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Updated: July 17th, 2021

The “Sooner State” is home to a variety of renowned colleges and universities, and luckily, there are plenty of Oklahoma scholarships to offset the cost of attending. With its beautiful landscapes, rich history, and cowboy culture, Oklahoma is an exciting environment for in-state or out-of-state students!

Jump ahead to:

• Top Oklahoma Scholarships
• Resources for Oklahoma Students
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Summary of Scholarships
• Upcoming Scholarships

Top Oklahoma scholarships in 2021

Lighten the financial burden and apply for all the scholarships you qualify for on the following list!

Oklahoma State Regents Academic Scholars Program

• Eligibility: Undergraduate pursuing a degree at a college or university in Oklahoma who scored at or above the 99.5 percentile on the ACT or SAT
• Amount: Varies
• Deadline: April 16, 2021

Alberta Brannon Memorial Scholarship

• Eligibility: Undergraduate with a minimum 3.0 GPA pursuing studies in hospitality, tourism, or related fields
• Amount: $1,000
• Deadline: May 1, 2021

Oklahoma Association for the Education of Young Children Scholarship

• Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate at an Oklahoma institution studying fields in early childhood education or childhood development and family studies
• Amount: Varies
• Deadline: May 1, 2021

Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants Scholarship

• Eligibility: Physician Assistant student with a minimum 3.0 GPA going into their second year at an Oklahoma PA Program
• Amount: $1,000
• Deadline: May 1, 2021

Ralph Clinton Scholarship

• Eligibility: Enrolled college student pursuing a career or degree in sales and marketing
• Amount: $3,000
• Deadline: May 1, 2021

Donna and Harry Kornbaum Scholarship

• Eligibility: Oklahoma high school graduate with a minimum 2.0 GPA attending The University of Oklahoma
• Amount: $3,000
• Deadline: June 1, 2021

Nurse Education Program Scholarship

• Eligibility: College sophomore or junior in a Nursing BS program or a practicing RN registered at a college or university in Oklahoma
• Amount: Varies
• Deadline: June 1, 2021

Oklahoma Goodwill Industries Abilities Scholarship

• Eligibility: Graduating high school senior in Oklahoma with a minimum 3.0 GPA with a disability
• Amount: Up to $2,000
• Deadline: June 1, 2021

Oklahoma’s Promise Scholarship

• Eligibility: Undergraduate resident of Oklahoma with a household income under $100,000 per year
• Amount: Varies
• Deadline: June 30, 2021

ASHRAE Region VIII Scholarship

• Eligibility: Undergraduate pre-engineering or engineering student at an institution in a list of states including Oklahoma
• Amount: $3,000
• Deadline: December 1, 2021

Oklahoma National Guard Tuition Waiver Program

• Eligibility: Member of the Oklahoma Army or Air National Guard pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree at an institution in Oklahoma
• Amount: Cost of resident tuition up to 18 credit hours per semester
• Deadline: Varies by semester

Resources for Oklahoma students

FAFSA Guide

In Oklahoma, students must apply for the FAFSA as soon as possible after it opens (they have “first come, first served” funding). The Oklahoma FAFSA opens on October 1 each year, so make sure you are ready!

Frequently asked questions about Oklahoma scholarships

What scholarships are available at the University of Oklahoma?

The University of Oklahoma offers a variety of scholarships based on merit, including valedictorian recognition and National Merit awards. The institution also celebrates diversity with opportunities for first-generation and minority students. Students can also earn micro-scholarships through its partnership with RaiseMe.

Summary of Oklahoma scholarships

1. Oklahoma State Regents Academic Scholars Program
2. Alberta Brannon Memorial Scholarship
3. Oklahoma Association for the Education of Young Children Scholarship
4. Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants Scholarship
5. Ralph Clinton Scholarship
6. Donna and Harry Kornbaum Scholarship
7. Nurse Education Program Scholarship
8. Oklahoma Goodwill Industries Abilities Scholarship
9. Oklahoma’s Promise Scholarship
10. ASHRAE Region VIII Scholarship
11. Oklahoma National Guard Tuition Waiver Program

Upcoming Oklahoma scholarships

KASF Southwestern Regional Chapter Scholarship

• Eligibility: Full-time undergraduate of Korean heritage with a minimum 3.0 GPA at a school in the Southwestern region
• Amount: Varies