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The Centralized Academic Scholarship Hub, or CASH for short, is the premier place for current and continuing students to apply for university scholarships. Open to all students enrolled in the current academic year, applications are submitted in the current academic year for consideration with award disbursement in the next academic year.

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The Centralized Academic Scholarship Hub is now open! Students can submit applications from October 1, 2024 through February 1, 2025.

College-wide scholarships, departmental scholarships, financial aid scholarships, Sooner Parents scholarships, and campus awards will all be housed through the online system. Undergraduate, graduate, liberal studies, international, and study abroad populations are encouraged to access the system to apply for scholarships. Be sure to apply for every academic year you plan to enroll!

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Incoming Student Eligibility

Incoming freshmen and incoming transfer students are not eligible to complete any scholarship applications through CASH. We encourage you to apply through CASH for scholarships once you begin taking classes at OU. Visit the Office of Admissions & Recruitment website  or contact your  OU admissions counselor for questions regarding incoming freshmen and incoming transfer student scholarships. 

Please be aware that if you are considered a nonresident alien for US tax purposes, any financial aid or scholarship amounts you receive may be subject to taxation under specific conditions. These conditions depend on whether the awards exceed qualified tuition and fees (referred to as ‘excess awards’) during the calendar year, your residency status throughout that year, and the existence of tax treaties between the US and your home country. If you have any inquiries regarding the taxability of awards for nonresident aliens, feel free to contact [email protected] .

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First Year Scholarships

Students in Arts and Sciences, Business, and Nursing

For Students in the Petree College of Arts and Sciences, Meinders School of Business, and Kramer School of Nursing

Deadline: March 1

Description

The OCU Academic Merit scholarship is based on grade point average. To receive the OCU Academic Merit Scholarship, incoming first-year students must submit their application and all required documents* by March 1. After the deadline, scholarship amounts are not guaranteed. Full-time enrollment of 12 or more hours per semester is required for the scholarship. Awards are renewable up to seven consecutive semesters (excluding summer terms) with a required minimum cumulative 3.0 unweighted GPA. Oklahoma City University recalculates every high school grade point average on a standard 4.0 scale.**

*Required documents include application, application essay, official high school transcript, high school counselor's recommendation form, and $55 application fee.

**All Pre-AP, Pre-IB, and Honors courses are weighted on a 4.5 point scale (A=4.5, B=3.5, C=2.5, D=1.5), and AP, IB, or Concurrent courses are weighted on a 5 point scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2). Our calculation will be used for admission and scholarship purposes.

The Business Excellence Award 

Students with a minimum 3.25 to 3.4 cumulative high school GPA with a major in the Meinders School of Business will be awarded an additional $2,000 scholarship per academic year . Once the student has committed to OCU, the Business Excellence Award will be funded by either the Naifeh Endowed Scholarship or Meinders Endowed Business Scholarship. The donors will be notified of your prestigious award and anticipate a thank you letter from you. Connecting with our generous donors opens opportunities for you now and in the future. We congratulate you on your academic achievement thus far and look forward to seeing you excel in the Meinders School of Business.

Game Design & Animation Scholarship

Students majoring in Game Design and animation with at least a 2.75 minimum high school GPA will automatically be awarded the Game Design & Animation Scholarship. This award is $6,000 per academic year ($3,000 each fall and spring semester for a maximum of 8 semesters for first-year students). The Game Design & Animation Scholarship is stackable with other university scholarships, but the sum of all university scholarships may not exceed the block tuition rate. This award is renewed each year for students continuing to major in Game Design and animation who maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Esports Management Scholarship

Students majoring in Esports Management with at least a 2.75 minimum high school GPA will automatically be awarded the Game Design & Animation Scholarship. This award is $5,000 per academic year ($2,500 each fall and spring semester for a maximum of 8 semesters for first-year students). The Esports Management Scholarship is stackable with other university scholarships, but the sum of all university scholarships may not exceed the block tuition rate. This award is renewed each year for students continuing to major in Esports Management who maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Students in Dance & Entertainment, Music, and Theatre

Students admitted to one of the Performing Arts programs will be offered a generous talent-based scholarship during their audition process. These talent awards may be stacked with their OCU Academic Merit Scholarship up to the cost of full tuition.

For students in the Ann Lacy School of American Dance & Entertainment, Wanda L. Bass School of Music, School of Theatre.

The OCU Academic Merit Scholarship is based on grade point average. To receive the OCU Academic Merit Scholarship, incoming first-year students must submit their application and all required documents* by March 1. After the deadline, scholarship amounts are not guaranteed. Full-time enrollment of 12 or more hours per semester is required for the scholarship. Awards are renewable up to seven consecutive semesters (excluding summer terms) with a required minimum cumulative 3.0 unweighted GPA. Oklahoma City University recalculates every high school grade point average on a standard 4.0 scale.** This scholarship can be stacked with the Talent Scholarship awarded by the Ann Lacy School of American Dance & Entertainment, Wanda L. Bass School of Music, or the School of Theatre.

Talent Scholarships

Dance scholarships:.

• Available upon successful completion of an audition and admittance into the program. Audition information can be found here .
• May be combined with an academic scholarship, not to exceed the cost of block tuition.

Music Scholarships:

Theatre scholarships:, film scholarships:.

• You may submit a short sample of digital film work for Talent Scholarship consideration. The reel should be no longer than five minutes and can include one short film or samples from a variety of projects. A brief statement that explains your role(s) in the submission should accompany a link to view the reel online. Please email Bryan Cardinale-Powell with your submission or any questions.

Art Scholarships:

• You may submit a portfolio of your work to the Studio Art and Design department chair for Talent scholarship consideration. A portfolio of original artwork with 8-15 images of your work. It’s great to see drawings from observation, and imaginative work, along with any painting, photography, or graphic design. Please send your portfolio of work to Shirley Zhang at [email protected] .

Competitive Scholarships for Fall 2025

Your application for admission will also be your application for competitive scholarships. Additional information may be required for some scholarships. If you would like to be considered for competitive scholarships, please submit a resume and an additional letter of recommendation to [email protected] , if not already included in your application materials.

• Students must be admitted to Oklahoma City University by Dec. 15 to be considered for competitive scholarships.
• Notifications will be made on March 1.

Ann Lacy School of Dance and Entertainment Scholarship Opportunities

Dance and entertainment scholarships.

• Based on audition
• May be combined with an academic scholarship, not to exceed the cost of block tuition

Potts Family Scholars

Oklahoma City University’s Potts Family Scholars program honors Ray and Pat Potts by providing a private college education to deserving students. Scholars from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds with demonstrated financial need continue the Potts family legacy, which is dedicated to diversity and community engagement. Preference will be given to first-generation students.

This generous scholarship provides selected students an $8,300 tuition scholarship that is stackable with other university scholarships up to full tuition. Students selected to be Potts Family Scholars will participate in programming that meets a few times each semester. The students will participate in community service concentrated in the area of nonprofits. This award is available for a total of four years (eight consecutive semesters) with the caveat that scholarship recipients maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) and fully participate in the program.

The Distinguished National Scholarships and Internship Office

The Distinguished National Scholarships and Internship Office at OCU can provide information about national scholarships and internships as well as Oklahoma scholarship opportunities. Dr. Karen Youmans, the coordinator, offers advice to students on scholarship and intern preparation and assists students throughout the application process.

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Kramer School of Nursing Scholarship Opportunities

Clara luper scholarship.

Oklahoma City University’s Clara Luper Scholarship program honors this Oklahoma City civil rights leader by providing a private college education to deserving students. Scholars from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds with demonstrated financial need continue Luper’s legacy of commitment to high academic achievement and community service.

This generous scholarship includes block tuition, standard room and board, and membership in the prestigious President's Leadership Class, which is comprised of distinguished scholars who participate in an academic and co-curricular living/learning experience. This award is available for a total of four years (eight consecutive semesters) with the caveat that scholarship recipients maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) and fully participate in the program.

American Indian Scholarship

Oculeads: the president's leadership class scholarship.

The OCULeads Scholarship is available to first-year students immediately graduating from high school who show strong leadership skills. Students must have a minimum of a 3.25 GPA. The $1,000 one-time award will be offered to 10 incoming first-year students and is stackable on top of other awards.

Speech and Debate

Scholarships are available for students interested in joining the OCU speech and debate team. This support is for team members, whether they participate in a debate, competitive speech, performance, or a combination of events. Scholarship renewal requires a 3.0 GPA.

World House Scholars

All World House Scholars will participate in service learning projects each year, complete courses addressing issues of peace, justice, and ecological sustainability and are required to complete at least one approved international education experience while at Oklahoma City University.

Esports Scholarship

Students wishing to compete on our varsity-level Esports team are eligible to try out for talent-based scholarship awards. Scholarship amounts vary and are stackable with other university academic scholarships but may not exceed the full-block tuition rate. Information on tryout dates will be shared with all interested students by the Esports Director in the spring of each academic year. This award may be renewed each year by the Esports Director based on student performance and team participation, as well as good academic standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Meinders School of Business Scholarship Opportunities

Meinders business fellows.

First-year domestic and international students with a minimum 3.4 to 4.0 cumulative high school GPA with a major in the Meinders School of Business will be considered for an award of an additional $10,000 scholarship per academic year stackable on top of their merit scholarship. The priority deadline for this scholarship is to be admitted by Dec. 15 by completing the combined scholarship application along with the scholarship questions, and submitting a second letter of recommendation and a resume. If chosen for consideration, the student will be invited to interview with the Meinders School of Business Scholarship Committee. The donors will be notified of your prestigious award and anticipate a thank you letter from you once you have accepted the scholarship. Connecting with our generous donors opens opportunities for you now and in the future. We congratulate you on your academic achievement thus far and look forward to seeing you excel in the Meinders School of Business.

Native American Business Academy

The Chickasaw Nation has partnered with the Meinders School of Business and Oklahoma City University to provide a full-tuition scholarship to five qualified Chickasaw students. Scholarship recipients will enter into the Native American Business Scholars Academy and take part in an innovative, highly engaging academic experience.

McLaughlin Scholarship

The McLaughlin Scholarship is available to students majoring in finance or accounting. Preference for the McLaughlin Scholarship, will be given to students who are admitted to the university by February 1 and have indicated Finance or Accounting as the selected major on the application for admission. Meinders School of Business faculty members will review the eligible applications in February. The finalists will then be contacted for an in-person or Skype interview. The number of awards given, and the individual amounts awarded, will vary.

Scholarships are available for students interested in joining the OCU speech and debate team. This support is for team members, whether they participate in debate, competitive speech, performance, or a combination of events. Scholarship renewal requires a 3.0 GPA.

The OCULeads Scholarship is available to first-year students immediately graduating from high school who show strong leadership skills. Students must have a minimum of a 3.25 GPA. The $1,000 award will be offered to 10 incoming first-year students and is stackable on top of other awards.

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Students wishing to compete on our varsity-level Esports team are eligible to try out for talent-based scholarship awards. Scholarship amounts vary and are stackable with other university merit scholarships but may not exceed the full-block tuition rate. Information on tryout dates will be shared with all interested students by the Esports Director in the spring of each academic year. This award may be renewed each year by the Esports Director based on student performance and team participation, as well as good academic standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Petree College of Arts & Sciences Scholarship Opportunities

U.s. schaul endowed philosophy scholarship.

The U.S. Schaul Endowed Philosophy Scholarship is for students pursuing a B.A. in Philosophy. Students must have a 3.5 GPA, and will be required to maintain a 3.5 GPA each semester to renew the scholarship. The donor requires the student to be a U.S. Citizen, and preference will be given to students who graduated from an Oklahoma City Metro area public or private high school or junior college. The $2,500/year scholarship is renewable for seven semesters, provided the student maintains eligibility.

The Gary Moore Great Plan Scholarship

The purpose of the Gary M. Moore, M.D., Great Plan Scholarship Fund with the Oklahoma City Community Foundation is to facilitate outstanding high school seniors in need of financial assistance so that they may experience the educational opportunities offered by the Oklahoma City University Petree College of Arts and Sciences. Eligibility: Graduating senior in the upper 10% of their graduating class from an accredited Oklahoma high school or ACT ≥ 30, a non-smoker, plans to pursue a major within the Oklahoma City University Petree College of Arts and Sciences, and must demonstrate leadership and altruistic activities. The Gary Moore Great Plan Scholarship is renewable for up to four years and can only be used at Oklahoma City University in the Petree College of Arts and Sciences. Recipients must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Funds may be used for tuition, fees, and book expenses.

NOTE: Apply online at occf.org . Online applications are accepted October 1 - January 12, annually.

You will need to either sign in to your account or click the "Sign Up" button at the top of the linked page below to create an account with the OCCF. Once you have created an account you will be able to begin your application for this scholarship opportunity.

The Mary Ellen & George R. Randall Endowed Great Plan Scholarship for Pre-Med and Science

The Mary Ellen and George R. Randall Endowed Great Plan Scholarship is a competitive four-year scholarship covering tuition, basic room and board, and fees that is awarded to a graduating high school senior who plans to study pre-medicine at OCU. The Great Plan selection committee assesses multiple criteria, including but not limited to ACT/SAT scores, GPA, letter of recommendation from a teacher or mentor, community involvement, and financial need. An on-campus interview will be scheduled with qualifying applicants.

Robert H. Henry Scholarship

The Robert H. Henry Scholarship was funded by various donors and a large gift from the Chickasaw Nation to honor former President Henry's service to OCU and both his love for and academic scholarship in law and humanities.

This scholarship is for students pursuing a degree in the humanities, preference given to Chickasaw members, and provides selected students a $5,000 scholarship that is stackable with other university scholarships. This award is available for a total of four years (eight consecutive semesters) with the caveat that scholarship recipients maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA)

Art Scholarships

• Based on portfolio . • May be combined with academic scholarships, not to exceed the cost of block tuition.

Frank G. Brooks Memorial Scholarship

The Frank G. Brooks Memorial Scholarship is a competitive, full-tuition scholarship awarded to an outstanding first-year student who chooses to study biology at Oklahoma City University. This award cannot be combined with other university scholarships. The scholarship selection committee will assess multiple criteria including, but not limited to, ACT/SAT scores, GPA, letter of recommendation from a teacher or mentor, community involvement, and application essay. An on-campus interview will be scheduled with qualifying applicants.

Computer Science Fellows Program

The Computer Science Fellows Program is a prestigious opportunity for select, high-achieving, first-time, full-time students entering the Computer Science program at Oklahoma City University with a cumulative high school GPA ≥ 3.60. This unique program offers the combined opportunities of (a) an up to full-tuition scholarship for four years (eight semesters) of study at Oklahoma City University and (b) participation in internships, interdisciplinary learning, and professional development opportunities.

Gordon Tasker Schaul English Scholarship

The Gordon Tasker Schaul English Scholarship is an endowed scholarship for students pursuing a B.A. in English. Students must have a 3.5 GPA and will be required to maintain a 3.5 GPA each year to renew the scholarship. The donor requires the student to be a U.S. Citizen, and preference will be given to students who graduated from an Oklahoma City Metro area public or private high school.

Weightlifting/Barbell Club Scholarship

Petree College of Arts & Sciences Department of Exercise and Sport Science is offering one $12,000/year scholarship for an incoming first-year and transfer student. If selected, the recipient will be required to participate in three days of training per week and compete in two big meets per year with the Weightlifting/Barbell Club. For more information on this scholarship or to learn more about OCU's Weightlifting/Barbell Club , please contact Lindsay Bracken at [email protected] .

Film Scholarships

• Based on portfolio .
• May be combined with academic scholarships, not to exceed the cost of block tuition.

Brooke Haley Memorial Scholarship

This endowed scholarship fund was created in 2005 to honor Brooke Haley, a mass communications (broadcasting) student. The scholarship is intended for students who demonstrate a commitment to the field of mass communications. Funds are applied to tuition expenses. Students must have a 3.25 GPA. Current, transfer, and first-year students may apply.

Pre-Engineering B.S. Studies Scholarship

Oklahoma City University students wishing to become engineers can do so through our Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Engineering in partnership with Washington University in St. Louis. In this unique program, students complete three years of rigorous math, science and liberal arts courses at Oklahoma City University followed by three years of study in the engineering field of their choice at Washington University, leading to three degrees: a Bachelor of Science from OCU and both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree in Engineering from Washington University. Students achieve their master's degree in the same time it would take in a traditional program. Participants in this program thus gain the best of both worlds -- a small, personal, liberal arts background from OCU and a top-ranked engineering experience from Washington University. Students must have ACT science and math scores of 27 (or SAT Math score of 640), or have demonstrated proficiency in high school calculus, in order to be admitted unconditionally into the Pre-Engineering Studies program.

This scholarship is a competitive, full-tuition scholarship awarded to an outstanding first-year student who chooses to pursue the Oklahoma City University portion of this partnership program. This award covers tuition for six semesters at OCU and cannot be combined with other university scholarships.

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Theatre School Scholarship Opportunities

Theatre scholarships.

• Based on audition .

This generous scholarship includes block tuition, standard room and board, and membership in the prestigious President's Leadership Class, which is comprised of distinguished scholars that participate in an academic and co-curricular living/learning experience. This award is available for a total of four years (eight consecutive semesters) with the caveat that scholarship recipients maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) and fully participate in the program.

Wanda L. Bass School of Music Scholarship Opportunities

Music scholarships.

• May be combined with academic scholarship, not to exceed the cost of block tuition.

Wimberly School of Religion Scholarship Opportunities

Bishop's scholar award.

The Bishop’s Scholarship provides up to the full cost of tuition for four years for eligible applicants. To be eligible for the Bishop’s Scholarship, students will meet the following criteria:

• Be a first-year student admitted to Oklahoma City University by Dec. 15.
• Hold membership in a United Methodist Church.
• Obtain a recommendation from the senior pastor or youth minister of the student's church.
• Maintain full-time enrollment in the Wimberly School of Religion.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Reside in campus housing first-year through fourth year in college.
• Be active and provide leadership for the campus Religious Life programs, including weekly chapel services.
• Plan to pursue a career in service to the church and community.

Dean's Scholarship

The Dean's Scholarship is for 80% tuition for four years for eligible applicants. To be eligible for the Dean’s Scholarship, students will meet the following criteria:

• Be admitted to Oklahoma City University by Dec. 15.
• Obtain recommendation from the pastor, youth minister, or the leader of the student's faith community.
• Be active and provide leadership for the campus Religious Life programs.
• Plan to pursue a career in service to the student’s faith tradition and the wider community.

Religious Leadership Scholarship

Religious Leadership Scholarship provides up to 70% of tuition, for four years for eligible applicants. To be eligible for a Religious Leadership Scholarship, students will meet the following criteria:

• Maintain full-time enrollment in the Wimberly School of Religion
• Maintain a 2.5–3.0 GPA (depending on award).
• Be active in the campus Religious Life programs.

Students recommended for the Bishop Scholar Award will automatically be considered for the Dean's and Religion Departmental Scholarships. Students who are planning to study in the Wimberly School of Religion and are not United Methodist may be recommended for the Dean's and Religion Departmental Scholarships.

*PLEASE NOTE – Religion scholarships are designed to cover up to the tuition percentage awarded once all other scholarships and grants have been applied. They are not stackable with other university scholarships unless specifically noted.

United Methodist Scholarship Opportunities

United methodist higher education foundation scholarship opportunities.

Scholarship Programs – All awards are made for the fall term each year. Renewal of awards is not automatic. Applications must be submitted each year. Students may receive only one scholarship award per year from the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation. Apply online or find further information at umhef.org .

United Methodist Dollars For Scholars (UMDFS)

The number of awards available through this program is determined annually by the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation. Oklahoma City University is a “triple your dollars” partner university.

Apply online at umhef.org . Online applications are accepted from Jan. 1 through March 1 annually.

General Named Endowed Scholarship Funds

UMHEF has several named endowed scholarship funds that have been established by private donors. Some of these funds stipulate that the applicant must meet specific criteria. Applicants to the General Named Endowed Funds program will be considered for all scholarships for which they are qualified. The minimum award is $1,000. Apply online at umhef.org . Online applications are accepted from Jan. 1 through March 1 each year. 

Global Board of Higher Education & Ministry Scholarships and Loans

GBHEM offers many scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate study, including general scholarships, racial and ethnic scholarships, and degree-specific scholarships. GBHEM also offers student loan options. More information and application materials can be found online at gbhem.org/loans-and-scholarships .

Scholarship applications are accepted annually between December 15 and March 13; loan deadlines vary.

Methodist Leadership Scholarship (MLS)

Strong preference is given to Methodist students who exhibit excellent leadership qualities, involvement within their local congregation and community, or attended LEAD Camp (formerly CYME). Examples also include but are not limited to: providing leadership within worship services, mission trips, youth groups, children’s ministry, camping ministry, VBS, CCYM, etc. Leadership in school, community, and work experience will also be considered. Applicants must be able to understand the meaning of servant leadership and be able to articulate their faith (applicants may be asked to submit short answers to the question for the scholarship committee to fulfill this requirement).

To renew the scholarship students must maintain a 3.0 GPA. • Apply to Oklahoma City University by Dec. 15 • FAFSA must be filed • In and out-of-state students may be considered • Awards vary up to half of tuition • Stackable with most university scholarships up to full tuition

Some recipients of this scholarship will be admitted into the President’s Leadership Class (OCU Leads). Recipients will be required to participate in faith-based leadership activities on campus as a requirement of the scholarship. A visit to the recipient's home congregation to give an OCU presentation once a year will be required.

Minister Remission for Methodist Clergy and their Dependents

Undergraduate and graduate students entering in a fall semester who are dependent on an ordained, United Methodist Minister who actively serves the United Methodist Church within the Oklahoma Conference or the Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference may be eligible for Minister's Dependent Remission. Clergy spouses are also eligible for this award in the fall semester only.

Minister’s Remission is not always guaranteed and applicants are encouraged to apply for other OCU Scholarships. Remission is not stackable with other awards and is only applied after all federal and state grants have been applied. It covers 80%-100% of the remaining annual block tuition of 12-16 credit hours (room and board, fees, and books are not included).

If awarded, students are eligible for renewal for up to eight semesters. Hours exceeding the block tuition structure will be the responsibility of the student and cannot be covered by Minister Remission benefits, university gifts, or endowments.

• Apply to Oklahoma City University by Dec. 15
• FAFSA must be filed

ROTC Scholarship Opportunities

Air force rotc.

Oklahoma City University students now have a unique opportunity to join Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) while attending OCU by a cooperative agreement between Oklahoma City University and the University of Oklahoma.

Army ROTC students may compete for two-, three, and four-year scholarships. Army ROTC also has a scholarship program for nursing students. After you complete your degree and the Army ROTC program, you will receive a commission as an officer in the United States Army.

Contact the UCO Army ROTC for eligibility determination and enrollment assistance. See course offerings by visiting UCO's website and clicking on “Military Science.” You can also visit the ROTC website for more information.

• If a student receives a substantial university scholarship that exceeds their academic scholarships, the special scholarship will replace all other scholarships (this includes talent, and/or athletic tuition scholarships).
• Scholarships do not automatically stack. Pageant Scholarships (Miss OCU, Miss Oklahoma and Miss Black Oklahoma) stand alone for the semesters they are awarded and cannot be stacked with other university tuition scholarships.
• All tuition scholarships can only be applied to the standard block price of 12-16 hours and will not cover additional hours.

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2024 Oklahoma Scholarships

Oklahoma is not immune from the nationwide trend of rising tuition costs. The average tuition for Oklahoma universities is a whopping $9,793.00 and the total cost of attendance is $24,542.00. 47% of student graduates in Oklahoma graduate with an average debt load of $25,221.00. That’s why hundreds of thousands of students in Oklahoma turn either to scholarships or student loans.

These OK scholarships are available for men, women and a variety of students in Oklahoma, and any Oklahoma resident regardless of their interests or background. Oklahoma scholarships are available for college students, for adults going back to school, and all types of OK students or OK residents, and especially targeted to help middle class families afford a top-of-the-line education. The best part about these scholarships is they are easy (many require nothing more than filling out a simple form) and they don’t need to be paid back!

While some scholarships are easy and can be completed in under 30 seconds, others require more upfront information. We’ve marked easy scholarships with a little “Easy Apply” so you can prioritize them. This is the complete list of the best scholarships for Oklahoma residents.

How much total award money and scholarships are available for OK residents?

There are 393 scholarships totaling $1,007,365.00 available to Oklahoma residents. You can easily browse through all 393 scholarships below.

How many scholarships are available for moms and single moms in Oklahoma?

Moms in Oklahoma are eligible for all the same scholarships as OK residents. Therefore, the 393 scholarships worth $1,007,365.00 mentioned above is also available to moms and single moms. In addition, however, you can check out additional scholarships for moms, which have been provided exclusively for moms and single moms, and you can find from the main scholarship search engine page.

How many scholarships are available for college students in Oklahoma?

393 scholarships worth $1,007,365.00 are available for college students in OK. In addition, we encourage current college students in Oklahoma to check scholarships by school and, specifically, colleges in Oklahoma for more options. Here are links for scholarships at the 20 largest colleges in Oklahoma:

How many scholarships are available for high school seniors in Oklahoma?

393 scholarships totaling $1,007,365.00 are available for high school seniors in OK. In addition, we encourage current high school students to check out more from the scholarship search engine .

Do I need to be a resident of OK to apply to these scholarships?

Our scholarship search automatically returns scholarships by all different types of requirements. The below scholarships are either explicitly available for Oklahoma residents, or they do not require specific state residency at all and are therefore available to OK students and residents, as well as others across the country.

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