Scholarship & College Information

Most links are still good resources for students. Check back often for updated information.

Application: Click Here

$3000 deadline is March 1st.

2024 Ann Wade Strength in Education Scholarship

Pursuing a certified degree in education or directly support the education system, including (but not limited to);  Teaching  School Administration  Counselling  Librarian  Child Psychology  Occupational Therapy (speech, learning disabilities, etc.)  Dietician  Music Instructions

Application -Deadline: April 8th, 2024

The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education assists in the administration of the Frances Koop Parsons/AT&T Pioneers Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship program was established through the AT&T Pioneers to assist Oklahoma students in obtaining their educational goals. The recipients of this scholarship will receive a $1,000 cash award to be used at an eligible Oklahoma career technology center, two-year college, or four-year university. This scholarship is open to first-time freshmen with at least a 3.0 high school GPA and whose family income does not exceed $75,000. The 2023-24 application is attached and must be postmarked on or before March 24, 2023. Applications without high school transcripts or income documentation will not be considered. Please contact Linette McMurtrey, Scholarship Programs Coordinator, at lmcmurtrey@osrhe.edu if you have any questions.

LInk: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ods2u_gUCU9Ci44m3JQeqzz_n86FuBUU/view?usp=sharing

Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mZ6UC2kXDWzkNvjTcWMR3s3luRkM8F1F/view?usp=sharing

They sent me an email including these scholarships...

Law Family Single Parent Scholarship

• Eligibility: Any single parent who is pursuing their education may apply for this scholarship.
• Amount: $10,000
• Winners: 2 winners, $5,000 each
• Application Deadline: Apr 11, 2024
• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/law-family-single-parent-scholarship/

Bald Eagle Scholarship

• Eligibility: Any high school or undergraduate student whose family has endured hardship may apply for this scholarship.
• Amount: $2,000
• Winners: 2 winners, $1,000 each
• Application Deadline: Apr 14, 2024
• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/bald-eagle-scholarship/

La Matriz Sagrada Scholarship

• Eligibility: BIPOC high school seniors, trade school students, community college students and undergraduates are eligible to apply if they are pregnant and/or teen parents or children of teen parents.
• Amount: $1,000
• Winners: 2 winners, $500 each
• Application Deadline: Apr 15, 2024
• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/la-matriz-sagrada-scholarship/

Resilient Scholar Award

• Eligibility: Any high school student who is from a single-parent and/or guardian household and will be attending college may apply for this scholarship.
• Amount: $1,000
• Winners: 1
• Application Deadline: Apr 25, 2024
• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/resilient-scholar-award/

Curtis Holloway Memorial Scholarship

• Eligibility: Any high school student or undergraduate student at a four-year college who has lost a parent or lives in a single-parent household may apply for this scholarship.
• Amount: $3,000
• Winners: 2 winners, $1,500 each
• Application Deadline: May 16, 2024
• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/curtis-holloway-memorial-scholarship/

Concrete Rose Scholarship Award

• Eligibility: Any first generation BIPOC women who are high school seniors or undergraduates with at least a 2.0 GPA may apply to this scholarship
• Amount: $2,300
• Winners: 2 winners, $1,150 each
• Application Deadline: May 24, 2024
• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/concrete-rose-scholarship-award/

Our Destiny Our Future Scholarship

• Eligibility: All high school and undergraduate students are eligible to apply if you have experience volunteering or participate in non-profit work.
• Amount: $1,000
• Winners: 1
• Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2024
• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/our-destiny-future-scholarship/

Rebecca Hunter Memorial Scholarship

• Eligibility: Any single parents are eligible to apply if they are also current students.
• Amount: $1,200
• Winners: 1
• Application Deadline: Aug 1, 2024
• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/rebecca-hunter-memorial-scholarship/

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Eligibility:

• Must be of Hispanic heritage
• U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
• Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the U.S., for the 2024-2025 academic year
• Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)

We've recently launched the $18K Ryan Yebba Memorial Mental Health Scholarship and we'd love to receive more applications across the country. Since the application deadline's coming soon, we're hoping to collaborate with Little Axe High School to help fight student debt by sharing the news.

Below are the basic details of our scholarship:

• Eligibility: Any high school junior or senior who is interested in going into a mental health field may apply for this scholarship if they’re devoted to creating a positive social change and progress in our schools.
• Amount: $18,450
• Winners: 1
• Application Deadline: May 10, 2024
• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/ryan-yebba-memorial-mental-health-scholarship/

If this scholarship is a good fit for Little Axe High School students, we’d be honofred if you could share it on your scholarship/financial aid page: https://www.occf.org/scholarships.

Application Packet: click here

Attached is an Information Packet regarding the 2024 Rotary Four-Way Test Speech Contest. This year, it will be jointly sponsored by all four Norman Rotary Clubs, and winners will be selected to represent each club at the District Contest.

Deadline for receipt of entry applications: January 12, 2024 (send to ridgeway@sbcglobal.net)

Local Speech Contest:The contest will be held at The Well, 210 James Garner Avenue in Norman, 2nd floor, from 9:00 am to noon on Saturday, January 27, 2024

Rotary District 5770 Speech Contest (local winners compete for District prizes): February 17, 2024 at Southern Tech, 2610 Sam Noble Parkway, Ardmore, OK

Cash prizes are available for the top speakers at the local and district level.

I believe the Information Packet can answer any questions you may have, but students/teachers/administrators are welcome to call me if anything is unclear. Good luck!

The 2024 Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) scholarship application is now open! Please share this flyer with your network.

JRF Scholars receive grants of up to $35,000 over four years to supplement the financial aid they receive from their colleges or universities. In addition, Scholars receive extensive support services, including career guidance and internship placement, and attend JRF’s annual multi-day "Mentoring and Leadership Conference" in New York City and other regional events throughout the year.

JRF Staff will be hosting a Q&A session on Tuesday, November 28 to answer any questions you have about the application process. Drop by any time using this link between 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET.

Click here

We have moved to an online application platform. Here is the link to the Cross Timbers webpage where students can apply directly online: https://www.crosstimbersrotary.org/Stories/2022-cross-timbers-rotary-scholarship

*They will update with new info eventually for this school year.

https://www.salliemae.com/landing/bridging-the-dream/

https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/scholarships-for-african-american-students?utm_source=external_educator&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=HSCM_nlet2023

Here is this years link. https://www.okasbo.org/m/pages.cfm?pageid=3376

Due before March 2023.

Oklahoma ASBO is will grant a one-time $2,000 per year ($1,000 per academic semester) scholarship to a graduating high school senior who plans to pursue a certified degree in education or in an occupation that directly supports the educational system.

Burger King Scholarship

October 16 through December 15, 2023.

•The Bridging the Dream Scholarship for High School Seniors: The Sallie Mae Fund will award (25) $10,000 scholarships to high school seniors who plan to enroll in a two- or four-year degree professional certificate, or vocational training program. Seniors who excel inside and outside of the classroom and demonstrate financial need can apply NOW through Feb. 28 at www.salliemae.com/landing/bridging-the-dream.

•The Completing the Dream Scholarship: The Sallie Mae Fund will award (185) gap scholarships worth up to $2,500 each to minority students and those from underserved communities who are on track to graduate but are at-risk of not completing due to financial emergency or unpaid school bill. Students can apply NOW for the Completing the Dream Scholarship at www.salliemae.com/landing/completing-the-dream.

For official scholarship rules, visit www.salliemae.com/about/scholarship-opportunities. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited.

Corporate-Sponsored

FormSwift $1,000 Scholarship Contest
GM Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP)
Regeneron Science Talent Search
Varsity Tutors Monthly Essay Contest

Community/Civic Service

Americorps
The Gates Millennium Scholars
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation
James Madison Graduate Fellowships
Rotary International Scholarships
United States Department of Agriculture
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Voice of Democracy Scholarship

Discipline/Major

Accounting Scholarships
Actuarial Scholarships
American Psychological Association
Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting
Morris K. Udall Environmental Scholarships
National Federation of Paralegal Associations Scholarships
Teach for America
USDA/APHIS Student Programs
Women in Defense Scholarships

Disability/Special Needs

The Center for Reintegration
McNair Scholars Program
National Federation of the Blind

Health/Medical

American Dental Education Association
Fleming Scholar Program Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program
National Research Service Award Grants and Fellowships
National Health Service Corps
Probo Medical Scholarship
Tylenol Future Care Scholarship

Military

Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarships
American Legion Scholarships
Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarships
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (for children of Marines)
Navy/Marines Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarships
Office of Naval Research Undergraduate and Graduate Programs
Oklahoma National Guard Tuition Waver Program
VFW's Sport Clips Help a Hero Scholarship

Minority/Native-American/Gender-Based Opportunities

Amelia Earhart Fellowship Program for Women in Aerospace
Association for Women in Communications, Oklahoma City Chapter
Bureau of Indian Affairs Education Financial Aid Programs
Chickasaw Nation Higher Education Grants, Scholarships and Incentives
Choctaw Nation Higher Education Program
Development Fund For Black Students In Science And Technology
Ethnic Minority and Women's Enhancement Graduate Scholarship
Gates Millennium Scholars
¡Gradúate! Financial Aid Guide to Success
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Jackie Robinson Foundation
La Unidad Latina Foundation
League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Scholarships
National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
National Association of Black Journalists
Ron Brown Scholar Program
United Negro College Fund

Oklahoma Opportunities

Dr. Debbie Blanke Scholarship (Oklahoma Women in Higher Education)
Jimmie L. Dean Scholarship Foundation
Oklahoma City Community Foundation
Oklahoma National Guard Tuition Waver Program
Stride Bank Scholarships
Tulsa Association for Women in Communications
Tulsa Community Foundation
WEOKIE Credit Union Scholarship Program

Scholarship Information/Searches

College Board Online
Colleges, College Scholarships, and Online Degrees
College Navigator
Fastweb
Federal Student Financial Aid
FedMoney.org
FinAid
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Free-4-U Scholarship Search
GoodCall
Military.com
Peterson's College and Scholarships Search
SallieMae Scholarship Search
Scholarships and Grants
Scholarships, Graduate Fellowships and Postdoctoral Awards
StartWithFAFSA.org
Tax Benefits for Higher Education

Unigo

Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM)

Department of Homeland Security Scholarship and Fellowship Program
Goldwater Scholars (Math, Science and Engineering)
Graduate Fellowships for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Diversity
National Inventors Hall of Fame College Inventors Competition
Semiconductor Research Corporation Fellowships and Scholarships
Society of Women Engineers Scholarships

Study Abroad/International

International Education Financial Aid
International Education of Students (IES) Scholarships
Mitchell Scholarships for Study Abroad in Ireland
U.S. Department of State Fulbright Scholarship Program to Study Abroad

Additional Opportunities

Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation
American Foreign Service Association High School Essay Contest
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellows Program
Davidson Fellowship Program
Harvard University Free Tuition for Outstanding, Low-Income Students
Jack Kent Cook Foundation Scholarships
NCAA Scholarships and Grants
Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Rhodes Scholarship
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Union-Sponsored Scholarships and Aid
Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship
YesCollege's 200 Weird and Unusual Scholarships

Link to more information.

Academic Scholars will receive a scholarship to help cover the cost of room, board, tuition, books and incidental fees for up to eight semesters.

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

In this digital series, you will learn about the amazing towns that colleges call home. The stories about these locations are told by real students living in these locations right now!

https://www.thecollegetour.com/campus-towns-usa/

Campus E-Clips is an e-publication with links to stories from our state colleges and universities. We hope you enjoy reading about the great things happening on our campuses in this February edition of Campus E-Clips at www.okhighered.org/newsletter.

https://usao.edu/financial-aid/financial-aid-options/scholarships.html

If a parent is an educator- there is a new scholarship for this college.

Freshman scholarships. Click Here

Full tuition Scholarship that repeats every year and stacks with outside aid. Kairos Scholars!

Click here for information sent to us.

Save The Date! 1/21/22

• Information and assistance with adminissions, scholarships and financial aid applications.
• Meet representatives from Native student organizations.
• Learn about NSU's Native student support programs.
• Cultural activities.

Questions call 918-444-4350 or email tribalstudies@nsuok.edu

Currently, this will be an in-person event, although, preparing to go virtual if needed.

Apply for NSU scholarships! Early Freshmen deadline: Dec. 1st

PLC/Honors deadline: Feb. 1st

scholarships.nsuok.edu

The College Tour app provides free on-the-go access to amazing college campuses across America.

With The College Tour app, high school students and their families can learn about the unique college culture and its distinctive academic programs while watching informative episodes at their own time and pace.

The College Tour app makes visiting college campuses across the US possible for everyone!

Concurrent students, upcoming concurrent student and outgoing Seniors.
If you have tribal affilication/CDIB documentation, check out Haskel University and what they have to offer. Click Here for their website for more information.

Prospective Concurrent students: Click here for more information.

Scholarships and admissions

Free application month! Apply between Jan. 18th and Feb. 21st and there will be no application fee.

At ESU the early bird gets the worm! Students who are admitted by March 1 are entered to win one of five $1,000 scholarships.

We have a lot to offer your students - way too much to fit in an email. To learn more, they can sign up for a visit at emporia.edu/visit, or reach out to an admissions counselor by emailing go2esu@emporia.edu.

Email: amber.harp@littleaxeps.org
Website: littleaxeps.org
Location: 2000 168th Ave NE, Norman, OK, USA
Phone: 4053291612