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Where to find scholarships
Specific Scholarships by month
October
November
February
Where to find scholarships
- Websites
- fastweb.com
- okcollegestart.org
- ucango2.org
- Parent's employers
- www.studentscholarship.org/newsletter.php
- College that you are applying - declaring a major will open more opportunities
Specific Scholarships by month
October
- Wendy's Heisman
- Must have 3.0 GPA, be involved in one or more sports, and be a leader within the school or community.
- Weblink:https://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com
- Deadline: October 20th, 2020
- Coca-Cola Scholarship
- Must have a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate outstanding leadership and academic merit
- Weblink: http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/
- Deadline: October 31, 2020
November
- Chancellor Hans Brisch Scholarship -$2000
- Senior who plans to attend a public OK college or university Fall 2018.
- Community Service, Leadership, and High academic achievement.
- Due to counselors by Tuesday, November 11, 2020
- This scholarship is provided by the Oklahoma State Regents of Higher Education. Cushing High School can submit one applicant.
- Elks Most Valuable Scholarship
- High school senior and U.S. citizen
- Weblink: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm
- Deadline: November 5, 2020
- Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship -
- $5,000
- Must demonstrate on-going commitment to the community by performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the United States within the last 12 months.
- https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8850/stphen_J_brady_scholarships_scholarship.php
- Deadline: December 5, 2020
- 2017 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
- High School Senior
- $10,000 renewable scholarships- up to $40,000 per student
- Weblink : reaganfoundation.org/scholarships
- Deadline: January 5, 2021
- Statewide Scholarships Available Through OKC Foundation Our name says Oklahoma City, but we have statewide scholarships! The Oklahoma City Community Foundation is the state's largest third party scholarship provider, meaning that our scholarships are not particularly tied to any one college or university. The Oklahoma City Community Foundation's scholarships are designed to help students go to school where they want to go.
- At the Oklahoma City Community Foundation we award more than $1.5 million each year in scholarships.Our easy and convenient online application process allows eligible students to apply for one or more of our 115+ applications by completing one general application. Students in all 77 Oklahoma counties may be eligible to apply for college scholarships. Explore the many opportunities to help you pay for college at occf.academicworks.com.
- At the Oklahoma City Community Foundation we award more than $1.5 million each year in scholarships.Our easy and convenient online application process allows eligible students to apply for one or more of our 115+ applications by completing one general application. Students in all 77 Oklahoma counties may be eligible to apply for college scholarships. Explore the many opportunities to help you pay for college at occf.academicworks.com.
February
- Dr. Gary M. Moore Great Plan Scholarship
- Must be a graduating senior in the top 10% of his class
- Must have a ACT of 30 or higher
- Must be a non smoker
- Must plan to pursue a major within the Oklahoma City University College of Arts and Sciences
- Demonstrates leadership and altruistic activities
- $20,000
- http://occf.org/scholarships/
- Deadline 2/28/2020
- Carolyn Watson Opportunities Scholarship
- 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
- $10,000
- http://occf.org/scholarships/
- Deadline 2/15/2020
- Dr. Dean Everett Outstanding English Student Award
- Must be attending the University of Central Oklahoma
- Must be an English major
- Must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher in English classes and overall GPA of 3.0.
- $2,000
- http://occf.org/scholarships/
- Deadline 2/22/2020
- Guy and Ginger Zimmerman Scholarship
- Must graduate from an Oklahoma high school
- Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Must plan to attend the University of Oklahoma
- $2,000
- http://occf.org/scholarships/
- Deadline 3/1/2020
- Orner-Cook Scholarship
- Must graduate from an Oklahoma high school
- Must have GPA of 3.25 or higher.
- Preference may be given for study of languages, international business/economics, petroleum/geology, history, psychology or sociology
- $1,500
- http://occf.org/scholarships/
- Deadline 2/15/2020
- H.W. Almen/West OKC Rotary Scholarship
- Must be graduating from an Oklahoma high school
- Must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher.
- $4,000
- http://occf.org/scholarships/
- Deadline 2/28/2020
- Pandora Tadefa Spanish Education Scholarship Award
- Must be enrolled at the University of Central Oklahoma
- Must be a Spanish Education Major
- Must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher in English classes and an overall GPA of 3.0.
- $2,000
- http://occf.org/scholarships/
- Deadline 2/15/2020
- OSIG - (Oklahoma School Insurance Group)
- Cushing High School will only be able to submit 1 entry
- Based on academic excellence, leadership, work experience, and community service
- Applications are available in the counseling office
- Deadline 2/21/2020
- The Bennett Family Scholarship
- Must graduate from an Oklahoma high school
- Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Must be the child of a single parent.
- Must intend to pursue studies in the field of education, science, technology, engineering and /or mathematics.
- $2,000
- http://occf.org/scholarships/
- Deadline 3/1/2020
- Geneva Johnston Hudson Scholarship
- Must be pursuing a degree from the University of Central Oklahoma's College of Education.
- $500
- http://occf.org/scholarships/
- Deadline 5/1/2020
- Cushing Ministerial Fellowship Scholarship
- Must be a senior at Cushing High School.
- Applications are available in the counseling office.
- $1,000
- Deadline 3/12/2021
- Application shared with seniors in Google drive
- Dr. Eugene S. Briggs Memorial Scholarship
- Must be graduating from an Oklahoma high school
- Must have financial need
- Academic achievement and community service will be reviewed
- $1,000
- http://occf.org/scholarships/
- Deadline 3/15/2020
- Pete and Lela Stavros Scholarship
- Must be graduating from an Oklahoma high school and be a child or relative of Oklahoma firefighters who are members of the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association.
- http://occf.org/scholarships/
- $1,000
- Deadline 3/1/2020
- Payne County Pork Producers Association
- 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.
- $500
- Deadline 3/13/2020
- Agribusiness Committee Scholarship
- Must be a senior who is a 4-H or FFA member
- Applications are available in the counseling office.
- $500
- Deadline 3/13/2020
- Payne County Goat Producers Association
- Must be a 4-H or FFA member
- Must have a 2.5 GPA
- Applications are available in the counseling office.
- Deadline 3/13/2020
- Payne County Sheep Producers
- Must have had a sheep project and shown sheep in the Payne County Fair or Payne County Lifestock Show for at least two school years.
- Must have a 2.5 GPA
- Applications are available in the counseling office.
- Deadline 3/13/2020
- Geographic Club of Cushing - Outstanding Senior Girl Scholarship Award
- Must have a 3.0 GPA
- Must have attended Cushing Public Schools for at least 1 year prior to senior year.
- Applications are available in the counseling office.
- $500
- Deadline 3/8/2021
- Application shared with seniors in Google drive
- Northwest Oklahoma DAV
- Applicants must be a veteran, active duty member, or dependent.
- Applications are available in the counseling office
- Amount not disclosed
- Deadline 3/26/2021
- Cushing High School Alumni Association Scholarship
- Must be a Cushing High School senior
- Applications are available in the counseling office.
- $1,000
- Deadline 4/1/2021
- Application shared with seniors in Google drive
- McKeown/Dowell "Future Teacher" Scholarship
- Deadline 4/1/2021
- $500
- Applications are available in the counseling office.
- Must be a Cushing High School Senior
- Application shared with seniors in Google drive
- Dick and Faye Wheeler Memorial Scholarship
- Deadline 4/1/2021
- $500
- Applications are available in the counseling office.
- Must be a Cushing High School Senior
- Application shared with seniors in Google drive
- Hillcrest Hospital
- Deadline 4/1/2021
- $500
- Applications are available in the counseling office.
- Must be a Cushing High School Senior
- Application shared with seniors in Google drive
- RCB Bank
- Must be a Cushing High School Senior
- Applications are available in the counseling office.
- $500
- Deadline 4/1/2021
- Application shared with seniors in Google drive
- Rotary Club
- Must be a Cushing High School senior
- Applications are available in the counseling office.
- $500
- Deadline 4/1/2021
- Application shared with seniors in Google drive
- Lion's Club
- Must be a Cushing High School Senior
- Applications are available in the counseling office.
- Deadline 4/1/2021
- Application shared with seniors in Google drive
- Thompson Foundation
- Deadline 4/1/2021
- $1,250 per year for 4 years
- Applications are available in the counseling office.
- Must be a Cushing High School senior
- Application shared with seniors in Google drive
- Payne County Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Scholarship
- Must be a 4-H or FFA member
- Must be a senior in Payne County
- Applications are available in the counseling office.
- $1,000
- Deadline - delivered or post marked by 3/13/2020
- Ray and Joyce Brumley Endowed Scholarship
- Must be a Cushing High School senior
- Applications are available in the counseling office.
- $1,000
- Deadline 4/1/2021
- https://www.cushingtigers.com/education-foundation--9
- Marie Clark and Lydia Clark Memorial Scholarship
- Must be a Cushing High School senior who intends to pursue a degree or career in a math or science field.
- Applications are available in the counseling office.
- Must have a 3.0 GPA and 21 ACT composite score
- $1,000
- Deadline 4/1/2021
- https://www.cushingtigers.com/education-foundation--9
- Jim Shields Memorial Wrestling Scholarship
- Must be a Cushing High School senior wrestler
- Applications are available in the counseling office.
- $500
- Deadline 4/1/2021
- https://www.cushingtigers.com/education-foundation--9
- Jim Frisbie Memorial Scholarship
- Must be a Cushing High School senior
- Applications are available in the counseling office.
- $500
- Deadline 4/1/2021
- https://www.cushingtigers.com/education-foundation--9
- Glenn S. "Shorty" Robinson & Louise Robinson Memorial Scholarship
- Must be a Cushing High School senior
- Applications are available in the counseling office.
- Must have a 2.5 GPA and a 17 ACT composite score.
- $2,000 per year for 4 years
- Deadline 4/1/2021
- https://www.cushingtigers.com/education-foundation--9
- Bryan Niccum Memorial Scholarship
- Must be a Cushing High School senior
- Applications are available in the counseling office.
- For 4-H or FFA students
- $500
- Deadline 4/1/2021
- https://www.cushingtigers.com/education-foundation--9
- Bobby Tanner Memorial Scholarship
- Must be a Cushing High School senior basketball player or golfer.
- Applications are available in the counseling office.
- $500
- Deadline 4/1/2021
- https://www.cushingtigers.com/education-foundation--9
- Ryan Lamb Memorial Scholarship
- Must be a Cushing High School senior baseball player
- Applications are available in the counseling office.
- $1,000
- Deadline 4/1/2021
- https://www.cushingtigers.com/education-foundation--9
- Wasson Family Scholarship
- Must be a Cushing High School senior
- Applications are available in the counseling office.
- Must have a 2.5 GPA and 17 ACT composite score
- $1,000 for 4 years
- Deadline 4/1/2021
- https://www.cushingtigers.com/education-foundation--9
- Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers
- Must be a member of Oklahoma Farm Bureau
- Applications are in the counseling office
- Deadline: Postmarked by 4/2/19
- Drumright Dental
- Apply online at www.drumrightdentalcenter.com
- $500
- Deadline 4/1/2020
- Oklahoma Rural Rehabilitation Corporation
- Must be graduating from an Oklahoma High School and intending to attend college in Oklahoma.
- This scholarship is intended for lower income, lower net worth farm families.
- Applications are available in the counseling office.
- Deadline 4/15/2021
- Application shared with seniors in Google drive
- Payne County Home & Community Education Scholarship
- Payne County Resident
- 2.0 GPA
- $1,500 May be used for university, college, business school, nurse, trade, or technical school.
- Due in Stillwater Office by April 6, 2020
- Application shared with seniors in Google drive
- Judge R. L. Hert Memorial Scholarship
- Must be a senior graduating from a high school in Payne County.
- Applications are available in the counseling office.
- $1,000
- Deadline 4/9/2021 at 5:00 p.m.
- Application shared with seniors in Google drive
- AFR County/Local Match Scholarship
- Deadline April 15th (received in their office by April 15th - address is on application)
- $1,000
- Applicant or member of applicant's family must be an AFR Insurance policy holder.
- Application shared with seniors in Google drive
- API - American Petroleum Institute
- 2.5 GPA
- Students who are interested in the petroleum industry preferred, but not mandatory
- $1,000
- Due by mail April 15, 2021 - do not return to counseling office. Must be mailed.
- Applications are available in the counseling office.
- Shared with seniors in Google drive
- Alberta Brannon Memorial Scholarship
- Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Must have the intention of studying hospitality & tourism or food services at Metro Tech Technology Center, Francis Tuttle, or Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
- $500
- http://occf.org/scholarships/
- Deadline 5/1/2019
- AIS Scholarship
- Must be 1/4 enrolled member of a Federally Recognized Native American Tribe
- Must have a GPA of 2.25 or higher
- Gives multiple awards
- https://www.americanindianservices.org/app/students_application.html
- 5/1/2019
- Payne County Farm Bureau Harvey Thompson Memorial Scholarship
- Parent/Guardian must be an active Payne County Farm Bureau Member
- Must be a senior with a 3.0 GPA
- Must plan to major in an agriculture related field
- Applications are available in the counseling office.
- $500
- Deadline 5/1/2020
- Application shared with seniors in Google drive
- Donna Vandiver Knapp Piano & Vocal Music Education Fund
- Must be planning to attend the University of Oklahoma College of Music
- Must have GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Must be an Oklahoma resident
- $4,000
- http://occf.org/scholarships/
- Deadline 5/1/2019
- Jason C. Wagner Foundation
- Need based
- Applications available in the counseling office
- Amount not disclosed
- Deadline - postmarked by 5/17/19
- Oklahoma Goodwill Industries Abilities Scholarship
- Must be graduating from an Oklahoma high school
- Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Must be able to provide written documentation from a physician or service provider supporting that the candidate meets the definition of disabled as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- $1,000
- http://occf.org/scholarships/
- Deadline 6/1/2018
- Oklahoma Youth with Promise Scholarship
- Must be a graduate of an Oklahoma high school
- Must have been in the Oklahoma DHS custody foster care systems, or have aged out, at the time of graduation.
- $2,000
- http://occf.org/scholarships/
- Deadline 6/1/2019
- Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans
- Financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity.
- High school completion by spring of 2017, Pell-eligibility, enrollment by fall 2017 with a commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical certificate/degree, and United States citizenship.
- First priority deadline June 15, 2017.
- Max amount $2500 depending on length and cost of the program
- www.application.horatioalger.org