Click here to access the FAFSA application:  https://fafsa.ed.gov/

Scholarships

 Where to Start Looking: 

• Websites for multiple scholarships
  • fastweb.com
  • okcollegestart.org  
  • ucango2.org
  • https://studentscholarships.org
• College that you are applying - declaring a major will open more opportunities​
• Check also with Parent Employers to see if that company has scholarships

October

Wendy’s High School Heisman

• Deadline: October 17
• Students whose senior year of high school is the 2018–2019 academic year, graduating with the class of 2019.
• Students who have at least a “B” grade average (3.0 GPA) during grades 9, 10 and 11.
• Students who participate in at least one of 47 Wendy's High School Heisman recognized sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee or the National Federation of State High School Associations.
• Students who have participated in volunteer service, community involvement or leadership within his/her school or community.
• Click this link to begin: https://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/application/

Horatio Alger Scholarship

• National Scholarship that gives awards ranging from $6,000-$25,000
• Students may apply online Aug.1-Oct.25 at https://scholars.horatioalger.org/
  • ​Requirements:
    • ​Full Time High School Senior planning to attend an college in the fall
    • Demonstrate Financial Need ($55,000 or lower adusted gross family income)
    • Involved in co-curricular and community service activities
    • Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
    • Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0
    • Be a US Citizen
    •  

Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship 

• Deadline: October 31
• Click the link for application and scholarship information https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/ 

College and Career Readiness Student Champion Scholarship

• Deadline: October 31
• $500
• High school seniors who have overcome challenges and can articulate their education and/or career actions
• At a minimum, students must have a composite ACT score of 22 on a single test date OR a Gold ACT® WorkKeys® National Career Readiness Certificate®
• https://www.act.org/content/act/en/state-and-federal-programs/college-and-career-readiness-champions.html
  • ​scroll down to click on Student Champion Application

November

• Deadline: November 15, 2018
• Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
• Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
• Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks.
• Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are signed; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
• https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm

Hagan Scholarship Foundation

• Deadline: November 15, 2018 at 5:00pm CST
• The Hagen Scholarship is a nationwise need-based merit scholarship, designed to provide each recipient with the oppurtunity to graduate college debt free. The intended recipient of a Hagen Scholarship is a high-achieving, self-motiviated student who will require financial assistance to attend college. Each award provides up to $6,000 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters and includes a $15,000 Schwab Investment Account and fully paid Study Abroad Award.
• www.hsfmo.org

Real World Design Challenge Scholarship

• Deadline:  November 17, 2017
• ​$50,000 - 7 awards
• Be currently enrolled in grade nine, ten, eleven, or twelve.  
• www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10303/real world design challenge scholarships scholarship.php

​Points Scholarships 

• Deadline November 30, 2017
• $10,000 - 10 Awards 
• Be at least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the U.S.
• Be a legal resident of the U.S.
• www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14308/point_scholarship_scholarship.php

December

Foot Locker Scholar Athletes

• Be entering college in the Fall of 2019 as a Freshman at a four-year school for an undergraduate degree.
• Be currently involved in high school sports, intramural sports, or community based sports.
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident (you will be asked to prove citizenship and age if you win).
• Not be an employee, officer or director of Foot Locker, Inc., or any of its subsidiaries, or a member of the immediate family of such an employee, officer or director.
• https://footlockerscholarathletes.com/

January

United States JCI Senate Scholarship

• Deadline: January 11, 2019
• $1000
• Click the link for more information and the application: http://www.usjcisenatefoundation.org/

February

Carolyn Watson Opportunities Scholarship

• Deadline: 2/1/2019
• $10,000
• Must be resident of rural Oklahoma county.
• Must have GPA of 3.25 or higher
• Exceptional ability and excels beyond the local high school environment in one of the following areas must be demonstrated by the nominee: (1) arts and humanities, (2) science and engineering or (3) community leadership
• https://occf.academicworks.com/opportunities/2316

The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

• Deadline: February 1, 2019
• Through its Mentoring and Leadership Development Program, the Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to $30,000 over four years to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice.
• To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must:
  • Be a graduating high school senior
  • Plan to attend an accredited and approved four-year institution within the United States
  • Show leadership potential
  • Demonstrate a dedication to community service
  • Present evidence of financial need
  • Be a United States citizen
  • Have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21
  • Not possess a degree from a 2 or 4–year College when applying for the scholarship.
• www.jackierobinson.org/apply/

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

• Deadline: February 15, 2019
• https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/general-info
• https://www.dar.org/sites/default/files/members/darnet/forms/SCH-1001.pdf

Organization of Rural Oklahoma Scholarship

• Deadline: Submit to Mr. Calavan by February 20^th for consideration.  Deadline for entry to OROS: March 1, 2019
• Only one applicant’s scholarship submission may be chosen from each school
• See Mrs. Calavan for Application 

March

NIADA Foundation Regional Scholarships​

• Deadline: March 8, 2019
• $3,500
• https://www.niada.com/foundation_scholarship.php
• https://www.niada.com/uploads/dynamic_areas/MsQtKOp5JCu0aGSQuKmM/25179/Scholarship%20Application_4page%20%202018-2019.pdf

Payne County Pork Producers Association

• Deadline: TBA
• $500
• Must have a 3.0 GPA
• Must list activities, organizations, accomplishments, and leadership roles you are involved in related to the swine industry.
• Applications are available in the counseling office.

April

The Jimmie L. Dean Foundation Scholarship

• Deadline: April 15, 2019
• Up to $10,000
• First time applicants must be:
• A continuous resident of the state of Oklahoma for the past six (6) years,
• A graduate from an Oklahoma High School or have completed the Oklahoma High School requirements through Homeschool activities,
• Entering an accredited Oklahoma College, University or Technical school from the list on the application page on a full-time basis for the first time in the Fall of 2019 in pursuit of a 4 year undergraduate degree from the College or University or an appropriate degree from a Technical school such as Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology,
• Graduate students and less than full time students are NOT eligible for an award.
• https://jimmiedeanfoundation.org/apply

May

June

July