First Time Freshmen Scholarships
2024-2025 Academic Year
All students newly admitted to USAO 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.
USAO 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. Housing portions of scholarships are subject to on campus room availability and are not guaranteed. Students not living in on campus housing will not be eligible for the room portion of scholarship offers. Students must be enrolled full-time, be degree-seeking, and meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.
To be eligible for new freshmen scholarships, students must be an Oklahoma resident,
U.S. citizen and enrolled full-time. The deadline to apply for scholarships is February 1st. Scholarships are not guaranteed and are subject to available funding.
4 Year Scholarships
| Scholarship | Award Amount | Qualifications | Maintenance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Academic Scholars Program | Tuition, housing scholarship |
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 Baccalaureate Scholarship | Tuition, housing scholarship | 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. |
|
Regent's Academic Scholar (Institutional Nominee) |
Tuition, housing scholarship |
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. |
|
Te Ata Scholarship * Scholarship named in honor of Mary Thompson Fisher (Te Ata), Class of 1919 |
$4,000 tuition waiver, $1,500 housing scholarship |
3.25 GPA and 26+ ACT |
2.70 retention GPA, full-time enrollment each fall and spring, terms of eligibility must be consecutive. |
|
Academic Distinction Scholarship** |
$3,000 tuition, $1,000 housing scholarship |
4.0 GPA or 25+ ACT |
2.70 retention GPA, full-time enrollment each fall and spring, terms of eligibility must be consecutive. |
|
University Scholarship** |
$1,500 tuition waiver, $500 housing scholarship |
3.8 GPA or 23-24 ACT |
2.70 retention GPA, full-time enrollment each fall and spring, terms of eligibility must be consecutive. |
|
Green & Gold Scholarship** |
$1,000 tuition waiver, $500 housing scholarship |
3.6 GPA or 21-22 ACT |
2.70 retention GPA, full-time enrollment each fall and spring, terms of eligibility must be consecutive. |
|
Drover Difference Scholarship |
$1,500 toward housing, 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 housing scholarship |
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. |
| 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. |
** Minimum 3.0 High School GPA