Margaret McBride Lehrman Graduate Scholarship

Deadline

March 7, 2025, 11:59 PM.

Your two recommendation letters must also be submitted no later than March 7, 2025, 11:59 PM. Only complete applications submitted by the deadline will be accepted. 

Overview

The Margaret McBride Lehrman Graduate Scholarship derives from a very generous endowment that provides support for graduate students with financial need and pursuing studies that emphasize communication, especially writing skills.

Award Details

  • Up to two awards of $10,000 each.
  • Funds will be disbursed to student billing account in equal installments in Fall 2025, Winter 2026, and Spring 2026.

Eligibility and Criteria

  • Currently enrolled Master's, Doctoral, and Law students, pursuing studies that emphasize communication, especially writing skills.
  • Must be enrolled full time at the time of award distribution.
  • Completed at least one year of full-time study at time of application.
  • Strong academic record.
  • Must be making satisfactory academic progress toward completion of degree requirements. Review the Division of Graduate Studies' satisfactory progress requirement.
  • Demonstrated financial need. 

Application

Applicants must apply online. The online application includes:

  • A statement (no more than 600 words) directed to an audience of non-specialists, that includes a description of your studies in communication, with particular emphasis on your writing skills. Please include your professional interests, how they relate to the requirements of this award, and a description of how you will use these funds.
  • Financial need statement (no more than 300 words) that addresses your financial need in whatever terms you feel are most informative.
  • 1 letter of recommendation from the designated UO faculty advisor.
  • 1 letter of recommendation from another UO faculty member.

Apply Now

For more information, please contact the Division of Graduate Studies.

Graduate Students with Financial Aid
Receiving this award may reduce your financial aid award. Please contact the Financial Aid Office prior to applying for this (and any other type of) support.

You may apply for this award regardless of immigration status or work eligibility.