How the Scholarship Works
Overview of Your Nursing Journey
The Billi Odegaard Scholarship fully supports Oregon students from underrepresented backgrounds as they work toward becoming registered nurses. It provides financial, academic, and professional support from your first day at Clackamas Community College (CCC) through graduation at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU).
What the Scholarship Provides
Full Coverage
Tuition, books, housing, and fees covered
Years 1-2 at CCC
Earn your ADN with full support
Years 3-4 at OHSU
Finish your BSN with continued support
Mentorship & Leadership
Ongoing leadership workshops
Check Your Eligibility
Before applying, make sure you meet the requirements!
Identify as part of an ethnically diverse group that is underrepresented in nursing.
Be an Oregon resident and eligible for in-state tuition
Hold a minimum 3.0 GPA and have completed (or be finishing) CCC nursing prerequisites
Show a strong commitment to community health, service, and equity
Before applying, make sure you meet the requirements!
Show a strong commitment to community health, service, and equity
Be an Oregon resident and eligible for in-state tuition
Identify as part of an ethnically diverse group that is underrepresented in nursing.
Be an Oregon resident and eligible for in-state tuition
Selected applicants are invited to an interview with members of the Billi Odegaard Mentorship Board.
Scholarships are announced by May 15th.
500-750 words about your goals, experiences, and why diversity in nursing matters to you
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From teachers, mentors, supervisors or community members
Showing your GPA and prerequisite completion
Two Letters of Recommendation
Personal Statement
How to Apply
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What You’ll Need to Submit
Personal Statement
500-750 words about your goals, experiences, and why diversity in nursing matters to you
Financial Statement
Financial Statement
Two Letters of Recommendation
From teachers, mentors, supervisors or community members
Unofficial Transcripts
A brief explanation of your financial need for support
Unofficial Transcripts
Showing your GPA and prerequisite completion
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What Happens Next
Selected applicants are invited to an interview with members of the Billi Odegaard Mentorship Board.
Scholarships are announced by May 15th.
Questions?
Email billiodegaardscholarship@ccc.edu
A brief explanation of your financial need for support
Email billiodegaardscholarship@ccc.edu
Questions?
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