SCHOLARSHIP CORNER
As a counselor, you know how important it is to stay on track
with what's current in financial aid and college prep. This page is
a simple and quick way to find some exciting financial aid and
scholarship opportunities for your students. 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/
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
March Scholarships
Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship
Fund
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Each year, Jeannette Rankin Fund (JRF) awards scholarships to
low-income women, ages 35 and older, who are U.S. citizens or
permanent residents pursuing an undergraduate education at an
accredited college or university in the United States. JRF's
low-income eligibility is based on the student's estimated
household income for the coming school year.
Website: https://rankinfoundation.org/for-students
OK-AHEAD Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2019
OK-AHEAD offers scholarship money to Oklahoma students with
disabilities in post-secondary education. Scholarships can be
applied at any Oklahoma technology center, or any two-year or
four-year college or university. Up to three scholarships will be
awarded: one to a student who will or is currently attending an
Oklahoma two-year institution, another scholarship award for a
student who will or is attending a four-year institution, and a
third scholarship awarded to a student who attends or will attend a
CareerTech. If there are no applicants from one of these
institutions, the award will not be disbursed. The award amount
will be up to $500 based on available OK-AHEAD funds.
Website: http://ok-ahead.org/scholar.html
OU/Thunder Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Entrants must be Oklahoma state residents and high school seniors
who will graduate during the 2018-2019 academic year. Entrants must
apply for acceptance to the University of Oklahoma as a first time
freshman in the fall of 2019 as a full time student. Entrants must
be able to attend the Oklahoma City Thunder home game on March 27,
2019 to be eligible. The OU/Thunder Scholarship Committee will
select five (5) scholarship recipients. Each recipient will receive
two (2) Oklahoma City Thunder tickets and a $1,000 scholarship to
The University of Oklahoma.
Website: http://www.nba.com/thunder/community/scholarship
Project Yellow Light - Hunter Garner
Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Project Yellow Light is a scholarship competition designed to
bring about change. As an applicant you have one clear mission:
encourage your peers to develop and embrace safe driving habits.
The competition has three separate competitions: video, billboard,
and radio. Applicants must create a video, billboard design or
radio spot created to motivate, persuade and encourage their peers
to not drive distracted. You have a unique opportunity to play a
key role in spreading this important message. You can speak to your
peers on this subject in a way that adults cannot. The more lives
you can impact, the more lives you can save. For both the high
school and college categories of the billboard competition, the
winner will receive a scholarship in the amount of $2,000.
Billboard designs are due March 1. Submissions for the video and
radio competitions are due April 1.
Website: https://projectyellowlight.com/
SEG Scholarships
Deadline: March 1, 2019
The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) scholarships
encourage the study of geophysics and related geosciences. Thanks
to the generosity of donors, the SEG offers a range of different
scholarship opportunities. Funds provided may be applied to
tuition, books, and fees. Scholarships range from $500 to $10,000
per academic year. Average awards are approximately $3,700. The
number of scholarships available depends chiefly upon the number of
sponsors and the amounts they contribute. SEG scholarships have
been awarded to students all over the world.
Website: http://seg.org/Scholarships
Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship Contest
Deadline: March 8, 2019
Students can win money for college by writing an essay discussing
the current tax code which permits charitable nonprofits to be
political but not partisan. Any high school student graduating in
2019 or 2020 is eligible to enter the contest. There are not
requirements regarding GPA, faith, after-school activities, or
clubs. The grand prize winner will receive $2,000 and a trip for
two to Washington, D.C. The second prize winner will receive $1,000
and third prize will receive $500.
Website: http://bjconline.org/contest/
American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) National High
School Essay Contest
Deadline: March 15, 2019
The United States has many tools to advance and defend its foreign
policy and national security interests around the world-from
diplomatic approaches pursued by members of the Foreign Service, to
the range of options available to the U.S. military. In countries
affected by or vulnerable to violent conflict, peacebuilding tools
are important additions to the national security toolkit. In a
1,000-1,250-word essay, identify two cases-one you deem successful
and one you deem unsuccessful-where the U.S. pursued an integrated
approach to build peace in a conflict-affected country. Students
whose parents are not in the Foreign Service are eligible to
participate if they are in grades nine through twelve in any of the
fifty states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories, or if
they are U.S. citizens attending high school overseas. Students may
be attending a public, private, or parochial school. Entries from
home-schooled students are also accepted. The winner receives
$2,500, a trip to Washington, D.C., and an all-expense paid
educational voyage courtesy of Semester at Sea.
Website: http://www.afsa.org/essay-contest
VFW Auxiliary's Young American Creative Patriotic Art
Contest
Deadline: March 31, 2019
Each year, more than 3,500 high school students from across the
country participate in the VFW Auxiliary's Young American Creative
Patriotic Art Contest. The contest began in 1979 to recognize
up-and-coming artists and encourage patriotism in youth. This
scholarship is open to any student in grades 9-12 who is enrolled
in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program
in the United States. The first-place winner from each state
competes for national awards totaling $29,500.
Website: https://vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships/young-american-creative-patriotic-art-contest/
April Scholarships
AFSA High School Senior College Scholarship
Contest
Deadline: April 1, 2019
This scholarship is open to 2018-2019 high school seniors who want
to pursue a college degree or trade school education. Students may
enter for the chance to win one of 10 $2,000 college scholarships.
The American Fire Sprinkler Association created the college
scholarship program to help with the educational and training
pursuits of students just like you. In addition, AFSA wants to
educate the public at-large about the life-saving properties of
automatic fire sprinklers. So, if you meet the contest requirements
and want to learn a little during the process, please enter and
good luck!
Website: https://www.afsascholarship.org/
Project Yellow Light - Hunter Garner
Scholarship
Deadline: April 1, 2019
Project Yellow Light is a scholarship competition designed to
bring about change. As an applicant you have one clear mission:
encourage your peers to develop and embrace safe driving habits.
Too apply, you must create a video or radio spot designed to
motivate, persuade and encourage your peers to not drive
distracted. You have a unique opportunity to play a key role in
spreading this important message. You can speak to your peers on
this subject in a way that adults cannot. The more lives you can
impact, the more lives you can save. For the video competition, in
both the high school and college categories, the first-place winner
will receive a scholarship in the amount of $5,000. Second-place
finisher will receive $2,000. Third-place finisher will receive
$1,000. For the radio competition, first place will receive
$2,000.
Website: https://www.projectyellowlight.com/
Prospective Educator Scholarships
Deadline: April 3, 2019
The Phi Delta Kappa Educational Foundation awards more than 30
scholarships each year to prospective educators who have a
connection to PDK by having a family member or teacher who is a PDK
member or through membership in Educators Rising. PDK uses one
application for all Prospective Educator Scholarships. Scholarships
are available for high school seniors as well as current
undergraduate students.
Website: https://pdkassociation.org/programs-resources/scholarships-awards/prospective-educator-scholarships/
The American Legion Legacy Scholarship
Deadline: April 5, 2019
Since the inception of The American Legion Legacy Scholarship in
2001 following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, The American Legion
has offered its support to the children of fallen post-9/11
servicemembers through this scholarship. Beginning with the 2017
award year, The American Legion expanded the scholarship to include
children of VA-rated, post-9/11 veterans with a combined disability
of 50 percent or higher. Their organization remains committed to
honoring the memory and service of fallen and disabled comrades by
ensuring their children are afforded the best possible educational
opportunities. Multiple scholarships of up to $20,000 are
awarded.
Website: https://www.legion.org/scholarships/legacy
HLAA Central Oklahoma Chapter's Scholarship
Deadline: April 8, 2019
The Central Oklahoma Chapter of Hearing Loss Association of
America will award two $1,000 scholarships to residents of Oklahoma
who will be attending an Oklahoma institution of higher learning in
the fall of 2019. Applicants must present documentation of hearing
loss in addition to other application documents.
Website: http://okchearingloss.publishpath.com/Websites/okchearingloss/files/Content/6214154/2019_Scholarship_Rules_-_Application.pdf
College JumpStart Scholarship
Deadlines: April 15, 2019
The College JumpStart Scholarship is an annual, merit-based
competition -- financial need is not considered -- that is open to
10th-12th graders, college students and non-traditional students.
The main requirements are that you are committed to going to school
and can express your goals for getting a higher education. The
first place prize is a $1,000 scholarship to help cover educational
expenses. This award can be used at any college or university in
the United States. To apply for the College JumpStart Scholarship
you must meet the following requirements: (1) High school 10th-12th
grader, college student or non-traditional student; (2) U.S.
citizen or legal resident; (3) Attend or plan to attend an
accredited 2-year, 4-year or vocational / trade school in the U.S.;
(4) Be committed to using education to better your life and that of
your family and/or community.
Website: http://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net
Diabetes Scholars Foundation
Deadline: April 15, 2019
The Diabetes Scholars Foundation's college scholarship program is
available to incoming freshmen with type 1 diabetes who are US
citizens or permanent residents seeking a higher education at an
accredited four year university, college, technical or trade
school. This scholarship recognizes students who have high academic
performance, are actively involved in the diabetes community,
participate in community and/or extra-curricular activities and who
have demonstrated that they are successfully managing the
challenges of living with diabetes. Diabetes Scholars Foundation
scholarships are not based on financial need. Students complete one
application to be considered for over 40 scholarships ranging from
$1,000 to $5,000 each.
Website: http://diabetesscholars.org/college-scholarship/
The Fountainhead
Deadline: April 25, 2019
Students in 11th and 12th grade may apply. Awards include: one 1st
place award of $10,000; three 2nd place awards of $2,500; five 3rd
place awards of $500; 50 finalist awards of $50. Students must
select from one of three topics listed on the website and write an
essay. Essays will be judged on whether the student is able to
argue for and justify his or her view - not on whether the
Institute agrees with the view the student expresses. Judges will
look for writing that is clear, articulate and logically organized.
Winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the
philosophic meaning of The Fountainhead.
Website: https://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contests#thefountainhead-1
Confident Writers Scholarship
Deadline: April 30, 2019
ConfidentWriters.com is calling all students to show their
literary genius, get published and win big! Your opportunity to win
a cash scholarship is here, ready and waiting for you. Have no
fear. Put away your doubts because you don't have to be an advanced
writer to qualify. Grab your computer and let your imagination run
wild onto those pages. This is your chance to make your creativity
and imagination get the best of you. The judges will score and rank
the top three winners, who will then be awarded $700, $500, and
$300 scholarships.
Website: https://www.confidentwriters.com/scholarship-essay-contest/
E-waste Scholarship
Deadline: April 30, 2019
This scholarship winner will receive a $1,000 award. The purpose
of this scholarship is to help you understand the impact of e-waste
and what can be done to reduce e-waste. You must be a high school
freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering
college or graduate school student of any level. Home schooled
students are also eligible. There is no age limit. You must also be
a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Complete the application form
including a 140-character message about e-waste. The top 10
applications will be selected as finalists. The finalists will be
asked to write a full length 500- to 1,000-word essay about
e-waste.
Website: http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/ewaste-scholarship
EGIA Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: April 30, 2019
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
May Scholarships
IIAO Insurance Foundation - Marie Welch
Scholarship
Deadline: May 1, 2019
Up to three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. The purpose of
this scholarship is to encourage either the beginning or
continuation of a current course of higher education study. The
funds are to be used for degree or certification studies only at an
academically accredited institution in the United States. The
scholarship will be awarded on basis of merit as demonstrated by
grades, school and community service. Selection will be made by a
committee of judges on the basis of information provided in the
application and references provided. Financial need is not
considered.
Website: https://www.iiaok.com/Education/Pages/Scholarships-Fellowships/default.aspx
Society of Women Engineers Freshmen
Scholarship
Deadline: May 1, 2019
The SWE Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to women
studying baccalaureate or graduate programs, in preparation for
careers in engineering, engineering technology and computer
science. In 2017, SWE awarded approximately 233 new and renewed
scholarships valued at over $715,000. Scholarships range from
$1,000 to $15,000 each and some are renewable
Website: http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/index.php/swe-scholarships
Against the Grain Artistic Scholarship
Deadline: May 6, 2019
The Against the Grain Artistic Scholarship provides financial
assistance and promotion of Asian American college students
pursuing a major in the performing, visual arts, journalism and/or
mass communications. $1,000 awards must be applied toward school
tuition and fees. Applicants must be of Asian and/or Pacific
Islander ethnicity, a citizen, national or legal permanent resident
of the US, and must either be a high school senior or current
college student.
Website: http://www.againstthegrainproductions.com/atg-artistic-scholarship/
OSLS Scholarship Program
Deadline: May 15, 2019
The Oklahoma Society of Land Surveyors Scholarship program will
provide financial assistance to those applicants who are seeking a
career as a Registered Professional Land Surveyor. Scholarships
will be awarded to successful applicants who have demonstrated
talent and achievement in the areas of leadership, citizenship and
genuine interest in land surveying. The amount of the scholarship
awarded may vary depending on number of applicants.
Website: http://osls.site-ym.com/?Scholarships
Student Award Search Aid: B. Davis
Scholarship
Deadline: May 24, 2019
This Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and
seniors as well as all students currently registered in any
postsecondary institution. There is no age restriction. One $1,000
scholarship will be awarded. Applicants must submit an essay
describing the three characteristics of leadership they value
most.
Website: http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
Fifth Month Scholarship
Deadline: May 31, 2019
One is the loneliest number. Three is a crowd. Then there is five.
What's so special about five? Well, for starters, this lucky number
could help you win a $1,500 scholarship. Applicants must be 13
years old and be a legal resident of the US. They must submit an
essay of 250 words or less explaining why the number 5 is
important.
Website: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/fifth-month-scholarship
Leavitt Machinery (LM) Scholarship Program
Deadline: May 31, 2019
To be eligible, applicants must be currently enrolled or expect to
be enrolled in a degree program (2 years in length or greater) by
September. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be a US
resident or Canada resident and must also attend a school in Canada
or the US. Applicants must submit an essay outlining a situation
they have been involved in or someone they know has been involved
in where better safety procedures would have prevented injury. They
must explain, in detail, what safety procedures should have been in
place and how they would have prevented the injury.
Website: https://forklifttraininginseattle.com/apply.php
June Scholarships
J.B. and Betty Smith
Scholarship
Deadline: June 1, 2019
Two scholarships are awarded to a high school senior boy and girl
in the amount of $1,000 each. Applicants must have a parent or
grandparent who is an active member of the Oklahoma CattleWomen's
or Oklahoma Cattleman's Association. Applicants must also be
residents of Oklahoma and a high school senior. There is no special
area of study required, but interest in agriculture is a plus.
Scholarship funds will be awarded based on residency, financial
need, school and community involvement and academic
achievement.
Website: https://okcattlewomen.org/scholarships/
Pureland Supply Vocational and Skilled Trade
Scholarship
Deadline: June 1, 2019
Pureland Supply has been selling high quality replacement
projector lamps to various universities, schools, and government
entities since 1997. We understand the importance of skilled
trades in our society and appreciate those who learn and perform
specific trade, craft or labor occupations. The $1000.00 Pureland
Supply Scholarship is available to students who have been accepted
to an accredited trade school, vocational college, technical school
or community college for the study of trade, craft, or labor
occupations. Recipients are chosen on their ability to
describe how their chosen trade or field plays an important role in
today's world and why this is the path they have chosen.
Website: https://www.purelandsupply.com/t-scholarship.aspx
Duck Tape: Stuck at Prom Scholarship
Contest
Deadline: June 3, 2019
Use your imagination to create Duck Tape prom fashions in either
the "Dress" or "Tux" category for a chance to win! One $10,000
scholarship will be awarded to the winner of the Dress Category.
One $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to the winner of the Tux
Category. Four Dress Category and four Tux Category runners up will
each win a $500 cash scholarship and a Duck Brand Prize Pack worth
$100.
Website: http://stuckatprom.com/
Jane Austen Society of North America Essay
Contest
Deadline: June 3, 2019
JASNA conducts an annual student Essay Contest to foster the study
and appreciation of Jane Austen's work. Several hundred students
compete for scholarship awards each year. Three scholarships will
be awarded for $1,000, $500, and $250.
Website: http://jasna.org/programs/essay-contest/
Kids' Chance of Oklahoma Scholarship
Deadline: June 7, 2019
To be eligible for a Kids' Chance of Oklahoma, Inc. scholarship,
applicants must have a parent who has been seriously or fatally
injured in a workplace accident in the state of Oklahoma.
Applicants must demonstrate financial need and meet the following
requirements: (1) Must be between the ages of 17 and 25 at the time
of disbursement of the scholarship award; (2) Reside in the state
of Oklahoma; (3) Have a high school diploma, GED or be a high
school senior. Academic achievement, student government
involvement, aptitude, extracurricular activities and community
service of the applicant are considered; (4) Maintain a GPA of 2.5;
(6) Must be enrolled as a full- or part-time student at an
accredited institution in the United States. The amount of each
Kids' Chance of Oklahoma, Inc. scholarship award is decided by the
Scholarship Committee and Board of Directors. The award will be
paid directly to the education institution. The award is contingent
upon available funds.
Website: https://www.kidschanceok.org/scholarship-application/
Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants
Scholarship
Deadline: June 14, 2019
Abbott & Fenner are committed to helping those who have the
desire and ambition to succeed. The A&F Scholarships are
available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all
students currently registered in any accredited postsecondary
institution. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit
an essay over the following topic: Describe your educational career
and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals.
Include your degree/major, why you selected it and how this
degree/major will help you achieve your goals. The essay should be
between 500 and 1000 words.
Website: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
BigSun Scholarship
Deadline: June 19, 2019
The BigSun Organization is proud to help young athletes succeed in
their academic pursuits. In order to do their part, they are
offering a scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes
are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are
participating in. The student must be a high school senior or be
attending a post-secondary institution. The number and value of
awards may vary each year.
Website: http://www.bigsunathletics.com/
Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship
Deadline: June 30, 2019
The program has specific scholarships for incoming freshmen and
upper-level undergraduate students. All of the scholarships are
based on financial need and with the usual minimum GPA requirement
of 3.0. To be eligible for a scholarship you must: (1) Submit a
completed application form indicating a sincere interest in an
automotive career; (2) Provide an official transcript of all
academic work; (3) Submit two letters of recommendation supporting
your automotive interests; (4) Submit a letter of acceptance for an
associate, bachelor, or master's program; (5) Be accepted at an
accredited college, university or trade school within the United
States at the time of application; (6) Students attending a
technical training school may also apply (trade school should equal
a two-year associate program); (7) Student must be a United States
citizen or in the United States on a Student Visa; (8) Must be
enrolled full-time; (9) Must have 3.0 GPA or higher.
Website: http://www.automotivehalloffame.org/scholarships/
Life Parts Express Scholarship
Deadline: June 30, 2019
Going to college is a big financial commitment. To apply for this
scholarship, write an essay that outlines how much you expect to
spend to finish your schooling, how you intend to pay for your
schooling and what you expect your job to be once you are finished
with your schooling. Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and
21, must be attending school in the fall of 2019, have a 3.0 GPA or
above and be a US or Canadian resident. One applicant will receive
a $500 scholarship.
Website: https://forkliftpartsnewjersey.com/forkliftparts.php