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The Academic Scholars Program, established by the state Legislature and governor in 1988 and operated by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, provides scholarships to academically outstanding students who attend an Oklahoma college or university.

Academic Scholars receive a scholarship to help cover the cost of room, board, tuition, books and incidental fees for up to eight semesters. The actual value of the scholarship varies based on the institution the scholar chooses to attend.

Eligibilty: To qualify for the Academic Scholars Program, the applicant must meet the criteria outlined below.

• Oklahoma students can automatically qualify for the program by achieving designation as a National Merit Scholar, National Merit Finalist or United States Presidential Scholar or by scoring at or above the 99.5 percentile on the ACT or SAT (see How to Apply).
  • For fall 2020, the ACT required score is a total sum score of the ACT skill areas of 135.
  • For fall 2020, the SAT required score is a total sum score of the critical reading and math skill areas of 1540.
• Public colleges and universities may also nominate students attending their institution for the program based on criteria established by each institution.

Scholars will continue to receive a scholarship each year if they:

• Maintain full-time enrollment each semester.
• Complete at least 24 semester credit hours each year (additional hours required if taking the option of summer funding).
• Maintain at least a 3.25 cumulative grade point average each yearBenefits
• Academic Scholars will receive a scholarship to help cover the cost of room, board, tuition, books and incidental fees for up to eight semesters.

The amount of the award varies according to the type of institution the student attends and qualification status. The annual scholarship amount for automatic qualifiers is $5,500 for students who attend the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University or The University of Tulsa; $4,000 for students who attend any other Oklahoma four-year public or private college or university; and $3,500 for students who attend Oklahoma two-year colleges.

The annual scholarship amount for Institutional Nominees is $3,200 for students who attend the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University or The University of Tulsa; $2,400 for students who attend any other Oklahoma four-year public or private college or university; and $2,200 for students who attend Oklahoma two-year colleges.

The award amounts may vary from year to year depending upon the amount of funds available. Payment is made directly to the institution on the student's behalf. Students who enroll at public colleges and universities are eligible for a tuition waiver in addition to the scholarship award noted above.

This 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.

Cameron University, East Central University, Langston University, Northeastern State University, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma Panhandle State University, Rogers State University, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, University of Central Oklahoma, and the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.

Applicants must be Oklahoma residents.

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria defined below:
A. Have an ACT composite score of at least 30 (Only ACT test scores from tests administered on national test dates will be considered for admission to the program.) OR
B. Be a National Merit Semifinalist or Commended Student.

The annual award amount is $3,000 and a resident tuition waiver from the institution. 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. The scholarship award may be used only at the university making the award; it is not portable.

Application is made directly through the university the student plans to attend. The application deadline will vary for each institution.

Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
800.858.1840 (225.9239 in Oklahoma City)
studentinfo@osrhe.edu

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