Scholarship Portal Now Open!

The portal is now open for the 2025-2026 application cycle.

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Each year OSU-Oklahoma City awards tuition waivers based on academic excellence. Our tuition waiver programs are extensive and we offer competitive awards for full-time as well as part-time students.

 

OSU-Oklahoma City’s scholarship portal is now open to all current and first-time entering students.

 

Apply Now!

 

The scholarship portal opened to all students on October 1st. Additional tuition waiver opportunities are available through each Academic School; however applicants are not allowed to stack waivers. Recipients will only be allowed one waiver source for the school year.

 

Applicants applying for tuition waivers must make application via the scholarship portal no later than March 1 of each year. All applicants must be admitted to Oklahoma State University – Oklahoma City by the scholarship deadline to receive tuition waiver and scholarship consideration. Applicants will be notified by regular mail of any awards. Awards will be offered on a first come, first served basis in the following awarding priority:

 

1. First-time Freshman - awards will be based on the cumulative grade point average from an official 7 or 8 semester transcript, (whichever is available), ACT scores, or GED documentation. You will be required to upload copies of your transcript or ACT scores for scholarship consideration.
   

2. College Transfer Students - awards will be based on the cumulative graduation/retention grade point average from all previous official college transcripts. You will be required to upload copies of your transcript history from each previously attended institution.
   

3. Current OSU-Oklahoma City Students – students currently enrolled at OSU-Oklahoma City will receive priority consideration for tuition waivers and scholarships based on the cumulative graduation/retention grade point average as determined by the OSU-Oklahoma City Registrar's Office.

Agriculture

For all horticulture scholarship information and applications, call (405) 945-3358 or email justin.weeaks@okstate.edu.

 

Student Type

• College Students

  Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility Criteria	How to apply
  Senior Citizen	Waives tuition cost of courses enrolled as audit	Oklahoma residents aged 65 or older who is auditing courses	Contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
  Summer Bridge Waiver	Covers cost of three hours of tuition	Oklahoma resident enrolled in a minimum of three credits with a minimum high school or college GPA of 2.5 who receive no other grant or scholarship assistance	Apply Now
  Cowboy Aid Emergency Scholarship	Amount: Up to $500	Eligibility Criteria – Current OSU OKC students	Apply here.
  Valedictorian/Salutatorian	Full tuition up to 18 credit hours each fall and spring	First-time student valedictorian or salutatorian designation must be reflected on high school transcript	The 2024-2025 scholarship portal is now open
  President's Waiver	Up to $2,200 per year ($1,100 fall and $1,100 spring)	Minimum high school or college GPA of 3.75 or minimum 24 ACT score	The 2024-2025 scholarship portal is now open
  Vice President's Waiver	Up to $1,900 per year ($950 fall and $950 spring)	Minimum high school or college GPA of 3.5 or minimum 23 ACT score	The 2024-2025 scholarship portal is now open
  Dean's Waiver	Up to $1,800 per year ($900 fall and $900 spring)	Minimum high school or college GPA of 3.0 or minimum 22 ACT score	The 2024-2025 scholarship portal is now open
  Achievement Waiver	Up to $1,600 per year ($800 fall and $800 spring)	Minimum high school or college GPA of 2.5 or minimum 20 ACT score	The 2024-2025 scholarship portal is now open
  Non-Traditional Student Waiver	Up to $1,600 per year ($800 fall and $800 spring)	First-time college student who has been out of high school for more than one year; 2.0 high school GPA or minimum 19 ACT score	The 2024-2025 scholarship portal is now open
  Access to Education	Up to $1,600 per year ($800 fall and $800 spring)	Consideration given to first-generation college students (neither parent has a four-year college degree); high school graduate with a minimum high school GPA of 2.0 or college student with a minimum GPA of 2.5 OR GED recipient	The 2024-2025 scholarship portal is now open
  Financial Needs Waiver	Amounts Vary	Students must have completed current year Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. Proven ineligibility for federal, institutional, and/or private grant or scholarship assistance.	The 2024-2025 scholarship portal is now open
  OSU-OKC Student Leader	Amounts Vary	Students involved with leadership organizations: Phi Theta Kappa, PLC, SGA and Honors Program	Contact: Organization Sponsor PTK Sponsor Honors Sponsor
  Professional Studies	Amounts Vary	Must be admitted or seeking admission to a Professional Studies degree program.	Complete application on our scholarship portal. Apply by September 1 for fall and Feb 5 for spring.
  Health Services	Amounts Vary	Must be admitted or seeking admission to a Health Services degree program	Complete application on our scholarship portal. Apply by September 1 for fall and Feb 5 for spring.
  Human Services	Amounts Vary	Must be admitted or seeking admission to a Human Services degree program	Complete application on our scholarship portal. Apply by September 1 for fall and Feb 5 for spring.
  Science, Technology, Engineering and Math	Amounts Vary	Must be admitted or seeking admission to a science or engineering degree program	Complete application on our scholarship portal. Apply by September 1 for fall and Feb 5 for spring.
  State Regents Grants and Scholarships	Amounts Vary	See individual waivers, scholarships and financial aid options	See Oklahoma Higher Education Student Center
  Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship	Up to $30,000/year	Academic abilities, achievements, persistence, leadership, and desire to help others.	Apply here.
  President’s Leadership Class	Full-tuition waiver for up to 15 credit hours each fall and spring semester, including fees and a $500 book stipend	Current college students enrolled in a minimum of nine credit hours each semester with a 3.0 GPA or higher; actively involved in school clubs, organizations and/or activities (current college students must be active in two campus organizations)	Apply here.

• High School Students

  Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility Criteria	How to apply
  Senior Concurrent Waiver	*High school Seniors only. Up to 18 credit hours beginning with the Summer after Junior year through Spring of Senior year. You are still responsible for fees. For tuition and fee information, refer here.	Oklahoma residents who have completed their junior year in high school, and have been admitted and concurrently enrolled at OSU-OKC during their senior year	Eligible students should sign up with an OSU-OKC Enrollment Advisor. Waivers will begin crediting your tuition account beginning the third week of regular courses.

• Transfer Students

  Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility Criteria	How to apply
  Broadening Opportunities for Biologists	Up to $10,000 per year to academically talented students who qualify for federal financial aid	Must be student who qualifies for federal financial aid and plans to transfer to Oklahoma State University; students will be selected from those who have successfully completed essential science and math courses at two-year institutions in Oklahoma.	http://sstem.okstate.edu

OSU Foundation Scholarships

OSU-Oklahoma City has a variety of scholarships available through the OSU Foundation. OSU-OKC Foundation Scholarships are available in the majority of the university’s academic divisions as well as other areas of interest.

 

For more information about OSU-OKC Foundation Scholarships contact the university representative listed next to the scholarship that appeals to you. Applications are now available online for you to apply on OSU – Oklahoma City’s scholarship portal.

 

• School of Health Sciences
  • James "Chris" Pitts Memorial Endowed Nursing Scholarship*
  • OSU-OKC Tracie L. Harris Nursing Scholarship
  • Larry Love Memorial Endowed Scholarship*
  • Dr. Lois Salmeron Endowed Scholarship*
  • OSU-OKC Faye May Endowed Scholarship*
  • Nancy Hall Memorial Scholarship
  • OSU-OKC Veterinary Technology Alumni Scholarship
  • Kadin Stephens Memorial Endowed Scholarship*
  • Kevin and Lisa Putt Veterinary Technology Endowed Scholarship

   

  CONTACT INFORMATION:

  Tracy Edwards
  Nursing Scholarships
  tracy.edwards@okstate.edu

   

  Penny Ridenour
  Health Sciences Scholarships
  penny.ridenour@okstate.edu

• School of Human Services
  • OSU-OKC Emma Rember Scholarship in Early Care Education Admin
  • OSU-OKC Deaf Student Services Scholarship
  • OSU-OKC J. R. Johnson Police Science Memorial Scholarship
  • Robert Aldridge Armed Forces Scholarship
  • Gungoll Family OSU-OKC Social Services Endowed Fund*
  • John and Terri Smith Endowed Scholarship*

   

  CONTACT INFORMATION:

  Janet Stricklin
  Business Technologies Bldg., BT 300
  (405) 945-3358
  janet.stricklin@okstate.edu

• School of Professional Studies
  • OSU-OKC Zach D. Taylor, Jr. Civic Engagement Endowed Scholarship*
  • Phil Daugherty Public Service Scholarship*

   

  CONTACT INFORMATION:

  Dr. Hala Gheriani

  Dean, School of Professional Studies

  LRC 332

  hgheria@okstate.edu

• School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
  • J. Doug & Rebecca Pruitt OSU-OKC Endowed Scholarship*
  • Cary and B.J. DeHart Endowed Scholarship Fund*
  • OSU-Oklahoma City Lions Club Endowed Architecture Scholarship*
  • OSU-Oklahoma City Architecture Endowed Scholarship Fund*
  • Gene & Judy McKown OSU-OKC Scholarship in Construction Tech
  • Oklahoma Construction Supply Association Scholarship
  • Total Environment End Scholarship in Horticulture-OSU-OKC*
  • Richard H. Moesel OSU-OKC Horticulture Scholarship*
  • OSU-OKC Horticulture Scholarship
  • OSU-OKC Oklahoma Golf Course Superintendents Assn. Scholarship
  • Elmborg Scholarship Fund*
  • OSU-OKC Turf Management Endowed Scholarship Fund*
  • Ed & Lorraine Reynolds Endowed Scholarship*

   

  CONTACT INFORMATION:

  Patty Webb
  ETC – Engineering Technology Center, Room 123
  (405) 945-3220
  Patty.webb@okstate.edu

• Student Life
  • LaForge Family Endowed Scholarship*
  • Dean and Carol Stringer OSU-OKC Endowed Scholarship Fund*
  • Nancy Payne Ellis OSU-OKC Endowed Scholarship*
  • Natalie Shirley & Russ Harrison OSU-OKC Endowed Scholarship*
  • House of Healing Endowed Scholarship*
  • OSU-Oklahoma City Bi-Lingual Students Scholarship
  • Ted Bonham OSU-OKC Endowed Scholarship*
  • OSU-OKC ReMerge Oklahoma Annual Fund
  • McKee Family GRASP Sch: Grant Relief/Aspiring Single-Parent*
  • Emergency Responders Administration Scholarship
  • Great Plains Coca-Cola OSU-OKC Scholarship
  • OSU-Oklahoma City General Scholarship Fund
  • Martha Burger Unrestricted OSU-OKC Endowed Scholarship
  • Wentz OSU-OKC Scholars Fund
  • Mary & James Harrison Foundation OSU-OKC Legacy Fund
  • Martha Burger Endowed OSU-OKC Scholarship Fund*
  • OSU-OKC Legacy Endowed Scholarship*
  • Gungoll Family OSU-OKC Scholarship
  • Erdoes Family Scholarship Fund at OSU-OKC

   

  CONTACT INFORMATION:

  Student Life
  Student Center, First Floor, Room 132
  (405) 945-8646
  okc.studentlife@okstate.edu

 

Health Sciences

The Nurse Science Department scholarships (Pitts, Salmeron, Love, Hall, Harris, and May) are managed through the campus' main scholarship portal. 

• Nurse Sciences

  Scholarship Title	Semester Currently Enrolled	Amount	Application Due Date for Next Semester Award	Qualifications	Additional Qualifications
  Chris Pitts	Nursing	Up to $375 per semester	April 1 for Fall; November 1 for Spring	2.5 GPA; Financial Need	Enrolled in nursing course; Preferred single parent applicants;
  Dr. Lois Salmeron	NURS 1118; NURS 2218;	Up to $250 per semester	April 1 for Fall; November 1 for Spring	3.25 GPA
  Larry Love	NURS 1118; NURS 1148; NURS 1313; NURS 2218		April 1 for Fall; November 1 for Spring	2.5 GPA; Oklahoma Resident; Financial Need	Identify personal and professional goals; Write personal philosophy of nursing.
  Nancy Hall	NURS 1118; NURS 1148; NURS 1313	$2500 ($1250 per semester for NURS 2218 & 2258)	April 1 for Fall	3.0 GPA; Oklahoma Resident; Financial Need	Identify personal and professional goals; Write personal philosophy of nursing;
  Tracy L. Harris	NURS 1118, NURS 1148, NURS 1313, NURS 2218		April 1st for fall; November 1st for spring	2.5 GPA	Preference is given to an individual who is single with no children. Think about YOUR dream for: Yourself, family, community, country, world
  Lois Faye May	NURS 1118	$200	Will be chosen by OSU Foundation (No Applying Necessary)	2.5 GPA; Ethnic Minority	Leadership and/or involvement in school/community activities; Two letters of recommendation (can be from nursing faculty.;

• Division Tuition Waiver

  Health Sciences Division Tuition Waiver

  All Health Science Program

  Amount Varies

  August 1 for Fall; December 1 for Spring

  2.5 GPA; Enrolled in one of the Health Science Programs

  Applicants can NOT be receiving other waivers. Apply via the scholarship portal.

 

Human Services

• OSU Foundation Scholarships - Human Services

  OSU-Oklahoma City has a variety of scholarships available through the OSU Foundation. OSU-OKC Foundation Scholarships are available in the majority of the university’s academic divisions as well as other areas of interest. For more information about OSU-OKC Foundation Scholarships contact the university representative listed next to the scholarship that appeals to you.

   

  • OSU-OKC Emma Rember Scholarship in Early Care Education Admin
  • OSU-OKC Deaf Student Services Scholarship
  • OSU-OKC J. R. Johnson Police Science Memorial Scholarship
  • Robert Aldridge Armed Forces Scholarship
  • Gungoll Family OSU-OKC Social Services Endowed Fund*
  • John and Terri Smith Endowed Scholarship*

  CONTACT INFORMATION:

  Janet Stricklin
  Business Technologies Bldg., BT 300
  (405) 945-3358
  janet.stricklin@okstate.edu

 

STEM

• STEM Scholarships

  Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility Criteria	How to apply
  Atlas Power Opportunity Scholarship	Amounts will vary.	The Fund is being established as a discretionary fund to provide financial support to the Division of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (“STEM”), with an emphasis on student support. Donor requests that scholarships awarded from the Fund be given to recipients who are enrolled at OSU-OKC in one of the STEM areas who have significant financial need, as determined by the selection committee. Preference will be given to students who are not currently working in the industry with support by their employers in earning a degree and who maintain a grade point average of at least 2.6 on a 4.0 scale.	Complete an application for OSU-OKC admission First-time college students must submit a copy of their high school transcript to the OSU-OKC Office of Admissions Current college students must have all official transcripts on file with the OSU-OKC Office of Admissions Submit this scholarship application to the office below or by email to patty.webb@okstate.edu: OSU-OKC Admissions Student Center, First Floor 900 N. Portland Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73107
  Architecture Endowed Scholarship	Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded each spring	Declared Architecture or Construction Technology major; enrolled in a minimum of nine credit hours; 3.0 or higher GPA	Contact STEM by email to patty.webb@okstate.edu for application procedures
  Lions Club Architecture Endowed Scholarship	Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded each fall	Declared Architecture or Construction Technology major; enrolled in a minimum of nine credit hours; 3.0 or higher GPA	Contact STEM by email to patty.webb@okstate.edu for application procedures
  Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Scholarship	Amounts vary	Must be admitted or seeking admission to a science or engineering degree program To Must be admitted or seeking admission to a degree program Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM).	Contact STEM by email to patty.webb@okstate.edu for application procedures
  Technical Associate Program (TAP) Scholarship	Tuition, fees and books	Declare Construction Technology, Construction Management or Surveying Technology major; enrolled in fall 2018 with intentions of finishing education by December 2020; full-time student; maintain 2.5 GPA	Contact STEM by email to patty.webb@okstate.edu for application procedures
  OGE Energy Scholarship	Up to $5,000 per year for tuition, books and fees	Declared Power Transmission and Distribution Technology as your major: enrolled in 12 credit hours; meet GPA	Contact STEM by email to patty.webb@okstate.edu for application procedures

• Industry Scholarships

  Industry Scholarships
  Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility Criteria	How to apply
  American Society of Landscape Architects-Oklahoma Chapter	A $500 to $1,000 scholarship will be awarded	Must have at least a 3.0 grade point average in all subjects, completion of 12 credit hours in landscape design/landscape architecture; monies must be utilized in a landscape design/architectural degree program	Complete and submit Application Part A and Part B which is available at the OSU-OKC Horticulture Department; visit website for more information
  CHS Foundation Mini-Grants	Amounts vary	Must be a campus-sanctioned club/organization and have an agricultural-related focus; club/organization may receive only one grant per academic semester; advisor must be listed as a contact; and regular and ongoing club expenses are ineligible	Click here to complete and submit an electronic application; questions can be directed to (800) 814-0506 or info@chsfoundation.org; grants will be awarded on an ongoing basis - there are no submission deadlines
  Golf Course Superintendents Association of America	Amounts vary	Must be pursuing careers in the golf course industry, future turfgrass researchers and educators, children and grandchildren of GCSAA members, and foreign students studying in the U.S.	For more information, contact Mischia Wright, senior manager of development, at 800-472-7878 ext. 4445 or visit here; deadline is June 1.
  Irrigation Association Education Foundation	Amounts vary; numerous scholarships available	Visit Irrigation Association Education Foundation for details	Visit website for more information.
  National Garden Clubs, Inc.	Thirty-five advanced annual scholarships in the amount of $4,000	Criteria is described in the application packet available in the OSU-OKC Horticulture Department, located at 400 N. Portland Ave.	Please visit the website for application and information on submitting, dates, etc.
  Oklahoma Horticulture Society Scholarship	Amounts vary	Must be a horticulture student enrolled in areas of landscape architecture, landscape contracting, greenhouse or nursery production, turf management, floriculture, horticultural therapy or related field; be current resident of Oklahoma for at least one year	More information and application is located here.
  Perennial Plant Association Scholarship	Amounts vary	Must declare horticulture or related field as major or minor, have at least a 3.0 grade point average, have at least one semester remaining following term applying for	More information here.
  Perfect Plants Scholarship	$1000.00 awarded annually	Applicants must be an incoming freshman, sophomore, junior or senior enrolled full or part time into a course of study at a community college or university leading to a career in the horticultural industry. A 3.0 or above GPA is required of the applicant.	Complete and submit the application the application and supporting documentation by the published deadline https://myperfectplants.com/scholarship-application/
  Sports Turf Managers Association	Amounts vary	Applicants are judged on academic preparation, grade point average, experience in sports turf management, references provided by student advisors and previous/current employers, contributions to their school, department, and organizations as well as career objectives	Complete application and include a certified copy of college transcript and a biographical essay (300-500 words); for more information, visit here; deadline is October 15 each year.