/Catalog/Default.aspx

January 14, 2026

A step by step walk through on how to create your OSAC Account.

OSAC = Office of Student Access & Success

BONUS! We also walk through applying to Oregon Promise

Helpful websites:

OSAC Student Portal: https://app.oregonstudentaid.gov/ 

Information about Oregon Promise: https://oregonstudentaid.gov/grants/oregon-promise-grant/