The Home Building Foundation - Jim Irvine Statewide Scholarship supports students pursuing careers in Oregon's built environment, with a strong preference for those studying civil engineering and construction. Eligible majors include architecture, engineering, interior and landscape architecture, and construction-related disciplines, while qualifying career fields span site management, drafting, design technology, HVAC, and engineering technology. Applicants must attend a Title IV postsecondary institution in Oregon - public or private, nonprofit or for-profit, and be enrolled at least half time. Financial need is assessed via FAFSA, and awards may be renewed annually for up to four years. A 350-500 word essay is required, highlighting the personal influences and experiences that shaped the applicant's career path. February 15 is the early bird deadline and March 1 is the final deadline for all applications and materials to be submitted to OSAC. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion for more information.