SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

FAFSA

Free Application For Student Aid: www.fafsa.ed.gov

Many colleges and private scholarships require the FAFSA to be completed before a student will be considered for their grants and/or scholarships.

2025–26 FAFSA® Form Now Available

The 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is now available. You can complete the form to apply for financial aid to be used for attendance at college or career school between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026.

If you successfully submitted your FAFSA form during the beta testing period, you don’t need to resubmit it.

FAFSA forms submitted online will typically be processed in one to three days. Once your form is processed, you’ll be able to review your FAFSA Submission Summary and your FAFSA information will be made available to your selected schools.

You also can make updates or corrections (such as adding a school or a missing signature) to your FAFSA form.

Prepare To Fill Out the 2025–26 FAFSA® Form

Here are some ways you can get ready to fill out your FAFSA form:

SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES:

The following links are great sources of information. Search for scholarships, find tips for completing applications, writing scholarship essays, and much more.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Native American/Tribal Scholarships - https://5il.co/14u5m

Student Scholarships - October Newsletter https://5il.co/2zxq4

Bold.org Oklahoma Scholarships 2024-25

Find a variety of Oklahoma specific scholarships at https://bold.org/scholarships/

BEEF (Bixby Educational Endowment Foundation) Scholarships 2024-25 -> March 7th Deadline

It's time to start your applications for the 2025 BEEF Scholarships! 

There are 26 scholarships available at this time.  Please follow the directions closely when applying and creating your application packet.  You can apply for any/all scholarships for which you qualify within 1 packet.  Qualification requirements are noted within each scholarship description.  Please note that the deadline to drop off your packet at the BHS counseling office is Friday, March 7th at Noon/12:00pm.  NO late packets can be accepted.  PLEASE start working on your packets NOW.  Students should request any letters of recommendation as soon as possible and no later than February 7th.  Please request your transcript** by March 4th.  

https://www.bixbyps.org/o/bixby-public-schools/page/application-and-scholarships

**Transcript Requests for BEEF Scholarships

Please complete the following form to request your official/unsealed transcript for BEEF scholarship applications.  You will use this transcript for one of your applications and make copies for any additional applications.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfsvonWnyGMtie8ikiyJ_pgZldHD-rVQ4jhH73BD_StbS11w/viewform

Jiffy Lube "What Drives You?" Scholarships 2024-25 -> March 10th Deadline

Jiffy Lube of Tulsa is providing their annual Jiffy Lube “What Drives You?” Scholarship Program in our area! Jiffy Lube will award one $4,000 scholarship and three $1,000 scholarships this school year to 4 local high school students – students simply have to write about “What Drives You?” – no grade point or test score requirements! It will be the easiest scholarship your students will apply for!  Four finalists will be selected from the 500 word “What Drives You?” essays submitted.  Each finalist will be guaranteed a minimum $1,000 award if they create and submit a 1-2 minute video that expands on their essay in their own candid words, visuals, etc.  The overall $4,000 scholarship winner will be chosen from these videos.  Last year’s scholarship winners and the videos they submitted are posted on our site! The deadline is March 11th, 2024.  Please use the following link for details https://yourturn2apply.com/tulsa.htm.

Microsoft Disability Scholarship 2024-25 -> March 13th Deadline

This scholarship will be awarded to promising high school seniors with disabilities who plan to attend a vocational or academic college and aspire to have a career in the technology industry. The scholarships are renewable – each winner who continues to meet the criteria is eligible to receive an annual award of $5,000 for up to four (4) consecutive years for a potential total $20,000 scholarship. A total of eight (8) scholarships will be awarded in 2025. Microsoft Disability Scholarship

Simon Estes Educational Foundation 2024-25 -> March 14th Deadline

The SEEF has been serving Tulsa community students since 1983 by offering need-based $10,000 scholarships to help students attend colleges and universities all over the United States.  Although Simon Estes is a world-renowned bass baritone who was inducted into the Opera Hall of Fame in 2022, our scholarship is not a music scholarship.  The 428 former scholarship recipients are currently serving their communities in occupations including teachers, doctors, lawyers, nurses, and engineers.  Additional information on the foundation and its founders can be found here. Please use this link to access the application: Apply For A Scholarship

Hagan Scholarship 2024-25 -> March 15th Deadline

The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship. The scholarship provides recipients "regardless of nationality" with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to eight consecutive semesters. Hagan Scholars have attended 637 colleges and universities located in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Recipients who graduate college while in the Hagan Scholarship Program can apply for a Hagan Graduate Scholarship, good for up to four additional semesters in college providing up to $7,500 each semester. Additional information including the eligibility requirements and application can be found here.

Ragland Family Education Scholarship 2024-25 -> March 15th Deadline

The purpose of the Ragland Family Education Foundation Scholars Program is to provide financial assistance to Oklahoma high school graduates who would otherwise find it difficult to finance a college degree. The program is specifically focused on students who want to pursue a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM).

The scholarship program intends to grant up to $5000 each in scholarship awards to qualified and deserving students. 2025/26 awards will be announced in May 2025. To date, the scholarship program has awarded over $560,000 in grants to students in Oklahoma.

Application Opens: September 1, 2024

Application Submission Deadline: March 15, 2025

Interview Date: April 2025 (exact dates TBD)

More Information!

Application Link!

Ragland Family Foundation Flyer!

Horatio Alger Association Scholarships for Juniors & Seniors 2024-25 -> March 15th Deadline

$10,000 - $25,000 Scholarships available for High School Juniors plus other scholarships for Seniors!

As one of the nation's largest need-based college scholarship programs in the country, the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs specifically assist high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. While many programs are directed primarily to recognizing academic achievement or leadership potential, the Horatio Alger Association seeks students who have exhibited determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming adversity, as well as have critical financial need. Apply today! Application deadline is March 15th. Please use the following link to apply: https://scholars.horatioalger.org/

UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship 2024-25 -> March 15th Deadline

Since 2005, UCB, Inc. has awarded over $3 million to more than 600 deserving individuals, including people with epilepsy, their immediate family members, and caregivers, who have applied their awards to undergraduate and graduate studies. Potential applicants may obtain program information and apply online by creating an account at www.ucbepilepsyscholarship.com.

 In 2025, we will be awarding 33 one-time scholarships to students who are studying to receive a post-high school degree. Thirty scholarships of up to $5,000 each and three scholarships of up to $10,000 each will be awarded to applicants who demonstrate academic and personal achievement.

 Please click the button below to access the 2025 scholarship program poster that has additional information.

2025 Scholarship Program Poster

Mavis Staples Freedom Highway Essay Award for 11th & 12th Graders -> March 16th Deadline

The Bob Dylan Center presents the Mavis Staples Freedom Highway Essay Award, an educational initiative that highlights the center’s commitment to encouraging younger generations to harness the power of music in their scholastic endeavors, the honing of their world views and their creative modes of self-expression.

Inspired by and named in honor of the legendary R&B singer and civil rights activist Mavis Staples, and supported by center Founding Partners Bob Ramsey and Jenny Norton through the Freedom Highway and Beyond Education Fund, the Freedom Highway Essay Award provides high-school students with an opportunity to explore the ways in which music can serve as a catalyst for positive change.

Students have the chance to receive $5,000 for first prize or $1,000 for second toward education expenses by submitting an essay for this award. The submission deadline is March 16 and the essay prompt can be found in the video in this link: https://bobdylancenter.com/visit/education/essaycontest/

Frances Koop Parsons/AT&T Pioneers Memorial Scholarship 2024-25 -> March 21st Deadline

The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education assists in the administration of the Frances Koop Parsons/AT&T Pioneers Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship program was established through the AT&T Pioneers to assist Oklahoma students in obtaining their educational goals. The recipients of this scholarship will receive a $1,000 cash award to be used at an eligible Oklahoma career technology center, two-year college, or four-year university. This scholarship is open to first-time freshmen with at least a 3.0 high school GPA and whose family income does not exceed $75,000. The 2025-26 application is available online and must be submitted on or before March 21, 2025 at the following link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/eb968d906cc246719283b6dc66ce712d. Applications without high school transcripts or income documentation will not be considered. Please contact Linette McMurtrey, Scholarship Programs Coordinator, at lmcmurtrey@osrhe.edu if you have any questions.

Carl's Jr.-Carl N. and Margaret Karcher Founders' Scholarship 2024-25 -> March 31st Deadline

Open to graduating high school seniors or those looking to enroll as a first-time freshman, this $10,000 scholarship is here to help you take college by storm. Each year, ten students who exemplify the bold nature of Carl’s Jr. and the giving spirit of our founders, Carl N. and Margaret Karcher, are chosen to receive this scholarship, and you could be next. Please use the following link to apply and find additional information: https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/CarlNandMargaretKarcherFoundersScholarship

When’s the Deadline?
Applications are due by 3 p.m. PST on March 31, so mark your calendar!

What’s the Game Plan?
In addition to the application, we want to see your personality shine:

  • Show us your vision: Submit either a short video (30-90 seconds) or a 250-word written response, telling us how higher education will help you pursue your passion.

  • Find a recommender: Provide contact info for someone who can write you a glowing recommendation. Just make sure they submit it through the applicant portal before the deadline.

Pro Tips for Your Video:
At Carl’s Jr., we’re all about being bold and living life your way. So, bring the creativity! Whether it’s spoken word, stop-motion animation, or just you speaking from the heart, we want to get to know the real you!

Humanity Rising Service Scholarship Award 2024-25 -> March 31st Deadline

Humanity Rising is a student-led movement to create a more compassionate and better world through service. Through our What Cause Inspires You? program, we amplify the voices of young changemakers and award scholarships to recognize and celebrate their good work, and inspire their peers to service.
We're awarding a $1,500 scholarship* to a high school student who is making a difference through service. Please share your service story with us in writing in (under 400 words). You can also enhance your submission by uploading a 60-second video to YouTube and send us the link.

* Humanity Rising Scholarships can be used at college or trade schools.

Be sure to join the Humanity Rising Group on InnerView to find our many service opportunities, and to be eligible for service-learning hours and scholarship awards throughout the year. If you haven't already joined the Humanity Rising Movement, please do so here.

Thank you for being a part of the Humanity Rising Movement and creating a more compassionate world! We're excited to hear your service story! Please use the following link to apply: https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/humanity-rising-service-scholarship-award

"No Sweat" Scholarship 2024-25

The Cirkled In “No Sweat” Scholarship is a $2500 CASH scholarship you can use for any educational purpose, from books to summer camp. In just two steps, you’re in! Apply by signing-up for a Cirkled In account and then complete your portfolio. www.cirkledin.com/scholarships/

Next Deadline: March 31, 2025 (multiple opportunities throughout the school year)

Missouri Southern Legacy Scholarship 2024-25 -> April 1st Deadline

Do you have family members that are MSSU alum? Are you planning to attend MSSU after graduating?

You should consider applying for our Legacy Scholarship! This one-time offering of $500 is given to 20 incoming students every year. If students have MSSU alumni in their families, we encourage them to apply before Monday, April 1, 2025. Click here for details!

Students must:

  • Be a current applicant or apply for admission

  • Be a degree-seeking undergraduate student

  • Be enrolled full-time at MSSU (12+ hours)

  • Have not previously been awarded the Legacy Scholarship

If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@mssu.edu or 417-625-9378.

Men's College Scholarship 2024-25 -> April 1st Deadline

The Men's College Scholarship Program was founded by a diverse group of fraternity alumni. They will award multiple $500-$1000 scholarships this year to inspire college attendance and academic success by young men. The scholarship is designed to identify and reward outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated an ability to excel in the fields of academics, extra-curricular school activities and community involvement. The scholarship is available to any male, graduating senior from an accredited high school who is enrolling in a four-year undergraduate college program that commences in the fall. The scholarship is awarded through the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence, a registered 501(c)3 organization. Current or future membership in a fraternity is not required. Deadline for applications is April 1, 2025. Application and additional details can be found here.

Oklahoma Central Credit Union Scholarship 2024-25 -> April 4th Deadline

This year, the Oklahoma Central Foundation will award $2,000 scholarships to the multiple winners.  2025 is a time for new beginnings, so don't wait.  Check out the requirements today and download the scholarship application from our website https://www.oklahomacentral.creditunion/Scholarships

Requirements for applying for the Scholarship are:

  • Applicants must be a current high school senior or current college/university student

  • Applicants must be at least 16 years old

  • Applicants must have a minimum of 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

  • Applicants must be accepted as a full-time student at a college, university, or trade school program in Oklahoma for the upcoming 2025-2026 academic semester. If scholarship money is awarded, this is the only program that will receive the funds on behalf of the applicant.

  • Applicants must submit a completed scholarship application with accompanying materials by the designated deadline

  • Applicants must be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States, and a legal resident of the State of Oklahoma, or a member of Oklahoma Central Credit Union

Student-View Scholarship Program 2024-25 ->April 23rd Deadline

The 2025 Student-View Scholarship Program is offering scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior college or career school. Simply log on to www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area. No minimum test scores or gpa average is required. No essay is required, and there are no application fees. The program includes one $5,000 scholarship, three $1,000 scholarships and ten $500 scholarships. The scholarship will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications. The deadline to apply is April 23, 2025. Student Insights is a market research firm helping colleges and universities communicate more effectively with high school seniors.

Let Grow's Think for Yourself Scholarship 2024-25 -> May 1st Deadline

Every year, Let Grow asks U.S. high school seniors to think about the importance of independence, curiosity, and open-mindedness in their everyday lives. This year, we are increasing our award amounts! We will award an $8,000 scholarship to the Grand Prize Winner, and $2,000 each to three Runners-Up.
This is the simplest scholarship anyone can apply for, and our awards can be used for traditional university, community college, or trade school.

Since launching in 2018 we have received over 33,000 entries and awarded $57,000 in college scholarships.

This scholarship will close once it receives 5000 applications. Please use the following link to apply: https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/let-grow-scholarship

Bold.org Ryan Yebba Memorial Mental Health Scholarship 2024-25 -> May 10th Deadline

Bold.org has recently launched the Ryan Yebba Memorial Mental Health Scholarship. Please review the details and link for the application below:

American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship 2024-25 -> Multiple Deadlines

The Visionary Scholarship is a bi-annual award. There are five (5) awards given with each bi-annual deadline - with a total of ten (10) college scholarships awarded for each school year. Awards range from $1,000 to $2,500 each. Click here for more award details on award availability.

Next award deadline: June 1, 2025

ACF Visionary Scholarship complete details.

Big Future Scholarships for Juniors & Seniors 2024-25

Big Future rewards you for doing what you already are doing: planning for life after high school. With no essay,  minimum GPA, test score, or citizenship requirements, Big Future makes it easy to enter drawings (yes, plural!) each month. Simply complete unlocked steps on your dashboard, and you'll be automatically entered to win. One step completed = one entry each month . . . the earlier and sooner you complete tasks, the bigger your chances to win. Students whose families earn less than $60,000 a year receive two entries each drawing. Don't wait, get started today!  ​ Big Future Scholarships

TCC Tulsa Achieves & Other Scholarship Opportunities 2024-25

The following link is to a video provided by TCC that explains the Tulsa Achieves scholarship program (for students within Tulsa County) AND other TCC scholarships for students outside of Tulsa County. While there is not a hard deadline for Tulsa Achieves, many of the other scholarships are due in February. TCC Tulsa Achieves & Scholarship Information

University of Tulsa Scholarships 2024-25

The University of Tulsa offers several scholarships. Please use the following link to review their scholarship options:https://utulsa.edu/tuition-aid/scholarships/ If you have any questions regarding the scholarships, please contact the Office of Admission at admission@utulsa.edu or 918-631-2307.

Langston University Scholarships 2024-25

Langston University offers a variety of great scholarships for incoming Freshmen. Please use the following link to review their scholarship options and deadlines: https://langston.awardspring.com/Home/Scholarships

Langston's free application for admission can be found here: https://langston.edu/apply-now/.

Wichita State University Scholarships 2024-25

Wichita State University offers several scholarships to Oklahoma students. Please use the following link to review their scholarship options and deadlines: https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/dsi.php#competitions

Northeastern State University Scholarships 2024-25

Northeastern State University offers a variety of great scholarships for incoming Freshmen. Please use the following link to review their scholarship options and deadlines: https://scholarships.nsuok.edu/Freshmen/default.aspx

University of Oklahoma - Crimson Commitment Program 2024-25

The gap-filling program Crimson Commitment guarantees scholarships and grants to cover tuition and average fees for an OU student who qualifies and receives Oklahoma's Promise. Tuition and fees will vary based on major.

To qualify for Crimson Commitment for the 2025-26 school year as an incoming freshman, you must:

  1.  Qualify fully for Oklahoma's Promise. You must be:

    • Must be an Oklahoma resident.

    • Must enroll in the 8th, 9th, 10th or 11th grade.

    • While enrolling in Oklahoma’s Promise in high school, a student’s family's federal adjusted gross income must not exceed:

      •     $60,000 with 1 or 2 dependent children OR

      •     $70,000 with 3 or 4 dependent children OR

      •     $80,000 with 5 or more dependent children

  2. Apply to OU by February 1 of your high school senior year. OU will waive the application fee for Oklahoma's Promise students.

  3. Be admitted to OU as a direct from high school, first-time, full-time freshman.

  4. File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 1* of your high school senior year.

  5. Enroll as a full-time student each semester.

  6. To qualify for Oklahoma's Promise and Crimson Commitment while a student at OU, your family's federal adjusted gross income must not exceed $100,000.

*OU is moving the FAFSA submission deadline from March 1 to April 1 for the 2025-2026 school year for Crimson Commitment eligible students because of the delayed FAFSA release.

No separate application is needed for Crimson Commitment as long as you apply and receive Oklahoma's Promise and apply to OU by February 1.

QuestBridge National College Match 2024-25 -> Sept 26th Deadline

QuestBridge and our 48 college partners are committed to giving students the opportunity to dream big. Through the National College Match, students from low-income backgrounds can receive full four-year scholarships to schools like Stanford, Yale, Amherst, and Duke, so they can reach their full potential without worrying about the cost.​ The deadline for students to apply is Thursday, September 26, 2024.

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarships 2024-25 -> Sept 30th Deadline

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 36th class in 2024, the Foundation has provided over 6,750 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $81 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. The 2025 application is now open here for students who will graduate during the 2024-2025 academic year. The deadline to apply is Monday, September 30th, 2024, by 5 pm Eastern.

Elks Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarships 2024-25 -> Nov 12th Deadline

The Elks National Foundation (ENF) has kicked off the 2025 Most Valuable Student (MVS) Contest.  The 2025 MVS application can be found online at Elks.org/Scholars.  The application deadline is November 12, 2024.  Here are more details:

The Elks National Foundation (ENF) awards 500 four-year scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need. The ENF awards range from $4,000 per year to $30,00 per year. The national awards will be announced in April 2025.

Oklahoma Elks Association awards another 50 one-time scholarships of $800 to $1000

Tulsa Elks Scholarships of $1000 or more are awarded to at least two local students.  To be eligible, the applicant must choose Tulsa Elks Lodge 946 as the sponsoring lodge while completing the application.  Applicants from the Tulsa area have the advantage of consideration for this award, even if they win state or national Elks awards.   

MVS scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), at a U.S. college or university next school year.  Please be aware that:

---Current high school seniors (or equivalent) who are United States citizens are eligible to apply.
---Applicants do not have to be related to a member of the Elks or affiliated with the Elks organization.
---Male and female students compete separately.

Legacy Awards – Legacy Awards provide $4,000 scholarships for children and grandchildren of current Elks members. The ENF offers a total of 350 national awards. The application deadline is February 5, 2024. Please visit enf.elks.org/Leg for more details and the application link.

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship 2024-25 -> January 9th Deadline

The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides four-year scholarships of $30,000 and extensive support services, including career guidance and internship placement, to highly motivated African American students who have maintained a 98% college graduation rate. The application is open and closes at 5:00 pm ET on January 9, 2025. https://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/

Dr. Bob Mooneyham Memorial Scholarship for Future Teachers 2024-25 -> Jan 10th Deadline

The Oklahoma State School Boards Association Foundation will once again present the Dr. Bob Mooneyham Memorial Scholarship for Future Teachers this spring to a deserving Oklahoma high school senior who plans to become an Oklahoma educator. Applications for the one-year $5,000 scholarship are due by Jan. 10. The application can be completed online at ossba.org/scholarship.   

To qualify, the candidate:   

  • Must be a high school student who will earn a diploma from an Oklahoma public high school during the 2023-24 school year.   

  • Must have plans to pursue a degree at an accredited Oklahoma college, university or career technology center beginning in the fall of 2024.  

  • Must have a minimum 3.0 unweighted high school GPA 

  • Must have a minimum 20 ACT or 1040 SAT score 

  • Must plan to major in education 

  • Must plan to be an Oklahoma educator

Flavorful Futures Scholarship 2024-25 - >January 31st Deadline

Flavorful Futures is offering a $5,000 scholarship to qualified seniors. More details, including the application and eligibility requirements, can be found here: https://www.flavorfulfutures.com/

Joanne Pransky Celebration of Women in Robotics 2024-25 -> February 1st Deadline

Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar Program 2024-25 -> February 15th Deadline

HSF empowers families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional students as possible.

Founded in 1975, HSF has awarded over $708 million in scholarships. HSF Scholars have access to valuable Scholar Support Services and, as funding permits, scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000.

  • It takes an average of 30 minutes for students to complete Phase I of the 2023 HSF Scholar Program Application

  • No essays, recommendations, or document uploads are required in Phase I

  • To get started, visit HSF.net and log into or create your myHSF profile to access the HSF Scholar Program Application


OG&E Positive Energy Scholarship 2024-25 -> February 15th Deadline

The OG&E Positive Energy Scholarship is a four-year, $60,000 scholarship awarded to students in OG&E's service area who commit to attending college in Oklahoma or Arkansas to pursue a STEM-related degree. Since 2018, they've awarded 18 scholarships - totaling more than $1million! Each year, they award scholarships to three graduating seniors. Applications will be accepted through February 15, 2025. Learn more at OGE.com/education

Oklahoma AABE Chapter Scholarship 2024-25 -> February 28th Deadline

The Oklahoma Chapter of AABE is a 501c3 non-profit organization committed to increasing awareness of energy-related issues, student outreach, education programming, and professional development. Though founded to address funding inequities in education resources for African Americans, AABE-administered scholarships are open to all ethnicities; the great majority of recipients are still African American. It provides scholarships to students attending its member colleges as well as to those going elsewhere.

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior. -Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 High School GPA. -Applicant must be majoring in business, one of the physical sciences, technology, engineering, or mathematics fields (STEM) in preparation for a career in the energy sector.

Click here to apply today!

Oklahoma Oil & Natural Gas Scholarships 2024-25 -> March 1st Deadline

Each year, we award up to $500,000 to students majoring in petroleum-related fields at the University of Oklahoma (OU), the University of Tulsa (TU), Oklahoma State University (OSU) and Oklahoma City University (OCU). Each OERB Petroleum Scholar has the opportunity to be awarded up to $22,500 in scholarships throughout their college career.

NEW FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR! Amounts for Petroleum Engineering, Geoscience, Geoenergy Engineering, and Energy Management majors are as follows:

Freshman- $4,000
Sophomore- $5,000
Junior- $6,000
Senior- $7,500

Jump-start your future today! The application period is open Nov. 1 to March 1.: https://oerb.com

National Army ROTC Scholarships 2024-25 -> March 4th Deadline

High School students can begin applying for 3 and 4 year National Army ROTC Scholarships the summer prior to their Senior year. National High School Scholarships pay for 100% of tuition and fees or up to $5,000 for room and board every semester, $420 monthly stipend while in school, and $600 book stipend each semester. For more information, see attached flyer or visit goarmy.com/rotc.  ROTC scholarship applications opened on June 12, 2024. Applications must be started no later than March 4, 2025 to be eligible for review by the Army ROTC National Scholarship Board for the 2025 – 2026 school year.

LINKS TO SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS:

OKLAHOMA TRIBAL SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES:

ACADEMIC COMMON MARKET PROGRAM:

This program among Southern states (the Southern Regional Education Board) allows students to pay in-state tuition rates at a non-Oklahoma college or university while studying in select programs not available at Oklahoma public institutions. www.sreb.org/page/1304/academic_common_market.html

Students who need a letter of recommendation from a counselor should first fill out a Student Profile (available in the counseling office). After filling out the Student Profile, students should give his/her counselor detailed information as to what is required for the letter of recommendation and where to send the letter once it is completed. Please allow at least 2 weeks for letters of recommendation. During busy times of the year in the counseling office, turn-around time may be 2-3 weeks. Failure to provide adequate information will delay the process considerably.

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