Important Note: The purpose of this detailed listing of Oklahoma scholarships for college is to help you plan your scholarship search throughout the year. Please find information below about scholarships specifically for Oklahoma students. Some of the deadlines may be from prior years. Scholarship deadlines are cyclical, so even if a deadline has passed, the website will likely be updated for the current school year. Be sure to reach out to the sponsor or check sponsor websites for the most recent details.
January
February
Clois E. and Laura Huffer Scholarship is for $500 and awarded to a full-time junior or senior student majoring in agricultural leadership. Preferred students should demonstrate excellence in academics and leadership qualities. First preference is given to applicants from Oklahoma. The deadline is February 1st. Learn more here.
Presidential Leadership Scholarship This scholarship is based on academic and leadership achievements. Applicants must have a 25 ACT and a 3.6 GPA. This IS for up to $7,000 per semester. The deadline to apply is February 20th. More info here.
NOC/OSU Gateway Ambassadors Scholarship This scholarship is based on academic and leadership achievements. Applicants must have a 25 ACT and a 3.6 GPA. This scholarship is for up to $7,000 per semester and the deadline is February 20th. Apply here.
A scholarship given to Agricultural Communications students from Oklahoma. The recipient must be enrolled as a full-time student at Oklahoma State University in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. The recipient must also have a GPA of at least 3.5. Selection preference shall be given to students who graduated from a high school located in one of the following Oklahoma counties: Washita, Custer, Kiowa, Beckham or Roger Mills. Deadline is at February 1st. Read more.
To be eligible, applicants must be an Oklahoma resident and U.S. citizen, have a 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA, be enrolled full-time, and show proof of All-Oklahoma Team status. Deadline is at February 1st. Read more.
Applicants must have completed their junior and senior years at Jones High School and be a graduating senior from Jones High School. They must also have a 3.0 GPA and 19 ACT score to be considered. Deadline is at February 15th. Read more.
For students enrolled at a university or college in the state of Oklahoma, completing a graduate or undergraduate engineering degree. Graduate students may be enrolled part-time and undergraduates must be enrolled as full-time students. Applicants must also have a 2.5 GPA or higher. Deadline is at February 15th. Read more.
Eligible applicants must have exhibited a minimum of 2-years at the Comanche County Livestock Show during their ninth through twelfth grade. Preference will be given to those with longer-term involvement in livestock showing. They must also have an unweighted cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and attend a school in Comanche County while being active in 4-H or FFA. Deadline is at February 15th. Read more.
For students graduating from Edmond Santa Fe High School who demonstrate a commitment to a career or area of study with a focus on quantitative analysis, engineering, computer science, finance, bio-medicine, chemistry, or mathematics. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and an ACT math subscore of 24 or higher. Deadline is at February 15th. Read more.
Applicants must be a current undergraduate pursuing studies in hospitality, tourism, culinary or a closely related academic program with a concentrated course of study involving a restaurant and food/beverage service major. Deadline is at February 15th. Read more.
Applicants must be children, adopted children, stepchildren, grandchildren, adopted grandchildren or step-grandchildren of members or deceased members of Iron Workers Local 584. They must also be graduating from high school with an unweighted 3.0 GPA or greater in their senior year. Deadline is at February 15th. Read more.
Applicants must be a full-time or part-time employee of Quail Creek Golf and Country Club or a qualified dependent. They must also have a GPA of 2.0 or greater throughout high school and in any subsequent semesters of education. Deadline is at February 15th. Read more.
A full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that may be used by recipients for undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in the United States. Any high school junior who plans to enroll in college in the fall and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply. Deadline is at February 23rd. Read more.
March
The ASME INSPIRE/Charles W.E. Clarke Scholarship is for $2,000 and is open to graduating high school seniors intneding to pursue a degree in Engineering or STEM-related studies. Students need to show involvement in STEM-related activities and financial need to go to college. The deadline to apply is March 15th. Learn more here.
To be an eligible applicant you must have a minimum GPA of 3.2. Write an essay on the given questions and submit three references. Deadline is at March 2nd. Read more.
To be eligible, you must be a dependent, child, or stepchild of full-time employees of any company that is a direct or indirect subsidiary of American Electric Power Company, Inc. You must also be a high school senior and plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university. Deadline is at March 29th. Read more.
Awarded to Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma students who are undergraduate juniors or seniors majoring in fashion or business or those accepted into an MBA program of which they will be attending their first semester in the Fall. Deadline is at March 31st. Read more.
Awarded to Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma students who are pursuing RN degrees, have completed at least 48 college credit hours, and have been accepted into a nursing program. Deadline is at March 31st. Read more.
Awarded to Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma students who are pursuing degrees in one of the following areas: bachelors-level Registered Nursing degrees, Doctor of Dentistry, or Doctor of Medicine. Deadline is at March 31st. Read more.
Awarded to Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma students who will be seniors, currently attending Southeastern Oklahoma State University, and will be majoring in health-related degrees. Deadline is at March 31st. Read more.
To be eligible you must be a member in a recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation. Deadline is at March 31st. Read more.
April
AISES Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship is for $2,500 per academic year, per four years. This is available to American Indian high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher who reside in one of the 23 states serviced by the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Pacific Corporation and its affiliated companies. The deadline to apply is April 30th. Learn more here.
Oklahoma Central Foundation Scholarship Program awards $2,000 to students with an interest in pursuing continuing undergraduate education within the state of Oklahoma. Applicants must be a current high school senior or current college/university student. The deadline is April 4th. Apply here.
Debbie Blanke Scholarship offers $500 scholarship is open to individuals enrolled as a graduate student in a higher education-related degree program ( master’s or doctorate) at an educational institution based in Oklahoma. Preference is given to applicants who have earned at least 12 credit hours toward a graduate degree, worked at least three years in a higher education institution, and intend to pursue a career in higher education. The deadline to apply is April 30th. Learn more here.Toggle Content
May
June
July
Carolyn Wilson Dialysis Patient Scholarship Program provides awards of up to $5,000 per academic year. You must be a resident of either Arkansas, Louisiana, or Oklahoma and have been diagnosed with ESRD (stage 5 kidney disease). Applicants must also demonstrate financial need and be a current dialysis patient or a kidney transplant recipient. The deadline to apply is July 15th. Apply here.
Awarded annually to a current associate degree nursing student that is a member of the Alpha Delta Nu chapter at their school. Nursing students who demonstrate excellent leadership and service are encouraged to apply. Deadline is at June 1st. Read more.
August
September
October
The Senior Essay Contest is open to high school seniors attending an Oklahoma public school. The topic question is Presidential elections often include language filled with vitriol. When, if ever, does the quest to win an election at any cost outweigh the damage and disunity created by attack ad campaigns? The topic varies each year. The deadline to submit your essay is October 31st. Read more here.
James Key AGED Grad Student Scholarship is for $500. The award is based on leadership characteristics, scholastic ability, and a need for financial aid. To be eligible, graduates must have a 2.8 GPA or higher. The deadline to apply is October 1st. Learn more here.
Offered to one high school senior annually each fall. Must be an Oklahoma high school senior. Deadline is at October 18th. Read more.
November
The Academic Scholars Program is for $14,400 per year. To be eligible, applicants must have been named a President Scholar by the U.S. Department of Education, named a National Merit Scholar or National Merit Finalist, and have scored in the 99.5 percentile on a national ACT. The deadline to apply is November 1st. More info here.
December
Oklahoma City Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club Scholarship is for active OU or OSU Pi Beta Phi students in good standing. Financial need is also considered. The deadline to apply is December 9th. Learn more here.
Award of Excellence is for $16,000. To be eligible, you must have a 31 ACT or 1390 SAT (or greater) and a 3.5 GPA or be in the top 10% class rank. The deadline to apply is December 15th. Apply here.
To be considered, you must have a 29-30 ACT or 1330-1380 SAT and a 3.5 GPA or be in the top 10% of your class. Deadline is at December 15th. Read more.
Deadline's Vary
Agricultural Education Scholarship, Inc. is for approximately $25,000. The number of scholarships given is determined by annual income of scholarship trusts. Scholarships are awarded based on leadership, scholastic ability and financial need. Apply here.
OAETA Student Teacher Scholarship gives $100 awards to seniors preparing for their student teaching experience. Learn more here.
The Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Education Program gives Tribal citizens financial assistance in meeting their higher education goals. Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA, be a full-time or part-time student, and enroll in the Peoria Tribe. Learn more here.
Willard Scholarship is for $21,000. Applicants must have a 25 (or higher) on an ACT and be a first-time full-time freshman. Learn more here.
Inter-Tribal Council Johnson-O’Malley Scholarship offers grants for tuition, textbooks, etc. To be eligible you must be a Chickasaw citizen. The deadline is September 15th for the fall semester; February 15th for spring semester; July 1st for summer semester. Learn more here.
Students must be declared Music majors and audition for the scholarship. Applicants must also have a GPA of 3.0 and a minimum composite ACT score of 20 or SAT equivalent. Deadline varies. Read more.
You must be a resident of Oklahoma and custodial parent of at least one child under the age of 18 living in a single-parent household. Must be a full-time student at a non-profit college or university in Cleveland, Grady, Logan, Oklahoma or Payne County. Must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be eligible for the federal Pell Grant. Deadline varies. Read more.
Oklahoma Promise is a scholarship program that helps Oklahoma students from low- to middle-income families earn free college tuition. Students must apply while in middle school or early high school, meet academic and conduct requirements, and complete specific coursework. The program covers tuition costs at eligible Oklahoma public colleges and universities or a portion of tuition at participating private institutions. Deadline varies. Read more.
The Oklahoma State Regents Academic Scholars Program is a merit-based scholarship program that recognizes Oklahoma high school seniors with outstanding academic achievement. Eligible students who meet high GPA, class rank, and standardized test score requirements may receive financial assistance to attend an Oklahoma college or university. The program encourages academic excellence and supports students pursuing higher education in the state. Deadline varies. Read more.
The George and Donna Nigh Public Service Scholarship provides financial assistance to Oklahoma students who demonstrate academic achievement and a commitment to careers in public service. The scholarship supports students attending Oklahoma colleges or universities and encourages leadership and service in government, education, and community organizations.Deadline varies. Read more.
The Otha Grimes Scholarship is a scholarship program that provides financial assistance to eligible Oklahoma students pursuing higher education. The scholarship supports students with academic potential and financial need, helping them cover college-related expenses and encouraging educational achievement. Deadline varies. Read more.
Oklahoma Nursing Student Assistance Program provides financial aid to nursing students in Oklahoma who are pursuing degrees or certifications in nursing. In exchange for assistance, recipients may agree to work in Oklahoma healthcare facilities after graduation, helping address the state’s nursing workforce needs while supporting students with tuition and educational expenses. Deadline varies. Read more.
The Cherokee Nation Higher Education Grants and Scholarships program provides financial support to eligible Cherokee Nation citizens pursuing higher education at accredited colleges, universities, or vocational schools. The program offers grants and scholarships to help cover tuition, books, and other educational expenses while encouraging academic success and career development. Deadline varies. Read more.
The Chickasaw Nation Higher Education Grants and Scholarships program provides financial assistance to eligible Chickasaw students attending colleges, universities, or vocational schools. The program helps cover tuition, books, and other educational expenses while supporting academic achievement and career advancement for Chickasaw Nation citizens. Deadline varies. Read more.
The Muscogee Creek Nation Scholarship Foundation provides scholarships and educational assistance to eligible Muscogee (Creek) Nation students pursuing higher education. The foundation supports academic achievement by helping students pay for tuition, books, and other college-related expenses at accredited institutions.Deadline varies. Read more.
The Oklahoma Society of CPAs Scholarship provides financial assistance to Oklahoma students pursuing degrees in accounting. The scholarship supports students who demonstrate academic achievement and an interest in becoming Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), helping them cover educational expenses while encouraging careers in the accounting profession. Deadline varies. Read more.
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation Scholarships are a collection of scholarship opportunities managed by a nonprofit organization that helps students in Oklahoma pursue higher education. These scholarships support graduating high school seniors and current college students based on criteria such as academic achievement, financial need, community involvement, and specific fields of study. Deadline varies. Read more.
The Tulsa Community Foundation Scholarships are a group of scholarship opportunities managed by a nonprofit organization that supports students in the Tulsa area and across Oklahoma. These scholarships help graduating high school seniors and college students pay for higher education based on criteria such as academic performance, financial need, community involvement, and specific career goals.Deadline Varies. Read more.
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship provides financial assistance to students in Oklahoma who are pursuing higher education, especially those interested in agriculture, agribusiness, or related fields. The scholarship supports academic achievement, leadership, and a commitment to serving rural and agricultural communities in the state. Deadline varies. Read more.
The Oklahoma Rural Rehabilitation Scholarship provides financial support to students from rural Oklahoma communities who are pursuing higher education. The scholarship helps cover educational expenses such as tuition and fees, with a focus on assisting students with financial need and encouraging them to contribute to the development of rural areas after graduation. Deadline varies. Read more.
The Oklahoma Engineering Foundation Scholarship provides financial assistance to students in Oklahoma who are pursuing degrees in engineering or related fields. The scholarship supports academic achievement and helps develop future engineers by reducing the cost of tuition and encouraging careers that contribute to the state’s technical and industrial workforce. Deadline varies. Read more.
