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Each year, scholarships help thousands of students achieve their educational goals and help families manage the cost of college.

Below are links to several scholarships available to Oklahoma residents. It's also a good idea to contact the financial aid office at the school you plan to attend to investigate any special scholarship programs.

Additional information about grants and scholarships for Oklahoma students can be found in our annual publication "Are You Looking for Money?" And, download our Scholarship Success flyer for additional scholarship application tips.



You can investigate other scholarship opportunities at your local public library, your college's financial aid office or by using online tools like FastWeb.com Scholarship Search and Scholarships4School.com.

Oklahoma Resident Scholarship Programs

Oklahoma's Promise - Awarded to students who complete a specific high school curriculum, achieve at least a 2.5 GPA and abide by certain conduct standards. Income restrictions apply and students must enroll in the program during the 8th, 9th or 10th grade.

Academic Scholars Program - Awarded to students who score in the 99.5 percentile on the ACT or SAT exam and to resident and non-resident National Merit Scholars or Finalists, Presidential Scholars or Institutional Nominees. Students must plan to attend a public or private Oklahoma college.

Future Teachers Scholarship Program - Awarded to students who want to teach in critical-subject shortage areas.

George and Donna Nigh Public Service Scholarship - Awarded to outstanding students preparing for careers in public service.

Regional University Baccalaureate Scholarship - Awards based on academic merit to students who plan to attend an Oklahoma regional university.

Robert C. Byrd Scholarship Program - Awards based on a student's potential for continued academic excellence and achievement.

Scholars for Excellence in Child Care - Scholarships for eligible child care professionals to earn a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, Certificate of Mastery, Director's Certificate of Completion and/or an associate degree in child development or early childhood education.

The scholarship information above is provided by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.
For more details, contact StudentInfo@osrhe.edu or call the Student Information Hotline at
800.858.1840 (toll-free) or 405.225.9239.


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