The Academic Scholars Program, established by the state Legislature and governor in 1988 and operated by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, provides scholarships to academically outstanding students who attend an Oklahoma college or university.
Scholarship Details
- Scholarship covers room, board, tuition, books, and incidental fees for up to eight semesters
- Award amounts vary depending on the institution attended and the student’s qualification status
- Institutional nominees receive $24,000 for research universities, $13,000 for regional universities, and $12,500 for community/two-year colleges
Eligibility Criteria
- Oklahoma students automatically qualify by meeting one of the following:
- National Merit Scholar, National Merit Finalist, or U.S. Presidential Scholar designation
- 99.5 percentile on ACT or SAT (ACT total score of 103 or SAT total score of 1560 for fall)
- Institutional nomination is also available; contact the college or university’s financial aid office for nomination details
- To continue receiving the scholarship, scholars must:
- Maintain full-time enrollment each semester
- Complete at least 24 credit hours annually
- Maintain a 3.25 cumulative GPA each year
Application Process
- Automatic qualifiers (99.5 percentile ACT/SAT or National Merit/Presidential Scholar designation) should complete the online application form
- Submit the required documentation with the online application; State Regents staff will verify and may request additional information if needed
- Students without automatic qualification should contact their college or university financial aid office for details on the nomination process
- Approved applicants will receive award notification letters starting in late February
Academic Scholars receive a scholarship to help cover the cost of room, board, tuition, books and incidental fees for up to eight semesters. The actual value of the scholarship varies based on the institution the scholar chooses to attend.
