Every year, St. Thomas More Newman Center awards a number of scholarships to active Newman college students attending the University of Oregon and Lane Community College.
These scholarships were established by the families below and expanded
by the generosity of the Newman Community.
These scholarships were established by the families below and expanded
by the generosity of the Newman Community.
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON SCHOLARSHIPS
Len & Margaret Casanova Scholarship
The Len & Margaret Casanova Scholarship Fund was established in 2003 to provide scholarships to students attending the University of Oregon who are actively involved in Newman Center activities. One student will be selected for this scholarship. Students may apply each year.
Ron Brandt Scholarships
From a bequest of Ruth M. Brandt, the Ron Brandt Scholarship Fund has been established to provide scholarships to students attending the University of Oregon who participates in Newman Center activities. Ruth established this endowment through her last will as a testament in loving memory of her son Ron, who tragically died while attending the University of Oregon. This scholarship is restricted to University of Oregon students who are actively involved in Newman Center activities.
LANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Bernie Conklin Scholarship
Bernie Conklin was the development director at the University of Oregon’s Newman Center from 2014-2016. He died in June 2016; his legacy lives on in all the wonderful ways he has touched students and permanent community members during his years of ministry at Newman. The Bernie Conklin Scholarship Fund was established in honor of his work at Newman, as a student coach, and as a father figure to many students. The scholarship is available to a student currently attending Lane Community College, an LLC student transferring to the University of Oregon, or a high school student entering LCC.
2026-2027 Scholarship Applications are due April 30, 2026
Download Scholarship Application Here:
Download Scholarship Application Here:
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