Oregon State University Scholarships for International Students 2026

Yes. Oregon State University (OSU) has scholarships and grants that can apply to students studying online through OSU Ecampus (for example, Ecampus-focused grants and completion/degree awards for online students).

OSU offers scholarships across a wide range of subjects, including engineering and other STEM fields, business, and humanities, as well as health-related areas. For “medicine,” it’s important to be specific: OSU is not an M.D.-granting medical school, but it does offer health and clinical pathways like the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), and OSU confirms international applicants can be admitted to the Pharm.D. program. However, scholarships may be limited for that degree. On the graduate side, funding can also be tied to research/teaching in your discipline. Feyisayo (Feyi) Olufemi is pursuing a PhD in Nutrition with assistantship funding and notes OSU is “a research-intensive institution with a strong emphasis on academic rigor and innovation.”

OSU scholarships can be available to many nationalities, including international students, and some awards are specifically organized by region (for example, region-based awards for applicants from areas such as Europe, Latin America, and Central Asia).

Sometimes yes, but it depends on your level (undergraduate vs. graduate) and whether you qualify for a waiver. OSU lists accepted English tests (such as TOEFL, IELTS, and Duolingo) and minimum scores for many applicants, while the graduate school also publishes waiver rules for applicants from certain English-speaking countries or those with qualifying prior degrees. In the OSU scholarship story, Feyisayo (Feyi) Olufemi explains why she did not submit TOEFL/IELTS: “Many U.S. schools recognize Nigeria as an English-speaking country and therefore waive that requirement.”

Yes, minimum academic requirements vary by program and route. For example, some international first-year routes list a 3.0 GPA benchmark, and OSU graduate admissions commonly reference a minimum 3.00 (U.S. 4.00 scale equivalent) for graduate study, though departments can be more competitive. From a real OSU-funded PhD example, Feyisayo (Feyi) Olufemi reports, “I graduated with a cumulative GPA of 4.05 out of 5.0,” showing the kind of strong academic record that can help, especially for fully funded opportunities.

Usually, OSU scholarships do not have a single universal age cap, but age limits can appear in certain niche awards (especially externally sponsored or program-specific scholarships). The safest approach is to check each scholarship’s eligibility rules, because requirements can be very specific.

A strong academic background helps, but “good” depends on the scholarship type: admission-based scholarships may weigh overall academics and your application profile, while department scholarships can look for fit with the major, activities, and goals; and graduate funding often depends on research fit and faculty support. In Feyisayo (Feyi) Olufemi’s case, she combined strong grades with research alignment. She explains she connected with a professor whose research matched her interests, and she emphasizes persistence: “You may face rejections, but you only need one ‘yes’ to get started.”

Document requirements vary by level and program, but commonly include transcripts and program-specific materials. In a real OSU PhD application example, Feyisayo (Feyi) Olufemi says, “I submitted my application with a CV, academic transcript, statement of purpose, and letters of recommendation,” which is a good checklist for many graduate applications (and also relevant for assistantship-backed funding).

Yes. OSU charges an application fee for many applicants (with the amount depending on whether you are applying as an undergraduate or graduate applicant, and sometimes on your applicant type). Some applicants may qualify for a waiver in specific cases, but waiver availability can differ by category (for example, graduate international applicants may have limited waiver options). If funding is tight, it’s worth checking waiver rules early so you can plan your application budget.