Scholarships
Important Scholarship links:
Financial Aid Information: You should complete
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form as soon after January
1st as possible to be eligible for grants/work study/loans. It is recommended
that the form be completed online. You will need a PIN
Number before you can complete the form. Don't delay~ this is a very important
step to help you with your college funding.
Seniors if you plan on participating in Division
I or II in college sports. It is a very good idea to register online (ASAP)
at the NCAA Clearinghouse.
There is a fee and certain eligibilty requirements must be met.
The Counselor has provided some additional scholarship information, click to the link to see it: Scholarships Page 2
*******NEW LINK FOR ONLINE ACT PRACTICE TEST*****
| Scholarship Name | Deadline | Amount | Criteria |
August |
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| Bank of America Financial Aid Sweepstakes | August | Spring & Fall Awards of $500.00 | |
September |
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October |
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| Outstanding Student of America | October 15, 200- | $1000.00 | Check website for more information. |
| Oklahoma Heritage Week Competitions
2005 |
9th-12th Grades Essay must be in OKC by October 21, 200- | $350 per contest | Up to Essay Contest for 9th Graders. State Capitol Poster/Essay Competition for 10th-12th Grades. |
| U.S. Senate Youth Program |
October 24. 200- | . | |
| 11th Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Award Application | October 31, 200- | One individual from will be nominted for this award. The nomination will be based on the volunteer commmunity service performed | |
| Coca-Cola
Scholars Foundation |
October 31, 200- | varies | 250 students will receive total of $1.8 million Based on Leadership, commitment to community, and academic achievement. Apply online or call 800-306-2653. |
| Writer's
of the Future Contest
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The Contest has four quarters, beginning on October 1, January 1, April 1 and July 1. The year will end on September 30. | Quarterly prizes range from $500 - $1,000. Annual award: $4,000. | Opportunities for new and amateur writers of new short stories of novelettes of science fiction or fantasy. |
| Illustrator's of the Future Contest | The Contest has four quarters, beginning on October
1, January 1, April 1 and July 1. The year will end on September 30. |
Quarterly prizes range from $500 - $1,000. Annual award: $4,000. | Opportunities for Science Fiction and Fantasy artists. |
November |
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| November 1, 200- | These scholarships are a way for us at Target to recognize and reward students for their volunteerism, with awards to help them pay for school and further their education. | ||
| Oklahoma City University Meiders School of Business | November 5, 200- |
Scholarship Competition & Open House Held on at OCU Campus Contact Katie Reichardt at (405)208-5276. High School Soph., Juniors, & Seniors (parents welcome to attend). Students will take mult. choice test on business topics & interview. Can receive up to full tuition. | |
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| Principal's Leadership Award | November 15, 200- | One individual from DHS (9-12) will be nominted for this award. The nomination will be based on the top 20% of class & demonstrated leadership. | |
| H.W. Almen-West OKC Rotary Scholarship | November 15, 200- | Up to $4000 Class of 2005, 3.0-3.5 GAP, family income not exceeding $70,000 (adjusted Gross), & not on OHLAP, receiving other scholarships or tuition waivers. Other areas considered: essay, academic achievement, academic plan, & community service. | |
| December |
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| SAE Engineering Scholarship | December 1, 200- | ||
| Academic All-State | December 2, 200- | ||
| Burger King Scholars Program (2.5+ GPS, work 15
hrs/wk) For Nomination 12 |
December 12, 200- | ||
| AXA Achievement Scholarship | December 15, 200- | Up to $25,000 | |
| January |
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| Gates Millennium Scholars | January 13, 200- Very Long Application Process-- Start Early! |
Many scholarships for Thousands of $$ Minority Student (African American, Asian, American Indian, Hispanic American) who has a 3.3 overall G.P.A., entering college or university as a full time student in fall 2006, demonstrate leadership abilities through community service, extracurricular or other activities. | |
| Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship |
January 13 | ||
| Oklahoma Junior Chamber International Senate Club | January 20, 200- | Planning to continue education. | |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship | January 17 | ||
| Oklahoma Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate
Club |
January 20 | ||
| Sam Walton Community Scholarship |
January 20 | ||
| The Oklahoma Engineering Foundation (3.0 –
4.0 GPA & ACT 23-32) |
January 30 | ||
| February |
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| Sutton Student Awards 11-12 |
2-1-200- | ||
| Oklahoma Society of DAR Scholarship (must be concurrently enrolled) | 2-1-200- | ||
| National DAR American History Scholarship |
2-1-200- | ||
| The Horace Mann Scholarship (parent must be private
or public school employee) |
2-11-200- | ||
| National Co-op Scholarship Program (3.5 + GPA) |
2-15-200- | ||
| March |
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| OU Mewbourne School of Petroleum & Geological Engineering | March 1 | ||
| UCO Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship (GPA 2.75 +, ACT 20+) | March 1 | ||
| Regis University 2006-2007 Science Scholarship Program |
March 1 | ||
| Bank of Oklahoma (3.0 + GPA; ACT/SAT 20+/930+) | March 31 | ||
| April |
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NSU Computer Science and Mathematics
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April 1 | 4 Year- $8500 per year also summer money available |
www.nsuok.edu/STEMscholars |
| Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay Contest |
April 15 | ||
| May |
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| Al’s Formal Wear Salute to Education Scholarship Program | May 6, 200- | Must visit store to get application. For store nearest you, call 918.730.4.TUX. See website for more details. | |
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