Scholarships

The College of Arts and Sciences Scholarship and the Leadership Scholars Program application process is now over.

Please check back next fall for the deadline for next year's call for scholarship applications.


Scholarships: The College of Arts and Sciences offers a variety of scholarships based on financial need and academic performance. They are available to both undergraduate and graduate students from all Arts and Sciences majors. While applicants will be considered for any and all scholarships for which they meet the criteria, they may only receive one A&S scholarship per year. To view specific scholarship criteria, click on the scholarship links in the table below.

Scholarship applicants must have financial need to apply., e.g., a need value in the “Need Calculation” portion of the OU Financial Aid Notification (OU-FAN).  Students must have filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to receive an OU-FAN from OU Financial Aid Services.  The recommended deadline to submit a FAFSA is by March 1, for the following academic year.  To view your OU-FAN, log in to oZONE, and click on the Money tab. In the My Financial Aid box, click on Award (OU-FAN) link. Select Aid Year 2011-2012 and press submit. Finally, click on the Award Overview tab.

Leadership Scholars Program: Financial need is NOT required to apply or to be selected for Leadership Scholars. Visit the Leadership Scholars webpage for information on the program.

College Scholarships

Scholarship Name GPA Gender/Age/
Origin Specific 		Major Specific

Classification Specific

 Amount
Berlin Scholarship 3.25 No Yes Yes $1,200
Brakebill Scholarship  3.5 No No No $1,200
Denton Scholarship 3.0 Yes No Yes $1,200
Dixon Scholarship  3.25 Yes No Yes $1,200
Goff Memorial Scholarship  3.0 Yes No No $500
Jirous Sonic Scholarship 2.75 No No No $1,500
Larason Scholarship 3.25 No Yes 90> hours $1,200
Leadership Scholars Program 3.5 No No Yes $1,500
Perkinson Scholarship 2.75 Yes No No $1,200
Price Scholarship 3.0 No No No $1,200

Pullin and Drake Scholarship

 3.0 No No No $1,200
Sturgis Scholarship 3.0 No No No $1,200
Sullivan Scholarship 3.0 No No No $1,000
Withrow Scholarship 3.0 Yes No Yes $1,200

 

THINGS YOU SHOULD DO BEFORE FILLING OUT THE APPLICATION:

  1. All Applicants: Compose a single-page document that lists your honors, awards, campus/community involvement, leadership opportunities, and jobs you have held while attending college. Save this document to your computer for uploading to the application.
  2. International Students: Compile your financial information, e.g., school and living costs
    and income for the 11-12 academic year to use in the International Student Financial
    Information section.
  3. Native American Students: Save a copy of your CDIB card, if you have one, to your
    computer for uploading to the application. This can be a Word or PDF document.
  4. GTAs/GRAs: Obtain a statement from your department that confirms your employment and
    the amount of your annual salary. Save this to your computer for uploading to the
    application. This can be a Word or PDF document.
  5. Male students, with a 3.0 GPA or above, who work to afford college: Obtain a dated
    letter from your employer that states the number of hours you work per week. Save it to
    your computer for uploading to the application. This can be a Word or PDF document.
  6. All Applicants: Compose a two-page, double-spaced essay (about 800 words) in a wordprocessing program such as Microsoft Word.  Copy and paste this into the scholarship essay text entry box.  Scholarship Essay Topic:  Why is a well-rounded liberal arts education important? How has your education contributed to the person you are today – your world view, your values, etc.?  
  7. Leadership Scholars Applicants: Compose a double-spaced essay (no more than 800 words) in a wordprocessing program such as Microsoft Word.  Copy and paste this into the Leadership Scholars essay text entry box.  Leadership Scholars Essay Topic:  Why are you interested in being considered for College of Arts and Sciences Leadership Scholars? Explain how you are a strong candidate and what you hope to gain from the program. Save this document to your computer for uploading to the application.
  8. Leadership Scholars Applicants: Identify and have the email addresses for two individuals
    who will complete a recommendation for you. These can be professors, advisors, current or
    former supervisors, coaches or other organizational leaders. Your references should know
    you well and describe your leadership experience and potential, good character,
    commitment to service, outstanding academic merit, and/or other similar qualities.

HOW TO APPLY:

Log in to oZONE, and click on the Money tab. You can find the link to the application in the Scholarship Information box to the left of the page. See below.

 

Freshman Scholarships: Entering freshmen are eligible to apply for the Alice Allen Everett American Indian, the J & J Stevens, and the Les and Mary Puckett Arts and Sciences Scholarships. To view specific scholarship criteria, click the Details links below. Please read the criteria for these scholarships carefully as there are other requirements in addition to filling out the application.

Applicants must fill out the scholarship section of the online admission application to be considered for these scholarships. Visit the Prospective Student Services website to access the log in page for the application.

Incoming Freshmen Scholarships

Scholarship Name Details
J&J Stevens Scholarship Details
Alice Allen Everett American Indian Scholarship Details
Les and Mary Puckett Arts and Sciences Scholarship Details

Department Scholarships

Many of the departments and programs in the college offer scholarships.  Please visit their webpages individually for more information.  

For complete financial aid information, including the 2012-2013 Scholarship Guide, please log in to oZONE and click on the Money tab. For more information, please contact Susan Bayliss at (405) 325-2078.

 

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