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As a counselor, you know how important it is to stay on track with what's current in financial aid and college prep. This page is a simple and quick way to find some exciting financial aid and scholarship opportunities for your students. Check back regularly because you never know what will become available next!
January Scholarships
Ronald McDonald Scholarship
Deadline: Jan. 27, 2012
To apply for an RMHC scholarship, a student must: Be a high school senior, be younger than 21 years old, e eligible to attend a two- or four-year college, university or technical school with a full course of study, be a legal U.S. resident, live in a participating RMHC Chapter’s geographic area, submit a complete application and all required documentation by the deadline on the application, meet any additional eligibility requirements outlined by each scholarship program, provide verification of enrollment each year at respective accredited post-secondary institution.
Website: http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/
OK-AHEAD Scholarship
Deadline: Jan 31, 2012
OK-AHEAD offers scholarship money to Oklahoma students with disabilities. Scholarships can be applied at any Oklahoma technology center, or any two-year or four-year college or university. Three scholarships in the amount of $500.00 will be awarded annually.
Website: http://www.ok-ahead.org/scholar.html
February Scholarships
Chickasaw Nation Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2012
Applicant must have a 3.0 GPA and show proof of Chickasaw ancestry.
Website: http://www.chickasaweducationservices.com/
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2012
This scholarship is for high schools seniors who exhibit ambition, drive, and determination to reach and set goals. They should have respect for self, family and community and show they are able to succeed in college.
Website: http://www.axa-achievement.com
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2012
The ESA Foundation awards various scholarships annually based on different criteria. Check them all out on the website listed blow or email Ramona.paine@gmail.com.
Website: http://www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org
Oklahoma Medical Research Fleming Scholarship Program for Students
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2012
The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Fleming Scholarship program provides students with the opportunity to participate in eight weeks of REAL research. For additional information call 405.271.7430 or 800.522.0211 or visit the website listed below.
Website: http://omrf.org/education-outreach/fleming-scholar-program/
DELTA THETA CHI COLLEGE SOROITY SCHOALRSHIPS
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2012
A national non-collegiate educational sorority is accepting applications for three scholarships: two $3,000 awards and one $1,400 award. Requirements call for a high scholastic average; evidence of financial need; current enrollment or plans to enroll in an accredited college; and an application form, with attachments as specified by the national executive council. All applications must be complete and returned by Feb.1, 2012 in order for winning applicants to be notified by May 2012. Applications can be picked up in the counseling office and must be submitted and accepted through a chapter of Delta Theta Chi Sorority.
Website: http://www.deltathetachi.org/Scholarships.html
National Peace Essay Contest
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2012
This year’s topic is one that focuses on a subject matter just as relevant to students as it is to protestors in Cairo, Tehran, and Kenya: the impact of new media on peace building and conflict management. Typically each contest cycle sees a submission of over 1,000 essays from all American states, territories and the District of Columbia. All first-place state winners receive a $1,000 college scholarship and compete for national awards of $10,000, $5,000, and $2,500. Additionally, the first-place state winners are invited to attend an educational awards week in Washington D.C.
Website: http://www.usip.org/npec
AFRL Phillips Scholar Program
Deadline: Feb. 6, 2012
To apply to the Phillips Scholars Program, you must be enrolled as an upper-level high school (junior, senior) or as a college undergraduate student. Phillips scholars gain hands-on experience while working with Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) scientists and engineers on cutting-edge research and technology. They will receive invaluable personal and professional experience while contributing to the future vision of space exploration and directed energy systems. Phillips Scholars positions may lead to part-time student employment. These opportunities exist in the AFRL’s Directed Energy and Space Vehicles Directorates, headquartered at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
• Must be US Citizens; the scholars programs are not open to non-US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, or Dual Citizens.
• Must currently be enrolled or accepted at an educational institution taking at least a half-time academic courses leading to a degree or certificate.
• Must be continuing as a student in the Fall 2012 Semester (either in their current degree program, or by being accepted into another degree program). Important: Proof of Fall 2012 enrollment will be required from students that are selected for the internship.
• Must be willing to temporarily relocate to Albuquerque, N.M. The Phillips Scholars program does NOT provide funds for relocation or housing above and beyond the salary that is offered for the position.
• Must be at least 16 years old to apply.
• Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
• Must be available to work full-time (40 hours per week).
• Must be able to begin work on May 21, June 4, or June 18, 2012.
For more information visit the website below.
Website: http://www.vs.afrl.af.mil/PhillipsScholars/Eligibility.aspx
KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program
Deadline: Feb. 9, 2012
KFC’s Scholarship provides up to $5,000 per year for graduating high school seniors with strong entrepreneurial skills, perseverance, demonstrated financial aid and scholastic achievement of 2.75 GPA or higher planning to enroll in a public college in the state in which they reside.
Website: http://www.kfcscholars.org/
Proton Energy Scholarship
Deadline: Feb. 10, 2012
Scholarship for high school seniors who demonstrate outstanding achievement, excellence and promise in the fields of science and technology. Student must be planning to major in science or technology.
Website: http://www.protononsitescholarship.com/
2012 Greater Oklahoma City Alumnae Panhellenic Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: Feb. 11, 2012
The Greater OKC Alumnae PanHellenic Foundation is offering 15 scholarships in the amount of $1,500 to high school senior females who meet the following criteria: will be attending a university in Oklahoma with National PanHellenic Conference sorority affiliations in the fall of 2012. Eligible universities include: Cameron University, East Central University, Northeastern State University, Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma State University, The University of Oklahoma, University of Central Oklahoma, and The University of Tulsa. Students must have a cumulative G.P.A. of at least 3.25 and no higher than 3.79 and a minimum score of 22 on the ACT.
Website: 02 FEB Schol\02.11.2012.OKC.Panhellenic.pdf
Tinker Air Force Base Officers' Spouses' Club Scholarship
Deadline: Feb. 15, 2012
Scholarship for high school seniors who are dependents of U.S. military members or civil service employees at Tinker Air Force Base.
Website: http://www.tinkerosc.org/
Best Buy Scholarships
Deadline: Feb. 15, 2012
Best Buy is awarding $1.2 million in scholarships for students in grades 9-12. A total of 1,200 scholarships in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded! Students must have solid grades and work experience to apply for these scholarships. For more information, visit the website listed below.
Website: http://bestbuy-communityrelations.com/scholarship.htm
Foundation of Promise Scholars
Deadline; Feb. 15, 2012
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation offers a 'Foundation of Promise Scholarship'. The scholarship is in the amount of $1,200 and students who are the first generation in their families to attend college can apply their junior year.
Website: http://www.occf.org/trusteescholarshipinitiative.html
National Commission for Cooperative Education
Deadline: Feb. 15, 2012
As the largest independently sponsored merit co-op scholarship in the United, States, the National Commission for Cooperative Education on behalf of ten partner colleges and universities will award 170 merit co-op scholarships of $6,000 each. Your student can find additional information about this year’s scholarship program and complete an application on-line at the website listed below.
Website: http://www.co-op.edu/
Sam Noble Scholarship Program
Deadline: Feb. 15, 2012
Scholarships through this program are available to eligible southern Oklahoma students in all stages of their academic pursuits – from incoming freshmen to those seeking graduate degrees. Scholarships are offered in both agriculture-related and applied technology-related fields.
Agriculture: Scholarships for students seeking undergraduate degrees in agriculture-related fields are $2,500 per semester for up to nine semesters. Scholarships for graduate students provide $3,125 per semester for up to five semesters.
Technology: Scholarships for students seeking associate's degrees or technical certifications from the specific institutions listed under "Qualifying Institutions" are awarded $3,750 per year for up to two years.
For more information, visit website listed below.
Website: http://www.noble.org/Philanthropy/scholarship.html
Military Commanders Scholarship Fund
Deadline: Feb. 15, 2012
High schools seniors may apply for this $5,000 scholarship if they are the dependent child of an active duty, reserve, National Guard or retired member of the U.S. military. Applicant must have valid exchange and commissary shopping privileges and a minimum 3.5 GPA. Recipients will be selected on academic record, leadership, participation and financial need.
Website: http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/militarycommanders/
Oklahoma Heritage Scholarship
Deadline: Feb. 17, 2012
Each year, the Oklahoma Heritage Association offers more than $650,000 in scholarships to high school students who have paid attention in their Oklahoma history classes. In the Oklahoma Heritage Scholarship Competition, ninth through 12th grade students take a test on Oklahoma history. Those with high scores in each county receive a $1,000 cash scholarship or tuition grant to an Oklahoma college or university. Most counties have at least three scholarships available. For more info, visit website below.
Website: http://www.oklahomaheritage.com/EducationAwards/Scholarships/tabid/77/Default.aspx
Scholarship for Military Children
Scholarship for high school seniors who are dependents of U.S. military members. Must have an unweighted 3.0 GPA and plan to be a full-time undergraduate student. Applications must be turned in to commissary.
Website: http://www.fisherhouse.org/about/
OCPA Citizenship Essay Contest
Deadline: Feb. 27, 2012
The Oklahoma Council on Public Affairs essay contest awards scholarships in the amounts of $1,000 to $5,000. The essay topic this year is, “Is the U.S. Constitution a “living document”? Why or Why Not?
All entries must be postmarked or e-mailed as a PDF to OCPA by Feb. 27, 2012. For more information on requirements, visit the website listed below.
Website: http://www.ocpathink.org/2012-essay-contest
Charles C. and Mary Lou Miles Scholarship Fund
Deadline: Feb. 28, 2012
This essay contest will award a $1,000 scholarship for high school seniors who live in the Oklahoma City area. Students must major in English or Industrial Education and have a GPA of 3.0 or above. Student's family income must not exceed $100,000.
Website: http://www.occf.org/scholarships/miles.html
Shell Oil Company Technical Scholarship Program
Deadline: Feb. 28, 2012
Shell will sponsor up to 20 one-year awards of $2,500 for graduating high school seniors enrolling in engineering or geosciences at universities identified by Shell.
Upon successful completion of first year studies and other criteria established by Shell, the recipient may be eligible to receive a four-year renewable award of $5,000 annually. For more information, visit the Shell website listed below.
Website: http://www.shell.us/home/content/usa/aboutshell/careers/students_and_graduates/scholarships/
H.W. Almen-West OKC Rotary Scholarship
Deadline: Feb. 28, 2012
This $4,000 scholarship is for high school seniors who have at least a 2.75 GPA. Total family income can not exceed $100,000.
Website: http://www.zinch.com/scholarships/hw-almen-west-okc-rotary-scholarship
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
Deadline: Feb. 29, 2012
Scholarship contest for seniors who plan to major in science, technology, engineering or math. Scholarships will be awarded ranging from $2,000 to $25,000 to students who demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the auto industry.
Website: http://www.buickachievers.com/
WEOKIE Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: Feb. 29, 2012
WEOKIE will award 20 high school seniors a scholarship of $1,000 each. The essay topic is: “Describe in detail how higher education will help make a difference in both your own life and the lives of others.” Submissions must be received by Feb. 29, 2012.
For more information, visit the WEOKIE website below.
Website: http://www.weokie.org/aV2_Web/Weokie_Foundation/Scholarships.html
Tinker Federal Credit Union Buck the Norm Scholarship
Deadline: Feb. 29, 2012
Open to Oklahoma residents who are at least 16 years old as of Feb.3, 2012 and a current high school, vocational school or college student at time of contest entry. Entries are accepted from Monday, Feb. 20, 2012 to Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. (CST).
To enter the TFCU scholarship contest, submit/uppload your video (60 seconds or under) to Facebook.com/BuckTheNorm. All required fields must be completed for eligibility.
Entries must be submitted before Wednesday February 29, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. CST,. Each entry must be submitted under one name. One entry per person. Entries must follow the theme presented for this contest. All entries become the exclusive property of Tinker Federal Credit Union (Sponsor) and will not be acknowledged or returned. Sponsor reserves the right to discard any videos at its discretion. By submitting your entry, you grant permission to Tinker Federal Credit Union to post your submission on the www.BuckTheNorm.com website, TinkerFCU.org, YouTube.com website and affiliate websites and other social media channels. Entries must be manually entered. Entries generated by script, macro, robotic, programmed or like means are prohibited and will be disqualified.
Website: http://www.buckthenorm.com/
March Scholarships
Oklahoma Business Women Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2012
Scholarship for women pursuing a college degree. Must complete an essay and include letters of reference. For more information, visit website.
Website: http://www.oklahomabusinesswomen.org/obw_foundation.htm
Wendell Steward Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2012
This $1,000 scholarship is for Oklahoma City area seniors. Students must write a reflection statement and plan on technical or academic programming leading to a career in construction industry. Financial need will be considered.
Website: http://www.occf.org/scholarships/wssf.html
Friends of Kim Jones Shelton Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2012
Scholarship for high school seniors, with preference given to Black females. Must demonstrate financial need based on disability or difficult circumstance and have a 3.5 GPA.
Website: http://www.occf.org/scholarships/fokjs.html
Playing With a Purpose
Deadline: March 1, 2012
For Christian student athletes who meet the following requirements: current 10th through 12th grade student; maintain at least a "C" average or higher; current varsity level athlete in one or more sports and is a committed follower of Jesus Christ.
Website: http://www.playingwithapurpose.org
Flying J INC.Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2012
This $2,000 scholarship is for high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time in a two or four-year college, university or technical school. They must have a 3.0 GPA or higher and demonstrate financial need. Selection will be based on academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors or work experience, a statement of educational and career goals and an outside appraisal.
Website: http://eaglehelp.net/scholarships_2009/Flying%20J%20Scholarship_2008_09.pdf
Michael Neal Minter Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2012
Must have a 3.0 - 3.79 GPA and demonstrate financial need.
Website: http://www.occf.org/scholarships/minter.html
Oklahoma Goodwill Industries Abilities Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2012
Scholarship program for students with disabilities who carry at least a 3.0 GPA.
Website: http://occf.org/scholarships/ogias.html
Nichols Scholarship
Deadline: March 2, 2012
The Oklahoma Heritage Association and Museum offers the $10,000 John W. and Mary D. Nichols scholarship to high school seniors. Students may be nominated for this scholarship by teachers or administrators not related to the student. The scholarship is based on the student’s demonstrated knowledge and appreciation of Oklahoma history, as well as academic achievement, citizenship and leadership. As the name implies, the scholarship is made possible through the generosity of the late John and Mary Nichols. For more information, visit the website below.
Website: http://www.oklahomaheritage.com/EducationAwards/Scholarships/tabid/77/Default.aspx
Society of Petroleum Engineers
Deadline: March 9, 2012
Varying amounts awarded to Oklahoma students that plan to major in Petroleum Engineering or have parents that are petroleum engineers. This scholarship is for high school seniors and ranges up to $25,000.
Website: www.speokc.org
National Society of Accountants Scholarship Program
Deadline: March 10, 2012
Applicant must be full-time or part-time student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and majoring in accounting.
Website: http://www.nsacct.org/Education/NSAScholarshipFoundation/ScholarshipApplicationGuidelines/tabid/7273/Default.aspx
General Electric LULAC ScholarshipDeadline: March 13, 2012
Applicant must be an incoming college sophomore or above with a GPA of 3.25 or above and be majoring in Engineering or Business. Student must be a minority.
Website:
http://www.lnesc.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={3AEDB506-F425-4E58-B9F6-44867E2FD943}
OKC Gridiron Scholarship
Deadline: March 15, 2012
Scholarship for high school or college students planning to major in journalism.
Website: http://www.okcgridiron.org/scholarships/
Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship
Deadline: March 15, 2012
Scholarship for students between the ages of 6 and 18 and not yet a high school graduate. Actions must be described in detail and should document efforts above and beyond what is expected of a child his or her age. Volunteer efforts must have occurred in the last year and winners are chosen based on project, benefits and outcome.
Website: http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/scholarship/index.asp
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Higher Education Program
Deadline: March 15, 2012
Applicant must be Native American student of Choctaw descent.
Website: http://www.choctawnation.com/services/education/higher-education-and-grand-program/
Jiffy Lube, What Drives You? Scholarship
Deadline: March 26, 2012
Students must complete a 500 word essay on what drives you for the following school districts: Oklahoma City; Norman; Enid and Warr Acres.
Website: http://www.yourturn2apply.com
April Scholarships
American Civil Engineers
Deadline: April 1, 2012
Scholarships for current undergraduate engineering students.
Website: http://content.constructioninst.org/CiScholarship.html
Association of American Indian Affairs
Deadline: April 4, 2012
Scholarships are open to American Indian and Alaska Native students who are 1/4 Indian blood or more and are enrolled members of their tribe.
Website: http://www.indian-affairs.org/scholarships/general_information.htm
Executive Women International Scholarship Program
Deadline: April 30, 2012
Scholarship for high school seniors who plan to pursue a college degree, can demonstrate financial need, have a 3.0 GPA or higher and have contributed to their community as demonstrated by their involvement in extra-curricular activities, work, religious or volunteer activities.
Website: http://www.ewiconnect.com/ewiconnect/Community/Scholarships/EWISP/ewiconnect/Community/EWISP_Scholarship.aspx