PO Box 108850
Oklahoma City, OK 73101-8850
Ph: 800-858-1840
Fax: (405)225-9230
E-mail: studentinfo@osrhe.edu
URL: http://www.okhighered.org

Academic Scholars Program

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Encourages students of high academic ability to attend institutions in Oklahoma. Renewable up to four years. ACT or SAT scores must fall between 99.5 and 100th percentiles, or applicant must be designated as a National Merit scholar or finalist. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $3500. Maximum award amount: $5500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1645 scholarship(s), totalling $8,582,375. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 800-858-1840, studentinfo@osrhe.edu.

Future Teacher Scholarship-Oklahoma

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Open to outstanding Oklahoma high school graduates who agree to teach in shortage areas. Must rank in top 15% of graduating class or score above 85th percentile on ACT or similar test, or be accepted in an educational program. Students nominated by institution. Reapply to renew. Must attend college/university in Oklahoma. Contact institution's financial aid office for application deadline. Focus: Education Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Maximum award amount: $1500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 150 scholarship(s), totalling $100,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; essay. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 800-858-1840, studentinfo@osrhe.edu.

Heartland Scholarship Fund

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Renewable award for dependent children of individuals killed as a result of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, or a surviving dependent child who was injured in the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building day care center as a result of the bombing. The awards are applicable to the cost of tuition, fees, special fees, books, and room and board. The award is for undergraduate study anywhere in the United States, and for graduate study at an Oklahoma institution. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $3500. Maximum award amount: $5500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 27 scholarship(s), totalling $126,000. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 800-858-1840, studentinfo@osrhe.edu.

Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Grant)

Purpose: Award for Oklahoma residents enrolled at an Oklahoma institution at least part time each semester in a degree program. May be enrolled in twoor four-year or approved vocational-technical institution. Award of up to $1000 per year. Application is made through FAFSA. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 23000. Minimum award amount: $200. Maximum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 23712 grant(s), totalling $19,164,264. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis; FAFSA. Deadline: 4/30. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 800-858-1840, studentinfo@osrhe.edu.

Regional University Baccalaureate Scholarship

(University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Renewable award for Oklahoma residents attending one of 11 participating Oklahoma public universities. Must have an ACT composite score of at least 30 or be a National Merit semifinalist or commended student. In addition to the award amount, each recipient will receive a resident tuition waiver from the institution. Must maintain a 3.25 GPA. Deadlines vary depending upon the institution attended. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $3000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 254 scholarship(s). To Apply: Required: application form. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 800-858-1840, studentinfo@osrhe.edu.

William P. Willis Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Renewable award for Oklahoma residents attending an Oklahoma institution. Contact institution financial aid office for application deadline. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 32. Minimum award amount: $2000. Maximum award amount: $3000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 26 scholarship(s), totalling $51,600. Contact: Scholarship Contact Person, 800-858-1840, studentinfo@osrhe.edu.