Are you applying to the KCGIP for admission in the summer of 2026?
The Oregon Pathways to Industry Research Careers is a $4.3M NSF sponsored program that supports academically talented students with high financial need on a pathway to industry. OPIRC scholarships and specialized activities begin as early as community college and continue as students progress towards a BS degree and MS degree through the KCGIP.
Students who are seeking admission to the KCGIP in the summer of 2026 are encouraged to apply. See full details below.
Application details
ELIGIBILITY
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Submission of an application to the Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program by February 15th
- US permanent resident
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Qualify as high financial-need as determined by UO’s Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
AWARD AMOUNT
- Up to $15,000
- Total award amount determined by UO’s Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Receipt of other UO Knight Campus scholarships may impact the total award, as this is a last-dollar scholarship per NSF requirements.
PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE
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March 1, 2026
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See full details in “Apply” section, as some application materials must be submitted prior to Mar 1st
AWARD NOTIFICATION
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April 7, 2026. A notice of consideration will be sent to OPIRC finalists. This notice indicates you have 1) overall strength in your application and 2) high financial need as determined by UO’s Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships.
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June 20, 2026. Finalized award amounts and full details will be sent to awardees. Depending on unmet financial need, scholarship amounts will range from $0-$15,000. In 2025, all OPIRC finalists received some level of scholarship, with most receiving competitive awards.
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NOTE: Unfortunately we are unable to provide award notifications by an earlier date because award amounts require finalization of summer financial aid packages.
APPLY
Apply by completing the following steps:
- Submit your 2025-26 FAFSA to University of Oregon (FASFA code 003223) by March 1, 2026 and
- Submit your 2026-27 FAFSA to University of Oregon (FASFA code 003223) by March 1, 2026 and
- Complete the following form to:
- Indicate your residency status. Residency may be verified post-award.
- Confirm that you have submitted a 2026-27 FAFSA to UO’s financial aid office (Apply for Financial Aid) by March 1, 2026 allowing the program to determine financial eligibility.
- Acknowledge that by applying for this scholarship, you are providing permission for the scholarship selection committee to confer with the KCGIP admissions team regarding the strength of your application and admissions status.
QUESTIONS
Email Dr. Stacey York (syork@uoregon.edu); Meridith Turnbull (meridith@uoregon.edu)