MHS SCHOLARSHIPS
September 11, 2015
The following scholarships are available in the counseling center or on the website listed.
Contact Mrs. McCarrell or Mrs. Brauer for more information about the highlighted scholarships
Scholarship
Grade
Description/Qualifications
Amount
Due Date
United States
Senate Youth
Program
(USSYP)
11-12
Selection will be based solely on the
$5000
students' outstanding abilities and
demonstrated qualities of leadership in an
elected or appointed high school student
office for the 2015-2016 school year. The
program is merit based and highly
competitive. In addition, each student
receives a one-time $5,000 undergraduate
college scholarship with encouragement to
pursue coursework in history and political
science. Must be a permanent resident of
the United States. Contact your counselor
ASAP if you would like to be nominated.
For more information
http://ok.gov/sde/social-studies
September 18, 2015
Oklahoma Hall
of Fame
Scholarship
12th grade
Based on leadership roles, civic and
$5,000
September 25, 2015
community involvement, academic
dispersed over
achievement, and knowledge, and pride of 4 years
the State of Oklahoma. Students must
commit to attending an Oklahoma college.
Students must be nominated by a teacher,
administrator, mentor, coach, or
community leader. Apply online at
www.oklahomaheritage.com
Quest Bridge
College Match
Website
12th grade College Match Scholarship. There are 35
college partners that participate in the
program. Students must have
demonstrated academic excellence and
face economic obstacle. Apply online at
www.questbridge.org
Tuition, room, September 28, 2015
and board
The Oklahoma
Chapter of the
Tourette
Association of
American PostSecondary
Scholarship
12th grade
To provide support to students with
Varies
Tourette Syndrome in their academic
pursuits. Student must live in Oklahoma
when initially applying for the scholarship
and provide proof of a Tourette Syndrome
diagnosis from a certified physician. Must
be a member of the Tourette Association
of America.
Due Anytime
Gates
Millennium
Scholars
Program
12th grade
The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS)
Varies
Program, provides outstanding African
American, American Indian/Alaska
Native*, Asian Pacific Islander
American**, and Hispanic American
students with an opportunity to complete
an undergraduate college education in any
discipline area of interest. Continuing
Gates Millennium Scholars may request
funding for a graduate degree program in
one of the following discipline areas:
computer science, education, engineering,
library science, mathematics, public health
or science. www.gmsp.org
February 15, 2016
SCHOLARSHIP BANKS
Oklahoma City
Community
Foundation
Varies
Varies
Scholarships by 9th-12th
September
Deadline
http://collegeapps.about.com/od/grantsand Varies
scholarships/tp/college-scholarshipsseptember.
Varies
Scholarships by 9th-12th
October
Deadline
http://collegeapps.about.com/od/grantsand
scholarships/tp/college-scholarshipsoctober.htm
Varies
Varies
www.collegefund.org
Varies
Varies
American
Indian College
Fund
9th -12th
12th
http://www.occf.org
Scholarship
Experts Unigo
9th-12th
Legal US resident, enroll in college by
2020. Get started by creating an account
at:
https://www.scholarshipexperts.com/schol
arships/our-scholarships
Native
American
Scholarship
Sites
9th -12th
www.chickasawfoundation.org.
www.choctawnation.com
sno-nsn.gov
Varies
Varies
Financial Aid
FAFSA
12th grade Free Application for Federal Student Aid
After January 1,
each year
OK Promise
8th grade
9th grade
10th grade
June 2016
(OHLAP)
grants, work study and loans are
available after January 1 at
www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students and parents
will need a FSAID number complete by
12/31/15 www.fsaid.ed.gov.
Apply as soon as possible as the earlier
applicants receive the most aid!
Students whose families earn less than
Tuition
$50,000 can qualify for 5 year tuition
waiver at any Oklahoma college. Students
must maintain a 2.5 GPA in their core
subjects and in their cumulative courses,
and stay out of trouble and away from
drugs and alcohol. Information is in the
counseling center or go to
www.okhighered.org