Non-UCO Scholarships
SchoolHouse Connection Youth Scholarship Program
Award Amount: $2,000 Scholarship Award ($1,000 for the 1st year and $1,000 for the 2nd year of college)
The SHC Youth Leadership and Scholarship Program provides scholarships to youth who have experienced homelessness to ensure their completion of a post-secondary education program. The program assists youth with financial aid processes, mental health advocacy and referrals, professional legal advocacy and referrals, and assistance in locating and establishing local contacts for general support and services. Additional, the program builds a stable peer and adult support network for recipients, before, during, and after their college careers , and into their transition into the workforce. This offers young people meaningful opportunities to engage in advocacy, while providing sustained support services to help ensure graduation and success in life.
Deadline: November
Application: https://www.schoolhouseconnection.org/youth-leadership/scholarship-program/
A Place for Mom, Inc.
Award amount: $1,000.
The scholarship is offered by A Place for Mom, Inc. and is for students interested in gerontology. The scholarship is open to both undergraduate and graduate students in a medical, nursing and social sciences related major. The applicant must be attending classes at the time of the spring deadline.
Deadline: April
Application: http://www.aplaceformom.com/scholarship
AAC’s Behavioral Health Academic Scholarship
Award amount: 1st place - $5,000; 2nd place - $2,500; 3rd place - $2,500.
American Addiction Centers, a national leader in addiction treatment, is offering $10,000 in scholarships for those majoring in behavioral health, nursing, counseling, psychology, social work, marriage/family therapy, or other program focusing on treating mental health and/or substance abuse issues. Award Amount: 1st place - $5,000; 2nd place - $2,500; 3rd place - $2,500.
Deadline: May
Application: http://americanaddictioncenters.org/behavioral-health-academic-scholarship/
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 9th year. We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year. Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site. The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post-secondary institution.
Deadline: June
Application: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Academic Scholarship
Award amount: $1,000. The Parrish Law Firm, PLLC is offering one $1,000 scholarship to a student who demonstrates helping others and changing the future. Students must enter a 1,000 word essay to win.
Deadline: June 15, 2020
Application: https://www.theparrishlawfirm.com/academic-scholarship/
Adult Student in Scholastic Transition Scholarship (ASIST)
Award amount: not specified. ASIST is partnering with Executive Women International (EWI), to offer several scholarships for adult students in a variety of transitioning situations. EWI was created to help women in business and other career fields. The award will be paid straight to the winner’s college or university to help with educational and related expenses.
Deadline: March 27, 2020
Application: https://app.reviewr.com/s1/site/asist2020
AED Superstore College Scholarship
Available is one $1,000 scholarship. Essay or Video submission required for eligibility.
Deadline: May
Application: http://www.aedsuperstore.com/scholarship.html
AFTE Scholarship
Award amount: $2,000. The Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners is offering a scholarship to a student dedicated to achieving a career in the Forensics Field. The AFTE President will notify the winner directly and they will receive a check made payable to them and the institution.
Deadline: April 1, 2020
Application: https://afte.org/resources/scholarship-program
Asian American Journalists Association-AAJA
Applicant must be a full-time Asian Pacific American student pursuing a Journalism career with at least 12 hours of credit being taken during the semester.
Questions: naov@aaja.org
Deadline: Varies by scholarship
Application: http://www.aaja.org/scholarships-internship-grants
Association of American Indian Affairs
Scholarships are open to American Indian and Alaska Native students who are ¼ Indian blood or more and are enrolled members of their tribe.
Deadline: Check back in May
Application: http://www.indian-affairs.org/scholarships.html
Auto Accident Scholarship
Award amount: $1,000. AutoAccident.com is a personal injury lawyers company offering one scholarship that will be paid directly to the university or college admissions office of the winner. The winner’s essay will be posted online along with a photo.
Deadline: May 1, 2020
Application: https://www.autoaccident.com/scholarship
Auto Safety and Technology Scholarship
Award amount: $2,500. Rosenberg and Gluck L.L.P. is a personal injury law firm that assists people involved in an auto accident, focusing on distracted driving accidents. This firm is offering one scholarship to a student with the best essay.
Deadline: June 15, 2020
Application: https://www.lilawyer.com/scholarship/auto-safety-and-technology-scholarship-2020/
Barbara Rhomberg Excellence in Nursing Scholarship
One time $1000 scholarship and be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:- Enrolled in a full-time undergraduate nursing program working toward an associate or bachelor’s degree
- Non-traditional student, defined as a student that did not immediately continue their education after high school (at least a 3-year gap between high school and enrollment in a college or university)
Application: https://b4brands.com/br-nursing-scholarship/
Bay Alarm Medical Scholarship
Available are three scholarships (1st, 2nd, 3rd prizes) Student must write essay over experience of working with the elderly. Students must be graduating senior in high school or currently enrolled in an undergraduate program for the 2017-2018 school year.
Deadline: April 30
Application: http://www.bayalarmmedical.com/scholarship
Birth Injury Lawyers Group Cerebral Palsy Scholarship
Award amount: $1,500. The Birth Injury Lawyers Group fights for families impacted by injury or medical conditions present at birth. This group is offering one scholarship to a qualified student with the best essay. The winner will be contacted in August 2020 via email or phone.
Deadline: June 15, 2020
Application: https://birthinjurylawyer.com/cerebral-palsy-scholarship/
Caring.com Student-Caregiver Annual Scholarship
Available are three $1,500 scholarships to university students attending an accredited U.S. college or university who care for aging relatives. Essay required.
Deadline: June
Application: https://www.caring.com/scholarship
Chickasaw Nation Higher Education Grant
Applicant must have a 2.0 GPA or higher and be able to give proof of ancestry.
Deadline: Fall-September 1, Spring-February 1, Summer-June 15
Application: https://www.chickasaw.net/services/higher-education-grants-scholarships-incentives.aspx
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Higher Education Program
Applicant must be a Native American student of Choctaw descent.
Deadline: Fall-October 1, Spring-March 1, Summer-June 1
Information: https://www.chickasaw.net/Services/Higher-Education-Grants-Scholarships-Incentives.aspx
Community Hero Scholarship
Award amount: $5,000. The team at Course Hero values community members’ that give back their time, energy, and resources to their community. In recognition of what these selfless individuals have contributed to improve their community, Course Hero is offering a $5,000 scholarship to a hard-working student who has completed 20 hours of community service in 2019.
Deadline: July 3, 2020
Application: https://www.coursehero.com/scholarships/1000115/community-hero-scholarship/
Creative Arts Impact Scholarship
Award amount: $2,500. VIDA is a global platform that connects creatives and manufacturers together. VIDA is offering one scholarship twice a year that will be awarded to a student passionate about creative art and an excellent essay. The winner will be selected and notified 30-60 days after the deadline. The award will be sent to the winner’s institution via check.
Deadline: April 30, 2020
Application: https://shopvida.com/pages/vida-scholarship-program
Debt.com Scholarship
$500 scholarship. Requirements for this scholarship include: Apply for multiple scholarships, send confirmation of applications, and a short essay.
Deadline: Dec. 31
Application: http://www.debt.com/our-story/scholarships
Delta Theta Chi Sorority Scholarship
Female applicant must have high GPA majoring in Liberal Arts.
Deadline: March 1, annually
Application: http://www.deltathetachi.org/Scholarships.html
Edmond Women's Club Adult Women College Scholarship
Qualifications include U.S. citizenship and be a resident of the city of Edmond as defined by street address, live within the Edmond city boundaries, or live within the Edmond School district; or have a significant interest in the Edmond Community, and have completed twenty-four (24) college credit hours at the time of application. Applicants will be considered on the basis of demonstrated financial need, hours required to complete degree, career and educational goals, achievements and references.
Application: http://ewc.org/grants-scholarships
Folds of Honor Foundation
Provides post-secondary educational scholarships for children and spouses of military service men and women killed or disabled while serving our great nation.
Deadline: March 31, 2020
Application: http://www.foldsofhonor.org/scholarships
Future Leaders Scholarship
Award amount: $2,000. Home Cleaning.nyc is a home and office cleaning company that offers a total of three scholarships in order to help students jumpstart their business while in school. The scholarship will be awarded in check form and made payable to the student directly. The winner will be announced two weeks after the December 30 deadline.
Deadline: Dec. 30, 2020
Application: https://homecleaning.nyc/scholarship/
General Electric LULAC Scholarships
Applicant must be an incoming sophomore or above with a GPA of 3.25 or above and be majoring in Engineering or Business. Student must be a minority.
Deadline: Varies by scholarship
Application: http://lulac.org/programs/education/scholarships/
Greater than Gatsby Scholarship
Award amount: $2,000. Greater Than Gatsby is a photography business that focuses on lighting presets, photoshop actions, and lightroom profiles. This business offers three scholarships to students with the best photos and essay. The winner will be notified May 1 every year and the award will be sent out in a co-payable check sent to the winner’s school.
Deadline: March 1, 2020
Application: https://www.greaterthangatsby.com/academic-photography-scholarship/?utm_campaign=marketing&utm_source=x-sendgrid&utm_medium=email
Griswold Home Care Bi-Annual Scholarship
Available is one $1,000 scholarship to a qualified student pursuing a bachelor’s, associates, graduate, or professional degree at an accredited college or university.
Deadline: Nov. 30
Application: http://www.griswoldhomecare.com/scholarship/
The H&P Veterans Helping Veterans Scholarships
Award amount: $1,000. Hill and Ponton is a disability law firm that is offering four scholarships in order to help veterans further their education and enter a career field, and in turn help other veterans. Two scholarships will be awarded in the Spring and the other two will be awarded in the Fall. The winners will be announced June 15 and December 15.
Deadline: May 1, 2020, and November 1, 2020
Application: https://www.hillandponton.com/veterans-scholarship/
Institute of Hope Scholarship
This scholarship was developed to provide emergency funding to aid students who are caught in situations of prejudice, poverty or abuse. Applicants must be able to show financial need and be enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours. Students should be able to explain lack of access to traditional financial aid funding.
Deadline: One week prior to the start of each semester.
Application: http://www.uco.edu/la/studentlinks/scholarships/institute-of-hope.asp
Institute for Humane Studies
Graduate and Undergraduate awards available. Student must be enrolled full-time. Also, the institute offers a scholarship specifically for Master of Fine Arts students seeking a degree in filmmaking, fiction or literary nonfiction writing, or playwriting.
Deadline: Varies by scholarship
Application: http://www.theihs.org/scholarships
The JM New Media Scholarship
SEO, Social Media & AdWords: Available is one $2,000 dollar scholarship. Applicants must be a high school senior or a college freshman. Essay required.
Deadline: July 1
Application: https://www.jm-seo.org/marketing-scholarship/
Key Thinkers Scholarship
Award amount: $2,500. MoneyKey offers financial products to help consumers and businesses have access to loans and credit. They are offering four scholarships to one student every quarter. The winner is someone who strives to grow the conversation regarding finances.
Deadline: March 31, 2020; June 30, 2020; September 30, 2020
Application: https://www.moneykey.com/scholarship/
Kirker Davis Scholarship
Award amount: $1,000. Kirker Davis is a family law firm offering one semi-annual scholarship to help with the cost of attending higher education.
Deadline: June 30 and Dec. 31
Application: https://www.kirkerdavis.com/scholarship/
Lift Parts Express Scholarship
Available is one $500 scholarship. To be eligible, you must be a current senior in High School or a freshman or sophomore in College/University. Be a legal resident of the U.S. or Canada.
Deadline: June
Application: http://www.forkliftpartsgeorgia.com/forkliftparts.php
LM Scholarship Program
Available is one $1000 scholarship. Currently enrolled or expects to be enrolled in a degree program (2 years of length or greater) by September. Additionally, to be eligible a student must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and submit an answer to the essay question prior to the submission deadline.
Deadline: May
Application: http://www.forklifttraininginseattle.com/seattlewashington/191/forklift_safety_training_seattle.php
Maid Sailors Big Dream Scholarship
Award amount: $1,500. Maid Sailors is a cleaning company offering one scholarship to the student with the best short video. The winner will be contacted April 31, one month after the deadline, and will have two weeks to claim the award.
Deadline: March 31, 2020
Application: https://maidsailors.com/scholarship/
Masters In Education
Available resource guide and searchable scholarship database for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing education.
Deadline: Varies by scholarship
Application: http://www.mastersineducation.net/scholarships/
National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM)
Varies from $1,000-2,500 multiple scholarships. Visit the website for all requirements and eligibility.
Deadline: April
Application: http://npm.org/resources-2/academic-scholarships/
National Hispanic Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees
This scholarship is based on leadership and community involvement as well as financial need. Applicant must be of Hispanic background and be an undergraduate or graduate student.
Deadline: Varies by Scholarship
Application: http://nhcfae.org/education/
OK College Start
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education administer several scholarships and grants to help you pay for college.
Contact Info: (800)-858-1840
Deadline: Varies by scholarship
Application: https://secure.okcollegestart.org/Home/_default.aspx
OklahomaLawyer.com Annual Scholarship
Available is one $1,000 dollar scholarship. Students must be a high school senior or a college student. Students must be a U.S. citizen living in the U.S. and attending school in the U.S. for eligibility.
Deadline: July 31
Application: http://www.oklahomalawyer.com/scholarship/
Oklahoma Single Parent Scholarship Program
As a non-profit organization, Oklahoma Single Parent Scholarship Program funding is made possible through the generosity of individuals, private foundations, and corporate donors. Applicants who are selected as OSPSP scholars will be eligible to receive $1,000 for the semester. Funds may be used for tuition, textbooks, rent, mortgage, utilities, transportation, medical, groceries, diapers, childcare, and membership dues to professional organizations. In addition to the funds awarded, OSPSP scholars may be required to participate in workshops or mentoring activities as offered. Recipient must be the custodial parent of at least one child under the age of 18 living in a single-parent household without assistance of a “significant other” living in the home. The student must be a full-time student at a non-profit college or university located in Oklahoma or Cleveland County working toward a degree. Fulltime is defined as enrolled in 12 or more credit hours OR students enrolled in one of these programs may be eligible if enrolled in 9 or more hours: Nursing; Anesthesia Technology; Emergency Medical Science; Occupational Therapy Assistant; Physical Therapy Assistant; Respiratory Care Therapist; Speech-Language Pathology Assistant. Students must have completed at least one semester, have a minimum 2.5 GPA in the most recent semester and cumulatively, and be eligible to receive federal Pell Grant.
Deadline: Jan.31, 2020
Application: http://www.okspsp.org/
Opportunity Business Loans Scholarship
Award amount: $500. Opportunity Business Loans offers a scholarship to a business student who wants to own their own business in the future. This award will help students pay for tuition. The winner will be announced August 10 and the award will be disbursed August 30 to the student’s chosen address.
Deadline: August 1, 2020
Application: https://oppbusinessloans.com/scholarship-2020-vision-for-the-future/
OptimizeMyFirm Law Firm Scholarship
Award amount: $1,000. Optimize My Firm is offering one scholarship to a student with the best essay, video, or creation depicting how they would market a personal injury law firm. The winner will be contacted directly by May 22, 2020.
Deadline: May 15, 2020
Application: https://optimizemyfirm.com/community/scholarship/
Out-Of-The-Box-Thinking Scholarship
Three $1500 Awards. Applicants must be a current student at any high school, accredited university, graduate school or equivalent within the U.S. Applicants must submit a copy of their school verification (courses with your name, acceptance, transcript, or equivalent). Essay required.
Deadline: Check back soon
Application: http://www.litter-robot.com/blog/out-of-the-box-thinking-scholarship/
Patrick Henry Maddren Scholarship
Award amount: $1,000. Patrick Henry Maddren believes that every student should be able to attend higher education, so he created this $1,000 scholarship to help one student offset the high cost of attending college. The winner will be notified on August 15, 2020 by email and their name will be posted on the website.
Deadline: Aug. 1, 2020
Application: https://patrickhenrymaddrenscholarship.com/
Photography.org Scholarship
Amount: $1,000. Photography.org is a modern photography organization that helps people find local photographers in the area. The Photographer.org Academic Scholarships award will be used to help pay tuition and academic expenses to an accredited non-profit college/university or vocational/technical school in the United States. Winners are notified by email and announced on the Photographer.org website two months after the May 1 deadline each year.
Deadline: March 1, 2020
Application: https://www.photographer.org/academic-scholarships/?utm_campaign=marketing&utm_source=x-sendgrid&utm_medium=email
PixelPlex Bi-annual STEM Scholarship
Award amount: $2,000. This scholarship was created to help support and inspire STEM, economics, and business students. The winner will be chosen based on their essay and will be notified within 31 days of the deadline by email. The award will be mailed via check to the winner’s address or via a wire transfer.
Deadline: June 5, 2020, and Dec. 5, 2020
Application: https://pixelplex.io/scholarship/
The Power of Innovation Scholarship
Award amount: $1,000. Perfectial is a software development company that is well-versed in most modern platforms. They are offering a $1,000 scholarship to a student with the best essay. The winner will be selected and notified on April 30, 2020.
Deadline: April 15, 2020
Application: https://perfectial.com/news/student-scholarship/
Rise Up Scholarship for First Generation College Students
Award amount: $5,000. The team at Course Hero recognizes the value and opportunity higher education offers. First generation college students often times have a difficult time finding the necessary funding for their education. In order to increase the chances of these students graduating, Course Hero is offering a $5,000 scholarship to students who are the first in their immediate family to attend college.
Deadline: July 3, 2020
Application: https://www.coursehero.com/scholarships/1000114/rise-up-first-generation-student-scholarship/
Scholars for Excellence in Child Care
Applicants must be a child care provider with an associates in child development/early childhood. Must work in a one-star plus or above OKDHS or tribal-licensed child care center, have a 2.0 GPA, other requirements must also be met.
Contact: Kiki McWilliams 866-343-3881
Deadline: Varies by scholarship
Application: http://www.okhighered.org/scholars/
Scholarship Points
$10,000 - 10 Awards Students must be at least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US and be a legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
Deadline: Varies by scholarship
Application: https://www.scholarshippoints.com/scholarship-contests/
Seasonmalibu.com Addiction Awareness Scholarship
Award amount: $1,500. Seasons in Malibu is an addiction treatment center offering scholarships to students with the best essay. Winners will be notified July 1. Applicants must also submit a photo.
Deadline: May 31, 2020
Application: https://seasonsmalibu.com/general-education-and-mental-health-education-scholarship/
Staver Law Group Personal Injury Scholarship
Staver Law Group is offering one $2,000 scholarship to help a student who has suffered injuries in an accident or been personally and directly impacted by someone else's accident.
Deadline: December 31
Application: http://www.chicagolawyer.com/staver-law-group-personal-injury-scholarship/
U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity
Applicant must be a wife, husband, dependent children of current or former military service men or women.
Application: http://www.dodea.edu/students/financialAid.cfm
Veteran Hero Scholarship
Award amount: $5,000. The team at Course Hero Inc. values military members’ service to our nation. In recognition of what our nation’s service members and their families have contributed and sacrificed for our country, Course Hero Inc. offers a $5,000 scholarship upon a hard-working U.S. college student who is an active duty service member, a veteran, or a spouse or child of an active duty or retired service member.
Deadline: July 3, 2020
Application: https://www.coursehero.com/scholarships/1000111/veteran-hero-scholarship/
180° Medical College Scholarship Program
Award Amount: Seven $1,000 College Scholarships
180 Medical is honored to have a scholarship program to help those with spinal cord injuries, spina bifida, transverse myelitis, neurogenic bladder, or ostomy (ileostomy, colostomy, or urostomy).
Realizing the financial burdens that exist for many of these families, we’ve developed the 180 Medical Scholarship Program to honor these young adults who pursue goals of higher education.
Students attending a two-year, four-year, or graduate school program full time in the fall are eligible to apply. Applicants must be under a physician’s care for a spinal cord injury, spina bifida, transverse myelitis, neurogenic bladder, or ostomy (ileostomy, colostomy, or urostomy). Must be a legal resident in the United States.
Deadline: Application must be postmarked on or before June 1.Application: https://www.180medical.com/scholarships/