SCHOLARSHIP CORNER
This page is a simple and quick way to find exciting financial
aid and scholarship opportunities. Check back regularly because you
never know what will become available next!
American Indian College Fund
Deadline: Various
The American Indian College Fund (AICF) was established in 1989 to
provide scholarships to American Indian/Alaska Native students
attending tribal colleges. The AICF is devoted to funding and
creating awareness about the community-based accredited tribal
colleges and universities that offer students access to knowledge
and skills alongside Native culture, language, and values. The
American Indian College Fund also provides scholarships to
undergraduate and graduate students attending any other accredited
public or non-profit private college all across the United
States.
Website: http://collegefund.org/student-resources/scholarships
American Indian Science and Engineering
Society
Deadline: Various
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) helps
students move forward in their educational journeys by providing a
wide range of programs and scholarship opportunities. AISES
scholarships help students acquire skills and training that will
help them meet the unique STEM needs of our communities. Students
are highly encouraged to apply for all the scholarships they are
eligible for!
Website: http://www.aises.org/scholarships
BestColleges.com
Deadline: Various
The goal of BestColleges is to help students maximize free money
for college by providing them with updated and accurate scholarship
information. They have compiled an extensive list of scholarships
for criminal justice majors, including criminal justice
scholarships and criminal justice grants specifically for
undergraduates, graduate students, minorities, and women.
Website: http://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/criminal-justice-scholarships/
McNair Scholars Program
Deadline: Year-Round
This scholarship program is designed to prepare students for
careers as graduate students, professors or professional
researchers. Applicants must be full-time college students, have
completed 42 hours or more, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and be a first
generation college student or a student from an underrepresented
ethnic group.
Website: https://mcnairscholars.com/resources/
OERB Scholarship
Deadline: Various
Oklahoma Energy Rescources Board (OERB) awards up to $500,000 to
students majoring in petroleum-related fields. Maintain a minimum
grade point average of 2.75 (on a 4-point scale) and be enrolled
full-time in one of the following undergraduate petroleum-related
programs: Petroleum Engineering, Geoscience or Energy Management at
University of Oklahoma (OU), Oklahoma State University (OSU) or
Univerity of Tulsa (TU); or Petroleum Land Management at Oklahoma
City University (OCU).
Website: https://oerb.com/education/undergraduate-scholarship-and-application/
Oklahoma City Community Foundation
Deadline: Various
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation is home to more than 120
scholarship funds established by individuals, organizations and
companies. 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 OCCF's website for
details about each scholarship.
Website: https://occf.org/scholarships/
Tuck Sleep Scholarships
Deadline: Various
Many scholarships today are geared toward specific candidates,
including those who struggle with sleep-related issues. Tuck.com
provides more than $500,000 in scholarship funding for
undergraduate and graduate students. Some of these awards target
sleep-deprived individuals, while others are available to students
pursuing degrees in sleep science and other areas of psychology and
mental health.
Website: https://www.tuck.com/sleep-scholarships/
UCanGo2.org
Deadline: Various
Check out UCanGo2.org for numerous scholarship opportunities for
middle school, high school, college and adult students. They
provide you with links to scholarships by deadline and by category,
as well as a new scholarship of the week each Monday. UCanGo2 also
offers free information on college planning and financial aid.
Visit their website to find these helpful tools!
Website: http://ucango2.org/Scholarships.html
Varsity Tutors Scholarship
Deadline: Monthly
Varsity Tutors holds a monthly $200 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 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 $200 college
scholarship.
Website: https://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
January Scholarships
Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Scholarship
Deadline: January 8, 2021
The Foot Locker Scholar Athletes program awards $20,000
scholarships to 20 high school, college-bound seniors across the
nation for being exemplary leaders on their sports teams, in their
classrooms, and in their communities. The college scholarship,
sponsored by the Foot Locker Foundation, is intended to help
phenomenal student-athletes pursue their dreams of attending and
excelling at a four-year college/university
Website: https://footlockerscholarathletes.squarespace.com/
NatureWorks - Sutton Award for Student Conservation
Art
Deadline: January 9, 2021
The Sutton Award recognizes high school students, grades nine
through twelve, who demonstrate the ability to communicate current
conservation topics in compelling ways. Applicants must choose one
of the following format categories for their presentation: 2D, 3D,
or photography. In addition to the artwork, each applicant must
submit a 250-word essay that explains how his or her work
communicates information about a current conservation issue. The
Sutton Award is comprised of up to $20,000 in cash to be
distributed among students, and among selected instructors of
winning students as determined by the selection committee. Students
must be attending school (public, private or homeschool) in the
state of Oklahoma. Students must not be an employee or an immediate
family member of an employee of the Sutton Center.
Website: https://www.suttoncenter.org/development/partnerships/natureworks-sutton-award-for-student-conservation-art/
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Deadline: January 9, 2021
The Ron Brown Scholarship Program (RBSP) honors the legacy of
Ronald H. Brown through a selective scholarship program that
advances higher education for community-minded and intellectually
gifted African Americans. RBSP competitively awards Ron Brown
Scholars four-year $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 each year) to the
most talented and economically-challenged high school seniors who
demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community
engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship - the
four pillars of the late Ronald H. Brown's mission to uplift people
of all races, cultures and ethnicities - especially our
disadvantaged youth. Recipients may use the renewable scholarships
to attend an accredited four-year college or university of their
choice within the United States. Ron Brown scholarships are not
limited to any specific field or career objective and may be used
to pursue any academic discipline. Applicants for the Ron Brown
Scholarship must be graduating high school seniors at the time of
their application. Eligibility: (1) Must be Black/African American.
(2) Must excel academically. (3) Must exhibit exceptional
leadership potential. (4) Must participate in community service
activities. (5) Demonstrate financial need. (6) Be a US citizen or
hold a permanent resident visa card. (7) Be a current high school
senior at the time of your application.
Website: https://www.ronbrown.org/
ARRL Foundation
Deadline: January 11, 2021
The ARRL Foundation is currently accepting applications from
eligible radio amateurs pursuing higher education. All applicants
must be active, FCC-licensed hams, and must complete and submit an
online application form. Applicants must also forward a copy of
their academic transcript from their most recently completed school
year. More than 90 scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 will be
awarded in 2021.
Website: http://www.arrl.org/scholarship-program
National FFA Scholarship Program
Deadline: January 14, 2021
The National FFA Organization provides scholarships designed to
fit the diversity of their applicants. Scholarships sponsored by
businesses and individuals, through the National FFA Foundation,
are awarded to support a wide variety of higher education plans and
career goals. Their new scholarship platform provides a variety of
benefits for the end user. Students can create, edit, and
submit an application utilizing any web platform including a smart
phone. They can upload any required documents directly to their
application and accept an awarded scholarship; all on-line. If you
are not an FFA member, don't worry! FFA has scholarships for you as
well.
Website: https://www.ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships/local-engagement-programs-scholarships/
APIA Scholarship Program
Deadline: January 14, 2021
The Asian & Pacific Islander American (APIA) Scholarship Fund
awards range from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000
awards. APIA provides scholarships to underserved APIA students.
They place a special focus on those who live at or below the
poverty level, or are otherwise of low socioeconomic status, are
the first in their families to attend college, are representative
of the APIA community's diversity, geographically and ethnically,
especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on
college campuses due to limited access and opportunity, and have
placed strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well
as solid academic achievement.
Website: http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html
Mensa Foundation's College Scholarship
Program
Deadline: January 15, 2021
Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program in an accredited
U.S. institution of higher learning during the academic year
following the application date. Applicants must submit an
application and essay explaining his or her career, academic and/or
vocational goals. Essays must be no longer than 550 words.
Applicants need not be Mensa members.
Website: http://www.mensafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/
The Washington Crossing Foundation
Scholarship
Deadline: January 15, 2021
The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the fifty-second
annual national Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship Awards
for students completing twelfth grade (or final high school year)
in 2021 who are planning careers in government service. The
Washington Crossing Foundation is pleased to offer a variety of
national and regional college scholarships ranging from $500 to
$5,000. The competition is open to all high school seniors who are
U. S. citizens and are planning careers of service to the United
States in local, state, or federal government. All awards are for
one year.
Website: http://www.gwcf.org/AppDownload.html
JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Deadline: January 15, 2021
The Profile in Courage Essay Contest challenges students to write
an original and creative essay that demonstrates an understanding
of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in
Courage. The maximum word count is 1,000 with a minimum of 700, not
including citations and bibliography. Use at least five varied
sources such as government documents, letters, newspaper articles,
books, and/or personal interviews. The contest is open to United
States high school students in grades nine through twelve attending
public, private, parochial, or home schools; U.S. students under
the age of twenty enrolled in a high school correspondence/GED
program in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or
the U.S. territories; and U.S. citizens attending schools overseas.
The winner receives $10,000, second-place winner receives $3,000,
five finalists receive $1,000, and eight semi-finalists receive
$100.
Website: http://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest/getting-started
C-SPAN's Student Cam
Deadline: January 20, 2021
Each entry should reflect this year's theme: Explore the issue you
most want the president and new Congress to address in 2021.Your
video should analyze the current or historical significance of your
chosen issue and include differing points of view. The entry must
be the original work of the student(s). This competition is open to
entrants currently enrolled in middle or high school in any state
in the United States, the District of Columbia, or U.S.
territories. Students may be enrolled in public or private schools,
or be home-schooled. Students in grades 6-8 will be considered
"middle school" entrants; grades 9-12 will be considered "high
school" entrants. A grand prize of $5,000 for the student(s) and
$750 for the teacher/school will be awarded to the best overall
entry in either the high school or middle school category. 149
other prizes ranging from $125 to $3,000 will be awarded based on
category and region.
Website: http://www.studentcam.org/
United States JCI Senate Foundation
Scholarship
Deadline January 22, 2021
Each year, the U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate
Foundation grants $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school
seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited
post-secondary colleges, universities, or vocational schools. The
number of grants awarded annually is at the discretion of the
Foundation and must be used for educational expenses in the first
year of full-time study. The Oklahoma Senate will award two (2)
$500 scholarships. Recipients will then be forwarded on to the U.S.
JCI Senate Foundation to be considered for further judging.
Website: http://www.usjcisenate.org/index.php/programs/scholarship
WEOKIE Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: January 31, 2021
The WEOKIE Foundation will award 25 graduating high school seniors
scholarships for $2,000 each. Applicants must be a graduating
senior from an accredited high school or home school program
located in one of the following counties in which WEOKIE serves:
Canadian, Cleveland, Grady, Lincoln, Logan, McClain, and Oklahoma.
Students must submit an application and write an essay using the
following prompt: If you had the opportunity to enhance your school
in a positive way, what specific changes would you make? How would
you make these changes? How does this impact students, teachers,
and administration?
Website: https://www.weokie.org/scholarships
February Scholarships
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: February 1, 2021
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program is
designed to address the financial needs of minority college
students and provide comprehensive mentoring services through its
42 Strategies for Success Curriculum. Once chosen from a national,
selective process, "Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholars" receive a
generous four-year grant to assist with the costs of attending the
college or university of their choice and are enrolled in JRF's
celebrated mentoring curriculum. JRF's four-year curriculum enables
students to navigate the college environment effectively, explore
career options, develop leadership skills and embrace a commitment
to service. Throughout the four-year program, JRF also promotes the
values and character traits embodied in the heroic life of its
namesake. The JRF scholarship is awarded to outstanding high school
graduates who plan to earn a baccalaureate degree from an
accredited four-year college or university. Additional fellowships
are given to JRF Scholars to pursue opportunities to work and study
abroad, and for post-graduate education.
Website: http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/
EngineerGirl Writing Contest
Deadline: February 1, 2021
The 2021 EngineerGirl Writing Contest invites you to submit a
piece of writing that salutes engineering's role in meeting and
defeating the challenges presented by COVID-19. Applicants may be
in grades 3 - 12. The length of submission required varies,
depending on grade. Winners will be selected in each grade category
with first-place winners receiving $500, second-place entries
receiving $250, and third-place entries receiving $100.
Website: https://www.engineergirl.org/134513/2021-contest
EGIA Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: February 1, 2021
The EGIA Foundation Scholarship Program was established to
recognize the excellent and deserving students seeking an HVAC
technical education. This scholarship provides essential financial
support to aspiring residential HVAC, green HVAC, or home
performance contracting careers. Up to 20 eligible students will be
awarded a $2500 scholarship to pursue an HVAC degree or certificate
at an accredited community college, technical/vocational school, or
approved technical institute during the 2019-2020 academic year.
Applicants will be asked to explain what inspired them to choose an
HVAC technical education and their plans upon graduating.
Website: https://egiafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarship?gclid=Cj0KCQiA2L7jBRCBARIsAPeAsaOBWqsSDDofr4wfMm9tjLrsU3E7NxzITL9xnr_innk3ZnFt7qnXET8aAsVMEALw_wcB
AFA Teens for Alzheimer's Awareness College
Scholarship
Deadline: February 15, 2021
Alzheimer's disease doesn't just affect the people who have been
diagnosed with it; it also affects their loved ones, caregivers and
people of all ages, including children. Each year, AFA holds a
scholarship essay contest which asks students to describe how
Alzheimer's disease changed or impacted their lives. Whether
they've had a loved one with the disease, volunteered or worked as
a caretaker or are just passionate about the cause, the next
generation of leaders in the fight against Alzheimer's have a story
to tell. All high school seniors who are US citizens or permanent
residents and plan to enter a four-year college/university in 2021
are invited to take part in the contest. The grand prize is a
$5,000 college scholarship. Scholarships will also be awarded for
first runner-up ($2,500), second runner-up ($1,500), third
runner-up ($1,000), fourth runner-up ($750) and honorable mention
($500).
Website: https://alzfdn.org/young-leaders-of-afa/scholarship-contest/
Vegetarian Resource Group College
Scholarships
Deadline: February 20, 2021
Due to the generosity of an anonymous donor, The Vegetarian
Resource Group each year will award $20,000 in college scholarship
money to graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted
vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities. Vegetarians do
not eat meat, fish, or fowl. Vegans are vegetarians who do not use
other animal products such as dairy or eggs. One award of $10,000
and two awards of $5,000 will be given. Entries may only be sent by
students graduating from high school in spring 2021.
Website: http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm
Sweet and Simple Scholarship
Deadline: February 28, 2021
Big things come in small packages, and now, those simple gifts can
really pay off in Unigo's Sweet and Simple Scholarship! Think back
to a time when you received a special gift that seemed so
unassuming yet made such a strong impact in your life. Was it a
present you could open in a box or a humble gesture from a
stranger? Your gift will forever be priceless, but the Sweet and
Simple Scholarship can help sweeten that present with a $1,500
award towards your college education. So, for those looking for an
easy scholarship, keep it simple - sweet and simple. Applicants
must be 14 years of age or older at the time of application, be
legal residents of the United States or the District of Columbia,
and be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of
2026) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher
education.
Website: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/sweet-and-simple-scholarship
March Scholarships
Project Yellow Light - Hunter Garner
Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2021
Project Yellow Light is a scholarship competition
designed to bring about change. As an applicant you have one clear
mission: encourage your peers to develop and embrace safe driving
habits. The competition has three separate competitions: video,
billboard, and radio. Applicants must create a video, billboard
design or radio spot created to motivate, persuade and encourage
their peers to not drive distracted. You have a unique opportunity
to play a key role in spreading this important message. You can
speak to your peers on this subject in a way that adults cannot.
The more lives you can impact, the more lives you can save.
For both the high school and college categories of the
billboard competition, the winner will receive a scholarship in the
amount of $2,000. For the high school and college categories of the
video competition, the winner will receive a scholarship in the
amount of $8,000. For the high school and college categories of the
radio competition, the winner will receive a scholarship in the
amount of $2,000. Billboard designs are due March 1. Submissions
for the video and radio competitions are due April 1.
Website: https://projectyellowlight.com/
OSU-Oklahoma City President's Leadership
Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2021
The President's Leadership Scholarship at OSU-OKC
recognizes outstanding students who have demonstrated talent and
distinguished achievement in the areas of leadership, citizenship,
service and communication. The scholarship is comprised of a
full-tuition waiver for up to 15 credit hours each fall and spring
semester, including fees and a $500 book stipend. Applicants must
have a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Current college students
should be enrolled in a minimum of nine (9) credit hours each
semester. Be actively involved in school clubs, organizations
and/or activities (current college students must be active in two
campus organizations).
Website: https://osuokc.edu/plc
SEG Scholarships
Deadline: March 1, 2021
The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) scholarships
encourage the study of geophysics and related geosciences. Thanks
to the generosity of donors, the SEG offers a range of different
scholarship opportunities. Funds provided may be applied to
tuition, books, and fees. Scholarships range from $500 to $10,000
per academic year. Average awards are approximately $3,700. The
number of scholarships available depends chiefly upon the number of
sponsors and the amounts they contribute. SEG scholarships have
been awarded to students all over the world.
Website: http://seg.org/Scholarships
Derek Hughes/WSIA Educational Foundation
Scholarship
Deadline: March 7, 2021
The purpose of the scholarship program is to further the study of
insurance and encourage, support and reward those exceptional
students who have an interest in an insurance career. In order to
be eligible for this scholarship, students must meet the following
guiding principles: Have an overall GPA of 3.25 or a major GPA of
3.5 or higher; be a college sophomore, junior or senior before Fall
2021; Satisfy one of the following substantive requirements: Be an
RMI major/minor/concentration student, have taken RMI courses, or
have work experience in the RMI industry.
Website: https://www.wsia.org/wcm/Foundation/Scholarships/wcm/Foundation/Scholarships___Grants.aspx?hkey=99fdcbec-3b0c-4030-81a6-941a3b0aebca
Oklahoma Cattlemen's Foundation
Scholarships
Deadline: March 10, 2021
The scholarships are available for current college
students at an Oklahoma college or university with definite plans
to continue in the fall or graduating high school seniors who have
an interest in the beef cattle industry. Students fill out one (1)
application to apply for multiple scholarships. Scholarships will
be presented at the 69th Annual OCA Convention & Trade Show,
July 23-24, 2021. Ranch Rodeo Scholarships will be presented at the
37th Annual OCA Ranch Rodeo, August 20-21, 2021.
Website: https://www.okcattlemen.org/scholarship-opportunities-menu
Richard Gebhart Legacy Post Graduate Annual
Scholarship
Deadline: March 10, 2021
The Richard Gebhart Legacy Post Graduate Annual Scholarship
provides $2,500 to a student who has already received a 4-year
degree and in is enrolled in and/or pursuing a post-graduate degree
(Master's, PhD, Law Degree, Etc.).The Gebhart Legacy Scholarship
Fund is administrated through the Oklahoma Cattlemen's Foundation
(OCF). Applicants must be able to show experience and
involvement in cattle industry leadership activities and must be
members in good standing of the Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association
(OCA) or their state cattlemen's association.
Website: https://www.okcattlemen.org/scholarship-opportunities-menu
Truman D. Picard Scholarship
Deadline: March 12, 2021
The Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program is dedicated to the
support of Native American students pursuing a higher education in
Natural Resources. It is sponsored by the Intertribal Timber
Council. Students awarded will receive $2,000 for graduating high
school seniors, $2,500 for grad students and graduating college
seniors that are applying/accepted to grad school, and $2,500 for
college students.
Website: https://www.itcnet.org/about_us/scholarships.html
Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship Contest
Deadline: March 26, 2021
The annual Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship Contest engages
high school students in church-state issues by directing them to
express a point of view on a religious liberty topic. Any high
school student graduating in 2021 or 2022 is eligible to enter the
contest. The grand prize winner will receive $2,000 and a trip for
two to Washington, D.C. The second prize winner will receive $1,000
and third prize will receive $500.
Website: http://bjconline.org/contest/
VFW Auxiliary's Young American Creative Patriotic
Art Contest
Deadline: March 31, 2021
Each year, more than 4,000 high school students from across the
country participate in the VFW Auxiliary's Young American Creative
Patriotic Art Contest. The contest began in 1979 to recognize
up-and-coming artists and encourage patriotism in youth. This
scholarship is open to any student in grades 9-12 who is enrolled
in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program
in the United States. The first-place winner from each state
competes for national awards totaling $31,000.
Website: https://vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships/young-american-creative-patriotic-art-contest/