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Scholarships
American Indian Students
Here are some scholarship opportunities for Native American Students!
Website: www.usnews.com/education/blogs/the-scholarship-coach/2012/10/04/4-scholarships-foramerican-indian-students
Culinary Scholarships
Are you planning to attend a culinary school? If so, check out these scholarships!
Website: www.usnews.com/education/blogs/the-scholarship-coach/2012/10/25/5-scholarships-forstudents-with-learning-disabilities
Students with Learning Disabilities (Various)
5 Scholarships for Students With Learning Disabilities
Website: www.usnews.com/education/blogs/the-scholarship-coach/2012/10/25/5-scholarships-forstudents-with-learning-disabilities
Scholarships for Volunteers Reward Students Who Give Back
Deadline: Various
There are local and national funds available to students volunteering in their communities.
Website: www.usnews.com/education/blogs/the-scholarship-coach/2012/12/06/scholarships-forvolunteers-reward-students-who-give-back
OCCC ACT NOW Scholarship
Deadline: Various
The ACT NOW scholarship is offered as an automatic merit-based tuition waiver program at Oklahoma
Christian University for the 2013 graduating class of high school students. The waiver amounts are based
on the student's composite score on the national ACT. Students who score a 21 are eligible for a $500
tuition waiver. Scores of 22 - 23 receive a $750 waiver and scores of 24-26 will receive a $1000 waiver.
Students with exceptional scores a 27 or higher will receive a $1500 waiver. All waivers are per semester;
freshman year only.
Website: www.occc.edu/news/2013/actnowscholarship2013.html
Folds of Honor Foundation
Deadline: Accepted Year Round
Provides post-secondary educational scholarships for children and spouses of military service men and
women killed or disabled while serving.
Website: www.foldsofhonor.org/files/applications/FHF_Children%27s_Scholarship_Application_1_0.pdf
McNair Scholars Program
Deadline: Year Round
Scholarship program is designed to prepare students for careers as graduate students, professors or
professional researchers. Must be full time student, with 42 hours or more completed, 3.0 GPA & first
generation college student or student from an underrepresented ethnic group.
Website: http://mcnairscholars.com/resources/
Oklahoma City Community Foundation
Deadline: Various
If you're looking for scholarships, don't forget to visit OCCF.org. There you'll find an abundance of
scholarship opportunities for students right here in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma City Community Foundation
is home to more than 120 scholarship funds established by individuals, organizations and companies.
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These funds share the common goal of helping to make a difference in the lives of others. The foundation
is now able to receive your transcripts electronically if your high school participates in this free service.
Please see website for details on the list of scholarships.
Website: www.occf.org/scholarshipdirectory.html
SMART
Deadline: Various
Part of the National Defense Education Program, science, math, and research for transformation. Open to
undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering
and mathematics.
Website: http://smart.asee.org/
Student Cam
Deadline: November 1, 2013 - January 14, 2014
Over $100,000 in cash awards. Students 6-12. 5-7 minute video. Visit website for details. "A Message to
the U.S. Congress" What's the most important issue the U.S. Congress should consider in 2014?
Website: www.studentcam.org/
Varsity Tutors Scholarship
Deadline: Monthly
Varsity Tutors holds a monthly $1,000 college scholarship contest where students must write an essay in
response to a monthly prompt. Visitors to the Varsity Tutors scholarship webpage are able to vote via
social media for submitted entries. The top five entries with the most votes are reviewed by Varsity Tutors
at the end of the month and one winner is subsequently chosen to receive the $1,000 college scholarship.
Website: www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
January Scholarships:
Gates Millennium Scholars Program
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Minority senior
3.3 unweighted GPA or higher
Must be Pell Grant Eligible
Usually equals close to full ride dollar amounts
Deadline January 14
Apply online at www.gmsp.org
National MS Society Scholarship
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Senior with MS or have a parent with MS
$1000 - $3000
Deadline January 15
Application available at http://www.nationalmssociety.org/living-with-multiple-sclerosis/societyprograms-and-services/scholarship/scholarship-program-information/index.aspx
Ronald McDonald Scholarship
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Senior
2.7 GPA minimum
4 scholarships – student may apply for one
Hispanic, Asian, African American or display financial need
Deadline January 20
$1,000 minimum
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Go to http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/
Washington Crossing Foundation
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History Buff'
Enjoy Politics
Plan for career in government or military
Senior
Deadline: January 15
$500 to $5000
Application available at www.gwcf.org.
Mensa Education & Research Foundation
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Senior
Up to $1000
Must be attending college full-time in the fall
Deadline January 15
Visit http://www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships for more information
Weokie Foundation Scholarship
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Senior
$2000 to 25 students
Essay about someone who has influenced you to continue your education
Desdline January 31
Visit www.weokie.org or see Mrs. Earnest for more information
February Scholarships:
OSU’s Guide to Scholarships
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Seniors
For students attending OSU
Deadline February 1
Click Here for full information
OU Scholarships
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Seniors
For students attending OU
Visit http://scholarships.ou.edu
Deadline February 1
UCO Scholarships
 Seniors
 For students attending UCO
 Click Here for full information
 Deadline February 1
Playing With Purpose Award
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Current 10th, 11th, or 12th grader
2.0 GPA or higher
Varsity level athlete in at least one sport
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A committed follower of Jesus Christ
Deadline February 1
Application available at www.playingwithpurpose.org
Davidson Fellows Scholarships
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18 years or younger as of October 1, 2015
Have completed a significant piece of work in one of the following areas: Math, Science,
Literature, Music, Technology, Philosophy and Outside the Box.
Deadline February 11
For more information and application visit http://www.davidsongifted.org/fellows/
Tinker Officers’ Spouses’ Club Scholarship
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Senior
3.0 GPA or higher or ACT score of 22 or better
Dependent of US Military member (details on webpage)
Have applied to an accredited college
Deadline February 13
Visit http://www.tinkerosc.org/scholarships.html for details and application
OROS Scholarship
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Senior
$500 - $1000
Application and essay must be typed
3.0 GPA or above
Deadline February 14
Visit www.orosok.org for application
Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships
 Multiple scholarship opportunities
 Students planning to study history, law, nursing, or education
 Deadline February 15
 For more details visit http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
Military Commanders’ Scholarship Fund
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Senior
Minimum 3.5 GPA
Dependent child of active duty, reserve, National Guard or retired member of the US military
Must have valid Exchange & Commissary shopping privileges
Selected on academic record, leadership, participation & financial need
$5000
Deadline February 17
Visit http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/militarycommanders/ for application and details
Boynton Williams Architectural Scholarship
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Senior
Two $5000 scholarships (one to a student attending OU, one attending OSU)
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Architecture major
Deadline February 20, 5:00 pm
See Mrs. Earnest for application
Panhellenic Foundation Scholarship
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Senior Girl
Attend a university with Panhellenic sorority affiliations in the fall of 2014 (OU, OSU, TU, UCO,
OCU, Rogers State, Cameron, SE, NSU, NWOSU, ECU)
GPA of 3.25 to 3.79
AND 22 or greater on ACT
17 awards of $1500
Deadline February 27
See Mrs. Earnest for an application
Nichols Scholarship
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Senior
$10,000
Award based on demonstrated knowledge and appreciation of Oklahoma history and geography
Deadline February 27
Visit www.oklahomaheritage.com for more information and application
March Scholarships:
SWOSU Scholarships
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Senior
For students attending SWOSU
Visit http://www.swosu.edu/administration/sfs/scholarships/academic.aspx
Deadline March 1
Redlands Tuition Scholarship
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Seniors planning to attend Redlands
Financial need
First-come first serve basis
Deadline March 1
See Mrs. Earnest for application
Redlands Community College Foundation Scholarships
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Seniors planning to attend Redlands
Various scholarship opportunities available
Deadline March 1
Visit www.redlands.edu/scholarships to learn more
OERB Petroleum Scholar Program
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Senior
Plans to attend OU, OSU, OCU or University of Tulsa
Major in Petroleum Engineering, Geosciences or Energy Management
Dollar amount increases each year student receives award
Deadline March 1
Visit http://www.oerb.com/Default.aspx?tabid=102 for details
Hal W. Almen – West OKC Rotary Scholarship Fund
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Senior
2.75 GPA or higher
Maximum family income of $100,000
$4000
Deadline March 1
Click Here for application and more information
Commander Family Scholarship Fund
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Senior
3.25 – 3.79 unweighted GPA
$2000
Deadline March 1
Click Here for application and more information
Charles C. and Mary Lou Miles Scholarship Fund
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Senior
3.0 GPA or better
Major in English or industrial education
$1000
Deadline March 1
Click Here for application and more information
OK-AHEAD
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Seniors with disabilities planning to attend college or tech school
Three awards of $500
Deadline March 1
Visit http://www.ok-ahead.org/scholar.html for more information
Gary Moore Great Plan Scholarship
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Senior
Planning to major within the Oklahoma City University College of Arts and Sciences
Up to $20,000
Deadline March 1
Visit https://occf.academicworks.com/opportunities/368 to apply
Dr. Eugene Briggs Memorial Scholarship Fund
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Senior
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Must obtain endorsement from a local Oklahoma Lions Club
15 - $500 awards
Deadline March 24
Click Here for application and more information
April Scholarships:
OSSAA/Farmers Insurance Student Athlete Scholarship
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Senior student-athlete
3.5 GPA minimum
25 ACT minimum
2 letters of recommendation required
Deadline April 1
See Mrs. Earnest for application
MacDowell Club of Allied Arts
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Senior
Plans to major in a field of the Arts
Has a need for help with private lessons, music, instrument, art supplies, etc.
Has participated in school or community services
$500
Deadline April 7
Visit www.macdowellclubokc.org for application and more information
June Scholarships:
Oklahoma Goodwill Industries Abilities Scholarship
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Senior
3.0 GPA or better
Attend a public Oklahoma college or tech school
For disabled students as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act
$1000
Deadline June 1
Click Here for application and more information
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