Bright Paths Education Foundation- LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP!

Tribal Nations STEM Scholarship

The Tribal Nations STEM scholarship supports Native American students pursuing degrees and careers in STEM. The scholarship provides $1,000 annually, renewable for up to four years to assist with college expenses. Deadline to submit applications are Feb. 28th. https://brownandcaldwell.com/careers/tribal-nations-stem-scholarship/

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Indian Health Services Scholarship

The IHS scholarship covers tuition, fees, and a stipend for Native American and Alaska Native students pursuing health-related degrees. In return, recipients must commit to working in IHS facilities or other health programs that serve Native populations. Deadline is Feb. 28th. https://www.ihs.gov/scholarship/apply/

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The American Indian College Fund 2025-2026 Scholarship Application is Now Open!

Our scholarship application is now open until May 31st! You can apply today on our webpage, collegefund.org/scholarships, and learn more our eligibility requirements and application process.

We have multiple virtual scholarship application workshops coming up, that will be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube. You can find all our 2025-2026 scholarship upcoming events on our Events webpage here.

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American Chemistry Society

This scholarship provides renewable awards to underrepresented minority students pursuing chemistry-related degrees at the undergraduate level, offering up to $5,000 per academic year. Deadline is March 1. https://www.acs.org/education/acs-scholars/apply.html

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Udall Scholarship

The Udall scholarship application has opened! The Scholarship Program identifies future leaders in environmental, Tribal public policy, and health care fields. You need to contact your Udall state/faculty representative to get access to the application portal by March 4, 2025 and applications must be submitted by March 5.  https://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/Scholarship/Apply.aspx

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AICPA Foundation Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students

 This scholarship is designed for students pursuing degrees in accounting or related fields. Those looking to become a CPA and/or pursue an accounting career can apply today! Eligibility requirements may apply. Application deadline is March 15. 

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Wells Fargo Stacey Milbern Scholarship

Wells Fargo has developed this scholarship program to help people with disabilities obtain their education or training necessary to succeed in the career path of their choice. Eligibility and required documents apply.  Apply by March 20 to be considered.  https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/pwdscholarship/

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4H Youth in Action Scholarship

This program recognizes four young leaders annually, awarding each $5,000 in scholarships for their leadership and impact in areas like agriculture, civic engagement, healthy living and STEM. Application deadline is March 31. https://4-h.org/programs/4-h-youth-in-action-program/application/

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Cobell Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship

This annual, non-renewable scholarship provides up to $10,000 for undergraduate students and up to $12,500 for graduate students. It is open to Native American and Alaska Native students who are members of federally recognized tribes, supporting their pursuit of higher education at accredited institutions. Application deadline is March 31.  https://cobellscholar.org/

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Okhíčhaŋye scholarship

 This scholarship offers $2,000 to Native American high school seniors pursing degrees in agriculture-related fields, The program aims to support future Native agricultural stewards. Application deadline is March 31.  https://www.akiptan.org/scholarship

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Voyager scholarship

 Sponsored by the Obama Foundation, this scholarship supports college juniors with $50,000 for tuition and $10,000 for travel experiences, with a focus on leadership and public service. Application deadline is April 1st.  https://www.obama.org/programs/voyager-scholarship/

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AISES Scholarships

 The American Indian and Science and Engineering Society offers scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 per year, supporting Indigenous students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics(STEM) fields at undergraduate and graduate levels. Applications must be submitted by April 30.

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Catching the Dream Scholarship

 This program offers merit-based scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 annually to Native American students. The focus is on supporting Bachelor degree or higher students in fields related to economic development for tribes, such as science, education, business, and computers. Deadline to submit for Fall semester is April 30.

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The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education assists in the administration of the Frances Koop Parsons/AT&T Pioneers Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship program was established through the AT&T Pioneers to assist Oklahoma students in obtaining their educational goals. The recipients of this scholarship will receive a $1,000 cash award to be used at an eligible Oklahoma career technology center, two-year college, or four-year university. This scholarship is open to first-time freshmen with at least a 3.0 high school GPA and whose family income does not exceed $75,000. The 2025-26 application is available online and must be submitted on or before March 21, 2025 at the following link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/eb968d906cc246719283b6dc66ce712d. Applications without high school transcripts or income documentation will not be considered. Please contact Linette McMurtrey, Scholarship Programs Coordinator, at lmcmurtrey@osrhe.edu if you have any questions.

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Scholarship: Scholarships - OK State Fair

2025 Scholarship Application- Music

Ann Wade Strength in Education Scholarship:

A one-time $2,000 ($1,000 per academic semester) scholarship to a student who plans to pursue a certified degree in education or in an occupation that directly supports the educational system and meets the following criteria:

• Graduating high school senior

• A resident of the state of Oklahoma

• Pursuing a certified degree in education or directly supporting the educational system

• Letter of recommendation

• Letter of application

• The School district must be a member of the Oklahoma ASBO.

Click here for the Ann Wade Scholarship Application.

Security Benefit Strength in Benefit Scholarship
A one-time $2,000 ($1,000 per academic semester) scholarship to a student who plans to pursue a certified degree in education or in an occupation that directly supports the educational system and meets the following criteria:

• Graduating high school senior

• A resident of the state of Oklahoma

• Pursuing a certified degree in education or directly supporting the educational system

• Letter of recommendation

• Letter of application

Click here for the Security Benefit Scholarship Application.

Advancing Indigenous People in STEM scholarship

OSAG Scholarship-

PAF Chapter Student Scholarship:

The PAF Chapter Student Scholarship is designed for high school athletes intending to attend a 2-year or 4-year college/university. The 3,000.00 scholarship rewards high school athletes for their non-athletic achievements and assists them in achieving their academic career goals. Students are not required to compete in collegiate athletics to receive this scholarship.
Eligibility
1. Overall High School Grade Point Average of 2.0 or better.
2. Must be a high school senior.
3. Acceptance into a two-year or four-year college or university.
4. Nominated by high school coach.
5. Participated at the varsity level in athletics for at least one year.
6. Has not accepted a total scholarship award or grant (athletic or academic).
7. Is not the son or daughter of current or former NFL Player.

Criteria for Evaluation
1. Career goals.
2. Nomination by coach.
3. Academic achievement.
4. Potential for success.
5. Leadership and character.
6. Indication of how athletic competition has aided in personal growth.

 Please, return all applications back to me or our Chapter President, Todd Franz at nflpa29@gmail.com by January 31st, 2025. Feel free to reach out with any questions or clarification needed.

Weokie Scholarships

Oklahoma City Community Foundation- This is a database to LOCAL scholarships!!! Definitely create an account and look around!!

NEW 11/11/24: Positive Energy Scholarship: ACT score 25, unweighted GPA 3.25

NEW: 11/8: Oklahoma JCI Senate

These scholarships will be presented in the late spring of 2025. The application should be completed in its entirety and returned postmarked to me on or before January 17, 2025. Each application will be screened based on appearance, neatness, content, scholastic abilities, extracurricular activities, financial need, and correctly following the directions.
The Oklahoma JCI Senate awards two (2) $500 scholarships. Those recipients will then be forwarded to the US JCI Senate for national judging. If our recipients are chosen on the national level they will receive an additional $1,500 scholarship from the US JCI Senate. We are very proud that we have presented over twenty national scholarships to Oklahoma students since 2001. This year in addition to the two college scholarships there will be one vocational scholarship and this winning application will also be submitted to the US JCI Senate for national judging.

Instructions to retrieve scholarship application:
Go to the website https://oklahomajcisenate.org and find the scholarship section. 
Print out the documents, instructions and application. The application may also be filled in and printed directly from the electronic form. The current application  is the ONLY application which will be accepted for judging.
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NEW: 11/6: Hagan Scholarship
NEW: 11/3: Planning to become a future educator? Apply $5000 scholarship.
NEW: 10/4/24: Oklahoma Hall of Fame Scholarship: $6000 total. $1500 dispersed over 4 years: Deadline: Oct. 18th
NEW: 10/4/24: The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation. STEM Scholarship
Inspire to Teach

Oklahoma Scholarship Competition : LINK

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OK Future Teachers
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Oklahoma Opportunities
Dr. Debbie Blanke Scholarship (Oklahoma Women in Higher Education)
Jimmie L. Dean Scholarship Foundation
Oklahoma City Community Foundation
Oklahoma National Guard Tuition Waver Program
Stride Bank Scholarships
Tulsa Association for Women in Communications
Tulsa Community Foundation
WEOKIE Credit Union Scholarship Program

Minority/Native-American/Gender-Based Opportunities

Amelia Earhart Fellowship Program for Women in Aerospace
Association for Women in Communications, Oklahoma City Chapter
African American Scholarships
Bureau of Indian Affairs Education Financial Aid Programs
Chickasaw Nation Higher Education Grants, Scholarships and Incentives
Choctaw Nation Higher Education Program
Development Fund For Black Students In Science And Technology
Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Graduate Scholarship
Gates Millennium Scholars
¡Gradúate! Financial Aid Guide to Success
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Jackie Robinson Foundation
La Unidad Latina Foundation
League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Scholarships
National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
National Association of Black Journalists
Ron Brown Scholar Program
United Negro College Fund

Military

Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarships
American Legion Scholarships
Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarships
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (for children of Marines)
Navy/Marines Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarships
Office of Naval Research Undergraduate and Graduate Programs
Oklahoma National Guard Tuition Waver Program
VFW's Sport Clips Help a Hero Scholarship

Disability/Special Needs

The Center for Reintegration
McNair Scholars Program
National Federation of the Blind

Come travel across America with Campus Towns USA

In this digital series, you will learn about the amazing towns that colleges call home. The stories about these locations are told by real students living in these locations right now!

https://www.thecollegetour.com/campus-towns-usa/

Local Colleges

Campus E-Clips is an e-publication with links to stories from our state colleges and universities. We hope you enjoy reading about the great things happening on our campuses in this February edition of Campus E-Clips at www.okhighered.org/newsletter.

USAO

https://usao.edu/financial-aid/financial-aid-options/scholarships.html
If a parent is an educator- there is a new scholarship for this college.