Judith Lynne Taylor Scholarship

The Judith Lynne Taylor Scholarship is a gift of the Estate of Judith Lynne Taylor, a resident of the state of Washington, to be used to benefit women graduate students. As of November 15, 2007, we anticipate that there will be one award of $1,000 for the 2008-09 academic year.

Eligibility

You are eligible to apply for the Judith Lynne Taylor Scholarship if you meet these requirements:

  • You are a US citizen or permanent resident.
  • You are a female regularly admitted to any graduate degree program at PSU.
  • You will be enrolled and successfully complete 6 or more graduate credits that will count towards your degree each term of the award.
  • You have financial need.
  • You must file the 2008-09 FAFSA.

For students receiving financial aid, this award will impact the financial aid package.

On-line Application Process

You will be able to apply for OGS (Office of Graduate Studies) scholarships and awards beginning on November 16, 2007.

Access the on-line application for OGS scholarships and awards at the ScholarX website (http://portlandstate.scholarships.nelnet.net/). You will need to first create an account by clicking on "First Time User." Once your account is created, you will click on "Returning User" to access the application form.

To apply for OGS scholarships and awards, you must complete the PSU Graduate Scholarship Application on the ScholarX website. The deadline for this application is April 21, 2008 at 11:59PM (Pacific Daylight Time). This includes your letters of recommendation.

Transcripts

You must submit a copy of your transcripts (official or unofficial) from ALL previous colleges, including PSU, to our office if you are applying for graduate scholarships using the on-line PSU Graduate Scholarship Application.

TRANSCRIPTS CANNOT BE COPIED FROM THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE FILES.

Mail to:
Graduate Scholarship Programs
Office of Graduate Studies, OGS
Portland State University
PO Box 751
Portland, OR 97207-0751

Hand-deliver to:
Office of Graduate Studies
6th Floor, Unitus Building
SW 4th and Lincoln

Deadlines

The deadline for the OGS scholarships and awards is Monday, April 21, 2008. The following items are due on this date:

  • The PSU Graduate Scholarship Application (due on or before 11:59PM of the 21st) - including two letters of recommendation - accessible by the ScholarX website
  • Transcripts - must be received or post-marked by April 21, 2008