Outside scholarships
There are many outside scholarship sources such as professional organizations, foundations, and corporations. We have provided as much information as we can to help you contact the organization in case you have questions with eligibility. Make sure you check back often since the scholarships are updated year round.
This is not an all-inclusive list of scholarship providers. You can find many more scholarship opportunities by using a scholarship search website or through other sources.
- Cappex
- CollegeBoard
- College Greenlight
- Education Planner
- Fastweb
- International Education Financial Aid
- Institute of International Education
- Native Forward
- OK College Start
- Princeton Review
- Sallie Mae Graduate Scholarship Search
- Sallie Mae Scholarship Search
- Scholarship America
- Scholarship Experts
- Scholarships for Asian American Pacific Islander Students: Best Colleges
- SoFi Scholarship Search
- UCanGo2
- UNCF
- U.S. Department of Labor
- High school counselor
- Local library
- Foundations, religious or community organizations, local businesses or civic groups
- Organizations (including professional associations) related to your field of interest
- Ethnicity-based organizations
- Your employer or your parents' employers
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Other scholarship opportunities
- Sue Holloway Memorial Scholarship
This annual award program was created out of love for those who desire to further their education. It is designed to honor and support nursing and nursing assistant students who are committed to best practice end-of-life care across the healthcare continuum.
- RN Students
A $2,000 award will be presented to selected applicants enrolled in an approved program in Oklahoma. Nursing students include those enrolled in traditional and bridge programs. - LPN Students
A $1,000 award will be presented to selected applicants enrolled in an approved program in Oklahoma. - Nursing Assistant Students
A $500 award will be presented to selected applicants enrolled in an approved program in Oklahoma.
Deadline: May 31
Additional Information and Application
- RN Students
- Royalty Owner Endowed Scholarship
- Must be a participating Class Members in the lawsuit Cecil v. BP America Production Co., Case No. 16-CV-410-KEW, or a child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of a participating Class Member. OR
- Must be a royalty interest owner in the state of Oklahoma, or a child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of a royalty interest owner in the state of Oklahoma. The royalty interest must be producing, owning non-producing rights does not qualify.
Deadline: Return all materials to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid by May 1, 2025.
- LaVerne Noyes Scholarship
- Complete and submit the attached application.
- Submit a current high school transcript if your highest level completed is high school. Submit your most recent college transcript if you have attended college.
- Submit the documentation of lineage, including grandparent’s World War I enlistment and discharge papers and all required birth certificates. (see instruction sheet)
Deadline: Return all materials to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid by May 1, 2025.
- McAlester Scottish Rite Scholarship
- Open to undergraduate and graduate students, classified as a college junior, senior or graduate student
- Must be a permanent Oklahoma resident from specific counties in Oklahoma (see application)
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Minimum of 2.0 cumulative GPA
Amount: $4,000 ($2,000/semester)
Deadline: Return all materials to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid by April 1, 2025.
Application (PDF)
- Evelyn Brodersen Hooge Scholarship
- Must have a good high school academic record.
- No online programs.
- Intend to attend classes at any recognized university.
- Preference will be given to applicants who want to attend veterinary school, but scholarships are available for any field or course of study.
- Loarn Bucl Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is offered to honor Loarn Bucl's memory and contribution to the agricultural community. To be eligible for consideration, the student must:
- be enrolled as a full-time postsecondary student in an Agricultural related field of study.
- have a high school GPA of at least 2.5 or a postsecondary GPA of at least 2.0.
Amount: $1,000 ($500/semester)
Deadline: April 1, 2025
- Hearing Loss Association of America Central Oklahoma Chapter Scholarship
The Hearing Loss Association of America Central Oklahoma Chapter (HLAA COC) is offering scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each for the Fall Semester 2025. The offer is available to students who have hearing loss and are interested in advancing their education.
Application Deadline: April 8, 2025
- Oklahoma City Community Foundation Scholarships
Multiple scholarships with varying requirements, amounts and deadlines. Generally open to Oklahoma residents.
Application Deadline: Varies
Go to occf.org/scholarships for the applications and more information.
- Tulsa Community Foundation Scholarships
Multiple scholarships with varying requirements, amounts and deadlines. Generally open to Oklahoma residents.
Application Deadline: Varies
Go to tulsacf.org/whatwedo/education/scholarships for the applications and more information.