For many students, the chance to study abroad seems like a grand opportunity that is financially out of reach. With a little digging into scholarship opportunities and a bit of extra…
Write the cover letter that gets you noticed
You’ve found it: the perfect scholarship, job, or organization for your unique skill set and ambitions. You’ve updated your resume, tweaked your portfolio, and even gotten a haircut to make…
Do’s and don’ts of scholarship applications
Fall term is back in full swing at Portland State, and for some students that means it’s time to start focusing on applying for scholarships. The application window for next…
Where do scholarship monies come from?
Not a stork. With the costs of school rising all the time, scholarships are certainly something students need to take advantage of in order to make the entire schooling process…
Make it rain this fall with PSU general scholarship
It’s already that time of year again when we all need to think about applying for next year’s scholarships. A good place to start would be with Portland State’s General…
How to make friends with a professor
Pick a class to pay attention in. Obviously you’re supposed to pay attention in all your classes, and you totally should. But let’s be honest: You’re definitely not going to…
Support without borders: scholarships for international students
Christina Luther, director of International Student and Scholar Services, and Jill Townley, associate director of International Student Life, sat down to explain the many resources available to International Students studying…
Scholarship and funding resources for DACA students
Paying for college can be challenging for students from all walks of life, but students who are undocumented or enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program face a…