How the Scholarship Works
Overview of Your Nursing Journey
The Billi Odegaard Scholarship empowers Oregon students from underrepresented backgrounds to become registered nurses, offering comprehensive financial, academic, and professional support from Clackamas Community College (CCC) through Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU).
What the Scholarship Provides
Full Coverage
Tuition, books, housing, and fees are covered
Years 1 & 2 at Clackamas Community College
Earn your ADN with Full Support
Advanced Education at Oregon Health and Sciences University
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.
Be accepted to the Clackamas Community College nursing program.
Selected applicants are invited to an interview with members of the Billi Odegaard Mentorship Board.
Scholarships are announced in mid-September.
500-750 words about your goals, experiences, and why diversity in nursing matters to you.
From teachers, mentors, supervisors or community members.
Showing your GPA and prerequisite completion.
A brief explanation of your financial need for support.
Email: cjones@billiodegaardfund.org
Two Letters of Recommendation
Personal Statement
Questions?
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
Unofficial Transcripts
Financial Statement
A brief explanation of your financial need for support
Two Letters of Recommendation
From teachers, mentors, supervisors or community members
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.
Application Opens in June
Check Back Soon!
Questions?
Email: billiodegaardscholarship@ccc.edu