UCANGO2 Scholarships
Click the link below to be taken to the UCanGo2.org website to see a list of scholarships by deadline:
Scholarships by Deadline (ucango2.org)
Scholarship Websites
https://secure.okcollegestart.org/Financial_Aid_Planning/Scholarships/Scholarships.aspx
National Scholarship Websites to Sign-Up for:
Common Knowledge Scholarship Search
http://www.cksf.org/
Scholly Scholarship Website and App
https://www.myscholly.com/
High-Five Scholarship Website
http://www.highfivescholarships.com/
Fastweb
www.fastweb.com
Unusual Scholarships
http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/unusual.phtml
Oklahoma Scholarship Websites
Oklahoma Hall of Fame
http://www.oklahomahof.com/Scholarships.aspx
Oklahoma Scholarship Website
http://www.schoolsoup.com/scholarship-directory/state/oklahoma/
Oklahoma Scholarship List
https://www.mycollegeoptions.org/OK/0/Oklahoma/search-results-scholarship-search-by-location.aspx
Oklahoma Scholarships
https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-state/oklahoma-scholarships/
Great Tool for College Info:
https://secure.okcollegestart.org/
Academic Scholars Program
The Academic Scholars Program, established by the state Legislature and governor in 1988 and operated by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, provides scholarships to academically outstanding students who attend an Oklahoma college or university.
Academic Scholars receive a scholarship to help cover the cost of room, board, tuition, books and incidental fees for up to eight semesters. The actual value of the scholarship varies based on the institution the scholar chooses to attend.
This program should not be confused with the Oklahoma State Department of Education's Oklahoma Academic Scholars. Before the creation of the Academic Scholars Program, the State Department of Education had an award called "Oklahoma Academic Scholar." The student has to meet certain criteria to receive this recognition. It should be noted that this is a recognition only, not a scholarship. For more information about the SDE's Academic Scholar program, visit www.ok.gov/sde/academic-scholar-recognition-program
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Eligibility
Benefits
How to Apply
Program Rules
Forms
Frequently Asked Questions
Annual Reports
Eligibility
To qualify for the Academic Scholars Program, the applicant must meet the criteria outlined below.
- Oklahoma students can automatically qualify for the program by achieving designation as a National Merit Scholar, National Merit Finalist or United States Presidential Scholar or by scoring at or above the 99.5 percentile on the ACT or SAT (see How to Apply).
- For fall 2021, the ACT required score is a total sum score of the ACT skill areas of 138.
- For fall 2021, the SAT required score is a total sum score of the critical reading and math skill areas of 1540.
- Public colleges and universities may also nominate students attending their institution for the program based on criteria established by each institution.
Scholars will continue to receive a scholarship each year if they:
- Maintain full-time enrollment each semester.
- Complete at least 24 semester credit hours each year (additional hours required if taking the option of summer funding).
- Maintain at least a 3.25 cumulative grade point average each year.
Benefits
Academic Scholars will receive a scholarship to help cover the cost of room, board, tuition, books and incidental fees for up to eight semesters.
The amount of the award varies according to the type of institution the student attends and qualification status. The annual scholarship amount for automatic qualifiers is $5,500 for students who attend the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University or The University of Tulsa; $4,000 for students who attend any other Oklahoma four-year public or private college or university; and $3,500 for students who attend Oklahoma two-year colleges.
The annual scholarship amount for Institutional Nominees is $3,200 for students who attend the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University or The University of Tulsa; $2,400 for students who attend any other Oklahoma four-year public or private college or university; and $2,200 for students who attend Oklahoma two-year colleges.
The award amounts may vary from year to year depending upon the amount of funds available. Payment is made directly to the institution on the student's behalf. Students who enroll at public colleges and universities are eligible for a tuition waiver in addition to the scholarship award noted above.
How to Apply
Oklahoma residents who automatically qualify for the program by scoring at or above the 99.5 percentile on the ACT or SAT or who qualify for the program by achieving designation as a National Merit Scholar, National Merit Finalist or United States Presidential Scholar should obtain an application from their high school counselor or click on the link below to download a copy of the application. Applications are also available by calling the State Regents student information hotline at 800.858.1840 or 405.225.9239 in Oklahoma City.
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Students should complete the application and mail it with supporting documentation to the State Regents office. State Regents staff will then review and verify the application and supporting documentation.
Students who do not automatically qualify should contact their college or university financial aid office for more information on the institution's nomination process.
Prior to each semester, the State Regents office will forward a roster of Academic Scholars to each Oklahoma college and university. Oklahoma high schools are not notified of scholarship recipients.
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