Scholarships

2018-2019

November Scholarships:

National Space Club Scholarship
Deadline: November 30, 2018
Since 2013, The National Space Club and Foundation has offered the opportunity for a student to give the keynote address at the National Space Club and Foundation's annual Goddard Memorial Dinner, one of the space industry's most prestigious gatherings. The student must intend to pursue a career in the Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) fields, be academically strong and excel in public speaking. In addition to speaking at the Goddard Memorial Dinner, the individual selected will also receive a scholarship, in the amount of $10,000. This scholarship is awarded to a U.S. citizen, and is open to seniors in high school through graduate students studying at an accredited educational institution in the United States, who have definite plans to pursue a career in the STEM fields.
Website: https://www.spaceclub.org/scholarship/index.html

SimpliSafe STEM Scholarship
Deadline: November 30, 2018
As a tech startup, SimpliSafe understands the need to ensure students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields are provided with the crucial funding in pursuit of their degree. The SimpliSafe Scholars program provides financial assistance to students enrolled in a degree program that prepares them for careers in STEM. Each scholarship is for $1,000. Applicants must be currently enrolled at an accredited postsecondary institution in the U.S.
Website: https://simplisafescholars.org/

December Scholarships:

Barbara Lotze Scholarships for Future Teachers
Deadline: December 1, 2018
The AAPT Executive Board offers scholarships for future high school physics teachers. These scholarships, supported by an endowment funded by Barbara Lotze, are available only to U.S. citizens attending U.S. schools. Undergraduate students enrolled, or planning to enroll, in physics teacher preparation curricula and high school seniors entering such programs are eligible. Successful applicants receive a stipend of up to $2,000 and a complimentary AAPT Student Membership for one year. Recipients may renew the scholarship for up to four years.
Website: http://www.aapt.org/programs/grants/lotze.cfm

Luigi Wewege Foundation
Deadline: December 1, 2018
The Luigi Wewege Foundation scholarship was created with the belief that everyone who has a desire to attend, should be able to attend college or university. By answering a simple essay question, applicants will have an opportunity to be granted a $1,500 scholarship. The foundation committee will select a winner by the end of December. Applicants must be high school students who have been accepted into a college or university or currently enrolled in a college or university.
Website: http://www.luigiwewegefoundation.com/

Youth Forward Scholarship
Deadline: December 1, 2018
Volunteerism is increasingly important in American society. Indeed, many of today's high schools require some type of volunteer work in order to graduate. Colleges and universities also seek to encourage students to "give back" to their communities. This scholarship seeks to reward a few deserving youth for their commitment to the spirit of volunteerism. Six $500 scholarships will be awarded.
Website: https://www.dmvedu.org/scholarship/

Annual CGTrader Scholarship
Deadline: December 14, 2018
CGTrader is the largest 3D model marketplace backed by the strong designer community of more than 1.2 million members. CGTrader was founded with the goal to ensure fair marketplace conditions for 3D designers. Each year, CGTrader challenges students to dig into the field of technology by writing an essay on how innovative technologies are transforming our lives. To apply, write and submit an original essay (500-1000 words) on the topic: "Our life on a spaceship: The future of mankind." The best submission will be awarded $2,000 while the two runners-up will receive $500 each. To be eligible, applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, be a high school senior, undergraduate or graduate student, and be enrolled full-time.
Website: https://www.cgtrader.com/scholarships

Neighborhoods.com Neighborhood Involvement Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, 2018
This $2,000 is available to all students attending an accredited 4-year undergraduate college or university in any U.S. state. Applicants must have at least a 3.5 GPA. The scholarship essay should discuss your experience with neighborhood involvement and the role your neighborhood played in shaping who you are today. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm.
Website: https://www.neighborhoods.com/scholarship

Niche Community College Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, 2018
This scholarship is open to all current and prospective community college students. For the purposes of this scholarship, "Community College" includes all schools that are primarily two-year public institutions, including community colleges, junior colleges, technical schools, city colleges, and state colleges. This $500 scholarship for community college students can be used to pay for tuition, books, or any future education-related expenses. The scholarship winner will be determined by random drawing and then contacted directly and announced on the Scholarship Winners page.
Website: https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarship/communitycollege-scholarship/

Oklahoma Tour Guide Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, 2018
The Zebra wants to see your favorite road trip destination in Oklahoma. There are no limits to what they're looking for: a narrated animation, a slideshow of memorabilia, or an illustrated map of the best roadside attractions. This is the chance for you to showcase any place you love in an original way. Applicants must be currently enrolled in or planning to attend a four-year university, graduate program, community college or trade school located in the continental U.S. Selected winner(s) will receive $1,000.
Website: https://www.thezebra.com/insurance-news/3787/zebra-tour-guide-scholarship/

Top Ten List Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, 2018
Unigo.com wants to know what's truly special and different about you. Get creative, be serious, or tug at their heart strings. Give them 10 reasons you should receive this $1,500 scholarship.
Website: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/top-ten-list-scholarship

The UNIGO $10K Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, 2018
Imagine a historical figure is brought back to life. Who is it? What's their favorite mobile app? Applicants must be 13 years of age or older at the time of application. They must also be a legal resident of the United States and be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2024) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education.
Website: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/unigo-10k-scholarship

ZipRecruiter Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, 2018
ZipRecruiter is offering a $3,000 scholarship to the winning college or university student with the most creative entry. To apply, students must submit a 500 - 800 word essay that describes a job they previously held or currently hold and what their ideal post-graduate job is. Applicants must be a legal resident of the United States and be at least 18 years old.
Website: https://www.ziprecruiter.com/scholarship

Oklahoma Scholarships:

Follow the links below to learn more about college scholarships in Oklahoma.

Nolan Moore Memorial Education Foundation Scholarship

The Foundation’s main purpose is to support industry education, as well as offering scholarships to students who are pursuing a career in printing technology/management. Since its inception, the Foundation has provided over $180,000 in scholarships to students in Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. Scholarship amounts range from $500 (freshman) to $2,500 (seniors) per year and are based on t... more

AOTF Oklahoma Scholarship

Scholarships awarded to one professional level student and technical level student within the state of Oklahoma. Scholarship amount TBD.

Ines Abbott McCrary Scholarship

The scholarship shall be awarded to a junior or senior collegian member of Beta Zeta/Oklahoma State University who will pursue an undergraduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded, or a senior collegian member of Beta Zeta who will pursue a graduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. 2. Should no applicants meet the criteria sti... more

Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant (OTAG)

The Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant Program (OTAG) is a need-based grant program for Oklahoma residents who attend ELIGIBLE COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND CAREER TECHNOLOGY CENTERS in Oklahoma. Awards are approved for full-time or part-time undergraduate students. APPLICATION Application is made through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available through high school counselors, the fin... more

Future Teachers Scholarship

The Future Teachers Scholarship Program was established by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education as an incentive to encourage the preparation of teachers in critical shortage areas in the public schools of Oklahoma. ELIGIBILITY The student must be a resident of Oklahoma. The student must be nominated by the college in which they are enrolled on the basis of one of the following criteri... more

Regional University Baccalaureate Scholarship

This scholarship enables 11 participating public universities to provide up to four years of scholarship support to academically-promising Oklahoma students enrolled in a baccalaureate program. Each participating institution may nominate up to 15 awardees per year. REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES Cameron University, East Central University, Langston University, Northeastern State University, Northwestern ... more

Chiropractic Education Scholarship Program

This scholarship is administered by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. The purpose of the Chiropractic Education Scholarship Program is to assist residents of the state of Oklahoma who are pursuing the study of chiropractic at accredited out-of-state schools. ELIGIBILITY The student must be a resident of Oklahoma for at least ... more

ASHRAE David C. J. Peters Scholarship

A one-year $5,000 scholarship available annually to a qualified undergraduate mechanical engineering student enrolled full-time in a four or five year bachelor degree program at one of the institutions listed below. The scholarship was created by Southland Industries in honor of David Peters, a tireless advocate of recruiting quality and ASHRAE member. California State University (CSU) at Chico ... more

3 Point Scholarship Program

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The “3 Point Scholarship Program” has been designed to assist New York/Tri-State & Tulsa area high school students in their pursuit of a college degree. $2,000 grants will be available to graduating high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time at a two-year or four-year accredited institution during the upcoming academic year. Students who remain in good standing acade... more

Tractor Supply Company Scholarship

ELIGIBILITY: Pursing a four-year degree in any area of agriculture. Applicant must complete financial analysis section of application and exhibit financial need. Resident of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South... more

Bank of the West Scholarship

ELIGIBILITY: Pursuing a two- or four-year degree in agribusiness or agriculture. Must have demonstrated leadership qualities, exhibit financial need (low to moderate income) and reside within the immediate areas served by Bank of the West, including: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dak... more

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa Scholarship

ELIGIBILITY: Pursuing a two- or four-year degree in agronomy, crop science, agricultural communications, education, journalism, extension, public relations, business management, economics, finance, sales, marketing, plant pathology/breeding/genetics, soil science or soil/water conservation. One scholarship will be awarded to resident of Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan,... more

Fastline Publications Scholarship

ELIGIBILITY: Pursuing a four-year degree in agricultural business/farm/livestock or ranch management or agricultural sales and marketing. Seventeen $1,000 scholarships to a member from Illinois; Indiana; Iowa; Kansas; Kentucky; West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina or South Carolina; Arkansas, Louisiana or Mississippi; Missouri; Nebraska; Pennsylvania or New York; Washington, Oregon or Idah... more

MetLife Foundation Scholarship

ELIGIBILITY: Pursuing a four-year degree in select areas of agriculture, agribusiness management, communications, education, journalism, extension, public relations, finance, economics, sales, marketing, engineering, mechanization, technology, plant pathology, plant/animal breeding and genetics, range/soil science or public service and administration in agriculture. Resident of Alabama, Arkan... more

Clubs of America

Eligible students will: Write an essay of no fewer than 600 words about their career aspirations and how their current course load will help them achieve success in their careers. Where do you see yourself 10 years from now? Thinking outside the box is encouraged! Email their essay as a .doc or .pdf attachment to: scholarship@greatclubs.com YouTube submissions are optional, although not required... more

Betty Black Hatchett Scholarship

Graduate or undergraduate; must reside in or attend school in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, or Arkansas

Ines Abbott McCrary Scholarship

Eligibility:# Open to: Undergraduate and alumnae members of Beta Zeta/Oklahoma State# Additional Criteria: First preference given to junior and senior undergraduate members. Second preference given to alumnae members pursuing a graduate degree. Third preference given to freshman and sophomore undergraduate members.

Lucile Moore Garrett Scholarship

Graduate or undergraduate either residing in or attending school in Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Arkansas, or Louisiana.

Source: http://www.collegescholarships.com/local/oklahoma-scholarships

Scholarship Search Web Sites:

Guide for First Generation College Students: http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/first-generation-college-students/

Complete List of College Cost Calculators: http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/financial-aid/college-calculators/

Financial Aid for Online Colleges: http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/financial-aid/financial-aid-for-online-colleges/

Guide to a Debt Free College Degree: http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/graduating-debt-free/

Affordable Online Colleges in Oklahoma: http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/online-colleges/oklahoma/

Find Affordable Online Colleges: http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/

Affordable Colleges: http://www.affordablecolleges.com/resources/scholarships/

OK College Start Scholarships: https://secure.okcollegestart.org/Financial_Aid_Planning/Scholarships/Scholarship_Links.aspxhttp://www.indian-affairs.org/

Catching the Dream: https://www.catchingthedream.org/

Oklahoma Tribes Web Site: http://www.theamericanindiancenter.org/oklahoma-tribes/

American Indian College Fund: http://www.collegefund.org/

Bureau of Indian Education: http://www.bie.edu/ParentsStudents/index.htm

Gates Millennium Scholarship: http://gmsp.org/

Indian Health Scholarship: http://www.ihs.gov/scholarship/index.cfm

FormSwift Scholarship: https://formswift.com/startup-scholarship

https://www.fastweb.com/

http://www.gocollege.com/

http://www.collegenet.com/elect/app/app

http://www.fastaid.com/

https://www.scholarships.com/

http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/

http://www.scholarships4students.com/

SCHOLARSHIP LINKS

UCanGo2
UCANGO2.ORG offers general financial aid information from the Oklahoma College Assistance Program.

U.S. Department of Education Financial Aid Information
FEDERAL STUDENT AID is a site where you can learn how to pay for college, why you should go, what you need to do to get there and how to talk to your family about college.

Note: The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education have provided links to several financial aid websites and hope they are helpful. However, the State Regents cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy or content of these pages or guarantee full access to them. Before starting a scholarship search, we suggest you read the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION and FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION information on scholarship scams in an effort to protect yourself from being victimized.

CORPORATE-SPONSORED

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Cox Connects Education Scholarships
Dell Scholars: https://www.dellscholars.org/scholarship/
Dish Networks
FormSwift $1,000 Scholarship Contest
Intel Science Talent Search
Microsoft Scholarships
Varsity Tutors Monthly Essay Contest
Wal-Mart Associate Scholarships

For more information on financial aid opportunities, email STUDENTINFO@OSRHE.EDU or call the Student Information Hotline at 800.858.1840 (225.9239 in Oklahoma City).

Source: https://secure.okcollegestart.org/Financial_Aid_Planning/Scholarships/Scholarship_Links.aspx

How To Write A Scholarship Essay:

Scholarship Essays should use this formatting unless specified otherwise:

Two to three pages in length
Double spaced
Times New Roman font
12 point font
One-inch top, bottom, and side margins

These scholarship essay examples are provided for insight on how to write a scholarship essay.

Scholarship Essay Example 1 addresses the following question: "Choose a book or books that have affected you deeply and explain why." In this case, the applicant has chosen the novel Germinal by Emile Zola. The essay is strong and well-written, although not without its flaws.

Scholarship Essay Example 1

The scholarship essay example 2 question (Who has been the most influential person in your life?) is a common scholarship prompt. The example posted here is a winning scholarship submission that deals effectively and affectionately with the question.

Scholarship Essay Example 2

Essay examples 3 and 4 are in response to (e.g, "Why do you want to go to college" or "Describe a major hurdle or obstacle you've had to overcome".). Both examples deal with the same theme (sick parent) but utilize different approaches. In addition, one is a 500-word response and the other is a 1,000-word response.

Scholarship Essay Example 3

Scholarship Essay Example 4

Source: http://www.collegescholarships.com/application-essays/scholarship-essays

CARNEGIE

December Scholarships:

Nolan Moore Memorial Education Foundation Scholarship

AOTF Oklahoma Scholarship

Ines Abbott McCrary Scholarship

Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant (OTAG)

Future Teachers Scholarship

Regional University Baccalaureate Scholarship

Chiropractic Education Scholarship Program

ASHRAE David C. J. Peters Scholarship

3 Point Scholarship Program

Tractor Supply Company Scholarship

Bank of the West Scholarship

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa Scholarship

Fastline Publications Scholarship

MetLife Foundation Scholarship

Clubs of America

Betty Black Hatchett Scholarship

Ines Abbott McCrary Scholarship

Lucile Moore Garrett Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP LINKS

CORPORATE-SPONSORED

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Cox Connects Education Scholarships
Dell Scholars: https://www.dellscholars.org/scholarship/
Dish Networks
FormSwift $1,000 Scholarship Contest
Intel Science Talent Search
Microsoft Scholarships
Varsity Tutors Monthly Essay Contest
Wal-Mart Associate Scholarships

COMMUNITY/CIVIC SERVICE

DISCIPLINE/MAJOR

DISABILITY/SPECIAL NEEDS

HEALTH/MEDICAL

MILITARY

MINORITY/NATIVE-AMERICAN/GENDER-BASED OPPORTUNITIES

OKLAHOMA OPPORTUNITIES

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION/SEARCHES

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH (STEM)

STUDY ABROAD/INTERNATIONAL

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

How To Write A Scholarship Essay:

Scholarship Essay Example 1

Scholarship Essay Example 2

Scholarship Essay Example 3

Scholarship Essay Example 4

Counselor Navigation

December Scholarships:

SCHOLARSHIP LINKS

CORPORATE-SPONSORED

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Cox Connects Education Scholarships Dell Scholars: https://www.dellscholars.org/scholarship/ Dish Networks FormSwift $1,000 Scholarship Contest Intel Science Talent Search Microsoft Scholarships Varsity Tutors Monthly Essay Contest Wal-Mart Associate Scholarships

COMMUNITY/CIVIC SERVICE

DISCIPLINE/MAJOR

DISABILITY/SPECIAL NEEDS

HEALTH/MEDICAL

MILITARY

MINORITY/NATIVE-AMERICAN/GENDER-BASED OPPORTUNITIES

OKLAHOMA OPPORTUNITIES

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION/SEARCHES

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH (STEM)

STUDY ABROAD/INTERNATIONAL

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

How To Write A Scholarship Essay:

Counselor Navigation

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Cox Connects Education Scholarships
Dell Scholars: https://www.dellscholars.org/scholarship/
Dish Networks
FormSwift $1,000 Scholarship Contest
Intel Science Talent Search
Microsoft Scholarships
Varsity Tutors Monthly Essay Contest
Wal-Mart Associate Scholarships