MHS SCHOLARSHIPS October 27, 2017

The following scholarships are available in the counseling center or on the website listed.

Scholarship Grade Description/Qualifications Amount Due Date

Oklahoma City

Community

Foundation

11th and 12th

grade

Multiple Scholarships Available but you must

register to be eligible.

Contact Mrs. McCarrell in the counseling center

for instructions

Apply On-Line at: occf.org/scholarships/

Varies Application Opens:

October 1, 2017

Horatio Alger

Scholarship

Program

12th grade Exhibit determination, integrity and perseverance

in overcoming adversity/life obstacles, come from

modest means and have overcome life obstacles.

2.0 GPA

National, State, Targeted and Vocational

Scholarships are available:

Apply on-line at: https://scholars.horatioalger.org

$2500 up to

$25,000

(depends on

the

scholarship)

October 25, 2017 (if deadline falls on a

weekend or federal

holiday the

application will

remain open until

5:00pm ET on the

next business day)

Zombie

Apocalypse

Scholarship

(Unigo)

13 years or

older

Legal resident of the (50) United States or District

of Columbia; 250 words or less essay. Read the

prompt and answer the question.

Apply online at

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships

$2000 October 31, 2017

Coca-Cola Scholars

Foundation

12th grade NO ESSAY: Recipients are well-rounded

individuals with highly developed interests in the

community. Applicants are evaluated on

leadership in school, commitment to community,

academic achievement, and part-time employment.

Apply online at http://www.coca-colascholars.org

$20,000 October 31, 2017

Eagle Scout

Scholarships 12th grade Must be an Eagle Scout. For additional information

and application go to www.nesa.org

Left side of page click overview of scholarships,

then go to other scholarships.

Several to choose from.

Varies October 31, 2017

Scholarship Grade Description/Qualifications Amount Due Date

Ron Brown Scholar

Program

12th grade Eligibility: African-American high school seniors

who will make significant contributions to society.

Must excel academically, exhibit exceptional

leadership potential, participate in community

service activities and demonstrate financial need.

The applicant must be a US citizen or hold a

permanent resident visa card. Current college

students are not eligible to apply.

Apply online at: www.ronbrown.org click on

apply to be a scholar, click on program description,

click on scholarship application

$40,000 November 1, 2017

Dell Scholars

Program

12th grade Students who have overcome great personal

adversity in their family and personal life.

Determined to succeed, self-motivated, and

demonstrate need for financial assistance. GPA 2.4

or higher. For additional information and

application go to: www.dellscholars.org

Click the become a scholar tab

Application Opens:

November 1, 2017

National MS

Society

Scholarship

12th grade Senior student who has been diagnosed with MS,

or who has a parent with MS. Will attend a

college/university in the fall.

Apply online:

www.nationalmssociety.org/scholarship

$1000 to

$3000

Application Opens:

Between November

1, 2017 and January

31, 2018

DAR Good

Citizens

12th grade This Program honors an outstanding young

person in the senior class who demonstrates

qualities of a good citizen, as well as provides

an opportunity for this student to participate in

the Scholarship award program

$250 or more

and Award

November 3, 2017

2018 Prudential

Spirit of

Community

Award

9th - 12th

grade

Participation in a volunteer service activity.

Complete the online application at:

spirit.prudential.com

$1000-$6000

and a trip to

Washington

D.C. next May

November 7, 2017

Most Valuable

Student

Scholarship

Contest

(Elks National

Foundation)

12th grade Any high school senior who will be entering a

college/university in 2017-2018. Be a US

citizen may apply and you do Not have to be

related to a member of the Elks. Application

judged on Scholarship, Leadership and

Financial need.

Obtain application materials:

online at enf.elks.org/mvs

$4,000 -$50,000 November 27, 2017

Scholarship Grade Description/Qualifications Amount Due Date

Sixt rent a car

Sixt Scholars

Program

12th grade Senior within the U.S.; 3.7 GPA on 4.0 scale;

plan to enroll in full time undergraduate study

at an accredited tow-year or four-year

college/university for the entire 2018-2019

academic year; complete application.

Apply online at: https://sixt.com/sixt-scholars/

$5000

(5 awarded)

November 30, 2017

by 11:59 pm

Chancellor Hans

Brisch

Scholarship

12th grade Must plan to attend an Oklahoma Public

college/university. High academic achievement

and a proven record of leadership success.

Commitment to the enhancement of the

community/school which may be found in the

initiation of a program or project in the school or

community that resulted in an improvement of the

learning environment or the social betterment of

the community. Interested students must turn in a

resume or senior profile to Mrs. Brauer or Mrs.

McCarrell.

$2,000 November 31, 2017

Academic All-

State

See Mrs. McCarrell

or Mrs. Brauer for

this scholarship

12th grade Meet any one of the criteria listed below are

eligible:

Composite ACT score of 30

SAT 1340

National Merit Semi-Finalist/ Finalist

National Achievement Scholarship Program semi-

finalist

National Hispanic Scholar Awards Program semi-

finalist

See Mrs. McCarrell regarding nominations.

$1000 December 1, 2017

by: 5:00 pm

The Edwards

Annual College

Scholarship

12th grade Eligible Applicants are already enrolled in an

accredited community college or university and

have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and submit a 500

word essay. Apply online at

www.edwardslawok.com/scholarship-college.html

$1500 December 1, 2017

Community

Foundation

Scholars

12th grade Seniors must have earned an unweighted GPA of

between 3.25 and 3.79 and have school/community

activities outside the classroom. Letter of

Recommendation and Resume are required

apply on-line at: www.occf.org/scholarships

See Mrs. McCarrell in the counseling center for

more information.

$2000 December 6, 2017

Scholarship Grade Description/Qualifications Amount Due Date

AXA

Achievement

Scholarship

12th grade Demonstrated outstanding achievement in school

activities, the community or workplace.

Apply online: www.axa-achievement.com

Click on AXA Achievement Scholarship

$1000 up to

$10,000

December 15, 2017

Miss Oklahoma

Teen USA Pageant

Female born

between

1998-2002

Single, never married nor have given birth to a

child; US citizen; resident of Oklahoma for at least

6 months prior to pageant date.

Scholarships available to winner; prize package of

cash, wardrobe and travel.

Application available in the counseling center or

Apply On-Line at: www.missoklahomausa.com

Varies Pageant Date is:

December 15-17,

2017

AXA

Achievement

Scholarship

12th grade Demonstrated outstanding achievement in school

activities, the community or workplace. Plan to

enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-

year college/university in the US.

Apply online: www.axa-achievement.com

$2500 up to

$25,000

December 15, 2017

Burger King

Scholarship

(General Track)

12th grade Live in the US, Canada or Puerto Rico; Un-

Weighted GPA 3.3; plan to enroll full-time,

without interruption for the entire 2017-2018

academic year at an accredited two or four year

college/university or vocational-technical school in

the US, Canada or Puerto Rico.

Apply online at:

https://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-we-

are/burger-king-scholars-program

Up to $50,000 Application Opens:

October 15, 2017

Application Due:

December 15, 2017

Burger King

Scholarship

(Employee-

Based Track)

12th grade Live in the US, Canada or Puerto Rico; Be an

employee/dependent child of an employee/or

spouse of an employee of Burger King Corporation

or a participating Burger King franchisee; Un-

Weighted GPA 2.0; plan to enroll full-time,

without interruption for the entire 2018-2019

academic year at an accredited two or four year

college/university or vocational-technical school in

the US, Canada or Puerto Rico.

Apply online at:

https://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-we-

are/burger-king-scholars-program

Up to $50,000 Application Opens:

October 15, 2017

Application Due:

December 15, 2017

Scholarship Grade Description/Qualifications Amount Due Date

James W.

McLamore

WHOPPER

Scholarship

12th grade Live in the US, Canada or Puerto Rico;

Un-Weighted GPA 3.3; ACT score of 25 or

minimum combined SAT score of 1220;

demonstrate leadership role in community service,

athletics and/or similar co-curricular activity

(school); demonstrate substantial work experience

plan to enroll full-time, attend for the entire 2018-

2019 academic year at an accredited two or four

year college/university or vocational-technical

school in the US, Canada or Puerto Rico.

Apply online at:

https://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-we-

are/burger-king-scholars-program

Up to $50,000 December 15, 2017

NRA Civil Rights

Defense Fund

9th – 12th

grade

Youth Awards for an essay of up to 1,000

words on the topic “What Does The Second

Amendment Mean to You?”

For more information go to:

www.nradefensefund.org (click on contest

and scholarships.

Application is also found in the counseling

center

$100 - $1000 December 31, 2017

Unigo $10K

Scholarship

13 years or

older

Legal resident of the (50) United States or District

of Columbia; Submit an online written response to

the question: “Surprise! You just got elected

president. What’s your first tweet?” (140

characters or less, including spaces)

Apply online at:

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships

$10,000 December 31, 2017

ACT Student

Champion Award

12th grade ACT composite score of 22 on a single test date:

3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale; overcome challenges

and can articulate education and career actions;

preference to underrepresented and/or first-

generation college students.

Apply on-line at:

www.act.org/readinesschampions.

Scroll down to Apply for Student Champion then

click

$500

(1 student in

each state)

December 31, 2017

Scholarship Grade Description/Qualifications Amount Due Date

Profile in

Courage Essay

Contest

9th – 12th 700 – 1000 word essay describing an act of

political courage by a U.S. elected official who

served during or after 1917, the year John F.

Kennedy was born. The official may have

addressed an issue at the local, state or national

level.

Apply online: www.jfklibrary.org

Go to the Education tab and click on Profile in

Courage Essay Contest, then click Eligibility and

Requirements.

1 - $10,000 cash

award + travel &

lodging expenses

paid for trip to

Boston for

winning student

and parents.

6- cash awards

All participants -

Certificate of

Participation

January 4, 2018

GE-Reagan

Foundation

Scholarship

Program

12th grade 3.0 on 4.0 scale; demonstrate at school, at work

and within the community the attributes of

leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship; and

financial need.

Apply online: https://www.reaganfoundation.org

Click on Menu then click education, scroll down

and click on scholarship programs, the click on

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program.

Click Apply Now

$10,000

renewable for

6 consecutive

years - total

award of

$40,000

January 4, 2018

United States

JCI Senate

Foundation

Scholarship

(Jaycee’s)

12th grade U. S. Citizen; essay; completion of application

Apply online at:

http://www.jayceefoundationofok.org/applications.

htm

Application is also located in the counseling center

$500 (2

awards)

January 5, 2018

Eskridge Free

Ride

12th grade The Free Ride scholarship award was

designed to honor a student who may have

overcome insurmountable personal life

challenges, while maintaining a good grade-

point average (3.25 or higher), and can be an

inspiration to others.

Must be nominated by educator, counselor,

friends or family at

www.koco.com/FreeRide

Winner: New

Car and

Scholarship

Award,

4 Semi-Finalist:

will receive

$5000

January 7, 2018

RiSE

Scholarship

12th grade Must have submitted college application; US

Citizen; GPA 2.5 or higher on 4.0 scale;

documented learning disability (ADHA or ADD

alone doesn’t qualify); Autism; letter of reference.

Application in counseling center or

apply online: http://risescholarshipfoundation.org

Varies Submit between

January 1, 2018 and

January 31, 2018

Scholarship Grade Description/Qualifications Amount Due Date

Mensa Education &

Research

Foundation

Scholarship Essay

Contest

12th grade Resident of Central and Western Oklahoma who

plans to attend an accredited US College or

University in 2018 – 2019.

Apply online: http://www.mensafoundation.org

Go to the bottom of the page and click on

Scholarships

Several scholarships are available

$300 to $1000 January 15, 2018

I HAVE A

DREAM

SCHOLARSHIP

13 years or

older

Legal resident of the (50) United States or District

of Columbia; 250 words or less essay to this

question: What do you dream about

Apply online at

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships

$1500 January 31, 2017

DAR Scholarship

Program (OK)

Malcolm Hunter

Chapter

12th grade

Con-Current

Students

High school seniors who are concurrently enrolled

for the fall semester in an Oklahoma College or

University.

Application is in the counseling center.

$1000 January 31, 2018

I HAVE A

DREAM

SCHOLARSHIP

13 years or

older

Legal resident of the (50) United States or District

of Columbia; 250 words or less essay to this

question: What do you dream about

Apply online at

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships

$1500 January 31, 2018

Epsilon Sigma

Alpha

Outstanding Senior

High Youth Award

12th grade Meet one of three academic qualifications 3.0 on

4.0 GPA, Minimum ACT score of 22 or SAT score

of 1030, or ranked in the upper 25% of the class; 3

letters of recommendation; Copy of most recent

and certified transcript; photo; Personal essay

typed over “What is the definition of an

outstanding individual and how do I personally

meet this definition?”

Application is in the Counseling Center

$1000 February 6, 2018

Multi-Media

Scholarship

12th grade Plan to attend and accredited college or university:

Information and application may found at

www.honorsgraduation.com/graduation-

scholarship

$10,000 to 5

students

February 11, 2018

The Jackie

Robinson

Foundation

Scholarship

12th grade

Minority

Minority high school students showing leadership

potential and demonstrating financial need to

attend an accredited 4-year college or university of

their choice: ACT score 21 or higher or SAT score

of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading

sections.

Apply online: http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply

Up to $24,000

for 4 years

Application Opens:

November 1, 2017

Deadline:

February 11, 2018

Scholarship Grade Description/Qualifications Amount Due Date

National

Society

Daughters of the

American

Revolution (American Indian

Scholarship)

12th grade Un-Weighted GPA 3.25 or better; Proof of

American Indian blood as indicated by a card

issued by a Tribal Council or letter from the Tribal

Council; Letter giving family history, financial

status, and education objectives; 3 letters of

recommendation

Applications can be found online at:

www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships

Look under Scholarship Categories and click on

American Indian

$4000 February 15, 2018

ARRL

Foundation

12th grade Eligible radio amateurs who plan on going to

college. More than 80 scholarships

Apply online:

http://www.arrl.org/scholarship-program

$500- $5000 February 15, 2018

Vegetarian

Resource Group

College

Scholarship

12th grade Promote vegetarianism in their schools and/or

communities. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or

fowl. Vegans are vegetarians who do not use other

animal products such as dairy or eggs. Essay

required

Application online:

http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm

$10,000

(1 award)

$5000

(2 awards)

February 20, 2018

Parentinn-

Cyberbullying

Prevention for

Teens Scholarship

9th - 12th

Grade

Senior planning to attend college: 600 -1000 word

essay on “Why and How to Stop Cyberbullying”

Apply online at

http://www.parentinn.com/scholarship

$1250 February 28, 2018

New Opportunities

Scholars

(for 1st Generation

Students)

11th grade 11th grader; First in family to attend college

(parents, step-parents, or grandparents have NOT

attended college); plan to enroll as a full-time

student at an academically-accredited, nonprofit

institution; complete the General Application/High

School Junior Student and submit all required

documents.

See Mrs. McCarrell in the counseling center for

more information.

$2000 March 1, 2018

Scholarship Grade Description/Qualifications Amount Due Date

OK-AHEAD

Scholarship

(For Oklahoma

students with

disabilities)

12th grade

Pursue an education at an Oklahoma technology

center or two-year or four-year college/university;

Provide documentation regarding disability (such

as a letter from a physician or anything else you

feel necessary to assist the scholarship coordinator

in making a decision concerning your eligibility to

be considered a person with a disability; Minimum

2.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale or homeschool

equivalent.

(a) Deaf/hard of hearing (b) visual impairment

(c) learning disabilities (d) physical impairment

Application can be found online:

http://ok-ahead.org/scholar.html

$500 March 1, 2018

College Jump

Start Spring

Scholarship

Financial Need

is NOT

considered

10th - 12th Eligibility: 1) High school 10th-12th grader,

college student or non-traditional student; 2) U.S.

citizen or legal resident; 3) Attend or plan to attend

an accredited 2-year, 4-year college/university or

vocational / trade school 4) Be committed to using

education to better your life and that of your family

and/or community.

Apply online at: HTTP://WWW.JUMPSTART-

SCHOLARSHIP.NET/

$1000 April 15, 2018

BigSun

Scholarship

2017

12th grade All student athletes regardless of sport you play.

Short essay 500 – 1000 words over – How did your

participation in sports during your high school

years influence you?

For additional information go to:

www.bigsunathletics.com

$500 June 19, 2018

Make Me Laugh

Scholarship

13years or

older

Legal resident of the (50) United States or District

of Columbia; 250 words or less essay: Describe an

incident in your life, funny or embarrassing (fact or

fiction), and make us laugh!

Apply online at:

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships

$1500 August 31, 2018

College/University

University of

Dayton

Leadership in

Service Scholarship

12th grade If you plan to attend the University of Dayton,

please see Mrs. McCarrell or Mrs. Brauer in the

counseling center.

$10,000 November 1, 2017

UT Dallas

The Eugene

McDermott

Scholars Program

12th grade 33 act or 1450 SAT (verbal & math): first time

college freshman: Top 5%: Leadership:

Community Service: Broad Interests:

Must apply to UT Dallas before January 3, 2018

Apply online at: www.utdallas.edu/mcdermott

$240,000 and

up

November 2,

2017early decision

January 3, 2018

regular decision

Ranger Preview

Northwestern

Oklahoma State

University

12th grade Seniors who attend Ranger Preview Day on

Saturday, November 4, 2017.

Free lunch; Free NWOSU T-Shirt; College

Application Fee Waived; Meet faculty, staff and

student organizations (VIP treatment)

Register by calling 580-327-8546 or

Register online at: www.nwosu.edu

$600 Event is:

November 4, 2017

Registration is open

Boston University

Trustee Scholarship

Competition

12th grade Trustee Scholars rank at the top of their classes and

demonstrate exceptional leadership in their schools

and communities.

Applicants must submit common application for

admission to Boston University along with other

supporting credentials.

Full Tuition +

fees (4 years)

December 1, 2017

Danforth Scholars

Program

(Washington

University)

12th grade Danforth Scholars (Washington University) may

receive full or partial-tuition scholarships, renewed

each year provided they make progress

academically.

Must submit an application for freshman admission

to Washington University first.

Full or partial

tuition/

renewed

annually

Nominations due

November 15, 2017

January 5, 2018

STEM

Scholarship

Opportunity @

Gettysburg

College in

Pennsylvania

12th Grade

Apply to Gettysburg

College

Be a U.S. citizen, national (as defined in section 101(a) of

the Immigration and Nationality Act), alien admitted as a

refugee under section 207 of the Immigration and

Nationality Act, or an alien lawfully admitted to the U.S.

for permanent residence; Demonstrate financial need

through submission of the Free Application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA) and the CSS PROFILE;

Be enrolled as a full-time student;

Intend to major in one of the following fields: Biology,

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Chemistry,

Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics; Please

attach a brief statement (250-300 words) explaining your

past experiences/accomplishments in the sciences and

your personal interest in becoming a scientist.

May apply online at:

http://www.gettysburg.edu/about/offices/provost/s-

stem/index.dot?utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium

=Email&utm_term=http%3a%2f%2fwww.gettysbu

rg.edu%2fabout%2foffices%2fprovost%2fs-

stem%2findex.dot&utm_campaign=STEM+Schola

rship+Opportunity

January 15, 2018

College/University

OU, OSU, OCCC,

UCO, Rose, OCU

12th grade Check the specific college website for available

scholarships for next fall. Several are listed for

each college/university. For most websites, look

under their prospective student category then find

the scholarship link.

Varies February-March

depending on the

school

OU 12th grade Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education has a Debt

Forgiveness Program that addresses the problem of

Debt in the OU teaching graduates. Applicants can

apply for $5000 of debt forgiveness each year for

four years. www.ou.edu/debtfreeteachers.

$5000-$20000

The Meinders

Business

Leadership Fellows

Program

(Oklahoma City

University)

12th grade Attend OCU; ACT score 28 or greater (or

equivalent); Cumulative high school GPA 3.5 or

greater; Business major only

Apply online at

http://www.okcu.edu/business/undergraduate/mein

ders-business-leadership-fellows-program

November 1, 2017

OSU-OKC

Tech Connect

Divisional

Tuition Waiver

Scholarship

12th grade Ok resident; currently or previously enrolled in a

Career Technology Center; Enrolled as a degree-

seeking student at OSU-OKC; 2.5 or higher GPA.

Application may be found in the counseling center

or Apply online at: www.osuokc.edu/TechConnect

Tuition Waiver Apply Now

Scholarship Banks

Oklahoma City

Community

Foundation

9th -12th

http://www.occf.org

Varies Varies

UNIGO

Includes crazy, odd

and fun

scholarships

Age 13 and

up Short essays: Easy to do

Examples of a few scholarships offered:

Zombie Apocalypse Scholarships: Superpower

Scholarship: Sweet and Simple Scholarship:

Education Matters Scholarship: Top Ten List

Scholarship: I Have A Dream Scholarship: Athletic

Scholarships: Minority Scholarships: etc….

Apply at: www.unigo.com

$1500 and up Varies

Student

Scholarships

High

School

Students

Varying scholarships from $500 to $20,000.

Please go to the link below to find and apply for

the scholarships. They claim to be the largest

collection of Scholarships on the web.

www.studentscholarships.org

$500 to

$20,000

Varies

Scholarship Banks

National FFA

Scholarship

Program

12th grade Current FFA Member and Non-Member; valid US

mailing address; plan to attend post-secondary

school. Apply online: https://www.ffa.org

type scholarships in the search bar and you will find

many to choose from

Varies Varies

American

Indian College

Fund

12th grade www.collegefund.org

Select apply now at the bottom of the page and it

will take you to the scholarship section

Varies Varies

Hispanic

Scholarship

12th grade Must be a Hispanic American. Minimum GPA 3.0.

US Citizen of permanent resident.

Website: www.hsf.net

$500 - $5000 Opens January 1,

2018

Scholarships for

Trade Schools in

Oklahoma

Find participating trades schools and additional

information at:

https://www.imagine-america.org/high-school-

scholarships-trade-schools-oklahoma/

Online

Scholarship

Searches

9th -12th

www.finaid.org (Smart Guide to Financial Aid)

Scholarships match sites: create an account

and you will be matched with potential

Scholarships www.fastweb.com

www.ScholarshipMonkey.com

StudentScholarshipSearch.com CollegeXpress.com

Hundreds of Scholarships may be found at the

Websites listed below: Check them out.

Unigo.com www.scholarshipexperts.com

www.cappex.com

OKcollegestart.org

www.chegg.com

www.collegeview.com

Scholarsnapp.org

Colleges.niche.com/scholarships

Scholarships360.org

Scholarships4School.com www.wiredscholar.com www.collegeboard.com

www.niche.com/ www.finaid.org

www.okhighered.org www.anycollege.net www.scholarships.com www.scholarship101.com

www.studentawardsearch.com

www.christianconnector.com

HighFiveScholarships.co

www.needalift.org

https://jlvcollegecounseling.com/

Scholarship Banks

Online

Scholarship

Searches

9th -12th

www.finaid.org (Smart Guide to Financial Aid)

Scholarships match sites: create an account

and you will be matched with potential

Scholarships www.fastweb.com

www.ScholarshipMonkey.com

StudentScholarshipSearch.com CollegeXpress.com

Hundreds of Scholarships may be found at the

Websites listed below: Check them out.

Unigo.com www.scholarshipexperts.com

www.cappex.com

OKcollegestart.org

www.chegg.com

www.collegeview.com

Scholarsnapp.org

Colleges.niche.com/scholarships

Scholarships360.org

Scholarships4School.com www.wiredscholar.com www.collegeboard.com

www.niche.com/ www.finaid.org

www.okhighered.org www.anycollege.net www.scholarships.com www.scholarship101.com

www.studentawardsearch.com

www.christianconnector.com

HighFiveScholarships.co

www.needalift.org

https://jlvcollegecounseling.com/

Specialized

Scholarships

Aid.Military.com/scholarships

APIASF.org (Asian & Pacific Islander)

BlackStudents.com

www.am-blk-coll.com www.hsf.net (Hispanic)

IEFA.org (International – study abroad)

InternationalScholarships.com (study abroad)

JackieRobinson.org (Minority students)

LULAC.org (Latin American Citizens)

PointFoundation.org

TMCF.org

UNCF.org

AFB.org (Vision Loss)

DiabetesScholars.org

FTTTF.org (Burn survivors)

National MSSociety.org (MS)

RiseScholarshipFoundation.org (students who learn

differently)

Sertoma.org (Hearing impaired)

StudentsWithHeart.org

UCBEpilepsyScholarship.com

LifeHappens.org

Scholarship Banks

Native American

Sites (May

contain

Scholarship

Information)

9th -12th

www.chickasaw.net www.choctawnation.com www.cherokee.org www.seminoletribe.org

www.AStribe.com (Absentee Shawnee)

www.Bahkhoje.com (Iowa)

CaddoNation-nsn.gov

C-A-Tribes.org (Cheyenne-Arapaho)

ComancheNation.com

DelawareTribe.org

KawNation.com

KickapooTribeOfOklahoma.com

MiamiNation.com

www.ModocTribe.com/tribalservices.html

MuscogeeNation-nsn.gov (Creek)

OsageNation-nsn.gov

PawneeNation.org

PeoriaTribe.com

Ponca.com

www.Potawatomi.org

QuapawTribe.com

SacandFoxNation-nsn.gov

SCtribe.com (Seneca-Cayunga)

Shawnee-Tribe.com

Sno-nsn.gov (Seminole)

WichitaTribe.com

Wyandotte-Nation.org

Financial Aid

FAFSA 12th grade Free Application for Federal Student Aid grants,

work study and loans are available

Students and parents need a FSA ID number: go

to https://fsaid.ed.gov NOW

Apply for FAFSA at: https://fafsa.ed.gov/

Applications Open:

October 1

This is free – DO NOT

pay someone to do this

for you.

OK Promise (OHLAP)

8th grade

9th grade

10th grade

Students whose families earn less than $55,000 can

qualify for 5 year tuition waiver at any Oklahoma

college. Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA in their

core subjects and in their cumulative courses, and

stay out of trouble and away from drugs and

alcohol. Information is in the counseling center or

go to www.okhighered.org

Tuition Must apply by the

end of 10th grade

Other

Other

OK College

Savings Plan

This is our state's official 529 college savings plan.

www.ok4saving.org

MILITARY

OU Air Force

ROTC 12th grade US Citizen in pursuit of US Citizenship; Attend

OU after high school; GPA 2.0 or greater; good

moral character and in good physical condition.

Apply online at: www.afrotc.com

Tuition & fees,

textbook

allowance, tax

free monthly

stipend of $300 -

$500

December 1, 2017

OU NROTC

Scholarship

11th or 12th

grade

Apply for national scholarship your senior year of

high school.

Some information located in the counseling center

For additional information and application go to:

http://www.nrotc.navy.mil

January 31, 2018

Naval Reserve

Officers

Training Corps

(NROTC)

At least 17

by 9-1 of

the year

you attend

college

Application can be found online at:

www.nrotc.navy.mil

Click on program options then select Scholarship

Selection Criteria and at the bottom of the page

select apply now

Some information may be found in the counseling

office

Up to

$180,000

January 31, 2018

Technical Schools/Institutes National & Community Service

Apprenticeships

Imagine Paul

Mitchell

Scholarship

Must be accepted by Imagine Paul Mitchell;

minimum gap of 2.5

Application is in the counseling center

High School Preview Day – Nov. 17 @ 9:00am

(text FUTURE to 405.75.5664 to RSVP)

$1000

Americorps

NCCC

12th grade

+

AmeriCorps NCCC is a full time 10 month

residential national service program. In exchange

for their service, members receive $5775 to help

pay for college or pay back existing student loans.

For more information visit

www.nationalservice.gov/nccc.

$4000 Living

Allowance +

$5775

Education

Award

ITT Technical

Institute

Information Technology; Electronics Technology;

Drafting and Design; Business; Nursing and Health

Sciences. If you are interested in a career in one of

these challenging, exciting and growing fields then

ITT Tech offers up a powerful set of programs

designed to provide you with an arsenal of know-

how. Information may be found in the counseling

office or on-line at: www.ITT-TECH.EDU

Varies

UTI Universal

Technical Institute

(technical training

for the

transportation

industry)

12th grade Automotive Technology program is accredited by

the National Education Foundation. Manufacturer

specific advanced training; They have relationships

with Acura, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford,

GMC, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volvo,

etc… for more information go to: UTI.edu

Universal

Equipment

Operator

Apprenticeship (Operating Engineers

Local 627 Joint

Apprenticeship &

Training Program)

12th grade 18 years of age; high school graduate or G.E.D.;

transcript required; Valid Oklahoma drivers license

and must qualify for Oklahoma Commercial

Drivers License.

Apply at:

9412 N. Robinson Ave., OKC OK or

phone (405) 848-7400 for additional information.

Applications

accepted on the first

five working days of

each month from 9

am to 4 pm

Electrician’s

Apprenticeship

Program (Western Oklahoma

Electrical Joint

Apprenticeship &

Training Program)

12th grade At least 17 years of age to apply; high school

graduate or G.E.D. or a 2 year Associates Degree;

Valid Oklahoma drivers license; Willingness to

work, study and attend classes.

Applications may be obtained in person or by mail

at 1700 S. E. 15th Street., OKC, OK 73129 or an

application request form can be faxed or e-mailed

by calling (405) 672-7600

Applications may be

obtained

Monday - Friday

from 7 am to 4 pm

SUMMER EDUCATIONAL

OPPORTUNITIES

TASS

Telluride

Association

Sophomore

Seminar (either at

Cornell

University, or

University of

Michigan)

10th Grade Explore the history, politics and cultural

experiences of people of African descent and a

variety of other topics. Emphasis on democratic

decision making as an educational tool. Involved

in creating and governing their own learning

communities while considering the role of service

to the larger community and the impact of

thoughtful leadership upon the public sphere.

Build public speaking skills, explore direct

democracy and negotiation and forge lifelong

friendships as they learn from each other.

(6 week educational experience)

June 24 – August 4, 2018

Apply online at:

http://www.tellurideassociation.org/our-

programs/high-school-students/sophomore-

seminar-tass/

Application is also available in the counseling

center: See Mrs. McCarrell or Mrs. Brauer

Full Scholarship

FREE May receive help

with travel

January 9, 2018

TASP

Telluride

Association

Summer

Programs

(Either at Cornell

University or

University of

Michigan)

11th Grade

Prepares Students for a life of leadership and public

service through an intense education in intellectual

inquiry, democratic self-governance and communal

living.

(6 week educational experience)

June 24 – August 4, 2018

Apply online at:

http://www.tellurideassociation.org/our-

programs/high-school-students/summer-program-

juniors-tasp/

Application is also available in the counseling

center: See Mrs. McCarrell or Mrs. Brauer

Full Scholarship

FREE May receive help

with travel

January 16, 2018

Fleming Scholar

Program

(Internship)

9th – 12th Work in a state-of-the-art biomedical research

laboratory on individual projects. Attend weekly

seminars and occasional social events as a group.

Program is eight (8) weeks long typically in June

and July at UCO.

Apply online at: https://omrf.org/education-

outreach/fleming-scholar-program/

You get paid

for working! February 1, 2018

SUMMER EDUCATIONAL

OPPORTUNITIES

Al Neuharth

Free Spirit &

Journalism

Conference

11th grade Scheduled to graduate May 2019; committed to

pursuing a career in journalism; demonstrate

qualities of a “free spirit;” fill out the application

completely; letters of recommendation needed;

attend conference June 16– 21, 2018 in

Washington, DC

Apply online at: freespirit.org

Locate the Free Spirit Application on the left side

of the page and begin application

All – expenses

paid

conference at

the Newseum

in Washington,

D.C.

$1000

Scholarship

February 1, 2018

2017 Four Star

Leadership

Program with

General Tommy

Franks

9th – 11th

grade

Conference where you maximize leadership

potential. Challenge students with practical

leadership and ethical scenario. Includes team-

building exercises, spontaneous problem solving

And coaching in persuasive speaking and writing.

May earn scholarships while there.

Located on the Oklahoma Christian University

Campus July 8 – 13, 2017

Apply online at www.fourstarleader.com

Click apply then submit

Free to attend April 16, 2018

STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP

National

Security

Language

Initiative for

Youth

(NSLI-Y)

High

School

Students

Merit-based scholarships to study one of seven

critical foreign languages: Arabic, Chinese, Hindi,

Korean, Persian (Tajiki), Russian, and

Turkish. Program is designed to immerse

participants in the cultural life of the host country,

provide formal and informal language practice, and

spark a lifetime interest in foreign languages and

cultures.

Visit www.nsliforyouth.org for more information.

November 2, 2017

The Kennedy-

Lugar Youth

Exchange and

Study (YES)

Abroad Program

15 - 18 Merit-based scholarships to spend an academic

year in countries that may include Bosnia &

Herzegovina, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Macedonia,

Malaysia, Morocco, Philippines, Senegal,

Thailand, and Turkey. This program increases

understanding between people in the United States

and people in countries with significant Muslim

populations. Students live with host families,

attend local high schools, do community service,

and complete a capstone project.

Visit www.yes-abroad.org for more information.

December 5, 2017

STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP

The Congress-

Bundestag Youth

Exchange Program

(CBYX)

15 – 18.5

(years old)

US Citizen; 3.0 GPA; Merit-based scholarships for

an academic year in Germany. The program was

established in 1983 to celebrate German-American

friendship based on common values of

democracy. Students live with host families, attend

local schools, and participate in community life in

Germany. For more information and application

deadlines, visit the organization in charge of

recruitment for your state at

http://www.usagermanyscholarship.org/.

December 12, 2017