The scholarship search process is student-driven. It is the responsibility of the student and parent to identify and apply for relevant scholarships. To assist families, I have provided links and websites below. Don’t forget to check the website of each individual college or university that you are considering for information about specific scholarships offered by that school.
For quicker access, click on the following months to be taken to scholarships on this page that are due for that particular month.
Visit this link for more scholarships that are due in August.
What: Nitro Scholarship for $2,000
Who: High School Seniors
When: August 31, September 30, October 31, November 30, December 31
How: http://www.nitrocollege.com/nitro-scholarship-application
What: Beauty Changes Lives Amazing Lash Studio Scholarship
Learn more about the Beauty Changes Lives Amazing Lash Studio Scholarship.
What: GlobalAir Calvin C. Carrithers Aviation Scholarship
GlobalAir.com is passionate about supporting the future of aviation. That is why they are giving away four $1,000 scholarships to students who are dedicated to blogging on a weekly basis about flight training, flying, school and their interest in aviation. By partnering with students in university aviation programs, they hope to provide a platform for students to share their experiences while training for a successful career in aviation. Applicants must be U.S. citizens currently enrolling in a fully accredited university aviation program within the United States.
Award Amount: 4 awards, $1,000 each
Deadline: August 15
Learn more about the GlobalAir Calvin C. Carrithers Aviation Scholarship.
What: Lawntrepreneur Scholarship
LawnStarter.com is fixing the large and disorganized lawn care industry, and they are willing to grant $1,000 to any student they believe has the potential to change the world through entrepreneurship. They have created the Lawntrepreneur Scholarship to fund tomorrow’s top business moguls. If you are interested in starting your own business, they want to hear from you.
Award Amount: $1,000
Learn more about the Lawntrepreneur Scholarship.
What: University Space Research Association Scholarships
The University Space Research Association (USRA) is offering four $5,000 scholarships to students who are interested in science and engineering. The USRA Scholarship Awards provide college scholarships to students who have shown a career interest in science or engineering with an emphasis on space research or space science education, and aeronautics-related sciences. To apply students must be within two years of earning a B.S. or B.A. in a field of science and engineering.
Award Amount: 4 awards, $5,000 each
Deadline: August
Learn more about the University Space Research Association Scholarships.
Visit this link for more scholarships that are due in September.
What: Bryan Cameron Impact Scholarship awards 10-15 full academic scholarships.
Who: Students who are high performing in both academics and extracurricular activities.
When: Apply early by May of your junior year or by September of your senior year
How: https://www.bryancameroneducationfoundation.org/scholarship
What: Gates Millennium Scholarship
Who: Students with a 3.3 GPA and of African American/Black, American Indian - Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, Hispanic American ethnicity. Students must meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria.
When: September
How: https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship
What: United States Senate Youth Scholarship Program
Who: Juniors and seniors who are currently serving in any one of the following student government offices:
a. student body president, vice-president, secretary, or treasurer
b. class president, vice-president, secretary, or treasurer
c. student council representative
d. national honor society officer
e. student representative elected or appointed to a district, regional, or state level civic or educational organization
When: September of your junior or senior year
How: See Mrs. Chambers for more information.
What: We the Future Essay Contest for up to $2,000.
Who: Grades 9-12
When: September 17, 2021
How: http://constitutingamerica.org/contest-categories/#toggle-id-3
What: Nitro Scholarship for $2,000
Who: High School Seniors
When: August 31, September 30, October 31, November 30, December 31
How: http://www.nitrocollege.com/nitro-scholarship-application
What: DDSRank Dental Scholarship
DDSRank understands the value of investing in the future of dentistry. That is why they would like to award one aspiring dental student $500 towards the cost of tuition or books for their 2018 fall semester. Students who are studying to be a dentist or a dental hygienist should apply by submitting an 800-word essay about the following topic:
How do you think the use of the Internet will reshape — or is already reshaping — the field of dentistry?
Award Amount: $500
Deadline: September 19, 2021
Learn more about the DDSRank Dental Scholarship.
What: Vitality Medical’s Student Disability Scholarship Program
Vitality Medical’s Student Disability Scholarship Program is designed to encourage and support outstanding students who work hard and want to make a significant impact in their school and community. Students do not have to be disabled in order to apply or win the scholarship. They can simply apply by submitting a visual poem on the theme of “how using disability aids has added vitality to your life”. Students must also submit a personal statement with their poem.
Award Amount: 2 awards, $500 each
Deadline: Postmarked by September 15th.
Learn more about the Vitality Medical’s Student Disability Scholarship Program.
What: YourWorkoutBook Scholarship
The annual YourWorkoutBook Scholarship is offered to students enrolling or enrolled at a university or college in the United States. Eligible students should demonstrate an interest in physical health and sports either through their organizational activities in school or through the studies they are pursing. To apply, submit an essay that explains your career goals, your extracurricular activities as they relate to sports, and your desire to influence others as a result of your education.
Award Amount: $500
Deadline: September 1st each year
Learn more about the YourWorkoutBook Scholarship.
Visit this link for more scholarships that are due in October.
What: Nitro Scholarship for $5000
Who: High School Seniors
When: August 31, September 30, October 31, November 30, December 31
How: http://www.nitrocollege.com/nitro-scholarship-application
What: Wendy’s High School Heisman Award for $1,000 to $10,000
Who: Scholar athletes
When: October of your senior year.
What: Coca-Cola Scholarships for various amounts
Who: High School seniors
When: October of your senior year
How: http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/the-process/
What: Horatio Alger Association Scholarship ranging from $7,000-$25,000.
Who: High School seniors who have a financial need ($55,000 or less) and who have been involved in community and school activities. Students must also display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity and maintain a 2.0 GPA.
When: October of your senior year
How: http://scholars.horatioalger.org
What: VFW Voice of Democracy Contest
Who: Students in grades 9-12
When: October 31
How: https://www.vfw.org/VOD Bring your entries to your HS counselor by the deadline.
Visit this link for more scholarships that are due in November.
What: Nitro Scholarship for $5000
Who: High School Seniors
When: August 31, September 30, October 31, November 30, December 31
How: http://www.nitrocollege.com/nitro-scholarship-application
What: Hagan Scholarship, up to $5000 per semester
Who: Seniors who have a worked up to 240 hours in the twelve months before college. Students must have a 3.75 GPA. The student must be eligible for Federal and State Grants.
When: Application opens in September. Due date is November of your senior year.
How: http://haganscholarships.org/
What: Elks National Foundation Scholarship for various amounts.
Who: High school seniors
When: Application opens in August. Due date is November of your senior year.
How: http://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm
What: Oklahoma State University
Who: Students admitted to OSU
When: November 1
How: https://financialaid.okstate.edu/scholarships/UG-freshman
Visit this link for more scholarships that are due in December.
What: Nitro Scholarship for $5000
Who: High School Seniors
When: August 31, September 30, October 31, November 30, December 31
How: http://www.nitrocollege.com/nitro-scholarship-application
What: University of Oklahoma
Who: Students admitted to attend OU
When: December 15
How: http://www.ou.edu/content/admissions/apply/freshman.html
What: Burger King McLamore Foundation
How: https://www.scholarsapply.org/burgerkingscholars/
Visit this link for more scholarships that are due in January.
What: GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship
What: Sutton Award Scholarship Art Contest
Who: Students in grades 10th, 11th, and 12th grades.
When: January
What: Oklahoma JCI Senate Scholarship – Two (2) $500 scholarships
Who: Oklahoma seniors
When: January of your senior year
How: https://oklahomajcisenate.org
What: Oklahoma Law Day Art or Writing Contest
Who: Students of all grades
When: January
What: Oklahoma Former NFL Players Association scholarship for $2500
Who: One male and one female athlete for $2500 who is not receiving any type of athletic scholarship.
When: January of your senior year
How: Email jbarrettinc@aol.com for an application.
Visit this link for more scholarships that are due in February.
What: Fleming Scholar Program, students work an 8 week paid internship in a research lab.
Who: Students classified as a high school senior, or college freshman, sophomore or junior.
When: February
How: https://omrf.org/about-omrf/education-outreach/fleming-scholar-program/application-information/
What: Sam Noble Agriculture or Technology Scholarship. The agriculture scholarship is for $2500 per semester and the technology scholarhsip is for $1875 per semester.
Who: Students who plan on attending OSU, OPSU, Texas Tech, Texas A&M or any land-grant institution in the remaining states for agriculture. Technology students must attend OSU-IT or OSU-OKC.
When: December 1 – March 1
How: https://www.noblefoundation.org/scholarships/
What: Cameron University General Scholarships
Who: Seniors who plan to attend Cameron
When: February of your senior year
How: https://cameron.academicworks.com/
What: Cameron University PLUS Scholarship, for a full tuition waiver and a single room waiver
Who: Seniors who have a 20 on the ACT and a 3.0 GPA.
When: February (Apply early!)
How: https://www.cameron.edu/plus/info or https://www.cameron.edu/plus/incoming-freshman-plus-scholarship
What: OSU Alumni Association Scholarships
Who: Seniors who plan on attending the Stillwater campus.
When: February of your senior year
How: http://www.orangeconnection.org/s/860/Hybrid/index-chapter.aspx?sid=860&gid=1&pgid=5988
What: Orner-Cook Scholarship may be used for educational-related expenses such as tuition, fees and books at any accredited two-year, four-year or vocational technical nonprofit institution.
Who: Oklahoma high school seniors with a 3.25
When: February of your senior year
How: http://occf.academicworks.com/opportunities/1629
What: OK College Start Scholarship for $250
Who: Students in grades 7-12
When: February
How: http://secure.okcollegestart.org and complete the assigned task for your grade
What: Carolyn Watson Scholarship for $10,000
Who: Students living in rural counties (Stephens) with a 3.25 who exhibit outstanding abilities in (1) arts and humanities, (2) science and engineering or (3) community leadership.
When: February of your senior year
How: http://occf.academicworks.com/opportunities/1479
What: Dr. Gary M. Moore Great Plan Scholarship for $20,000
Who: Students in the top 10% of the class with a minimum score of 30 on the ACT. Students must be attending Oklahoma City University College of Arts and Sciences. Student must also be a non-smoker.
When: February of your senior year
How: http://occf.academicworks.com/opportunities/1527
What: The Fisher House Foundation Scholarship for Military Children for $2000
Who: High school seniors who are children of military
When: February of your senior year (applications open in December)
How: http://www.militaryscholar.org/sfmc/index.html
What: AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship for $5000
Who: High school seniors
When: February of your senior year
How: https://alzfdn.org/young-leaders-of-afa/scholarship-contest/
What: Oklahoma Schools Insurance Group scholarship ranging from $1000-$2000.
Who: High school seniors
When: February of your senior year
How: Come by the counseling office for an application. Applications are to be submitted to your counselor.
What: The Coolidge Scholarship, full ride for a four year degree
Who: High school juniors only
When: February of your junior year
How: http://coolidgescholars.org
What: ECU Foundation Scholarships
Who: Any senior planning to attend ECU
When: February of your senior year
How: http://www.ecok.edu/foundation/scholarships-dept-program
What: Murray State Scholarships
Who: Students admitted to Murray State
When: February of your senior year
How: https://www.mscok.edu/future-students/financial-aid-scholarships/scholarships
What: University of Central Oklahoma Scholarships
Who: Students admitted to UCO
When: February of your senior year
How: https://www.uco.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/scholarships/incoming-freshmen
Visit this link for more scholarships that are due in March.
What: Oklahoma Youth with Promise Scholarship awards supports educational expenses such as tuition, fees and books and can be valued up to $3,000.
Who: Students under the age of 25 who were in the Oklahoma DHS custody foster care system or students who have aged out at the time of graduation from an Oklahoma high school or at the time of obtaining a GED.
When: March
How: http://occf.academicworks.com/opportunities/1454
What: Oklahoma Schools Insurance Group
How: Check back for more information.
When: Spring
What: Dr. Eugene S. Briggs Memorial Scholarship - Lions of Oklahoma will award 15 scholarships. Each scholarship is valued at $1,000 and can be used at any college or technology center in Oklahoma.
Who: Oklahoma high school seniors
When: March of your senior year
How: http://occf.academicworks.com/opportunities/1475
What: H. W. Almen/West OKC Rotary Scholarship awards approximately 20 scholarships. The scholarship is valued at $4,000 and can be used at a college, community college or technology center.
Who: Oklahoma High School Seniors
When: March of your senior year
How: http://occf.academicworks.com/opportunities/1594
What: Oklahoma State Fair Scholarship for $2500.
Who: Oklahoma seniors, preferably those who have participated in the state fair
When: March of your senior year
How: https://okstatefair.com/osf-gives-back/scholarships
What: Joe Wood Memorial Scholarship sponsored by Duncan Association of Realtors for $1000
Who: Stephens County seniors
When: March of your senior year
How: See Mrs. Chambers in mid-January.
What: Shell Oil Scholarship for up to $2500
Who: Students planning on enrolling in a variety of engineering programs at recognized colleges. OU is one of the specified colleges.
When: March of your senior year
What: Children of Warriors National President’s Scholarship for $5000
Who: Children and grandchildren of military veterans
When: March of your senior year
How: http://www.alaforveterans.org/Scholarships/Children-of-Warriors-National-Presidents--Scholarship/
What: Oklahoma Goodwill Industries Abilities Scholarship
Who: Students must have 3.0 and provide written documentation from a physician or service provider supporting that the candidate meets the definition of disabled as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
When: March
How: http://occf.academicworks.com/opportunities/1570
What: Southwest Oklahoma Chapter Area Scholarship Program for $1000
Who: Children of military parents in southwest Oklahoma
When: March of your senior year
How: http://swokmoaa.org/Scholarships
What: Chisholm Trail Art Council Scholarship for $500
Who: Seniors in Stephens County with a 3.0 GPA who are pursuing a visual or performing arts degree
When: March of your senior year
How: See Mrs. Chambers or contact the Chisholm Trail Art Council in Duncan
What: Halliburton Employees’ Federal Credit Union scholarship for $1000.
Who: Seniors who have an account with Halliburton Employee’s Federal Credit Union
When: March of your senior year
How: See Mrs. Chambers
What: Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Who: Students admitted to SEOSU
When: March of your senior year
How: https://www.se.edu/financial-aid/scholarship-information/
What: Oklahoma City University
Who: Students admitted to OKCU
When: March of your senior year
How: http://www.okcu.edu/financialaid/types-of-assistance/scholarships/freshmen
Visit this link for more scholarships that are due in April.
What: Stephens County Retired Educators $500 scholarship
Who: Seniors who plan to pursue a career in education
When: April 1
How: Complete and return the application to the counselor’s office.
What: Society of Petroleum Engineers Scholarship
Who: Students interested in engineering, science or math
When: April
How: See Mrs. Chambers
What: Oklahoma Rural Rehabilitation Corporation Scholarship
Who: Students whose parents are farmers or ranchers or students who live in a town of no more than 20,000.
When: April 15 of your senior year
How: http://www.orrcinc.com/scholarships.html
What: Jimmy L Dean Scholarship for up to $10,000
Who: Oklahoma students who are attending a four year university with a 20 on the ACT or OSUIT students with a 17 on the ACT. Preference is given to those pursuing science related degrees.
When: April of your senior year
How: http://www.jimmiedeanfoundation.org/
What: Pete & Lela Stavros Scholarship supports educational expenses such as tuition, fees and books and can be valued up to $1,500.
Who: Oklahoma graduating high school seniors who are the children or relatives of active or retired members of the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association.
When: April of your senior year
How: http://occf.academicworks.com/opportunities/1636
Visit this link for more scholarships that are due in May.
What: Jason C. Wagner Foundation Scholarship
Who: Oklahoma seniors
When: May of your senior year
How: http://www.jasoncwagnerfoundation.org
What: Ironworkers Local 584 Harvey A. Swift Scholarship supports educational expenses such as tuition, fees and books and can be valued up to $3,000.
Who: Children and relatives of living and deceased members of Iron Workers Local 584.
When: May of your senior year
How: http://occf.academicworks.com/opportunities/1566
What: Youth Forward Scholarship for $500
Who: Sophomores, juniors, seniors and college freshman write on the topic of volunteerism.
When: Applications are accepted May 1, September 1, and December 31
How: http://www.dmvedu.org/scholarship/
What: Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Who: Students who have been admitted to NWOSU
When: May 1
How: http://www.nwosu.edu/paying-for-college/scholarships
Visit this link for more scholarships that are due in June
What: Aspiring Business Professional Scholarship for $1000
Who: Students who intend to pursue a degree in business
When: June at the end of your senior year
How: http://www.onlinembareport.com/ombar-aspiring-business-professional-scholarship-program
Visit this link for scholarships that are due in July.
Visit this link for more scholarships that are ongoing.
What: Discover Student Loans Scholarship drawing
Who: High school seniors, college students, and their parents
When: Various drawing take place thoughout the year
How: http://scholarship.collegecovered.com
What: Tulsa Welding School
How: http://www.weldingschool.com/financial-aid/scholarships/
What: Paul Mitchell School Scholarship
Who: Students who plan on attending Paul Mitchell cosmetology school who have a 2.5 GPA.
When: Deadlines vary
How: https://paulmitchell.edu/nationalscholarship