SCHOLARSHIP CORNER
This page is a simple and quick way to find exciting financial
aid and scholarship opportunities. Check back regularly because you
never know what will become available next!
American Indian College Fund
Deadline: Various
The American Indian College Fund (AICF) was established in 1989 to
provide scholarships to American Indian/Alaska Native students
attending tribal colleges. The AICF is devoted to funding and
creating awareness about the community-based accredited tribal
colleges and universities that offer students access to knowledge
and skills alongside Native culture, language, and values. The
American Indian College Fund also provides scholarships to
undergraduate and graduate students attending any other accredited
public or non-profit private college all across the United
States.
Website: http://collegefund.org/student-resources/scholarships
American Indian Science and Engineering
Society
Deadline: Various
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) helps
students move forward in their educational journeys by providing a
wide range of programs and scholarship opportunities. AISES
scholarships help students acquire skills and training that will
help them meet the unique STEM needs of our communities. Students
are highly encouraged to apply for all the scholarships they are
eligible for!
Website: http://www.aises.org/scholarships
BestColleges.com
Deadline: Various
The goal of BestColleges is to help students maximize free money
for college by providing them with updated and accurate scholarship
information. They have compiled an extensive list of scholarships
for criminal justice majors, including criminal justice
scholarships and criminal justice grants specifically for
undergraduates, graduate students, minorities, and women.
Website: http://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/criminal-justice-scholarships/
McNair Scholars Program
Deadline: Year-Round
This scholarship program is designed to prepare students for
careers as graduate students, professors or professional
researchers. Applicants must be full-time college students, have
completed 42 hours or more, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and be a first
generation college student or a student from an underrepresented
ethnic group.
Website: https://mcnairscholars.com/resources/
OERB Scholarship
Deadline: Various
Oklahoma Energy Rescources Board (OERB) awards up to $500,000 to
students majoring in petroleum-related fields. Maintain a minimum
grade point average of 2.75 (on a 4-point scale) and be enrolled
full-time in one of the following undergraduate petroleum-related
programs: Petroleum Engineering, Geoscience or Energy Management at
University of Oklahoma (OU), Oklahoma State University (OSU) or
Univerity of Tulsa (TU); or Petroleum Land Management at Oklahoma
City University (OCU).
Website: https://oerb.com/education/undergraduate-scholarship-and-application/
Oklahoma City Community Foundation
Deadline: Various
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 OCCF's website for
details about each scholarship.
Website: https://occf.org/scholarships/
Tuck Sleep Scholarships
Deadline: Various
Many scholarships today are geared toward specific candidates,
including those who struggle with sleep-related issues. Tuck.com
provides more than $500,000 in scholarship funding for
undergraduate and graduate students. Some of these awards target
sleep-deprived individuals, while others are available to students
pursuing degrees in sleep science and other areas of psychology and
mental health.
Website: https://www.tuck.com/sleep-scholarships/
UCanGo2.org
Deadline: Various
Check out UCanGo2.org for numerous scholarship opportunities for
middle school, high school, college and adult students. They
provide you with links to scholarships by deadline and by category,
as well as a new scholarship of the week each Monday. UCanGo2 also
offers free information on college planning and financial aid.
Visit their website to find these helpful tools!
Website: http://ucango2.org/Scholarships.html
Varsity Tutors Scholarship
Deadline: Monthly
Varsity Tutors holds a monthly $200 college scholarship contest
where students must write an essay in response to a monthly prompt.
Visitors to the Varsity Tutors scholarship webpage are able to vote
via social media for submitted entries. The five entries with the
most votes are reviewed by Varsity Tutors at the end of the month
and one winner is subsequently chosen to receive the $200 college
scholarship.
Website: https://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
December Scholarships
Barbara Lotze Scholarships for Future
Teachers
Deadline: December 1, 2020
The AAPT Executive Board offers scholarships for future high
school physics teachers. These scholarships, supported by an
endowment funded by Barbara Lotze, are available only to U.S.
citizens attending U.S. schools. Undergraduate students enrolled,
or planning to enroll, in physics teacher preparation curricula and
high school seniors entering such programs are eligible. Successful
applicants receive a stipend of up to $2,000 and a complimentary
AAPT Student Membership for one year. The scholarship may be
granted to an individual for each of four years.
Website: http://www.aapt.org/programs/grants/lotze.cfm
Luigi Wewege Foundation
Deadline: December 1, 2020
The Luigi Wewege Foundation scholarship was created with the
belief that everyone who has a desire to attend, should be able to
attend college or university. By answering a simple essay question,
applicants will have an opportunity to be granted a $1,500
scholarship. The foundation committee will select a winner by the
end of December. Applicants must be high school students who have
been accepted into a college or university or currently enrolled in
a college or university.
Website: http://www.luigiwewegefoundation.com/
National Space Club Scholarship
Deadline: December 2, 2020
Since 2013, The National Space Club and Foundation has
offered the opportunity for a student to give the keynote address
at the National Space Club and Foundation's annual Goddard Memorial
Dinner, one of the space industry's most prestigious gatherings.
The student must intend to pursue a career in the Science,
Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) fields, be
academically strong and excel in public speaking. In addition to
speaking at the Goddard Memorial Dinner, the individual selected
will also receive a scholarship, in the amount of $10,000. This
scholarship is awarded to a U.S. citizen, and is open to seniors in
high school through graduate students studying at an accredited
educational institution in the United States, who have definite
plans to pursue a career in the STEM fields.
Website: http://www.spaceclub.org/scholarship/
Branch Out Scholarship
Deadline: December 15, 2020
Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys will award $1,000 to
a student who demonstrates through their personal statements that
they are committed to expanding their education and using their
education to improve their communities. The winning student will
also receive a $500 donation to the charitable organization of
their choice.
Website: https://www.bestattorney.com/giving-back/branch-out-scholarship/
Because College is Expensive Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, 2020
The $500 Because College is Expensive Scholarship is open to
all students and those planning to enroll within 24 months. The
winner will be determined by random drawing. High school juniors
and seniors, current college students, and adults looking to head
back to school are encouraged to apply.
Website: https://cedaredlending.com/scholarship/
Niche Community College Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, 2020
This scholarship is open to all current and prospective
community college students. For the purposes of this scholarship,
"Community College" includes all schools that are primarily
two-year public institutions, including community colleges, junior
colleges, technical schools, city colleges, and state colleges.
This $500 scholarship for community college students can be used to
pay for tuition, books, or any future education-related expenses.
The scholarship winner will be determined by random drawing and
then contacted directly and announced on the Scholarship Winners
page.
Website: https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarship/communitycollege-scholarship/
Top Ten List Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, 2020
Unigo.com wants to know what's truly special and different
about you. Get creative, be serious, or tug at their heart strings.
Give them 10 reasons you should receive this $1,500 scholarship.
You have only have 10 reasons, so make them count!
Website: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/top-ten-list-scholarship
UNIGO $10K Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, 2020
Imagine a historical figure is brought back to life. Who is
it? What's their favorite mobile app? Applicants must be 13 years
of age or older at the time of application. They must also be a
legal resident of the United States and be currently enrolled (or
enroll no later than the fall of 2025) in an accredited
post-secondary institution of higher education.
Website: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/unigo-10k-scholarship
January Scholarships
Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Scholarship
Deadline: January 8, 2021
The Foot Locker Scholar Athletes program awards $20,000
scholarships to 20 high school, college-bound seniors across the
nation for being exemplary leaders on their sports teams, in their
classrooms, and in their communities. The college scholarship,
sponsored by the Foot Locker Foundation, is intended to help
phenomenal student-athletes pursue their dreams of attending and
excelling at a four-year college/university
Website: https://footlockerscholarathletes.squarespace.com/
NatureWorks - Sutton Award for Student Conservation
Art
Deadline: January 9, 2021
The Sutton Award recognizes high school students, grades nine
through twelve, who demonstrate the ability to communicate current
conservation topics in compelling ways. Applicants must choose one
of the following format categories for their presentation: 2D, 3D,
or photography. In addition to the artwork, each applicant must
submit a 250-word essay that explains how his or her work
communicates information about a current conservation issue. The
Sutton Award is comprised of up to $20,000 in cash to be
distributed among students, and among selected instructors of
winning students as determined by the selection committee. Students
must be attending school (public, private or homeschool) in the
state of Oklahoma. Students must not be an employee or an immediate
family member of an employee of the Sutton Center.
Website: https://www.suttoncenter.org/development/partnerships/natureworks-sutton-award-for-student-conservation-art/
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Deadline: January 9, 2021
The Ron Brown Scholarship Program (RBSP) honors the legacy of
Ronald H. Brown through a selective scholarship program that
advances higher education for community-minded and intellectually
gifted African Americans. RBSP competitively awards Ron Brown
Scholars four-year $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 each year) to the
most talented and economically-challenged high school seniors who
demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community
engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship - the
four pillars of the late Ronald H. Brown's mission to uplift people
of all races, cultures and ethnicities - especially our
disadvantaged youth. Recipients may use the renewable scholarships
to attend an accredited four-year college or university of their
choice within the United States. Ron Brown scholarships are not
limited to any specific field or career objective and may be used
to pursue any academic discipline. Applicants for the Ron Brown
Scholarship must be graduating high school seniors at the time of
their application. Eligibility: (1) Must be Black/African American.
(2) Must excel academically. (3) Must exhibit exceptional
leadership potential. (4) Must participate in community service
activities. (5) Demonstrate financial need. (6) Be a US citizen or
hold a permanent resident visa card. (7) Be a current high school
senior at the time of your application.
Website: https://www.ronbrown.org/
ARRL Foundation
Deadline: January 11, 2021
The ARRL Foundation is currently accepting applications from
eligible radio amateurs pursuing higher education. All applicants
must be active, FCC-licensed hams, and must complete and submit an
online application form. Applicants must also forward a copy of
their academic transcript from their most recently completed school
year. More than 90 scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 will be
awarded in 2021.
Website: http://www.arrl.org/scholarship-program
National FFA Scholarship Program
Deadline: January 14, 2021
The National FFA Organization provides scholarships designed to
fit the diversity of their applicants. Scholarships sponsored by
businesses and individuals, through the National FFA Foundation,
are awarded to support a wide variety of higher education plans and
career goals. Their new scholarship platform provides a variety of
benefits for the end user. Students can create, edit, and
submit an application utilizing any web platform including a smart
phone. They can upload any required documents directly to their
application and accept an awarded scholarship; all on-line. If you
are not an FFA member, don't worry! FFA has scholarships for you as
well.
Website: https://www.ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships/local-engagement-programs-scholarships/
APIA Scholarship Program
Deadline: January 14, 2021
The Asian & Pacific Islander American (APIA) Scholarship Fund
awards range from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000
awards. APIA provides scholarships to underserved APIA students.
They place a special focus on those who live at or below the
poverty level, or are otherwise of low socioeconomic status, are
the first in their families to attend college, are representative
of the APIA community's diversity, geographically and ethnically,
especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on
college campuses due to limited access and opportunity, and have
placed strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well
as solid academic achievement.
Website: http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html
Mensa Foundation's College Scholarship
Program
Deadline: January 15, 2021
Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program in an accredited
U.S. institution of higher learning during the academic year
following the application date. Applicants must submit an
application and essay explaining his or her career, academic and/or
vocational goals. Essays must be no longer than 550 words.
Applicants need not be Mensa members.
Website: http://www.mensafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/
The Washington Crossing Foundation
Scholarship
Deadline: January 15, 2021
The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the fifty-second
annual national Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship Awards
for students completing twelfth grade (or final high school year)
in 2021 who are planning careers in government service. The
Washington Crossing Foundation is pleased to offer a variety of
national and regional college scholarships ranging from $500 to
$5,000. The competition is open to all high school seniors who are
U. S. citizens and are planning careers of service to the United
States in local, state, or federal government. All awards are for
one year.
Website: http://www.gwcf.org/AppDownload.html
JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Deadline: January 15, 2021
The Profile in Courage Essay Contest challenges students to write
an original and creative essay that demonstrates an understanding
of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in
Courage. The maximum word count is 1,000 with a minimum of 700, not
including citations and bibliography. Use at least five varied
sources such as government documents, letters, newspaper articles,
books, and/or personal interviews. The contest is open to United
States high school students in grades nine through twelve attending
public, private, parochial, or home schools; U.S. students under
the age of twenty enrolled in a high school correspondence/GED
program in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or
the U.S. territories; and U.S. citizens attending schools overseas.
The winner receives $10,000, second-place winner receives $3,000,
five finalists receive $1,000, and eight semi-finalists receive
$100.
Website: http://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest/getting-started
C-SPAN's Student Cam
Deadline: January 20, 2021
Each entry should reflect this year's theme: Explore the issue you
most want the president and new Congress to address in 2021.Your
video should analyze the current or historical significance of your
chosen issue and include differing points of view. The entry must
be the original work of the student(s). This competition is open to
entrants currently enrolled in middle or high school in any state
in the United States, the District of Columbia, or U.S.
territories. Students may be enrolled in public or private schools,
or be home-schooled. Students in grades 6-8 will be considered
"middle school" entrants; grades 9-12 will be considered "high
school" entrants. A grand prize of $5,000 for the student(s) and
$750 for the teacher/school will be awarded to the best overall
entry in either the high school or middle school category. 149
other prizes ranging from $125 to $3,000 will be awarded based on
category and region.
Website: http://www.studentcam.org/
United States JCI Senate Foundation
Scholarship
Deadline January 22, 2021
Each year, the U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate
Foundation grants $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school
seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited
post-secondary colleges, universities, or vocational schools. The
number of grants awarded annually is at the discretion of the
Foundation and must be used for educational expenses in the first
year of full-time study. The Oklahoma Senate will award two (2)
$500 scholarships. Recipients will then be forwarded on to the U.S.
JCI Senate Foundation to be considered for further judging.
Website: http://www.usjcisenate.org/index.php/programs/scholarship
WEOKIE Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: January 31, 2021
The WEOKIE Foundation will award 25 graduating high school seniors
scholarships for $2,000 each. Applicants must be a graduating
senior from an accredited high school or home school program
located in one of the following counties in which WEOKIE serves:
Canadian, Cleveland, Grady, Lincoln, Logan, McClain, and Oklahoma.
Students must submit an application and write an essay using the
following prompt: If you had the opportunity to enhance your school
in a positive way, what specific changes would you make? How would
you make these changes? How does this impact students, teachers,
and administration?
Website: https://www.weokie.org/scholarships
February Scholarships
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: February 1, 2021
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program is
designed to address the financial needs of minority college
students and provide comprehensive mentoring services through its
42 Strategies for Success Curriculum. Once chosen from a national,
selective process, "Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholars" receive a
generous four-year grant to assist with the costs of attending the
college or university of their choice and are enrolled in JRF's
celebrated mentoring curriculum. JRF's four-year curriculum enables
students to navigate the college environment effectively, explore
career options, develop leadership skills and embrace a commitment
to service. Throughout the four-year program, JRF also promotes the
values and character traits embodied in the heroic life of its
namesake. The JRF scholarship is awarded to outstanding high school
graduates who plan to earn a baccalaureate degree from an
accredited four-year college or university. Additional fellowships
are given to JRF Scholars to pursue opportunities to work and study
abroad, and for post-graduate education.
Website: http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/
EGIA Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: February 1, 2021
The EGIA Foundation Scholarship Program was established to
recognize the excellent and deserving students seeking an HVAC
technical education. This scholarship provides essential financial
support to aspiring residential HVAC, green HVAC, or home
performance contracting careers. Up to 20 eligible students will be
awarded a $2500 scholarship to pursue an HVAC degree or certificate
at an accredited community college, technical/vocational school, or
approved technical institute during the 2019-2020 academic year.
Applicants will be asked to explain what inspired them to choose an
HVAC technical education and their plans upon graduating.
Website: https://egiafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarship?gclid=Cj0KCQiA2L7jBRCBARIsAPeAsaOBWqsSDDofr4wfMm9tjLrsU3E7NxzITL9xnr_innk3ZnFt7qnXET8aAsVMEALw_wcB
AFA Teens for Alzheimer's Awareness College
Scholarship
Deadline: February 15, 2021
Alzheimer's disease doesn't just affect the people who have been
diagnosed with it; it also affects their loved ones, caregivers and
people of all ages, including children. Each year, AFA holds a
scholarship essay contest which asks students to describe how
Alzheimer's disease changed or impacted their lives. Whether
they've had a loved one with the disease, volunteered or worked as
a caretaker or are just passionate about the cause, the next
generation of leaders in the fight against Alzheimer's have a story
to tell. All high school seniors who are US citizens or permanent
residents and plan to enter a four-year college/university in 2021
are invited to take part in the contest. The grand prize is a
$5,000 college scholarship. Scholarships will also be awarded for
first runner-up ($2,500), second runner-up ($1,500), third
runner-up ($1,000), fourth runner-up ($750) and honorable mention
($500).
Website: https://alzfdn.org/young-leaders-of-afa/scholarship-contest/
Vegetarian Resource Group College
Scholarships
Deadline: February 20, 2021
Due to the generosity of an anonymous donor, The Vegetarian
Resource Group each year will award $20,000 in college scholarship
money to graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted
vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities. Vegetarians do
not eat meat, fish, or fowl. Vegans are vegetarians who do not use
other animal products such as dairy or eggs. One award of $10,000
and two awards of $5,000 will be given. Entries may only be sent by
students graduating from high school in spring 2021.
Website: http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm
Sweet and Simple Scholarship
Deadline: February 28, 2021
Big things come in small packages, and now, those simple gifts can
really pay off in Unigo's Sweet and Simple Scholarship! Think back
to a time when you received a special gift that seemed so
unassuming yet made such a strong impact in your life. Was it a
present you could open in a box or a humble gesture from a
stranger? Your gift will forever be priceless, but the Sweet and
Simple Scholarship can help sweeten that present with a $1,500
award towards your college education. So, for those looking for an
easy scholarship, keep it simple - sweet and simple. Applicants
must be 14 years of age or older at the time of application, be
legal residents of the United States or the District of Columbia,
and be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of
2026) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher
education.
Website: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/sweet-and-simple-scholarship