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
McNair Scholars Program
Deadline: Year-Round
The McNair Scholars Program is a federal TRIO program funded at
151 institutions across the United States and Puerto Rico by
the U.S. Department of Education. It is designed to prepare
undergraduate students for doctoral studies through involvement in
research and other scholarly activities. McNair participants are
either first-generation college students with financial need, or
members of a group that is traditionally underrepresented in
graduate education and have demonstrated strong academic potential.
The goal of the McNair Scholars Program is to increase graduate
degree awards for students from underrepresented segments of
society.
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 200
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. Please see OCCF's website for
details about each scholarship.
Website: https://occf.org/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
May Scholarships
Leavitt Machinery (LM) Scholarship
Program
Deadline: May 1, 2022
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 U.S.
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
Pureland Supply Vocational and Skilled Trade
Scholarship
Deadline: May 1, 2022
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 $500.00 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
Society of Women Engineers Incoming Freshmen
Scholarship
Deadline: May 2, 2022
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 2021, SWE awarded nearly 290 new and renewed
scholarships valued at more than $1,000,000.
Website: https://scholarships.swe.org/applications/login.asp
OSLS Scholarship Program
Deadline: May 15, 2022
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: https://www.osls.org/page/Scholarships
Student Award Search Aid: B. Davis
Scholarship
Deadline: May 21, 2022
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 a short essay
describing the three characteristics of leadership they value
most.
Website: http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
Fifth Month Scholarship
Deadline: May 31, 2022
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 14
years old and be a legal resident of the U.S. They must submit an
essay of 250 words or less explaining why the number 5 is
important. The essay can be serious or funny.
Website: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/fifth-month-scholarship
June Scholarships
Jane Austen Society of North America Essay
Contest
Deadline: June 2, 2022
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/
Duck Tape: Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest (Virtual
Promwear)
Deadline: June 8, 2022
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: https://www.duckbrand.com/stuck-at-prom
Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants
Scholarship
Deadline: June 12, 2022
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 $1,000 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, 2022
The BigSun Organization is proud to help young athletes succeed in
their academic pursuits. In order to do their part, they are
offering a $500 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. Applicants must write
a short (500-1,000 word) essay on how participating in sports
during high school influenced them, if it has influenced their
career goals, and has their participation influenced on how they
relate to their family.
Website: http://www.bigsunathletics.com/
Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship
Deadline: June 30, 2022
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/
Oklahoma's Promise
Deadline: June 30, 2022
Students must apply in the 8th, 9th, 10th, or 11th grade, be a
resident of Oklahoma, complete a specific high school curriculum,
achieve at least a 2.50 GPA both in the curriculum and overall, and
abide by certain conduct standards. The federal adjusted gross
income of the student's family may not exceed $60,000 at the time
of application. In addition, the family income must not exceed
$100,000 each year the student is enrolled in postsecondary
education (students must complete the FAFSA each year). Oklahoma's
Promise will pay resident tuition at a public college or a portion
of tuition at private institutions or public technology centers in
Oklahoma.
Website: https://secure.okcollegestart.org/applications/oklahoma_promise/apply.html
Babe Ruth League College Scholarship
Deadline: June 30, 2022
Babe Ruth League established a College Scholarship program to
provide financial assistance to former Cal Ripken Baseball, Babe
Ruth Baseball and Babe Ruth Softball players looking to further
their education beyond high school. Funds for the Babe Ruth League
College Scholarship are generated from the annual Babe Ruth League
Alumni Golf Outing, along with donations from Babe Ruth League
partners K&K Insurance, and Rawlings Sporting Goods. You must
complete an application to be submitted to Babe Ruth League, along
with a copy of your official high school transcript, 200-word
essay, and verification of registration at an accredited two-year
or four-year college or university.
Website: https://www.baberuthleague.org/scholarships/babe-ruth-league-scholarship.aspx
July Scholarships
AMVAC Cotton Industry Advancement
Scholarship
Deadline: July 1, 2022
The scholarships, each worth $2,000, will be awarded to seven
qualified students. To be considered for the scholarship,
applicants must be nominated by a practicing cotton consultant,
have worked for a cotton consultant at some point between 2020 and
2022, and be either a senior in high school or currently enrolled
full-time in an undergraduate or graduate-level agricultural
program at an accredited college or university. Winners will be
selected by a panel of judges and awarded based on the merits of
their applications. Two winners are selected from each designated
region, plus one winner from either California or Arizona. If not
enough qualified entries are received in any of these regions,
those scholarships will be opened up to regions with multiple
qualified applicants. The 2022 Cotton Industry Advancement
Scholarship Southwest region includes Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma,
and Texas.
Website: https://www.amvac.com/scholarship
Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association
Scholarship
Deadline: July 8, 2022
The Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association (MFMA) offers five
annual scholarships in the amount of $1,250 each for secondary,
advanced or trade school education. Applicants are considered based
on academic record, field of study and written essay responses. To
apply, students must be a legal resident of the United States and
must attend school in the United States. All applicants must submit
a 500 word typed essay answering one of several prompt
questions.
Website: https://www.maplefloor.org/Programs-Services/Scholarship-Program.aspx
BankMobile Scholarship
Deadline: July 15, 2022
BankMobile Foundation is offering a $1,500 scholarship to one
excellent undergraduate or graduate student who is blazing a trail
and shaking things up in the world of financial empowerment.
Applicants must be citizens of the United States, attend an
accredited institution, maintain a 3.0 GPA and submit a complete
application, transcript and creative video explaining the
importance of financial empowerment to their life and career. If
applicants are not current college students, they must provide
proof of enrollment/acceptance.
Website: https://www.bankmobile.com/scholarship
The American Legion Baseball Scholarship
Deadline: July 15, 2022
Each year, the American Legion awards between $22,000 - $25,000 in
scholarships to deserving players. Each Department Baseball
Committee may select a player from their Department to receive this
scholarship. The American Legion will award several scholarships
this year depending on the number of applicants and interest earned
from the trust fund. Students must submit an official high school
transcript, showing the student has graduated high school. They
must be on a current roster (American Legion National Baseball
Electronic Registration Form) filed with National Headquarters.
They must also be part of a team affiliated with an American Legion
post. Each applicant should submit three letters of testimony with
the application. Each Department Baseball Committee will select an
American Legion player who best meets the qualifications as the
American Legion Baseball Scholarship winner. Each department winner
will receive a scholarship from The American Legion of $500. Nine
applicants will be selected for additional scholarships of $2,500
and $5,000.
Website: http://www.legion.org/scholarships/baseball
Educational Research Center of America's Community
Contribution Scholarship Program
Deadline: July 26, 2022
The Student Research Foundation Personal Achievement Scholarship
Competition is open to all high school students who are legal
residents of the United States. Applicants must provide a short
essay. Essay must: (1) have recognized a need or a problem in their
community, (2) have determined a way to address this need or solve
this problem, (3) have developed an action plan so as to address
the need or solve the problem. Ten (10) scholarships, totaling
$25,000, will be awarded to 10 Finalists/Winners as follows: One
(1) First Place Award of $7,000; One (1) Second Place Award of
$5,000; One (1) Third Place Award of $2,500; Seven (7) Fourth Place
Awards of $1,500 each.
Website: https://www.studentresearchfoundation.org/srf-community-contribution-scholarship/
American Association of State Troopers
Deadline: July 31, 2022
The American Association of State Troopers Foundation, Inc.
accepts scholarship applications from the dependents of trooper
members for assistance with their post-secondary education
expenses. Dependents are defined as: child by natural birth, child
legally adopted, stepchild, or child raised as a member's own
(claimed as a dependent on income tax). Students can be eligible to
reapply each year for a total of four scholarships ranging from
$500 - $1,000 each.
Website: https://www.statetroopers.org/scholarship-requirements-information
Flavor of the Month Scholarship
Deadline: July 31, 2022
Winning scholarships can be sweet - especially with this special a
la mode award for scholarship seekers who love ice cream. Are you
simple and sweet like vanilla, classic yet unpredictable like
chocolate chip, or a little nutty like pistachio? Whatever the
flavor or reasons may be, Unigo wants to know what ice cream flavor
best reflects your personality and why. July is National Ice Cream
Month, and they need a little help picking out a "Flavor of the
Month" for their famous ice cream scholarship. Applicants
must:
Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application;
be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District
of Columbia; be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the
fall of 2027) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher
education. To apply, submit an online written response of 250 words
or less answering the prompt: "Summer and ice cream go
hand-in-hand. In fact, July is National Ice Cream Month, and that's
the inspiration behind this award. We think people are very similar
to ice cream; some are nutty, others a little exotic, while some
are very comforting. If you were an ice cream flavor, which would
you be and why?" One $1,500 scholarship will be awarded.
Website: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/flavor-of-the-month-scholarship
Minecraft Scholarship
Deadline: July 31, 2022
Apex Minecraft Hosting is proud to offer a scholarship to enable
students to focus on their studies and career goals. Students may
apply for the $2,000 scholarship which can be used toward tuition
for their next semester at college. All interested students must
submit a short essay expressing their opinion on how Minecraft can
be a positive influence within their education and career
development.
Website: https://apexminecrafthosting.com/minecraft-scholarship/