Top Oklahoma Scholarships to Apply for in 2024 

Introduction to Oklahoma scholarships

The state of Oklahoma is home to over 40 four-year public universities, two-year community colleges, and private undergraduate and graduate universities combined. Whether you’re a high school senior looking at attending a Oklahoma college or university, or you’re a current college student at one of Oklahoma's many institutions, this post highlights many great scholarships and resources for you to take advantage of.

Let's go over a few of Oklahoma's best scholarships for students.

Oklahoma scholarships offered by private organizations

  • Amount: $1,000

    Deadlines: Quarterly

    Details: Before we get into all of the Oklahoma-specific private scholarships, check out our very own. No essay or minimum GPA required to apply. Open to US citizens, international students in the US, and students with DACA and undocumented status.

  • Amount: $50,000

    Deadline: Rolling monthly

    Eligibility:

    -Open to all high school, college & grad students! One easy form to fill out...

  • Amount:  $2,500 Monthly

    Deadline: Expires on the last day of each month

    Eligibility: The ScholarshipPoints Scholarship is a monthly no essay scholarship open to all high school and college students ages 16 and older, who are US residents!

  • Amount: $4,000 to $6,000

    Deadline: Rolling

    Details: The Academic Scholars Program provides scholarships to college-bound Oklahoma students who have achieved designation as a National Merit Scholar, National Merit Finalist or United States Presidential Scholar or have scored at or above the 99.5 percentile on the ACT or SAT and who will be attending an in-state universities.

  • Amount: Varies

    Deadline: Rolling

    Details: Are you a college-bound 8th – 11th grader from Oklahoma from a low-income household? If so, you may be eligible for the Oklahoma’s Promise Scholarship.

  • Amount: $2,000 to $20,000

    Deadline: Varies

    Details: Scholarships range from $2,000 to $20,000 and many awards are renewable each year. Available opportunities for high school seniors, college students, graduate students, career and technical students, adult learners returning to school, and students of all abilities.

  • Amount: $3,500

    Deadline: Varies

    Details: Renewable award for Oklahoma residents attending one of 11 participating Oklahoma public universities. Must have an ACT composite score of at least 30 or be a National Merit semifinalist or commended student. 

  • Amount:  $6,500

    Deadline: Varies

    Details: Awards for students of high academic ability to attend institutions in Oklahoma. Renewable up to four years. ACT or SAT scores must fall between 99.5 and 100th percentiles, or applicant must be designated as a National Merit scholar or finalist.

  • Amount: $1,000 

    Deadline: varies by school

    Details: This scholarship provides opportunities to outstanding students who are preparing for careers in public service.

  • Amount:  $1,000

    Deadline: January 9

    Details: The Built Ford Tough Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students who are members of FFA.

  • Amount: $5,000

    Deadline: February 1

    Details:  50 scholarships are available to students who exhibit academic excellence, leadership skills and community involvement as well as activities, awards and honors, and who have a demonstrated financial need in order to attend college.

  • Amount: Varies

    Deadline: February 14

    Details: The scholarships are available to high school seniors living near a Simon mall or in the surrounding communities.

  • Amount: up to $3,600

    Deadline: April 15

    Details: Are you a Jewish high school senior or college student residing in Oklahoma? If so, you might consider applying for the Carrie Jacobi Scholarship Fund! Each year, the scholarship grants between $360 and $3,600 to a few select high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students to help them pay off college costs.

  • Amount: $1,000

    Deadline: April 15

    Details: Preference will be given to graduates of high schools in Fort Towson, Oklahoma. Applicants who plan to pursue studies in architecture, art, or forestry may be given special consideration.

  • Amount: $2,000

    Deadline: May 1

    Details: Students who are citizens of U.S. and actively pursuing an education for a career in information and records management are eligible for a scholarship from the Fund.

  • Amount: $3,500 

    Deadline: May 1

    Details:The Women’s Southern Golf Association Scholarship is available to female graduating high school seniors interested in golf.

  • Amount: $2,500

    Deadline: May 8

    Details:Students are required to provide proof of participation in the competitive programs at the Oklahoma State Fair. Applicants who demonstrate academic achievement and leadership skills are encouraged to apply.

  • Amount: $1,500

    Deadline: May 11

    Details: Are you an Oklahoma resident currently pursuing an education in the culinary, hospitality or food service industry? If so, you may be eligible for the Alberta Brannon Memorial Scholarship

  • Amount: Varies

    Deadline:  June 15

    Details: Cherokee Nation scholarships are available for eligible tribal citizens residing within the Cherokee Nation reservation and contiguous boundaries or citizens who are eligible for the Pell grant and live outside those areas.

  • Amount: Varies

    Deadline: July 15 for students attending OSUIT. All other students until April 30.

    Details: The scholarship is awarded to multiple college-bound, Oklahoma high school seniors. To be eligible, applicants must also have a minimum ACT score of 25 (if attending a four-year university) or 17 (if attending the Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology).

Additional paying for college resources for Oklahoma students

A great resource for Oklahoma students comes from the OKcollegestart.org website.  student representatives, high school counselors, superintendents, headmasters, and institutional financial aid administrators can also view student accounts, make updates, and do more.