SCHOLARSHIPS AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The following scholarships are usually offered each year. Remember that scholarship deadlines vary from year to year. Be sure to check for applications early since some might be due at the beginning of the month or may have changed their due date from the previous year.

AUGUST

Oklahoma Heritage Assn. Teen Board – www.oklahomaheritage.com Opportunity for students to serve on teen board to promote the Oklahoma Heritage Assn. Selected by application and interview process

Oklahoma Humane Society Teen Board - http://www.okhumane.org/teenboard.html Opportunity for students to serve on teen board to promote the Oklahoma Humane Society Students work with various projects and activities, from adoption events to publicity,

fund raising and education programs

Teen Travel Essay Contest - http://www.travelbigo.com/scholarships/teen_travel_writing (9th-12th grade - $1,000)

Write and essay about a trip you have taken and what it meant to you

Wal-Mart Associate Scholarship - http://www.act.org/walmart/associate/ US Citizen employed by Walmart for at least six consecutive months prior to application Demonstrated financial need

Youth Leadership Exchange—www.lokc.orgLeadership classes designed to help students become more effective community leaders

45 students are selected for each of two Programs Leadership Skills Class open to sophomores and juniors Youth in Action Class open to sophomores and juniors

SEPTEMBER

AnyCollege.net(Seniors) - $2,000 scholarship

Go to www.anycollege.net and click on “Win a Scholarship” button Complete a short application and click on “Submit Form” button to automatically register

Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest-- http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8869/atlas_shrugged_essay_contest_scholarship.php(Seniors) 84 awards of up to $10,000

Must submit an essay on the book Atlas Shrugged

Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation – www.ckfs.org(9th-12th grade)-various amounts

Take online quizzes monthly for chances to win the monthly scholarshipscoPhillips Spirit Scholars Program(Seniors)-$5,000 renewable

3.25 gpa and above

Must attend OU, OSU, U of Tulsa, CO School of Mines, U of Texas, Texas A & M, Kansas State, or Texas Tech

Application must be submitted via e-mail to the university Commitment to majoring in discipline recruited by ConocoPhillips (generally business,

engineering and geosciences) Demonstrated leadership abilities and interest in energy industry See individual schools for application deadlines and to apply

Heart of America “The Christopher Reeve Award” – www.heartofamerica.org(9th-12th grade)-$1,000

Demonstrate tremendous compassion and caring within the community Must be nominated by someone else for this award

Hispanic Scholarship Fund - www.hsf.net or call 1-877-HSF-INFO (Seniors)

Must be Hispanic American Minimum 3.0 gpa US Citizen or permanent resident

Miss Oklahoma Teen USA Scholarship Pageant- www.missoklahomausa.com(Females 14-18 years old)- $36,000 scholarship for participants; $57,000 scholarships for winnders

Begin application process on-line Oklahoma resident US citizen

Nelnet Scholarship Sweepstakes - www.collegeplanning.nelnet.net(Seniors) - $1000 Scholarship Drawing

Enter the weekly scholarship drawing by registering on the website Then login each week to have your name re-entered in the drawing

OK Higher Ed Scholarship - http://www.okhighered.org/tseip/ (Seniors)

For students considering teaching math or science in Oklahoma The state of Oklahoma helps to pay for student loans or gives a cash benefit if student teaches

for five years

Oklahoma Hall of Fame Scholarship - www.oklahomaheritage.com (12th grade) - $5,000

By teacher, counselor, or administrator nomination Based on demonstrated knowledge and appreciation of Oklahoma history, and on leadership in

the community Student must commit to attending an Oklahoma college or university

Quest Bridge National College Match Program- www.questbridge.org(Seniors) – Full cost of tuition (up to $40,000/yr.), Full cost of room and board (up to $15,000/yr.)

Students who are from a low income family, but have demonstrated high achievement 25 colleges in the U.S. are included in FNatthis scholarship

Scheap Auto Insurance Scholarship www.cheapautoinsurance.org(Seniors)-$500

Create a video and post of facebook about Insurance driving habits good or bad

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards - www.artandwriting.org (7th -12th grade) - $10,000

Register online and submit works to local agency 30 categories including: Drawing, Painting, Photography, Animation, Video Games, Poetry,

Essays, Short Story and Humor. Deadlines are posted by type of entry.

Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology - www.siemens-foundation.orgAwards range from $1,000 - $100,000

Partnership with the College Board Work as a team to create a creative project in math, science or technology

United States Senate Youth Program(Junior & Seniors) – Two $5000 scholarships given in Oklahoma and a trip to Washington D.C. in March

Must have been elected to student government offices Must be willing to include courses in government or related subjects in college See your counselor if you are interested in applying

Wendys Heisman Award – www.wendysheisman.com Applicants must participate in at least one sport Must have leadership experience in school and community One male and female school winner selected to compete for further honors

Zonta International Scholarship – Young Women in Public Affairs Awards - www.zonta.org (Senior Females) – $500

Must be committed to the volunteer sector Evidence of volunteer leadership achievements Dedication to the advancement of the status of women

OCTOBER

AES Engineers Scholarship -- http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm(Seniors) - $500

1000 word essay Not required to be taking engineering courses to enter Awarded on the basis of character as determined by evaluating the essay

ASME-IPTI’s Petroleum Scholarship http://www.scholarships360.org/2012/06/20/asme-iptis-petroleum-division-scholarships-2012/

(Seniors) 8 scholarships of $1,000 Minimum 3.0 gpa Entering Petroleum Engineering

Bruce Lee Scholarship - www.bruceleefoundation.org (12th grade) - $1,000

Award can be applied to any college, university, or CareerTech program Based on academic record, community service, and knowledge of Bruce Lee Must complete specific essays and have two letters of recommendation

Central Intelligence Agency Student Opportunities - www.cia.gov/careeres/student-opportunities (12th grade) – up to $18,000

3.4+ GPA and 21+ ACT Must be interested in foreign affairs and intelligence Provides summer interships while in college

Coca-Cola Scholars Program - www.coca-colascholars.org(Seniors) - $10,000-$20,000 in scholarships

3.0 or better GPA List school activities and clubs Based on character, personal merit and commitment

Employment & Community Service

Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program - www.comcast.com (12th grade) – various amounts

2.8+ GPA Proven community involvement and leadership in school or through work experience By Principal or Counselor nomination only

1 st Amendment Congress Essay Contest - www.foioklahoma.org (All Grades) - $100 - $300

500 word essay on what your rights should be, as well as any possible consequences, when exercising freedom of speech in cyberspace.

Research should be factual, writing should be personal Winners recognized and receive prizes during Annual First Amendment Congress

Greater Oklahoma City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Scholarship - www.okchispanicchamber.org (12th grade) – various amounts

2.5+ GPA Proven community involvement Application, essays, and recommendations required

Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans – www.horatioalger.org (12th grade) – $5,000

2.0+ GPA and involved in co-curricular & community activities Financial need U.S. citizen

Masons Essay Contest(Seniors) – 10 scholarships ranging from $100 to $2000

250-350 word essay about your duties as an American citizen Contact counselor for more information

National YoungArts Foundation Scholarship www.youngarts.org/applytoday(10-12th grade)--$10,000

$500,000 in cash awards Master Classes with Renowned Artists Voice, Writing, Jazz, Photography, Dance, Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Design, Cinematic Arts

Oklahoma Heritage Association Essay Competition - www.oklahomaheritage.com State Capitol Poster/Essay Competition – Grades 10-12 - $125-$350 – Topic: Select a native

Oklahoman and depict his/her impact on the state through both essay and creative poster

OU/Thunder Scholarship - http://www.nba.com/thunder/community/scholarship.html(Senior)- Five $1,000 scholarships

Oklahoma resident Admitted to OU and planning to attend in the Fall Must write 200 word essay on how your degree will benefit the state

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards - www.spirit.prudential.com or www.principals.org/prudential(9-12) $1000 scholarship for State Honorees, then eligible for $5000 national award

Honors young people solely on the basis of volunteer work in your community during the past year

Deer Creek will select two top student volunteers to nominate for the state award. The state award winner will receive $1000, a silver medallion, and a trip to Washington D.C. next May

Ron Brown Scholar Program - www.ronbrown.org(African American Seniors) – 10 scholarships in the amount of $10,000 per year for 4 years

May be used at any university

Must have excelled academically Exemplified exceptional leadership potential Participate in community service activities Demonstrate a financial need Two letters of recommendation & Essay Twenty finalists will be chosen and invited to participate in a weekend selection process in

Washington D.C. at the expense of the CAP Foundation

Student Films Across America - www.sfaa07.com Winning films eligible for $30,000 in prizes

The Tylenol Scholarship - www.scholarship.tylenol.com(Seniors)

Tuition assistance for healthcare students Receive one of 150 $1000 grants or one of ten $10,000 grants being offered to students in

healthcare related fields of study

UCO Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) Scholarship, President’s Leadership Council and Emerging Leaders Scholarship(Seniors) – Various amounts

Will attend UCO in the fall Get information and apply online through UCO

US Bank Internet Scholarship Program – https://usbank.com/scholarship(Seniors)-40 $1000 scholarships

Random drawing process Must complete application online

NOVEMBER

American Civil Liberties Union of Oklahoma- Contact: Tamya Cox, tcox@acluok.org(Seniors) – 15 selected, $7,000 each

Strong commitment to civil liberties Must applicant must plan to attend college full-time Minimum GPA 3.0 Must demonstrate financial need

AXA Achievement Scholarship Program - www.axa-achievement.com(Seniors) - One $10,000 state scholarship, ten $15,000 national scholarships (selected from state recipients)

Must be a U.S. citizen Must demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in an

activity in school, the community, or the workplace Be recommended by an unrelated adult who can attest to achievement

ACS Scholars Award - www.acs.org (12th grade) – up to $5,000 per year

Must be African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian 3.0+ GPA in science courses Be pursuing a degree in a chemistry-related field

Chancellor Hans Brisch Scholarship – emarquardt@osrhe.edu(Senior)--$2,000—see counselor for more details

One student from Deer Creek nominated who has enhanced community or school Initiation of a program that resulted in an improvement in learning environment or social

betterment of the community High academic achievement

Proven record of leadership success Plan to attend an Oklahoma college or university

Dell Scholars Program - www.dellscholars.org (11th & 12th grade) – $20,000

2.4+ GPA, demonstrated financial need, planning on attending college for a bachelor’s degree Must participate in an approved “college readiness program” for 2 years Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident

Elks “Most Valuable Student” Scholarships - www.elks.org/enf/scholars(Seniors) 1st place – (4-year amounts) $60,000, 2nd place - $40,000, 3rd place - $20,000, 4th place - $4,000

Applicants judged on financial need, leadership, and scholarship To be used at any accredited U.S. college or university Must advance through local, district, and state competition to reach national competition Two letters of recommendation Parental Financial Statement Essay of 500 words or less Counselor report Transcript and SAT/ACT scores

FIRE- Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (essay contest)- www.thefire.org(Seniors)- $1,000-$5,000

700-1,000 words Enter online at www.thefire.org/contests

First Freedom Student Essay Competition - www.firstfreedom.org (9th – 12th grade) - $750 - $3,000

Essay of 750-1250 words Must work through Social Studies or English teacher for sponsorship

Gates Millennium Scholarship - www.gmsp.org(Seniors)

Must be one of the following ethnic backgrounds: American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific, African American, or Hispanic/Latino American

If American Indian/Alaska Native, provide certificate of tribal enrollment or proof of descent Must be U.S. citizen 3.30+ GPA Must be admitted to an accredited two or four year college Must be Pell Grant eligible as determined by the FAFSA and demonstrate financial need Must have demonstrated leadership commitment through participation in community service

Great Plains Association for College Admission Counseling (GPACAC) - www.gpacac.net(Seniors) – Six $1000 scholarships (Two winners from Oklahoma)

For use at any college or university Personal Essay & Transcript ACT score 21-28, or SAT 1450-1900, Minimum 3.0 GPA

Intel Science Talent Search - www.societyforscience.org (Seniors submit, research should start junior year or earlier) – up to $100,000

Must submit original scientific research done solely by the participant (no teams or teacher-led research)

Must complete a 20-page research paper and submission application online

Martin Luther King Oratory Contest – www.uco.edu/mlk(Seniors, UCO tuition waivers)The qualifying round will be Nov. 14 and the final round on January 23.  First prize is $1,000 UCO tuition waiver, second prize is $500 UCO tuition waiver, and third prize is $300 UCO tuition waiver. 

The theme this year will be “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”  Applications are available at www.uco.edu/mlk.  Deadline Nov. 5.

NATIONAL READY MIXED CONCRETE ASSOCIATION ESSAY CONTEST (ORMCA) – www.ormca.com(Students ages 16-18) – $1,000-$5000

An entry form must be included with all essays. Entries must be typed, double spaced, and not to exceed 600 words. Essays judged on content, creativity and grammar Possible Themes: Concrete’s benefits to society, How concrete affects environment, using

concrete to build homes, commercial buildings, streets, and highways. National winner will receive $5000 scholarship to attend a school with a concrete-related

curriculum. If winner chooses not to enroll in such a school, he or she will receive a $2000 scholarship for their freshman year at the college of their choice.

Oklahoma winner receives $1000 scholarship (concrete-related curriculum) $500 (non-concrete related curriculum)

Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Scholarship – https://www.nrotc.navy.mil(Seniors) - $180,000

US Citizen Age 17-23 ACT in math minimum 21, English minimum 22 No obligation for first year of college Upon completion of degree, receive commission as Ensign in the Navy Reserve Four-year active duty obligation for Marines and Nurses. Five-year active duty obligation for all

others

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution(Seniors) – Essay Scholarship Contest$250 for State Winner, $500 for Divisional Winner, $750 for National 3rd place winner, $1000 for National 2nd place winner, $3000 for National 1st place winner.

Must be nominated by teacher to participate in this contest Must have the qualities of Dependability, Service, Leadership, and Patriotism to an outstanding

degree – complete a questionnaire addressing these qualities Only one student is chosen by a committee of teachers (based on who best fits qualities listed

above) and that student writes the essay DAR judging based on 50 points for Personal questionnaire, and 50 points for Essay Information in the Counseling Office – usually in October

NSA -_Stokes Educational Scholarship Program - http://www.nsa.gov/careers/opportunities_4_u/students/stokes (12th grade) – up to $50,000

Majoring in computer science or computer / electrical engineering 3.0+ GPA and 25+ ACT or 1600+ SAT Must be able to pass a security clearance

Oklahoma City Community Foundation: Community Foundation Scholars - www.occf.org (Seniors) - $1,500

GPA between 3.25 and 3.79 (unweighted) Demonstrated commitment to community and education Will not stack with other academic or performance based scholarships or displace tuition and

fee waivers One scholarship given to a Deer Creek student

SAE Engineering Scholarship - http://www.sae.org/students/engschlr/htm(Seniors) Undesignated scholarships ($1000 - $10,000) and University Sponsored Scholarships ($400 – full tuition)

Must intend to earn a degree in engineering or a related science

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Scholarship Award - http://cms.komen.org

(Seniors) - Up to $10,000 per year, renewable Must be the child of a parent who has died from breast cancer Plan to attend a state-supported college in Oklahoma U.S. Citizen or documented permanent resident

The Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarships - http://college.enotes.com/scholarships-loans/Washington-Crossing-Foundation(Seniors) - $1000 to $20,000 scholarships

Must be U.S. citizen Must be planning career in government service GPA 3.0 Transcript, references, & essay

VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship Contest – www.vfw.org(9th-12th graders) – 1st place $30,000, other $1000 - $16,000

3-5 minute essay typed, then recorded on audio cassette tape Submit directly to local VFW Full contest details available at www.vfw.org/ (go to Search at top of page, enter scholarships,

go to “Voice of Democracy”)

Wal-Mart Dependent Scholarship - www.walmartfoundation.org (12th grade) - $3,000

2.5+ GPA - must have high academic and scholastic achievements &Active extracurricular or community involvement

Financial need Essay Section Must be the dependent of a Wal-Mart or Sam’s employee

Walton Family Foundation Scholarship - www.walmartfoundation.org (12th grade) - $13,000

22+ ACT or 1030+ SAT Financial need Must be the dependent of a Wal-Mart or Sam’s employee

Youth Foundation Grants - www.fdncenter.org/grantmaker/youthfdn (12th grade) – up to $4,000 renewable for 4 years

3.5+ GPA, and additional criteria upon request Financial need Must be seeking higher education at an accredited U.S. university or college

DECEMBER

Academic All-State – www.ofe.org(Seniors) –$1,000 scholarship

Must have a minimum 30 ACT or 1340 SAT score 100 seniors from across the state selected Honored at a televised Academic Awards Banquet

Army ROTC Scholarship(Seniors) – Several scholarships worth $60,000

Good high school grades & Extracurricular participation Pursue an Army-approved academic major (listed on application) Agree to accept a commission as Regular Army, Army National Guard or U.S. Army Reserve Meet physical standards SAT 920+

2.5 + GPA, three references & essay Handwritten application preferred over typewriter or computer

ASHRAE Undergraduate Engineering Scholarship - http://www.ashrae.org/students/page/1271Your course of study must be related to heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Deadline Dec 1.

BellcoreCN 1300, Rm. 4C-128Piscataway, NJ 08854-1356Engineering Scholarship ProgramTel: (908) 699-5701Eligible Inst.: US schoolsDeadline: December

Bennington Young Writers Awards - at www.bennington.edu/news_bennyoungwriter.asp(Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors) - $250 - $500

Submit poetry, fiction or nonfiction Specific requirements for formatting Must be original work and sponsored by a high school teacher Winning entries published on the Bennington College website

Dr. Pepper Scholarship www.drpepper.com(Seniors)-Prizes from $2,500 to $100,000

Submit a 1 minute movie about college football and tuition Must include Dr. Pepper & impact of tuition prize on your life

Foot Locker Scholar Athlete http://www.fastweb.com/content/foot-locker-scholar-athletes-program?utm_source=solo&utm_content=footlocker(Seniors) -$20,000

Involved in sports Miimimum 3.0 gpa US citizen who is college bound

Herff Jones Principal’s Leadership Scholarship www.nassp.org/tabid/2538/default.aspx(Seniors) – 100 scholarships of $1,000- $12,000

Students may submit an application for this scholarship to the Deer Creek principal Only one nominee from Deer Creek will be submitted for consideration

John W. and Mary D. Nichols Scholarship – www.oklahomaheritage.com/educationawards/scholarships(Seniors)-$10,000

Must be nominated by teachers or administrators not related to the student Based on demonstrated knowledge and appreciation of OK history and academic achievement,

citizenship, and leadership

McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship - www.mckelveyfoundation.org (Seniors) - $10,000 per year, renewable

Must have owned and operated own business while in high school (non-profits accepted) Have at least 1 paid employee, even if only part time Go to any 4 year college within 50 states

Nathan Zane Fleming OSU President’s Distinguished Scholarship –www.okstate.edu/finaid(Seniors)-$2,200 renewable scholarship

Must attend OSU Submit the freshman scholarship application by Feb 1 Preference given to applicants with financial need

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award—www.NFIB.com/YEA(Seniors) $1,000 - $10,000

Must be operation a small business

Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum Essay Contest - www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org(All Grades) - $50 - $100

First place travels with parent or guardian to Washington D.C... Entries must be typed. 500 word essay

Teachers may submit up to five entries per grade per school

Oklahoma JCI Senate Club- http://www.jayceefoundationofok.org/applications.htm (Seniors)-$1,000

Should complete application Application will be screened for appearance, neatness, content, scholastic abilities, extra-

curricular activities, financial need, and following directions Top two applications from OK submitted for national judging

SAE International Scholarships – scholarships@sae.org(Seniors) –

SAR Eagle Scout Award – www.sar.org(Seniors) –mail to Bill Gaddis, 3005 Shadow Mountain Center, 5840 S. Memorial, Tulsa OK 74145

Should complete law, American Heritage, and Genealogy merit badges before applying Application not more than ten pages Deadline Dec 31, 2011

SBO Music Student Scholarship - www.sbomagazine.com (9th -12th grade) – $1,000 per year and up to $20,000 in products for your school

Essay contest Write in 250 words (or less) "How my music teacher has influenced me and my goals in school..." Submit entry online

JANUARYAlliance/Merck Ciencia Hispanic Scholars Program - www.alliancescholars.org (12th grade) – $42,500

Must be planning to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, or math Must apply online

American Radio Relay League Foundation Scholarships – http://www.arrl.org/scholarship-program Must be a licensed HAM radio operator Numerous scholarships available at this website

American Society of Military Comptrollers National Scholarship Program - Charisee at 739-7862(Seniors) – Awards range from $1,000 - $3,000

Must be entering field of study directly related to financial and resource management Must have an ASMC chapter endorsement letter Application must be submitted on the current official ASMC National Scholarship form Three letter of recommendation

Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship “The Scholarship for the First Years” - www.google.com/anitaborg/us/first-years.html (12th grade, female) - $10,000

Enrolled at a U.S. university or college studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related

Essays, questionnaire, two letters of reference, transcript, & online application

APIASF Scholarship Foundation - www.APIASF.org (12th grade, Asian or Pacific Islander) - $2,500-$8,000

2.7+ GPA & letter of recommendation Must be enrolled in and accredited college or university in the fall Must file FAFSA by February 1st

Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship - www.automotivehalloffame.org (12th grade) – various awards

Must be entering field of study directly related to an automotive career 3.0+ GPA Must already be accepted to a college or university Two letters of recommendation referring to your interest in the automotive field

Best Buy Scholarship - www.BestBuy.com/scholarships(Seniors--$1,000-$2,000)

Awarded to seniors dedicated to helping their communities Academic excellence

BMW/SAE Engineering Scholarship – www.sae.org(Seniors)- $6,000

Must have a 3.75 minimum gpa Score 90% or above in math and critical reading on SAT or ACT Pursue an engineering or related career Deadline Jan 15

Burger King Scholars - www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/burger_king_scholars_program.html(Seniors) - $1000 Scholarship

Must be nominated by your teacher or counselor (1 nomination per school) 2.5+ GPA Must work an average of 10 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (part-time year round) Demonstrate participation in community service Demonstrate financial need Provide written recommendations and signatures from both school official and employer Must plan to enroll in a two-year or four-year college or university, or career tech in the fall

Eskridge Auto Free Ride Scholarship - http://www.koco.com/freeride/index.html(Seniors) - $25,000 scholarship and a new car

Must be nominated 3.0 gpa or higher

First Robotics Scholarships – http://www.usfirst.org/about/scholarships/scholarship-opportunities(Seniors)—Numerous scholarships of varying amounts

Student must have participated in the First Robotics program during high school Many colleges and corporations give these scholarships

Great Plains Association for College Admission Counseling (GPACAC) - www.gpacac.org(Seniors) - One $1000 scholarship

Complete application ACT between 21 & 28 or a SAT score between 1450 & 1900 Minimum GPA 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and a personal essay For use at any college or university

Hans Brisch Scholarship (Seniors) - $2000

One student nominated per school Must attend an Oklahoma public college or university

School and community involvement Leadership Academics See Counselor to Apply

Hunt Leadership Scholars- www.smu.edu/huntSenior Wanting to Attend Southern Methodist University

Full tuition and fees at Southern Methodist University Demonstrated Extraordinary Leadership Submit Essay Top 25% of graduating class ACT of 28 or above

Jan Barton Memorial Scholarship-

Jim Thorpe Scholarships - http://www.jimthorpeassoc.org(Seniors) $2,500

Based on character, scholarship, civic contributions, athletic achievement, and leadership Must live in the Oklahoma City metro area

John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest for Scholarship Money- http://www.jfklibrary.org(Freshman-Seniors)- $500- $5,000

Original, written essay of less than 1,000 words, demonstrating an understanding of political courage

Five sources much be used Essay should describe and analyze the decisions, actions, and risks of an elected public official

in the United States since 1956, who demonstrated courage in a political issue at the local, state, or international level

Making College Count Scholarships - www.makingitcount.com/scholarship(Seniors) – Five $1,000 regional scholarships, one national $5,000 scholarship

Mensa Education & Research Foundation Essay Contest - www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships(Seniors) – $1000 scholarships at local, regional, and national level –Complete entry form

Write an essay that describes career, vocational, or academic goals Not necessary that applicant be a member of Mensa Must be a U.S. citizen Length – no fewer than 550 words Must by typed or computer-generated

Microsoft Minority Scholarship - www.microsoft.com/colleges/ss_overview.mspx (12th grade) - Full tuition and fees, monthly stipend, paid internship

Must be a minority student enrolled in computer science or technical disciplines 3.0+ GPA

Monsanto Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program - www.monsanto.com or www.nafb.com(Seniors) – One hundred $1,500 one-time awards

From a farm family with an above-average academic record and plan to enroll as a full-time student in an agriculture-related academic major

Immediate family must not be employed by Monsanto or be members of National Association of Farm Broadcasting

Evaluated on high school records, test results, extracurricular activities and personal application essays

Submit online and mail application signature form

National Honor Society Scholarship www.nhs.us(Seniors)- $1,000-$13,000

character, scholarship, service, and leadership contact NHS sponsor for more information

National Society of the Daughters of the American RevolutionDr. Aura-Lee and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship(Seniors) - $2000 each year for up to four consecutive years

Seniors who will study American History or American Government in college (24 credit hours) Based on academic excellence, commitment to field of study and/or financial need

No affiliation with DAR is necessary

NCCE Co-Op Scholarship – www.co-op.edu(Seniors)-$6,000 merit scholarships renewable

Must be accepted at one of the National Commission Partner Institutions (listed on website) 3.5 gpa or better One page essay describing why you have chosen to purse a college cooperative education

program Does not require transcript or recommendation

NESA Hall/McElwain Merit Scholarship – http://www.nesa.org/scholarships.html(Seniors)-$1,000

Must have reached the rank of Eagle Scout in Boy Scouts

NFL Players Assn. Scholarship(Seniors) - $2,500 (2 given) -One Oklahoma female athlete and One Oklahoma male athlete

GPA 2.0 or better Must be accepted to a 2 or 4 year college or university Nominated by high school coach Must have participated at the varsity level for one year Cannot be a child of a current or retired NFL player

“Oh, the places you’ll go” Scholarship program - www.ohtheplaces.org (12th grade) - $10,000

Short composition based on the Seuss book “Oh, the Places You’ll Go”

Oklahoma Association of Higher Education and Disability - www.ok-ahead.org/scholar(Seniors) – Three $500 scholarships

Pursuing an education at an Oklahoma technology center or two-year or four-year college Minimum 2.0 GPA and transcript Documented disability Three letters of recommendation List of extra-curricular and work activities

Oklahoma Engineering Foundation (OEF) Scholarships - http://www.ospe.org(Seniors) - $500 to $1000 per year

Must be used in an engineering curriculum at: OSU, OU, University of Tulsa, Oklahoma Christian, Iowa State University or Oral Roberts University

Must have a 3.0 GPA and ACT composite score between 24-29 ACT Math must be 28 or higher National Merit or Oklahoma Regents Scholars do not qualify Essay and personal interview List academic honors and special achievements List extra-curricular activities, volunteer activities and/or employment Must complete pre-qualification form. The internet process will ask student to answer a

questionnaire. If properly qualified, he or she will be able to download an electronic copy of the application.

Scholarships will be awarded to students with intense desire to become a practicing engineer.

OKC Gridiron Foundation Scholarship(Seniors) – up to 10 scholarships will be awarded $500-$2,500 each

Seniors wishing to study journalism Students studying advertising, public relations, or corporate communications are ineligible You must submit non-returnable clips, tapes, or any samples of your journalism work, & a

transcript.

OSSAA/ Farmer’s Insurance Scholarship (Seniors)- Student Athletes

Must have 6 or 7 minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher (verified by high school transcript) Must have a minimum score of 24 on the ACT or 1090 on the SAT (documentation required) Must be a student-athlete participating in football, volleyball, fast-pitch softball (deadline in

January), wrestling, basketball (deadline in March), baseball, slow-pitch softball, soccer or track and field (deadline in April)F

Profile in Courage Essay Contest www.jfklibrary.org .(Freshman-Senior) – Seven Awards of $500 to $10,000 each

Write an original and creative essay of less than 1,000 words demonstrating understanding of political courage

Sir Alexander Fleming Scholarships for Gifted Science Students - www.omrf.org/fleming(Summer Scholarship Program for students who have completed their junior or senior year in high school)

Twenty $3000 stipends offered Must have excellent academic standing and aptitude in science and mathematics Submit transcript and SAT or ACT scores 3 letters of recommendation by teacher, counselor, or principal Will work 8 weeks in laboratories of the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation during June

and July Housing furnished by OMRF

State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship Program – www.scholarshipamerica.org/statefarmgoodneighborscholarship(Senior) 26 awards of $2,500

Financial need GPA of 2.5 to 3.2

Sutton Student Awards - at www.suttoncenter.org(Juniors and Seniors) – Totaling $35,000 in U.S. Savings Bonds

Demonstrate the ability to communicate current conservation topics in artistic and dramatic ways

Presentation can be submitted in these formats: Movie (VHS or DVD), Photo Essay, Fine Art (drawing, painting, sculpture, or mixed media) or Advertising (television commercial, poster, or other medium)

Include a brief Project Description

Tau Beta Pi/SAE Engineering Scholarship – www.sae.org(Seniors)-$1,000

Entering engineering GPA of 3.75 or higher SAT or ACT scores in the 90th percentile Deadline Jan 15

FEBRUARY

Alice/Jeanne Wagner Endowment –www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org$1000 scholarship for a student with a nursing major; Due Feb. 1

American Physical Society – www.aps.org(Seniors) $2,000

Black, Hispanic or Native American

US Citizen Strong physics interest

Arlene Schlosser Memorial Endowment-www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org$500 scholarship for a student in any major to any school. Due Feb. 1.

Ayers/Gallatin Endowment-www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org$500 scholarship for any student, any major, any school. Due Feb. 1.

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship- http://www.axa-achievement.com(Seniors)- $2,000

Students should exhibit ambition and drive, determination to reach and set goals, have respect for self, family and community and the ability to succeed in college

Bank of America: Joe Martin Scholarship - www.bankofamerica.com (12th grade) - $1,000 - $5,000 per year

BOA employees or an immediate family member Above average academics and community involvement

Best Buy @ 15 Scholarship Program - http://www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or http://www.at15.com(Freshman- Senior) $1,000

Solid grades Must be involved in volunteer community service or work experience

Beta Zeta OK – www.epsilonsigmaalpha.orgFour $1000 scholarships for an Oklahoma Resident with any major to an Oklahoma school. Fifty percent for the criteria for this scholarship is financial need. Due Feb. 1.

Boys and Girls State(Juniors)

Civic program offered through the American Legion and its Auxilliary Students spend a week participating in a mock state government Must fill out application and then interview with American Legion members See counselor for an application

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program – www.buickachievers.com(Seniors) 1,100 scholarships including 100 renewable scholarships of up to $25,000

Plan to major in field that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business Interest in automotive industry Academic achievement and financial need considered Participation and leadership in community and school activities/work experience Special consideration to first-generation college students, military, and females

Build-A-Bear Huggable Heroes Scholarship - buildabear.com/huggableheroes.(9th-12 grades) - 10 scholarships of $7,500 plus $2,500 for a charity

Recognizes everyday students who go to extraordinary lengths to make life better for others

Charles C. and Mary Lou Miles Scholarship Fund - http://www.occf.org/scholarships/miless.html(Seniors) $1,000 scholarship for someone in the Oklahoma City area

Unweighted GPA 3.0 or above Essay Financial need considered Must major in English or industrial education

Clara Luper Scholarship, Oklahoma City University (OCU)(Seniors) – 30 scholarship recipients each year - scholarship pays the balance of tuition, fees, room, and board after all available financial aid and other scholarships received have been applied

Applicant must complete the Oklahoma City University Application for Admission Must complete and submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Essay & Interview may be required

Provides a $200 per semester book allowance One letter of recommendation Students are eligible for up to eight consecutive semesters of the scholarship Geared towards minority and first generation college students although others may apply

Commander Family Scholarship – http://www.occf.org/scholarships/1comfs.html(Seniors) - $2,000

200 word essay Documentation of significant Work History

CCOSA Scholarship www.ccosa.org(Seniors) 5 scholarships

Must be a child of a Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration (CCOSA) member

Deer Creek Heartland and Kirkpatrick Scholarships – www.dccef.org(Seniors) - $1,000 scholarship

four Deer Creek Students—2 males and 2 females minimum unweighted gpa dedication, hard work, discipline, self-motivation, and personal effort community activities and awards

Delta Sigma Theta Academic Scholarship(Seniors) – female; Two $1,000 awards and one $500 award

Extra-curricular or community involvement Recent W-2 from parent or guardian and front page of IRS 1040 Typed autobiographical sketch between 150-300 words including why you need the Delta

scholarship to attain your goal Three letters of recommendation

Delta Theta Chi (non-collegiate- educational) Sorority Scholarships- http://www.deltathetachi.org(Seniors)- Two for $3,500

Call Effie Ray 942-4033 for more info High G.P.A. Evidence of financial need Currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college

Dennis James Scholarship – www.occf.org(Seniors - $1,000)

Must have been part of the Deer Creek High School baseball program for two years Must plan to attend a 2 to 4 year college or university in the U.S.

Dennis Schlosser Endowment-www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org(Seniors) 1 $1000 scholarshipFor any student with any major and any school. 25% financial need.

Dorothy Dyer Vanek Endowment – www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org(Seniors)-3 $1000 scholarships

Architechture or Interior Design Major 3.0 to 3.5 unweighted gpa

Edmond Women’s Club Scholarship – www.ewc.org(Seniors – Males and Females) - $500 - $1000

One personal recommendation and one teacher recommendation A one page essay describing why EWC should choose you as a scholarship recipient Copy of parents’ previous year Federal Income Tax return (pages 1 and 2) Official seven semester transcript Must reside Full-time in Edmond city limits Must have interview with EWC Scholarship Committee by March 1st

Edmond Women’s Club – Learning Disabled High School Scholarship – www.ewc.org

(Seniors) - $500 Must be used only for payment of tuition, books, fees & educational supplies Must reside full-time in Edmond city limits Letter from counselor or teacher of record verifying Independent Education Plan One-page essay describing why EWC should choose you as a scholarship recipient Interview

Elks Eagle Scout Scholarship – www.nesa.org/religious.html(Seniors)-$1,000

Eagle Scout Renewable

ESA Foundation Endowment – epsilonsigmaalpha.org(Seniors)-1 $1,500 scholarship

Any student, any major, any school 20% financial need

Executive Women International Scholarship – http://ewiconnect.com/ewiconnect/Community/Scholarships/EWISP/ewiconnect/Community/EWISP_Scholarship.aspx(Seniors)- $1,000-$5,000

One student from school submitted to next round of competition Demonstrated financial need Minimum 3.0 gpa Contributed to community through activities or volunteer

Floyd Gray Endowment – www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org(Seniors)-1 $1,000 scholarship

3.0-3.5 unweighted gpa Any major or school 20% financial need

Flying J Inc Scholarship - http://eaglehelp.net/scholarships_2009/Flying%20J%20Scholarship_2008_09.pdf(Seniors) - $2000

Must be planning to enroll full-time in a two or four – year college, university, or technical school in the Fall of 2007

GPA of 3.0 or higher Financial need must be demonstrated Selection based on academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and

community activities, honors, work experience, a statement of educational and career goals, and an outside appraisal

Francis Tuttle Next Step Scholarship - http://www.francistuttle.edu/admissions/applying/appListing.aspx(Seniors)-$1,800

Must be planning to enroll in a career program at Francis Tuttle Must be graduating from Deer Creek High School Funding can be used to pay for schooling at Francis Tuttle only There is a $15 application fee

General Electric Ronald Reagan Scholarship – www.reaganfoundation.org(Seniors)-20 $10,000 renewable scholarships

Personify the values of Ronald Reagan Lead, Serve and pursue a life of progress

General Endowment – www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org(Seniors)-1 $1,000 scholarship

2.0-2.49 unweighted gpa

20% financial need Any major or school

General Endowment – www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org(Seniors)-1 $1,000 scholarship

2.5 to 2.99 unweighted gpa 20% financial need Any major or school

General Endowment – www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org(seniors)-10 $1,000 scholarships

3.0 to 3.49 unweighted gpa 20% financial need Any major or school

General Endowment – www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org(Seniors)-8 $1,000 scholarships

3.5 minimum unweighted gpa 20% financial need

Girl’s Going Places Entrepreneurship Award—www.girlsgoingplaces.com(Ages 12-18)

Designed to reward enterprising and community-minded girls

Greater Oklahoma City Alumnae Pan-Hellenic Scholarship- http://www.okcpanhellenic.org (Senior girls)

Must enter a university in Oklahoma with National Pan-Hellenic Conference sororities in the fall after graduation. These universities are: Cameron, East Central, Northeastern State, OCU, OSU, OU, UCO, and University of Tulsa.

3.0 GPA and ACT score of 22 or higher GPA between 3.25 and 3.79 Three sealed letters of recommendation Scholarships are awarded based on: Academic achievement, Extra-curricular activities,

Citizenship, and Financial need.

Hawkins-Tuma memorial Endowment – www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org(Seniors) -1 $500 scholarship

Oklahoma High School Graduate Any Major or School 30% financial need

Horace Mann Scholarship - www.horacemann.com or (217) 789-2500(Seniors) - 31 scholarships ranging from $1000-$20,000

Parent or legal guardian must be a Horace Mann employee Must have a “B” average 23+ on the ACT or 1100+ on SAT

Infant Crisis Services Summer Teen Program Volunteer www.infantcrisis.org(Juniors, Seniors)

Must apply by end of Feb. to be a summer teen volunteer

Integris Baptist Medical Center High School Scholarship(Seniors) - ten $2000 awards

Must be an immediate family member of Integris Baptist Medical Center employeer Planning a career in Registered Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Radiological Technology, or

Pharmacy Must have a 3.5 GPA Must have scored a minimum of 20 on the ACT Must have completed 5 semesters of math and 5 semesters of science (may include spring

semester)

Three references, a typed personal goal statement, & an interview, if selected

James and Betty Hartung Memorial Endowment – www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org(Seniors) 1 $500 scholarship

Must attend 2 year skilled trade school 35% financial need

James Whitfield Employee Scholarship - http://www.occf.org/scholarships/whitqc.html(Seniors) $1,500 scholarship

2.0 or greater GPA Must write reflection statement Financial need considered

Jeanne Parker Honorarium Endowment – www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org(Seniors)-3 $1,000 scholarships

3.0 to 3.5 unweighted gpa Any major 20% financial need

Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarships – www.jimmyranefoundation.org(Seniors)

Oklahoma resident 3.0 gpa or higher Deadline Feb 18

Joe Jaeger’s Family Endowment –www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org(Seniors)-1 $500 scholarship

3.0-3.5 unweighted gpa 15% financial need

KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program - www.kfcscholars.org(Seniors) – Up to $20,000

Planning to attend a public, in-state college or university GPA of 2.75+ Be a U.S. citizen Demonstrate financial need

Lincoln Essay Contest - http://www.okhumanitiescouncil.org/lincoln-essay-contest(Grades 9-12)

$50, $75, and $100 Essay Topic: How are the characteristics of Abraham Lincoln important to the leaders of

today?

Margaret Jesser Memorial Endowment –www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org(Seniors)-1 $500 scholarship

Any major or school 30% financial need

Mary Louise Smith Memorial Endowment – www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org

(Seniors)-5 $2500 scholarships Any major or school 20% financial need

McConnel Family Endowment –www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org(Seniors)-2 $2500 scholarships

Any female Veterinary Major Any School 30% financial need

Michael Neal Minter Sr. Scholarship - http://www.occf.org/scholarships/minter.html(Seniors) $1,100 for someone in the Oklahoma City area

3.0-3.79 unweighted gpa Essay Financial need considered

Miles Jenkins Scholarship – www.occf.org(Seniors) - (one) $1,000

Deer Creek Senior Interest in History Must submit a paper turned in for a Deer Creek history class

Military Commanders’ Scholarship Fund sms.scholarshipamerica.org/militarycommanders(Seniors) -$5,000

Dependent child of active duty, reserve, National Guard or retired member of the US Military

Must have valid Exchange & Commissary shopping privileges Minimum 3.5 gpa Selected on academic record, leadership, participation, & financial need

Myre Starr Honorarium Endowment-www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org(Seniors) 1 $500 scholarship

Oklahoma resident Any major or school 30% financial need

National Commission for Cooperative Education Scholarship – www.co-op.edu 170 merit co-op scholarships of $6000 each Student must attend Drexel University, Johnson and Wales, Kettering Univ., Pace University,

Rochester Institute of Tech, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo or Wentworth Institute of Technology

NCCE Co-Op Scholarship - www.co-op.edu or call 617-373-3406(Seniors) - $5000 Merit Scholarships, renewable

Must plan to participate in college cooperative education GPA of 3.5 or better One page essay describing why you have chosen to pursue a college cooperative education

program Minority and female students are encouraged to apply as well as students interested in

Science-Math-Engineering-Technology

The Oklahoma Association of Black Journalists – Lee Evans Memorial Scholarship(Seniors) - $1000 scholarship

Letter of introduction & Two letters of recommendation 250 word essay on “Why Ethics are Important in Journalism” One-page autobiography highlighting career goals and community service Send entries to OABJ, P.O. Box 13005, OKC 73115

Oklahoma Burglar & Fire Alarm Association - www.okbfaa.com(Seniors) - $1000 first prize, $500 second prize

For sons and daughters of active duty police, fire, public safety personnel, and children of Alarm Industry members

One page letter or essay giving reasons for applying & two letters of recommendation

Oklahoma Cheerleading Coaches Assn. Scholarship - http://oklahomacheercoaches.com/(Seniors)

3 years varsity cheerleading experience Involvement in school and community besides cheerleading

Oklahoma City Community Foundation – Central High School Alumni Association Scholarship (12th grade) - $1,000

Must graduate from a central Oklahoma high school Must attend an Oklahoma CareerTech Center towards a certification

Oklahoma City Community Foundation – Commander Family Scholarship (12th grade) - $2,000

Must be eligible for Community Foundations Scholars Provide documentation of work history

Oklahoma City Community Foundation – A Foundation of Promise for First Generations Scholars (11th grade) - $1,500

Top 50% of junior class Apply through counseling office

Oklahoma City Community Foundation - Friends of Kim Jones Shelton Scholarship (12th grade) - $500

o GPA or higher o Demonstrated commitment to education, school, and community. o Demonstrated financial need

Oklahoma City Community Foundation – Michael Neal Minter Sr. Scholarship Fund (12th grade) - $1,000

o 3.0-3.79 GPA o Must attend college in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City Community Foundation: H.W. Almen – West OKC Rotary Scholarship - www.occf.org(Seniors) $2000-$4000

GPA of 2.75 or greater Must document a family income not exceeding $100,000 A committee will select students from the applications turned in Awards may not be stacked with grants, scholarships, waivers, or any other source of funding Awards are applicable to tuition, fees, and book expenses only Essay of 500 words or less on “The Object of Rotary in my Community” Basis of selection: 50% Essay; 20% Academic Achievement; 10% Academic Plan, and 20%

Community Service

Oklahoma City Community Foundation – Wendall Steward Scholarship (12th grade) - $1,000

o Must attend OCCC o Planning for a career in the construction industry

Oklahoma City University & Chesapeake Energy Presidential Scholars Program (12th grade) – multiple awards of $100,000

o 3.5+ GPA and 26+ ACT o Must be a full-time student in the Meinders School of Business at OCU o Must maintain a 3.5+ GPA and attend additional campus functions throughout the year

Oklahoma Council District IV Endowment –www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org(Seniors)-1 $500 scholarship

Oklahoma residentOklahoma schoolAny major50% financial needDue Feb 1

Oklahoma Council District II Endowment-www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org(Seniors)-1 $1,000 scholarship

Oklahoma residentAny school20% financial needDue Feb 1

Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs, Inc. “Citizenship Essay Contest” - www.ocpathink.org (Seniors) – Five tuition scholarships: $1000 - $5000

Directed essay of 1,000 to 1,250 words Matching scholarships available at some Oklahoma colleges and universities

Oklahoma Schools Insurance Group(Seniors) – 12 scholarships from $1000-$2000

One finalist selected from each school See Counselor for an application Must have 4.0 unweighted gpa and 27 minimum ACT to be competitive

OSU Alumni Association OKC Metro Chapter Scholarship (12th grade) – various amounts

o Must attend OSU as a full-time student

Oscar and Joyce Whitewing Honorarium Endowment-www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org(Senior)-2 $500 scholarships

Oklahoma resident Any major or school 20% financial need Due Feb 1

OU/Thunder Scholarship - http://www.nba.com/thunder/community/scholarship.html(Senior)- Five $1,000 scholarships

Oklahoma resident Admitted to OU and planning to attend in the Fall Must write 200 word essay on how your degree will benefit the state

Outstanding Scouts Award/VFW – www.vfw.org(Seniors)-$1,000-$5,000

Deadline March 1

Past International Council Presidents Endowment-www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org(Senior)-1 $500 scholarship

Any major or school Due Feb 1

Phi Delta Kappa International Award - www.pdkintl.org (12th grade) – $1,000-$5,000

o Must be pursuing a degree in Education o Awards based on academics, personal essay, letters of recommendation, school activities, and

community activities

Proton Energy Scholarship – http://www.protonenergyscholarship.com/about.asp(Senior)

Demonstrate outstanding achievement, excellence and promise in the field of science or technology

Plan degree in science or technology Deadline Feb 11

Rent-A-Center Make a Difference Scholarship https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/makeadifference(Senior) – $1,000

Customer of Rent-A-Center within past two years Involvement and community activities Grades

Rodger and Rhea Weaver Catastrophic Diseases Survivor Endowment-www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org(Senior)-1 $500 scholarship

Any catastrophic disease survivor Any major or School 30% financial need Due Feb 1

Ronald McDonald House Charity (RMHC) National Scholarship Program - www.rmhc.org(Seniors) - $1000 applied toward tuition and fees Seniors planning to enroll in a 2 or 4-year college Transcript & Personal Statement Letter of Recommendation Parent/Guardian IRS Form 1040 required

Rosagene Huggins Memorial Endowment-www.epsilonsigma

Scholarships for Military Children Program - www.fisherhouse.org (12th grade) – various amounts

o Must be a dependent of US Service member (active, retired, or deceased) o 3.0+ unweighted GPA o Planning to be a full-time undergraduate student

Shell Oil Company Technical Scholarship - http://www.shell.us/home/content/usa/aboutshell/careers/students_and_graduates/scholarships/(Seniors) - $2,500 first year and may be renewed for $5,000 per year

Expressed interest in the energy industry Demonstrated aptitude in math and schiece Major in engineering or geosciences Must attend a college identified by Shell which includes OU, MIT, Colorado School of Mines and

others

“Stuck at Prom” Scholarship - www.duckbrand.com (12th grade) – $5,000 for each partner, $5,000 for the school

Must attend high school prom wearing complete outfit and/or accessories made of duct tape “Duck Tape Prom Attire”

Complete online application and submit 1 high-resolution picture to www.stuckatprom.com

Tinker Officers’ Spouses Organization Scholarship - www.tinkerosc.org(Seniors) - $$750 to $2500 scholarships

Applicant is a dependent of a U.S. Military member – active duty, deceased, or retired Or dependant of a Civil Service employee at Tinker AFB GPA of 3.5 or above, or SAT of 880+, or ACT of 22+ Have applied as a full-time student at an accredited college or university One-page essay Photocopy of your current military dependent ID card See counselor for an application

Vegetarian Resource Group - www.lulacok.org (12th grade) - $5,000

o Student who promote vegetarianism in their school or community o On-line essay addressing 16 different questions

Wendell Steward Scholarship - http://www.occf.org/scholarships/wssf.html(Seniors) $1,000 for student in Oklahoma City area

Must write reflection statement Financial need considered Must plan on an academic or technological programming leading to career in construction

industry US citizen

WEOKIE Foundation Scholarship (essay)- http://www.weokie.org (Seniors) 30 scholarships of $1,000

Essay – limited to two pages. Winners asked to attend WEOKIE’s Annual Meeting in the spring

MARCH

39 th Annual Juried Competition (music competition) - Contact Barbara or Kathlyn at 405-842-1522 or 721-6067(Seniors) $100-$500

Applicants must purse a music degree at an Oklahoma City metro area college or university or have residence in the Oklahoma City metro area

Entrants perform two pieces of music, one must be from the baroque or classical period (no show tunes, gospel or popular music allowed)

Performance limited to ten minutes (memorization is required for voice and keyboard) Applicant supplies their own accompanist

Air Force ROTC Scholarship Programs - www.afrotc.com(Juniors) –

The scholarship cycle begins March 15 of the junior year & continues through December 1 of the applicant’s senior year

GPA 3+ and Official Transcript Class standing in top 40% 24 ACT or 1100 SAT Complete Application Fitness Test and Letter of Certification Be 17 prior to scholarship activation

The American Legion: National High School Oratorical Contest - www.legion.org1st place - $18,000; 2nd place - $16,000; 3rd place - $14,000Each State winner who advances to the second round but does not advance to the final round receives a $1500 scholarshipREQUIREMENTS:

Must be a U.S. citizen The Prepared Oration must be between 8-10 minutes in length. The subject must be on some

phase of the Constitution of the U.S. which will give emphasis to the attendant duties and obligations of a citizen to our government

The assigned topic must be between 3 to 5 minutes in length

American Society of Civil Engineers – www.asce.org(Seniors)-$2,000

Pursuing degree in engineering

Deer Creek Association of Classroom Teachers Scholarship(Seniors) - $250 scholarship

Must be the child of a Deer Creek Public Schools Employee See Counselor for application

Discus Awards—www.discusawards.com(Seniors)- $2,000

Pick three attributes that make you stand out Write a blurb for each attribute and post the nomination

Dr. J. Michael & Kathryn Steffen Dental School Fund(Seniors) – Four $500 scholarships in the Edmond area

Must be pursuing a career as a dentist Official transcript Include an essay on why you are choosing dentistry Interview with Dr. Steffen (not to exceed 1,000 words) See counselor for an application

Education is Freedom Scholarship - www.educationisfreedom.org(Seniors) – $2000 (renewable up to 3 years)

GPA 3.0-3.5 on a 4.0 scale Selection criteria – financial need, activities/leadership, work history, candidate appraisal Only electronic applications accepted

Friends of Kim Jones Shelton Scholarship – www.occf.org(Senior) - $500

3.5 GPA or higher Essay Applicants must have financial need relating to a disability or challenging circumstance of the

applicant or the applicant’s parent Preference is given to female applicants of African-American heritage. Requires a reflection paper of no more than 500 words

J. Clarence Karcher Scholarship - www.nhn .ou.edu or 325-3961(Senior) - $1400 renewable

Studying physics, astronomy, or engineering physics at OU Based on academic standing

Kappa Kappa Iota Scholarship – Sigma Conclave(Senior women) - $200 scholarship a semester for freshman year

For Senior women planning to enter the field of education For use at any college or university Essay. . . “Why do you wish to enter the field of education?” Two letters of recommendation Attach a transcript and recent photo

Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarship Program - www.kohlskids.com(Ages 13-18) – Three winners’ levels – Level One – Store winners - $50 gift card, certificate, featured on posterLevel Two – (200 winners) $1000 scholarship, certificate, mentioned on posterLevel Three – (10 national winners) $10,000 scholarship, plaque, featured in Kohl’s back-to-school ad, mentioned on poster

Must be nominated – nominations must be made online

Must have volunteered in his/her community. Efforts should have resulted in a positive community outcome and must have occurred in the last 12 months

Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address Essay Contest - www.c-span.org/classroom/lincolncontest/(Grades 9-12) –

An essay not exceeding 272 words $50 - $1500 in cash

MacDowell Club of Allied Arts Scholarship pianopal@swbell.net or 721-6284(Seniors) - $500

Will major in Arts on a college level Has need for help with private lessons, music, instrument, art supplies, etc Has participated in school and community services Good Citizenship

McAlester Scottish Rite John T. Liebrand Memorial Scholarship http://www.stigler.k12.ok.us/high_school/counseling/local_scholarships/PDF%20Applications/John%20T.%20Liebrand%20Memorial%20Scholarship/final.pdf(Seniors)

Good moral character Scholarstic ability to succeed in college Need scholarship to secure a college eduction Patriotism

Northwest Chamber Community Scholarship—nwokc.com(Seniors)- $500

Graduate from high school in Northwest Chamber area Based on business ambitions, leadership displayed, community involvement Academic record and character

Oklahoma Heritage Scholarships Competition - www.oklahomaheritage.com(Open to 9th – 12th grade students) –

Earn a maximum of one $1000 cash scholarship and one tuition waiver by participating in an exam at UCO

The exam will be objective and deal with the history and geography of Oklahoma You must pre-register in order to participate Scholarship funds held in trust for each winner until high school graduation and enrollment in a

post-secondary educational institution. Funds paid out on a semester basis

Oklahoma City All Sports Association – www.okcallsports.org(seniors) - $1,000

Leadership and character Athletic Participation/accomplishments School and civic activities Academics Student must have participated in athletics but cannot be receiving a college athletic

scholarship Must attend college in Oklahoma

Oklahoma Indian Student Honor Society –(open to 9th-12th grade students)

Must have tribal membership card Contact Lila Hornbuckle hornbucklel@admin.poteau.k12.ok.us for information

Oklahoma Indian Student Honor Society Scholarships(Seniors) - $500

Several scholarships available for students who are members of the Oklahoma Indian Student Honor Society

Contact Lila Hornbuckle hornbucklel@admin.poteau.k12.ok.us for information

Oklahoman Scholar-Athlete Program – (Seniors $1,000-$2,000)

Students who combine athletics and academics See athletic director for more information

OSU Alumni Assn. Scholarship – (Seniors)

Must be attending OSU in Stillwater fulltime Contact OSU Alumni Assn, c/o Josh Pulver, 201 Conoco Phillips, Stillwater 74078

OU Program of Excellence Scholarship - http://www.cbme.ou.edu(Seniors)

$1500 per year for 4 years to students majoring in chemical engineering

Phi Beta Kappa Association – jebjoseph@gmail.com(Seniors) – three $2,000 scholarships

Judged on superior intellectual achievement and future promise ACT of 30 or above Plan to attend a university with Phi Beta Kappa chapter (found at www.pbk.org under Chapters Application and 300 word essay on career choice required Interview

Playing With Purpose Award—www.playingwithpurpose.org(10th, 11th, 12th grades) -$12,700 worth of scholarships

C average or higher Varsity level athlete in one or more sports Follower of Jesus Christ

Rose State College President’s Leadership Scholarship www.rose.edu(Seniors) – Full tuition waiver plus up to $710 per semester for books & fees

Must attend Rose State College Top applicants will advance to the interviewing process 3.25+ GPA and 22+ ACT Must have been involved in three school clubs or activities and held offices in at least one club

or organization Scholarship awarded based on academic achievement, talent and/or financial need Oklahoma residency status Three letters of recommendation from high school counselor or principal, teacher, sponsor, or

member of the community

SAMMY (Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year) Scholarship - www.whymilk.com(Senior Athletes) – Twenty-five $7,500 scholarships

Outstanding academic performance Athletic excellence, leadership skills, & community service

Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship OSU(Seniors) – male $250 - $1,500

Must be a senior male who will attend OSU Judged on academic excellence, selfless leadership, service to the community, and a healthy

lifestyle Submit one-page summary of academic honors, leadership experience and extracurricular

activities Finalists will be interviewed No requirement for affiliation with Sigma Phi Epsilon or any other fraternity See counselor for application or request a digital copy at balanced.man.2011@gmail.com

Society of Petroleum Engineers Scholarship - www.speokc.org(Seniors) - $up to $2,000

ACT composite of 24, Math 24 and Science Reasoning 24 or SAT 1090+

Scholar must show a desire to benefit the oil and gas business in their future occupation or be the child of a current SPE member

Superior communication skills along with ability in math and science

Through the Looking Glass - http://www.lookingglass.org(Seniors) – ten $1000 scholarships

Applicant must have a parent with a disability Must attend a two-year or four-year college in Fall Based on academic performance, community activities, letter of recommendation, and essay

Tinker Federal Credit Union’s “Buck the Norm” Video Scholarship - www.buckthenorm.com (any student 16+ years old) - $3,000 + a new MacBook

o 60-second or less video on the year’s financial theme o See website for technical details and deadlines

APRIL

AHBAI Scholarship - http://www.ahbai.org/scholar/scholar.html(Seniors) –

Major in chemistry, business or engineering Minimum 3.0 GPA Two letters of recommendation Proof of income

Al’s Formal Wear Salute to Education Scholarship – www.alsformalwear.com/Scholarship(Seniors)- Two $1,000 scholarships

Entry essay describing self and aspirations

AMVETS Scholarship – www.amvets.org(Seniors)-$1,000 renewable

Grandchild, son, or daughter of living or deceased veterans US Citizens Request application between Jan 1 and Feb 15

Arnita Young Boswell Scholarship http://www.nhbwinc.com/ARNITA_Y_Boswell_2012-13[1].pdf(Senior)-2 awards of $1,000Must be African American

2.75 gpa or higher Involved in school and community activities

300-500 word essay

Ayn Rand Fountainhead Essay Contest – www.aynrandeducation.com(Juniors & Seniors)

800-1600 word essay over the book The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand 236 prizes from $50 to $10,000

Dr. Bob Oehrtman Scholarship – www.osuagrs.com/scholarships(Seniors)-$1,000

Student must attend Oklahoma State University

Central State Beauty/Massage Academy Scholarship—www.csbaokc.com(Senior)—Full Tuition Scholarship for Beauty or Massage School

The Dream Institute Scholarship - www.dreaminstitute.org (Seniors with physical and/or learning disabilities) – Up to full tuition and fees

Must attend 2 or 4 year Oklahoma college or university Must be full-time student Minimum GPA 2.0 Documented learning or physical disability Letters of recommendation

Educational Communications Scholarship - www.ecisf.org (Seniors) - $1,000-$6,000

Must have taken the SAT or ACT Two phases to competition. Second phase includes a secondary application requesting

additional data, appropriate financial information and an essay component

Foundation for Amateur Radio – www.farweb.org/scholarships(Seniors)-$250-$5000

Frances Koop Parsons/AT & T Pioneers Memorial Scholarship www.attpioneervolunteers.org(Seniors) $500

Family income cannot exceed $50,000 3.0 minimum gpa Oklahoma residents Strong volunteer and leadership background

Gus Archie Memorial Scholarship http://www.spe.org/scholarships/archie.php(Seniors) $6,000 per year

Must enroll in petroleum engineering

Higher Education Academic Program (HEAP) Scholar Award - www.dreaminstitute.org(Seniors) - $1,000 - $7,000/year, renewable

For students with physical and/or learning disabilities Must attend a state college or university Up to full tuition and fees, book allowance, living stipend Minimum 2.0 GPA Documented learning or physical disability & three letters of recommendation

Holocaust Remembrance Project National Essay Contest: Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation, Inc. – www.holocaust.hklaw.com(Grades 9-12) – $500 to $5000

Three topics from which to choose Submit two copies, typewritten or word-processed from web site www.holocaust.hklaw.com The 15 first-place winners receive a five-day -all –expense- paid trip to Washington, D.C. to

visit the Holocaust Memorial Museum and other historic sites.

Jewel Box Theatre Scholarship , 3700 N. Walker, OKC, OK 73118(Seniors) – two $250 scholarships for a male/female

Must be an arts student with theatre experience Must attend on Oklahoma college or university Essay 3 minute DVD from a high school performance See counselor or contact Jewel Box for application

Jiffy Lube Teen Driver Scholarship —www.yourturn2apply.com(16-18 year old Oklahoma Teen Drivers)

Express “what drives you?” in 500 words

Jiffy Lube “Your Turn Behind the Wheel Scholarship—www.yourturn2apply.com(15-17 year olds enrolled in Driver’s Ed during the current school year

500-word essay

John T. Liebrand Memorial Scholarship(Seniors) - $1,000

High School Transcript Three letters of recommendation ACT score Gross Income Contact McAlester Scottish Rite office (918) 423-6360 for more information

Joseph Greggs Memorial Scholarship – Learning Disabilities Association of Oklahoma - www.LDAO.org(Seniors)

For a graduating senior with learning disabilities able to meet college or trade school entrance requirements and currently working under an IEP or 504 Plan

At least two teacher references & at least one letter of personal reference Official transcript

Main Streets in Oklahoma Student Photo Contest - www.okhistory.org/kidscontests.html(9th-12th Grades)

McAlester Scottish Rite John T. Liebrand Memorial Scholarship 918-423-6360 for more info(Seniors)

Three letters of recommendation Family Income ACT or SAT scores 7 semester transcript

Northrop Grumman Next Generation Scholarship http://www.as.northropgrumman.com/nextgenscholarship/(Seniors)-$10,000

Must be entering an engineering field Must live in Oklahoma County Must have a minimum ACT score of 28 (with Math and Science scores of 30 or better)

OKC Independent Insurance Agents Scholarships--$1,000 per semester for four years(Seniors)

Must be a child of an employee of the OKC Police Dept., OKC Fire Dept, OKC Public Schools, Putnam City Schools. Or an IIAOKC agent member or their employeers.

Contact Dora Lee Sullins, C/o CL Frates and Co, P. O. Box 26967, OKC, OK 73126 for more information

Scholarship based on merit as demonstrated by grades, test scores, school and community service

Financial need is not a criteria

OUC SuperStars Team – (Juniors and Seniors)

Student team to experience hands-onin planning, organizing, and executing exclusive SuperStars evens while working alongside entertainment professionals

Contact Rachel Jacquemain at rjacquemain@okcu.edu or 208-5809

PEO Chapter D Scholarship--(Senior Girls)-$500

Contact Gay Cox 341-8186 for more information Scholarship, Leadership for one senior girl in the Edmond area

Spirit of Heather L. Harkness Role Model Award leslie.mckean@integrisok.com(Junior and Senior Girls) $1,000

1000 word essay describing how they have made their community healthier, safer and/or more inspirational

Copy of transcript 2.5 GPA or higher

SWOSU Theta Alpha Omega Scholarship(Male Seniors) - $500

Must attend freshman year at SWOSU 500 word essay Mail to Theta Alpha Omega, 101 E. University, Weatherford OK 73096

Visine Students With Vision Scholarship Program(Seniors)-$5,000

Demonstrated a clear vision or goal for their future Minimum 2,8 gpa

Will to Win Scholarship – www.willtowinscholarship.com(Seniors)- Ten $5,000 scholarship

Must have asthma Scholarships awarded in performing arts, visual arts, community service, athletics, and science

MAY

Alpha Tau Omega Scholarship –The Distinct Advantage Scholarship - www.joinato.org(Male Seniors) -

Any male student entering OSU or UCO in the fall Two $1000 scholarships will be awarded Membership or interest in a Greek organization is not required to win the scholarship

Al’s Formal Wear Salute to Education Scholarship Program - www.alsformalwear.com(Seniors) – Two $2500 scholarships

Avar Press Literary Essay Scholarship - www.avarpress.com(Juniors and Seniors) - $500 - $1,000

Essay 1250 – 1500 words. Must be non-fiction and original work analyzing any single aspect of D.J. Solomon’s Xen: Ancient English Edition, ISBN 0976066009, Avar Press, 2004

Letter on school letterhead accompanying application, attesting to current grade level and enrollment status

Also submit copy of agreement signed by student and legal guardian or parent

B. Davis Scholarship - http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm(Juniors and Seniors) - $1,000

Write essay of less than 1000 words on characteristics of leadership

Conoco Phillips Energy Prize - http://www.conocophillips.com(Students 18 year or older) – up to $300,000

Submit a comprehensive proposal via Internet Judged on creativity, scalability, commercial viability and sustainability

Cox Connects Scholarship – www.coxconnectsok.com(Seniors) - $2,5000

Must attend an Oklahoma College Must live in the Cox service area Minimum 3.0 gpa with demonstrated financial need Strong commitment to civic participation

Delta Tau Delta/OSU Committed Lives of Excellence Scholarship - www.okstatedelts.com/scholarship(Senior Males applying to OSU)

Book scholarship of $500 Transcript

Membership in a Greek letter organization is not required

Kelsey Briggs Foundation Scholarship — www.kelseybriggsfoundation.org(Seniors)-$1,000

Must be pursuing a career field that directly enhances the lives of children 500 word essay describing why you want to go into chosen career field Transcript 3 letters of recommendation

Miss Edmond LibertyFest Scholarship Pageant - e-mail misslibertyfest@aol.com$3,000

May not be older than 23 years of age Applications and information available by contacting misslibertyfest@aol.com

Oklahoma GEAR UP Essay Contest - www.okhighered.org/gearup/essaycontest(5th – 12th)

The Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program is a federally-funded program that prepares students for college

Submit an essay of no more than 1000 words describing how you are GEARing UP for college. You must also submit an entry packet.

Seniors will receive a $2000 scholarship to be used at an OK college or university, and lower grades will receive prizes.

Oklahoma Goodwill Industries Abilities Scholarship - http://www.occf.org/scholarships/ogias.html(Seniors) -$1,000 minimum to student in Oklahoma City area

3.0 or above unweighted gpa Must write reflection statements Financial need considered Applicant must be disabled as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act documented by

physician

Pi Kappa Alpha-Beta Omicron Scholarship See counselor for an application(Seniors)-$500-$1,000

Males attending OU Must display excellence in academics and leadership

Sears Craftsman Scholarship-www.nhra.com(Seniors)-

2.0 gpa or above Plan on attending a 2 year or 4 year college/technical school

Sigma Alpha Epsilon - www.okmu.tk(Senior Males) - $500

Males attending OSU Resume 250 word essay about what it means to be a gentleman in today’s society

SNU Child Advocacy Scholarship - http://snu.edu/general-scholarships(Seniors)

o Free tutition to attend Southern Nazarene Collegeo Student must be entering a career of child advocacyo Contact the college for more information

JUNE-JULY

Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants Scholarship – http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

(Juniors and Seniors)- $1,000o Write an essay for 500-1000 words

Alpha Gamma Rho Bob Oehrtman Scholarship www.osuagrs.com (Seniors attending OSU)

Apply online Interviews conducted

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.Sigma Sigma Omega Chapter – Presidential Freedom Scholarship(Juniors or Seniors) - $1000 scholarship

Must be nominated One student may be selected Outstanding leadership in service to the community (at least 100 community service hours

over last 12 months) No minimum GPA Required to write an essay Certification form must be completed by high school

BigSun Scholarship – www.bigsunathletics.com(Seniors) - $500

o Must have participated in a school sporto Short essay with application

Freedom from Religion Foundation Essay Contests - www.ffrf.org (12th grade) – up to $2,000

o 500-750 word essay on a time your were proud to be a freethinker (Atheist/Agnostic/Non-believer)

o Can be mailed or e-mailed by deadline

International Association of Ministers’ Wives and Ministers’ Widows - www.iamwmw.com (12th grade) – up to $25,000

o Must be enrolled as a full-time college student in the fall o Copy of transcript, ACT scores, current picture, & competed application o Letter of recommendation from the wife/widow recommending you o Letter of recommendation from your pastor/youth minister verifying involvement in your

church

Oklahoma Foundation for the Disabled Teen Board—www.okfd.org(9-12 grade)

o Must commit to attending a minimum of four board meetings and the annual carnivalo Must complete eight hours of required volunteer time

Sigma Sigma Omega Chapter – Presidential Freedom Scholarship (11th & 12th grade) - $1000

o Must be nominated o Outstanding leadership in service to the community (at least 100 community service hours

over last 12 months) o No minimum GPA o Required to write an essay o Certification form must be completed by high school

Sonic Electronix Scholarship – www.sonicelectronix.com/audiophilescholarship.php(Seniors)- $1,000

500 word essay on future plans 2.5 minimum gpa Pursuing career in the automotive after market or related field of consumer electronics Due July 31

Student Scholarships Program - www.studentscholarships.org/scholarshipprograms

(12th grade) - $1,000 o Online essay between 250-500 words

United Daughters of the Confederacy – www.hqudc.org(Seniors)

Must be a lineal descendent of a Confederate