Scholarship Resources
Scholarships for ALL
4H Youth in Action Scholarship
This program recognizes four young leaders annually, awarding each $5,000 in scholarships for their leadership and impact in areas like agriculture, civic engagement, healthy living and STEM. https://4-h.org/programs/4-h-youth-in-action-program/application/
Frances Koop Parsons/AT&T Pioneers Memorial Scholarship
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.
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/eb968d906cc246719283b6dc66ce712d.
Applications without high school transcripts or income documentation will not be considered.
Independent Living Act (Foster Care Tuition Waiver)
George and Donna Nigh Public Service Scholarship
Chiropractic Education Assistance Scholarship
The Daughters of the American Revolution
The NSDAR awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of degrees in diverse disciplines including history, law, nursing, and education. For Additional Information and Application: http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
Ann Wade Strength in Education Scholarship:
A one-time $2,000 ($1,000 per academic semester) scholarship to a student who plans to pursue a certified degree in education or in an occupation that directly supports the educational system and meets the following criteria:
Graduating high school senior
A resident of the state of Oklahoma
Pursuing a certified degree in education or directly supporting the educational system
Letter of recommendation
Letter of application
The School district must be a member of the Oklahoma ASBO.
Click here for the Ann Wade Scholarship Application.
Security Benefit Strength in Benefit Scholarship
A one-time $2,000 ($1,000 per academic semester) scholarship to a student who plans to pursue a certified degree in education or in an occupation that directly supports the educational system and meets the following criteria:
Graduating high school senior
A resident of the state of Oklahoma
Pursuing a certified degree in education or directly supporting the educational system
Letter of recommendation
Letter of application
Click here for the Security Benefit Scholarship Application.
Scholars for Excellence in Child Care
Oklahoma’s child care professionals who meet certain guidelines can continue to work while improving their child care skills through education. The Scholars for Excellence in Child Care program provides financial assistance through stipends and scholarships for coursework toward an associate degree in child development and early childhood education as well as Child Development Associate (CDA) or Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) credential assessment.
To be eligible, child care professionals:
Must work at a one-star plus or above OKDHS or tribal-licensed child care facility with a minimum of 10 percent subsidy children. Due to limited funds, however, employees at federally funded child care programs or school-age programs are not eligible.
Must have worked at a child care facility for at least three months or have taken Entry Level Child Care Training (ELCCT).
Must work as a teacher, family child care provider, director or assistant director at least 30 hours per week.
Must earn $15.50 an hour or less.
Application forms may be downloaded from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education web site.
OSAG Scholarship-
COSA is pleased to partner with Oklahoma School Assurance Group (OSAG) again this year for a student scholarship opportunity. This scholarship is for senior students whose parents/guardians are employees of OSAG member districts. These scholarships are available to dependents of all employees of a school district that is a current member of OSAG.
OSAG - Four Regional Scholarships available - $3,000 each
OSAG Member District Employee Scholarships - $2,000 each
Oklahoma JCI Senate -
https://oklahomajcisenate.org/scholarships
The Oklahoma JCI Senate awards two (2) $500 scholarships. Those recipients will then be forwarded to the US JCI Senate for national judging. If our recipients are chosen on the national level they will receive an additional $1,500 scholarship from the US JCI Senate.
Instructions to retrieve scholarship application:
https://oklahomajcisenate.org
Print out the documents, instructions and application.
OK Future Teachers
The Future Teachers Scholarship was created as an incentive to draw more qualified teachers and professionals to critical shortage areas in the state’s public schools. In exchange for a renewable scholarship worth up to $1,500, recipients agree to teach for at least three years at an Oklahoma public school in one of the critical shortage areas.
To be a candidate, students must be Oklahoma residents and be nominated by the institution in which they are enrolled. Students meeting one of the following criteria may receive a nomination:
A cumulative GPA ranking in the top 15 percent of their high school graduating class.
An ACT or SAT score ranking in the top 15 percent for high school graduates of the same year.
Admission to a professional education program at an accredited Oklahoma institution of higher education.
An undergraduate record of outstanding success based on the institution’s guidelines.
Full- and part-time students are eligible, but full-time students are given higher priority. To apply, students should contact the financial aid office at the institution in which they are enrolled. Institutions then submit nominees in priority order to the State Regents Office.
Teacher Shortage Employment Incentive Program (TSEIP)
Another incentive designed to fill teacher vacancies in Oklahoma’s public schools is the Teacher Shortage Employment Incentive Program. Recipients who meet the guidelines receive reimbursement for eligible student loan expenses or an equivalent cash benefit. To qualify, students must:
Have graduated from an accredited Oklahoma teacher education program.
Must be certified to teach math or science.
Must agree to teach math or science at an Oklahoma secondary public school for at least five years.
To apply, students should contact the TSEIP coordinator at their college or university to receive a TSEIP Participation Agreement. Completed forms must be returned to the coordinator no later than the student’s graduation date. At the time of application, students must be enrolled and maintaining satisfactory academic progress in a math or science education degree program.
Inspire to Teach
https://okhighered.org/admin-fac/finaidresources/fts/
Planning to become a future educator? Apply $5000 scholarship.
Oklahoma Opportunities
Dr. Debbie Blanke Scholarship (Oklahoma Women in Higher Education)
Jimmie L. Dean Scholarship Foundation
Oklahoma City Community Foundation
Oklahoma National Guard Tuition Waver Program
Stride Bank Scholarships
Tulsa Community Foundation
WEOKIE Credit Union Scholarship Program
Minority/Native-American/Gender-Based Opportunities
Amelia Earhart Fellowship Program for Women in Aerospace
African American Scholarships
Bureau of Indian Affairs Education Financial Aid Programs
Chickasaw Nation Higher Education Grants, Scholarships and Incentives
Choctaw Nation Higher Education Program
Development Fund For Black Students In Science And Technology
Gates Millennium Scholars
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Jackie Robinson Foundation
La Unidad Latina Foundation
League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Scholarships
National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
National Association of Black Journalists
Ron Brown Scholar Program
United Negro College Fund
Military
Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarships
Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarships
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (for children of Marines)
Navy/Marines Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarships
Office of Naval Research Undergraduate and Graduate Programs
Oklahoma National Guard Tuition Waver Program
VFW's Sport Clips Help a Hero Scholarship
Disability/Special Needs
The Center for Reintegration
National Federation of the Blind
Tribal Scholarships
Check your tribe's website for scholarship and education support resources.
Euchee (Yuchi) Tribe of Indians does not currently have a website.
Indian Health Services Scholarship
The IHS scholarship covers tuition, fees, and a stipend for Native American and Alaska Native students pursuing health-related degrees. In return, recipients must commit to working in IHS facilities or other health programs that serve Native populations. Deadline is Feb. 28th. https://www.ihs.gov/scholarship/apply/
The Daughters of the American Revolution
The NSDAR awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of degrees in diverse disciplines including history, law, nursing, and education. For Additional Information and Application: http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
The American Indian College Scholarship
collegefund.org/scholarships, and learn more our eligibility requirements and application process.
Multiple virtual scholarship application workshops coming up, that will be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube. Events webpage here.
American Chemistry Society
This scholarship provides renewable awards to underrepresented minority students pursuing chemistry-related degrees at the undergraduate level, offering up to $5,000 per academic year. Deadline is March 1. https://www.acs.org/education/acs-scholars/apply.html
Udall Scholarship
The Udall scholarship application has opened! The Scholarship Program identifies future leaders in environmental, Tribal public policy, and health care fields.
Cobell Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship
This annual, non-renewable scholarship provides up to $10,000 for undergraduate students and up to $12,500 for graduate students. It is open to Native American and Alaska Native students who are members of federally recognized tribes, supporting their pursuit of higher education at accredited institutions. https://cobellscholar.org/
Okhíčhaŋye scholarship
This scholarship offers $2,000 to Native American high school seniors pursing degrees in agriculture-related fields, The program aims to support future Native agricultural stewards. https://www.akiptan.org/scholarship
Voyager scholarship
Sponsored by the Obama Foundation, this scholarship supports college juniors with $50,000 for tuition and $10,000 for travel experiences, with a focus on leadership and public service. https://www.obama.org/programs/voyager-scholarship/
AISES Scholarships
The American Indian and Science and Engineering Society offers scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 per year, supporting Indigenous students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics(STEM) fields at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Catching the Dream Scholarship
This program offers merit-based scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 annually to Native American students. The focus is on supporting Bachelor degree or higher students in fields related to economic development for tribes, such as science, education, business, and computers.