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What are Oklahoma scholarships?
Oklahoma scholarships are financial aid for college created specifically for students living in Oklahoma or looking to go to school in Oklahoma. Oklahoma scholarships can help students attain higher education opportunities that otherwise may be out of reach due to financial reasons. All scholarships are free money for college that you don’t have to pay back.
Eligibility requirements for Oklahoma scholarships
Before you apply for Oklahoma scholarships, make sure you check the eligibility requirements. To qualify for Oklahoma scholarships, you’ll most likely need to prove you’re a resident or you’re attending school in that state. Some other common eligibility requirements may include your GPA, community service, citizenship, plan to attend an accredited program, leadership potential, and submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Scholarship eligibility requirements vary, so don’t assume you won’t qualify. Check them out!
Are Oklahoma scholarships worth my time?
Some scholarships are quick and easy to apply for. Others require time and effort. Typically, fewer students apply to scholarships that require work which means you could have better odds of winning.
Pro tip: Don’t skip over Oklahoma scholarships with smaller award amounts ($). There’s typically less competition for them—and they add up!
How do I find Oklahoma scholarships?
There are many resources to help you find Oklahoma scholarships.
Scholarship resources
- The financial aid office at a college or career school
- Organizations (such as professional associations) related to your field of interest
- Federal agencies
- Free scholarship search tools like Scholly Scholarships
- Local libraries, businesses, or associations
Your high school guidance office is a great place to start when looking for local scholarships. You could also try doing a search for your city’s name and “community foundation,” or the county you live in and “foundation.”
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The Scholarships360 $10,000 "No Essay" Scholarship
Due: 6/30/2025
No Essays
$10,000
Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant
Due: Varies
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$3,000
The Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant Program (OTAG) is a grant program for Oklahoma residents who attend eligible colleges, universities, and career technology centers in Oklahoma. Application is made through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available through high school counselors, the financial aid office at the college the student is planning to attend, or online. For best consideration, students should complete and submit the FAFSA to the federal student aid application system as soon as possible after the application becomes available. It is important to apply early. For undocumented immigrant students, a special application is available. Undocumented immigrants enrolling in postsecondary education must have graduated from a public or private high school in Oklahoma; have resided in Oklahoma with a parent or guardian while attending a public or private high school in Oklahoma for at least two years prior to graduation; satisfy admission standards for the institution; and have provided to the institution a copy of a true and correct application or petition filed with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to legalize the student's immigration status. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Regional University Baccalaureate Scholarship
Due: Varies
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$3,500
The Regional University Baccalaureate Scholarship enables 11 participating public universities to provide up to four years of scholarship support to academically-promising Oklahoma students enrolled in a baccalaureate program. Applicants must either have an ACT composite score of at least 30 (only ACT test scores from an official test report issued by ACT will be considered for admission to the program) or be a National Merit Semifinalist or Commended Student. The scholarship is available for up to eight semesters of study in a baccalaureate program at a regional university or until the student is granted a baccalaureate degree, whichever occurs first. Application is made directly through the university the student plans to attend. The application deadline will vary for each institution. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Marilyn Chesher Lynch Scholarship
Due: Varies
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Transcripts Required
$2,925
The Marilyn Chesher Lynch Scholarship shall be awarded to an alumna member of the Fraternity with a permanent address in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, or Texas and who will pursue a graduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. The recipient must have a current affiliation with an alumnae chapter recorded in the Fraternity's records at the time recipients are selected. Should no applicants meet the first criteria, the scholarship shall be awarded to an alumna member of the Fraternity who will pursue a graduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. Applicants must be initiated members, college and alumni, of Kappa Alpha Theta in good standing with the Fraternity. New members may apply but should be initiated by the application deadline. A recommendation from a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and a recommendation from an academic or professional reference are required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation for more information.
Lucile Moore Garrett Scholarship
Due: Varies
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Transcripts Required
$2,700
The Lucile Moore Garrett Scholarship shall be awarded to a collegian or an alumna member of the Fraternity who is a member of a college chapter in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, or Texas and who will pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. Should no applicants meet the first criteria, the scholarship shall be awarded to a collegian or an alumna member of the Fraternity with a permanent address in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, or Texas and who will pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree. Should no applicants meet the first and second criteria, the scholarship shall be awarded to any collegian or alumna member of the Fraternity who will pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. A recommendation from a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and a recommendation from an academic or professional reference are required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation for more information.
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus President's Leadership Council (PLC) Scholarship
Due: Varies
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
$1,500
The Oklahoma State University-Main Campus President's Leadership Council (PLC) Scholarship is a one-year cash award available to students who serve on the President's Leadership Council. Students must have a strong record of leadership and community service, as indicated on the application for admission.
Tulsa Community College Music Department Tuition Waiver
Due: 6/1/2025
No Essays
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
Amount Varies
This scholarship waives tuition for up to 12 credit hours. It does not include textbooks, parking, ID, or other student fees. If a student has already paid for the upcoming academic period's classes, then Financial Services will send the student a refund reflecting the scholarship portion of the paid tuition. Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of ten hours of coursework, enrolled in, and successful completion of ensembles and private lessons as specified in the award. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Honors Scholars State Regents Tuition Waiver Scholarship
Due: Varies
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
Amount Varies
The Honors Scholars State Regents Tuition Waiver Scholarship is open to Honor scholars only and it waives tuition for up to 18 credit hours per fall or spring semester. Applicants must be Oklahoma residents and have attempted no more than 95 credit hours. Concurrently enrolled high school students are not eligible. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Tulsa Community College TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) Tuition Waiver
Due: Varies
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
Amount Varies
The Tulsa Community College TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) Tuition Waiver is open to low-income and potential first-generation college students. Students must be residents of Tulsa, Creek, or Osage County. Applicants must not have previously obtained a four-year college degree and be interested in pursuing a higher education program. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information about the eligibility, criteria, and application process.
Zarrow Foundation Scholarship
Due: Varies
No Essays
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
Amount Varies
The Zarrow Foundation Scholarship is open to current full-time students who are Oklahoma residents only that are enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours on the Langston Campus or six credit hours at an urban campus (LU-OKC or LU-Tulsa). Applicants must be in good standing with the University. They must reapply for this scholarship annually. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information and inquiries about the application.
What types of scholarships are available for students?
Need-based scholarships
These are scholarships for students who have demonstrated a financial need. There’s no universal number or set income level that tells you if you qualify. How each scholarship defines what financial need means varies. The federal government as well as specific organizations, corporations, and colleges/universities/schools offer need-based scholarships.
Merit scholarships
Merit scholarships are for students who have shown high academic, athletic, or extracurricular achievement over their high school careers. Not all schools/colleges offer merit-aid—highly selective schools typically don’t. The process for applying for merit scholarships varies. For merit scholarships offered through colleges and universities, you generally don’t have to do anything other than complete the application to the school itself. For some schools, you need to submit the FAFSA® to be eligible.
Career-specific grants or scholarships
These are awarded to students who know they want a career in a specific industry. Maybe they know they want to be a teacher, a nurse, or an engineer. To be eligible for grants, students must submit the FAFSA®. To find career-specific scholarships, try searching for your major and “association.”
Community or nonprofit scholarships
Nonprofit and community organizations often receive funding from donors to create scholarship programs for students who need them.
Tips for successful scholarship applications
- Pull together everything you need for the application including transcripts, so you can submit a complete scholarship application.
- You may need a recommendation letter or letters for a scholarship. Ask a teacher, employer, or someone else who knows you to write one for you—and be sure to give them enough time to do it.
- If you’re writing a scholarship essay, follow the prompt, answer the essay question completely, and write from your experience. A few well-written essays that you can reuse for different scholarship applications can really pay off.
- Highlight your strengths and achievements in your application.
- Talk about your financial need and what you would use the scholarship money for if you won. How would it help?
- Have to interview for a scholarship? Dress to impress in a professional outfit. And do your research! Look into how/why the scholarship was created. Try to bring up why it’s meaningful to you. Also, don’t forget to send a thank-you note afterwards.
- Keep track of all the deadlines for the scholarships you’re applying to. If you miss one, they may not extend the due date.
- Apply for scholarships year after year, all through college. As you continue your studies, gain more experience, and try new extracurricular activities in college, you might be eligible for more scholarships you weren’t originally qualified for.
Here are more tips that can help you understand all there is to know about scholarships and up your chances of winning.
Frequently asked questions
These tips can help as you get ready to apply for Oklahoma scholarships.
When are scholarship application deadlines?
There’s no standard deadline for scholarship applications. Each scholarship has its own deadline, so be sure to keep track of dates and make sure you don’t miss any deadlines of scholarships that you want to apply to.
Do you need to know which college you’re attending?
You don’t need to know which college you’re going to attend before applying for most scholarships. However, once you’re awarded scholarships, some of them may ask for eligibility verification—which can include proof of college enrollment.
Is there a limit on how many scholarships you can apply for?
Absolutely not, so apply for as many as you can to increase your chances of winning free money. Want to find more types of scholarships? There are so many, check them out!
Pro tip: Apply for scholarships each year you’re in college.
Does every scholarship application require an essay?
Not every scholarship will ask you to submit an essay—different scholarships have different requirements. If you’re applying for a scholarship with an essay and need help writing yours, get tips for writing scholarship essays.
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