Scholarship & College Information
Amber Harp, High School Counselor
Welcome to the College Information and Scholarship Information
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Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education: okhighered.org
- Oklahoma College Assistance Program (OCAP)
- Colleges & Universities
- Financial Aid
- OK Promise
- Okcollegestart.org
December 2021 “Oklahoma Money Matters” Newsletter
Tons of resources for FAFSA, tips, tricks, colleges, how to's and more. Click here
Apply straight to any college: Common App
Resources your students and parents!!
8th-10th Grade Do You Have A Plan For College?
11th-12th Grade Do You Have A Plan For College?
21-22 Counselors' Resource Book: OK Colleges and Universities
Picking a College Decision Tree
Introducing Resources to help pay for College
List of OK Colleges and Universities
College Planning Checklists
Changes to FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid for students attending college or a technology center.
Please visit StartWithFAFSA.org for the most up-to-date information.
Scholarships
If you're thinking about going to college, you should consider how you’ll pay for it. There are many ways to reduce the cost of an education after high school and make it more affordable. One of the best ways to find free money is to apply for scholarships. Unlike loans, scholarships are money you don't have to pay back. They can cover part or all of your tuition, fees, books, and other expenses. Scholarships can help ensure you minimize college debt, and finish your degree on time while allowing you to pursue your college goals.
Minimize Debt
First of all, scholarships can help you avoid or minimize the debt of college expenses. If out-of-pocket funds or personal savings don’t cover all the costs, you might need to consider student loans. A federal student loan is money borrowed from the federal government that must be repaid with interest. Depending on how much you borrow and how long it takes you to pay it back, you could end up paying much more than what you originally borrowed. By taking the time to apply for scholarships, you may reduce the money you need to borrow and save yourself from added interest expenses.
Finish Your Degree
According to EducationData.org, in 2023, 47% of students who dropped out of college did so because of financial reasons. Scholarships can help make sure you are not a part of those statistics. Some scholarships are renewable, meaning you can get them for more than one year if you meet certain criteria, such as maintaining a particular GPA or taking a certain number of credits. This can motivate you to stay on track and finish your degree on time or even early.
Pursue Your Interests and Dreams
Scholarships can help you as you pursue your passion and goals. Some scholarships are based on your academic merit, while others are based on your talent, background, interests, or career aspirations. By getting scholarships that match your profile and preferences, you can better afford to go to the college of your choice and study your desired major. You can also take advantage of other opportunities that come with your scholarship, such as mentoring, networking, internships, or study abroad. These can enrich your college experience and prepare you for your future career. Scholarships can help you pursue your interests and increase your chances of finding a job that you love.
As you can see, scholarships can save you money in many ways. They can help you avoid or minimize debt, graduate faster, and pursue your goals. That's why applying for as many scholarships as possible before and during college is so important. You never know what opportunities might come your way if you do. So don't wait any longer — start searching and applying for scholarships today!
OKMM and the Oklahoma College Assistance Program have several resources to help you successfully apply for and utilize scholarships:
- OKcollegestart.org: an interactive online database of scholarships and tips
- UCanGo2.org: scholarships of the week and scholarship essay tips
- oklahomamoneymatters.org: high school and college student financial management
Scholarship Information
Tips for Scholarship Searching: Click Here
- Going Merry
- ucango2.org
- Oklahoma City Community Foundation (LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS!!!)
- Scholarship (JLV)
- Okcollegestart.org Log in to your student account and select "scholarship searches"
- Fastweb.com
- American Indian College Fund
- Scholarships.com
- National Indian Education Association
- Unigo Scholarships - Keep checking back for deadlines!
Just learned about this one: Scholly
- Are you looking for money?
- Scholarship Success
- State Aid Programs
- Financial Aid and Scholarship OKEdge.com
- Finish the FAFSA in five steps
Hoping to Earn an Athletic Scholarship?
Student Athletes Must Register with the NCAA to be Considered by College Recruiters. Student Athletes who Register with the NCAA Should Inform Their Counselor, to Ensure that the Student is Enrolled in Courses that Meet NCAA Requirements. To Register, Visit the Link Below:
How to Identify FAKE or REAL Scholarships!!
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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
Little Axe Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
Application -Deadline: April 8th, 2024
Frances Koop Parsons/AT&T Pioneers Memorial Scholarship
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.
Cleveland County Republic Scholarship
The Hogan Scholarship
From Bold.org
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/
Hispanic Scholarship Fund- deadline 2/15/24
Eligibility:
Ryan Yebba Memorial Mental Health Scholarship
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.
Rotary Club Four-Way Speech Contest
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!
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Application Now Open!
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.
Hagan Scholarship- deadline 12/01/2023
Norman Cross Timbers Rotary Scholarship
*They will update with new info eventually for this school year.
Sallie Mae Scholarship
College Scholarships for African American Students
OKASBO Scholarship
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.
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
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
Academic Scholars Program
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.
College Information
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USAO
If a parent is an educator- there is a new scholarship for this college.
Wichita State University Scholarship
SNU Kairos Scholars!
Harding University
Northeastern State University
- 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
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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.
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Concurrent and University- HASKELL
Emporia State University
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.
Little Axe High School
Email: amber.harp@littleaxeps.org
Website: littleaxeps.org
Location: 2000 168th Ave NE, Norman, OK, USA
Phone: 4053291612