Scholarships

2019-2020

Local Scholarships 2020

All Local Scholarships without listed due dates are to be turned in to Mrs. Savage by 3:20 p.m. April 1, 2020

Organization of Rural Oklahoma Schools Scholarship

Due to Mrs. Savage Feb. 20, 2020

Link: https://s3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/850/oros_scholarship_form_2020.doc

Oklahoma Schools Insurance Group Scholarship

Due to Mrs. Savage Feb. 20, 2020

Link: https://s3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/850/osig_app.pdf

Carnegie Community Service Scholarship

Due to Mrs. Savage Mar. 1, 2020

Link: https://s3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/850/carnegie_community_scholarship.pdf

Spring Scholarships 2020

SUPERCOLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE January 31, 2020 AMOUNT $1,000

Purpose:

SuperCollege donates a percentage of the proceeds from the sales of its books to award scholarships to high school, college, graduate and adult students.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be high school students, college undergraduates, graduate students or adult students residing in the U.S. and attending or planning to attend any accredited college or university within the next 12 months. The scholarship may be used to pay for tuition, books, room and board, computers or any education-related expenses.

# of Awards:1 Renewable: Yes

How to Apply: Applications are available online.

Sponsor: SuperCollege.com

Website:https://merit-based.com/scholarship/?supercollege

FFA SCHOLARSHIPS

Visit the link below for National FFA Grants and Scholarships. The deadline for most Scholarships is Jan.23^rd.

JIMMY RANE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

DEADLINE February 8, 2020

AMOUNT $500-$5,000

Purpose:

To support students who are planning to pursue undergraduate degrees.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores who are residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 for high school seniors or 2.75 for college students. Selection is based on academic excellence, community involvement, leadership skills, awards and honors and financial need.

# of Awards: Varies

Renewable: Yes

How to Apply: Applications are available online.

Sponsor: Jimmy Rane Foundation

Website: http://www.jimmyranefoundation.org

FRIENDS OF KIM JONES SHELTON SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE February 15, 2020

AMOUNT $1000

Purpose:

To support central Oklahoma students pursuing post-secondary education.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be graduating from a central Oklahoma high school with a minimum grade point average of 3.5. Students must submit a FAFSA student aid report and have financial need relating to either a disability or a challenging circumstance of the student or the parent. Applicants must submit an essay reflecting on friendship. Students with a disability must submit documentation of disability and an essay discussing how it has impacted your achievements. Applicants may be given preference if they or a family member has a disability, if the applicant is an African American female or if the applicant was raised in a single parent home.

# of Awards: 1

Renewable: Yes

How to Apply: Applications are available online.

Sponsor: Oklahoma City Community Foundation

Website: https://occf.org/

HAL W. ALMEN/WEST OKC ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE March 1, 2020

AMOUNT $4,000

Purpose:

To support students from the state of Oklahoma with furthering their education.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be a graduating senior from a Oklahoma high school. Students must have a 2.75 GPA or higher to be considered for this award. Financial need is considered and applicant's family income cannot exceed $100,000. Students must provide a written statement that focuses on how their local Rotary club supports their local community.

# of Awards: 3

Renewable: Yes

How to Apply: Applications are available online.

Sponsor: Oklahoma City Community Foundation

Website: https://occf.org/

PETE & LELA STAVROS SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE March 1, 2020

AMOUNT $1,000

Purpose:

To support the families of Oklahoma firefighters to pursue post-secondary education.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be graduating from an Oklahoma high school. Students must be a child or relative of a member of the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association. Applicants must submit supporting materials indicating the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association member's name, service status, fire department and relationship to the student. Students must submit essays describing career goals related to their education plan and how extracurricular activities have influenced educational goals. Applicants must submit the FAFSA student aid report and a letter of recommendation from the school guidance counselor or principal.

# of Awards: 1

Renewable: Yes

How to Apply: Applications are available online.

Sponsor: Oklahoma City Community Foundation

Website: https://occf.org/

CAROLYN WATSON OPPORTUNITIES SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE March 1, 2020

AMOUNT $10,000

Purpose:

To support rural Oklahoma students pursue post-secondary education.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be residents of rural Oklahoma counties as defined by the U.S. Census. Students must be graduating from Oklahoma high schools or be homeschooled students meet graduation requirements. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.5 or greater. Students should demonstrate exceptional ability in either arts and humanities, community leadership or science and engineering.

# of Awards: 1

Renewable: Yes

How to Apply: Applications are available online.

Sponsor: Oklahoma City Community Foundation

Website: https://occf.org/

JAMES M. AND VIRGINIA M. SMYTH SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE March 15, 2020

AMOUNT $2,000

Purpose:

To support students who are pursuing undergraduate degrees.

Eligibility:

Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA, and they must have community service experience. Applicants must plan to obtain a degree in the arts and sciences, music, ministry or human services. Preference will be given to students from the following states: Missouri, Mississippi, Georgia, Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas and Tennessee. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Adult students may also apply.

# of Awards: 12-15

Renewable: Yes

How to Apply: Applications are available online.

Sponsor: Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc.

Website: http://www.cfgreateratlanta.org/community-impact/scholarships/

OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR INC. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

DEADLINE March 31, 2020

AMOUNT $2,500

Purpose:

To encourage Oklahoma students to continue their education.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be graduating seniors from an accredited high school or homeschool in Oklahoma. Students must attend a college, university, vocation or technical school in Oklahoma. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and legal residents of Oklahoma.

# of Awards: 10

Renewable: Yes

How to Apply: Applications are available online.

Sponsor: Oklahoma State Fair

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Website: http://www.okstatefair.com

JIMMIE L. DEAN SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE April 15, 2020

AMOUNT Up to $10,000

Purpose:

To encourage Oklahoma students to pursue education.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be legal residents and have lived in Oklahoma for the past six years. Students must be graduating from an Oklahoma high school or have completed graduation requirements through homeschooling. Applicants must be attending an Oklahoma college, university or technical school as a full-time, first-time student.

# of Awards: Varies

Renewable: Yes

How to Apply: Applications are available online.

Sponsor: Jimmie L. Dean Scholarship Foundation, Inc.

Website: https://jimmiedeanfoundation.org

BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE (BNSF) FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE May 1, 2020

AMOUNT $2,500 for 4 years

Purpose:

To provide a four-year scholarship for an American Indian student attending an accredited four-year college or university in a state where Burlington Northern Santa Fe operates.

Eligibility:

Applicants must reside in one of the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota or Washington. Applicants must also major in one of the following areas: business, engineering, math, medicine/health administration, natural/physical sciences, technology or education and belong to AISES. Applicants must have a 2.0 minimum GPA.

# of Awards: 5

Renewable: Yes

How to Apply: Applications are available online.

Sponsor: American Indian Science and Engineering Society

Website: http://www.aises.org/scholarships

OKLAHOMA CATTLEMEN'S SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE May 10, 2020

AMOUNT Varies

Purpose:

To assist students whose families are involved in the Oklahoma beef cattle industry.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be high school seniors or current students at an Oklahoma college or university with plans to continue in the fall. Preference points are given to the sons, daughters or grandchildren of current Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association members or current members of Oklahoma Junior Cattlemen's Association.

# of Awards: 15

Renewable: Yes

How to Apply: Applications are available online. A resume or similar, two essays and a transcript are required.

Sponsor: Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association

Website: https://www.okcattlemen.org/scholarship-opportunities-menu2

OKLAHOMA YOUTH WITH PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP FUND

DEADLINE May 15, 2020

AMOUNT $2,000

Purpose:

To provide educational assistance to students who graduated while in foster care.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be graduates of Oklahoma high schools who were in the custody of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services at the time of graduation. They must have a minimum GPA of 2.0. Financial need is considered.

# of Awards: Varies

Renewable: Yes

How to Apply: Applications are available online.

Sponsor: Oklahoma City Community Foundation

Website: https://occf.org/

Source. https://www.okcollegestart.org/Financial_Aid_Planning/Scholarships#/Browse

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
At UCanGo2.org, a division of the Oklahoma College Assistance Program, you'll find helpful information on how to plan, prepare and pay for college, including a scholarship database and scholarship search tips.

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.

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://www.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

Scholarships

Spring Scholarships 2020

SUPERCOLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE January 31, 2020 AMOUNT $1,000

Eligibility:

# of Awards:1 Renewable: Yes

How to Apply: Applications are available online.

Sponsor: SuperCollege.com

Website:https://merit-based.com/scholarship/?supercollege

JIMMY RANE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

DEADLINE February 8, 2020

AMOUNT $500-$5,000

Eligibility:

# of Awards: Varies

Renewable: Yes

How to Apply: Applications are available online.

Sponsor: Jimmy Rane Foundation

Website: http://www.jimmyranefoundation.org

FRIENDS OF KIM JONES SHELTON SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE February 15, 2020

AMOUNT $1000

Eligibility:

# of Awards: 1

Renewable: Yes

How to Apply: Applications are available online.

Sponsor: Oklahoma City Community Foundation

Website: https://occf.org/

HAL W. ALMEN/WEST OKC ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE March 1, 2020

AMOUNT $4,000

Eligibility:

# of Awards: 3

Renewable: Yes

How to Apply: Applications are available online.

Sponsor: Oklahoma City Community Foundation

Website: https://occf.org/

PETE & LELA STAVROS SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE March 1, 2020

AMOUNT $1,000

Eligibility:

# of Awards: 1

Renewable: Yes

How to Apply: Applications are available online.

Sponsor: Oklahoma City Community Foundation

Website: https://occf.org/

CAROLYN WATSON OPPORTUNITIES SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE March 1, 2020

AMOUNT $10,000

Eligibility:

# of Awards: 1

Renewable: Yes

How to Apply: Applications are available online.

Sponsor: Oklahoma City Community Foundation

Website: https://occf.org/

JAMES M. AND VIRGINIA M. SMYTH SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE March 15, 2020

AMOUNT $2,000

Eligibility:

# of Awards: 12-15

Renewable: Yes

How to Apply: Applications are available online.

Sponsor: Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc.

Website: http://www.cfgreateratlanta.org/community-impact/scholarships/

OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR INC. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

DEADLINE March 31, 2020

AMOUNT $2,500

Eligibility:

# of Awards: 10

Renewable: Yes

How to Apply: Applications are available online.

Sponsor: Oklahoma State Fair ,

Website: http://www.okstatefair.com

JIMMIE L. DEAN SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE April 15, 2020

AMOUNT Up to $10,000

Eligibility:

# of Awards: Varies

Renewable: Yes

How to Apply: Applications are available online.

Sponsor: Jimmie L. Dean Scholarship Foundation, Inc.

Sponsor: Oklahoma State Fair

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