Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPS
Remember to keep a copy of ALL your scholarship correspondence!
Click here for information pertaining to types of aid/getting aid and applying for scholarships.
Please click on a link below:
The link below is updated with scholarships listed by monthly deadlines:
https://secure.okcollegestart.org/Home/Educators/Scholarship_Corner.aspx
See the senior newsletter on the hs homepage
There is a list of several scholarship opportunities and the quick link to the application. Visit
http://www.universitytutor.com/scholarship-contest - scholarship given every month!
www.SchoolSoup.com/scholarship-directory
http://www.studentscholarships.org/2014scholarships.php - SEVERAL OPPORTUNITIES HERE
https://secure.okcollegestart.org/Home/Educators/Scholarship_Corner.aspx
“Like” Okcollegestart.org on Facebook in order to get weekly scholarship updates or visit their website www.okcollegestart.org GREAT source for scholarships.
www.ocap.org – help with college planning and finances
http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/online-colleges/oklahoma/
Please encourage your students to visit TuitionFundingSources.com and click on the social media icons to follow one or more of our social media accounts.
NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS – Check out these websites for more scholarship offers
http://www.catchingthedream.org/Scholarship.htm
https://cherokeenationfoundation.org/new/Native_American_Scholarships.pdf
GoodCall Scholarship Search Engine
Student Scholarship Opportunities
From OSRHE: Here's a website where students fill out a profile and they are then matched to colleges and scholarships. Also…it's FREE! Click here: My College Options
Additional Opportunities:
Here are some scholarship opportunities for Native American Students!
Website: www.usnews.com/education/blogs/the-scholarship-coach/2012/10/04/4-scholarships-for-american-indian-students
Culinary Scholarships
Are you planning to attend a culinary school? If so, check out these scholarships!
Website: www.usnews.com/education/blogs/the-scholarship-coach/2012/07/05/culinary-scholarships-serve-up-varied-career-opportunities
Students with Learning Disabilities (Various)
5 Scholarships for Students With Learning Disabilities
Website: www.usnews.com/education/blogs/the-scholarship-coach/2012/10/25/5-scholarships-for-students-with-learning-disabilities
Scholarships for Volunteers Reward Students Who Give Back
Deadline: Various
There are local and national funds available to students volunteering in their communities.
Website: www.usnews.com/education/blogs/the-scholarship-coach/2012/12/06/scholarships-for-volunteers-reward-students-who-give-back
OCCC ACT NOW Scholarship
Deadline: Various
The ACT NOW scholarship is offered as an automatic merit-based tuition waiver program for the 2013 graduating class of high school students. The waiver amounts are based on the student's composite score on the national ACT. Students who score a 21 are eligible for a $500 tuition waiver. Scores of 22 - 23 receive a $750 waiver and scores of 24-26 will receive a $1000 waiver. Students with exceptional scores a 27 or higher will receive a $1500 waiver. All waivers are per semester; freshman year only.
Website: www.occc.edu/news/2013/actnowscholarship2013.html
Folds of Honor Foundation
Deadline: Accepted Year Round
Provides post-secondary educational scholarships for children and spouses of military service men and women killed or disabled while serving our great nation.
Website: www.foldsofhonor.org/files/applications/FHF_Children%27s_Scholarship_Application_1_0.pdf
McNair Scholars Program
Deadline: Year Round
Scholarship program is designed to prepare students for careers as graduate students, professors or professional researchers. Must be full time student, with 42 hours or more completed, 3.0 GPA & first generation college student or student from an underrepresented ethnic group.
Website: http://mcnairscholars.com/resources/
Oklahoma City Community Foundation
Deadline: Various
If you're looking for scholarships, don't forget to visit OCCF.org. There you'll find an abundance of scholarship opportunities for students right here in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma City Community Foundation is home to more than 120 scholarship funds established by individuals, organizations and companies. These funds share the common goal of helping to make a difference in the lives of others. The foundation is now able to receive your transcripts electronically if your high school participates in this free service. Please see website for details on the list of scholarships.
Website: www.occf.org/
SMART
Deadline: Various
Part of the National Defense Education Program, science, math, and research for transformation. Open to undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Website: http://smart.asee.org/
OTHER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE POSTED OUTSIDE MRS. ODLE'S OFFICE.