Scholarships & Resources
In addition to scholarships listed below, students should search and apply for scholarships online. Links to some scholarship search engines are listed on the right side of this page.
Even if you are not a senior, there are various contests you can enter. You can use scholarship search engines (like those on right side of this page) to find various contests.
If you are in 8th, 9th, 10th or 11th grade--don't forget to apply for Oklahoma's Promise. This is a wonderful scholarship opportunity, and all students who qualify should apply. Students must apply by the end of their junior year of high school. There is a financial requirement. You must also graduate with a 2.5 GPA and complete the college prep curriculum. If you meet all the requirements when you graduate, you will be eligible for this scholarship, which will pay tuition to any Oklahoma public 2-year college or 4-year university. In addition, a portion of tuition is covered at an accredited Oklahoma private college/university or public career technology center. Go to okpromise.org for more information.
Please Note: Deadlines on all scholarships are subject to change. Please check the individual scholarship website or university website to confirm deadlines.
University Scholarship Deadlines
Honors Scholarship/President's Leadership
Deadline - January 31
General Scholarship
Deadline - March 1
General Scholarships (This is part of your online Admission Application)--You must apply by February 1 for scholarship consideration. There is an early scholarship deadline of December 15.
Foundation Scholarships (This is a separate application)--Deadline - February 1.
General Scholarship
Deadline - February 1
Scholarship Name & Link | Due Date |
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The Gates Scholarship - This scholarship is for high school seniors from at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American. Applicants must complete FAFSA and be pell-eligible. Applicants must also be a US citizen, national or permanent resident. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale | September 15, 2024 |
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation | September 30, 2024 |
Scholarship Name & Link | Due Date |
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Horatio Alger Scholarship (some deadlines vary) | Deadlines vary |
Oklahoma City Community Foundation Scholarships | Deadlines Vary |
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November Scholarships:
Scholarship Name & Link | Due Date |
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Elks National Foundation (Most Valuable Student Scholarship) | November 13, 2023 |
December Scholarships:
Scholarship Name & Link | Due Date |
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Hagan Scholarship | December 1, 2023 |
Oklahoma Youth Expo Scholarship |
December 1
(But check Website-
Some deadlines vary)
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AXA Achievement Scholarship | Check website |
January/February Scholarships:
Scholarship Name & Link | Due Date |
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Oklahoma JCI Senate Scholarship | January 13, 2023 |
SOSU Honors Program Scholarships | January 31, 2024 |
SOSU President’s Leadership Class Scholarship | January 31, 2024 |
ECU Foundation Scholarships | February 1, 2024 |
Oklahoma Scholarship Competition | February 23, 2024 |
Oklahoma Hall of Fame | Opens in February 2024 |
March Scholarships:
Scholarship Name & Link | Due Date |
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Southeastern Oklahoma State University General Scholarship | March 1, 2024 |
Noble Foundation Ag Scholarship | March 1, 2024 |
The Oklahoma Business Women’s Foundation Scholarship | |
National Johnson O’Malley Association Scholarship | |
Texoma Chevy Scholarship Program | March 15, 2023 |
Marjorie Brown Memorial Scholarship (Download application using link on right side of this page). | |
Horatio Alger Scholarship (Juniors) | March 15, 2024 |
Dakota Wheatley Memorial Scholarship (Download application on right side of this page). | March 31, 2022 |
Frances Koop Parsons/AT&T Pioneer Scholarship (Download application using link on right side of this page) | March 22, 2024 |
Sam Noble Scholarships | March 1, 2024 |
Dorothy Hellen Jones Scholarship | |
No Sweat Scholarship | March 31, 2024 |
April/May/June Scholarships:
Scholarship Name & Link | Due Date |
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The MORE Scholarship | April 1, 2024 |
Ardmore Kiwanis Club Scholarship (Download application using link on right side of this page). | April 7, 2023 |
Ardmore Masonic Lodge Scholarship (Download application using link on right side of this page). Turn in to Mrs. Lancaster by April 16th. | April 19, 2024 |
Springer Alumni Scholarship (Download application using link on right) | April 18, 2024 |
American Nation Bank Scholarship (Download application using link on right side of this page). Turn in to Mrs. Lancaster by March 30th. | April 1, 2024 |
Carter County Bar Association Scholarship (Download application using link on right side of this page) | April 10, 2024 |
Ardmore Elks Lodge Scholarship (Download application using link on right side of this page.) Turn in to Mrs. Lancaster by March 28. | April 1, 2024 |
Oklahoma Rural Rehabilitation Corporation Scholarship (Download application using link on right side of this page) Turn in to Mrs. Lancaster by April 10 | April 15, 2024 |
First National Bank Scholarship (Go to 1nb.com for application) | April 21, 2023 |
Carter County Retired Educator’s Association Return to Counselor's office by April 11, 2019 | |
Ardmore Realty Teaching Scholarship For students who plan to major in education. (Download application on right side of this page.) Return to counselor's office by April 27th. | April 15, 2023 |
T C Craighead Memorial Scholarship (Download application on right side of this page.) | April 20, 2023 |
James Hodge Memorial Scholarship | |
Jason C. Wagner Scholarship | |
Chickasaw Foundation Scholarship | June 1, 2022 |
Chickasaw Grants/Scholarships (check website for deadline) |
SSMC Scholarship (Download application on right side of this page) April 30, 2022 |
Other Scholarships:
Scholarship Name & Link--Have not received updated deadlines. | Due Date |
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Oklahoma City Community Foundation Scholarships | Varying Dates |
American College Foundation Scholarship | |
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship |