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First Time Freshmen Scholarships

First Time Freshmen Scholarships

All students newly admitted to Science & Arts are automatically evaluated for scholarship eligibility. Six semester transcripts and ACT/SAT scores are required for freshmen scholarship evaluation. Complete college transcripts are required for transfer scholarship evaluation.

Science & Arts will begin awarding New Freshman scholarships by December 1.

Students may only receive one academic or talent scholarship unless otherwise noted. Students receiving a one-year scholarship are encouraged to apply each spring for continuing student scholarships in subsequent years. 

All scholarships are competitive and may change annually depending upon scholarship funding availability and other institutional factors. Students must be enrolled full-time, be degree-seeking, and meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.

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4 Year Scholarships | 2 Year Scholarships | 1 Year Scholarships

To be eligible for new freshmen scholarships, students must be an Oklahoma resident, U.S. citizen and enrolled full-time. 

Non-Resident Scholarships

 

4 Year Scholarships

Scholarship Award Amount Qualifications Maintenance
Oklahoma Academic Scholars Program Tuition and course related fees, room waiver, food waiver

Named a President Scholar by the U.S. Department of Education, named a National Merit Scholar or National Merit Finalist, or 99th percentile on ACT.

Apply through Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education website.

3.25 retention GPA, full-time enrollment each fall and spring, complete minimum 24 credit hours each academic year.

Regent's Academic Scholar

(Institutional Nominee)

Tuition and course related fees, room waiver, food waiver

30 ACT or SAT equivalent, preference to those with a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

OR 28 ACT or SAT equivalent and a 3.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

OR 3.8+ GPA on a 4.0 scale and rank top 4%.

3.25 retention GPA, full-time enrollment each fall and spring, complete minimum 24 credit hours each academic year.
Regional University Baccalaureate Scholarship Tuition and course related fees, room waiver, food waiver 30+ ACT and minimum 3.5 GPA on 4.0 scale.  3.25 retention GPA, full-time enrollment each fall and spring, complete minimum 24 credit hours each academic year.
Novikow Music Scholarship In-state tuition waiver up to 18 credit hours each fall and spring Must be declared music major and audition for the scholarship, 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, and minimum 20 ACT or SAT equivalent. 3.00 retention GPA, continuous enrollment in recital and a major ensemble, enroll in 15+ credit hours each fall and spring.
The Joseph and Marjorie Dougherty Scholarship $4,000/year

Non-education related recipients: 28+ ACT or SAT equivalent and 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale

Education-related recipients: Preference given to 3.5+ GPA on a 4.0 scale and exceptional ACT/SAT score.

2.75 retention GPA, full-time enrollment each fall and spring, terms of eligibility must be consecutive.
Academic Distinction Scholarship $3,250 tuition, $1,000 room waiver

24+ ACT or 4.0 GPA

2.70 retention GPA, full-time enrollment each fall and spring, terms of eligibility must be consecutive.
Drover Difference Scholarship $1,500 toward room, plus basic block rate fees

Must be eligible to receive Oklahoma's Promise each year.

2.70 retention GPA, full-time enrollment each fall and spring, terms of eligibility must be consecutive.
Oklahoma Educator Award Scholarship $2,000 tuition, $1,000 room waiver

Must be a dependent of an Oklahoma public school teacher.

2.70 retention GPA, full-time enrollment each fall and spring, terms of eligibility must be consecutive. Yearly documentation of parents' educator status required.
Troutt Scholarship $5,000 tuition waiver, $2,000 room waiver

29+ ACT

2.70 retention GPA, full-time enrollment each fall and spring, terms of eligibility must be consecutive.
Te Ata Scholarship $4,500 tuition waiver, $1,500 room waiver

27+ ACT

2.70 retention GPA, full-time enrollment each fall and spring, terms of eligibility must be consecutive.
Willard Scholarship $4,000 tuition waiver, $1,250 room waiver

25+ ACT

2.70 retention GPA, full-time enrollment each fall and spring, terms of eligibility must be consecutive.
President's Leadership Council Scholarship $3,800 tuition waiver, $1,500 room waiver

Must indicate "yes" on PLC question and complete essay on Science & Arts application for admission, minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, 20+ ACT or SAT equivalent. 

Contract requirements (2.75 GPA, attendance, leadership positions, participation, etc.) each year.

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2 Year Scholarships

Scholarship Award Amount Qualifications Maintenance
University Scholarship $2,500 tuition waiver, $750 room waiver

22-23 ACT or 3.75 GPA

2.70 retention GPA, full-time enrollment each fall and spring, terms of eligibility must be consecutive.

 

1 Year Scholarships

Scholarship Award Amount Qualifications Maintenance
Green & Gold Scholarship $2,000 tuition waiver, $500 room waiver

20-21 ACT or 3.5 GPA

Available one year only.
Talent Scholarship Partial tuition waiver, amount varies.

Recommendations made from Art, Theatre, and Music Departments after audition/interview. Offers finalized in Admissions Office.

Available one year only.

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