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What: The Carolyn Watson Opportunities Scholarship is awarded to nominated students who demonstrate strong leadership skills, the desire to pursue specific educational goals and to attend the college or university that will provide the best opportunity for them to excel.

Who:

Must be residents of rural Oklahoma counties (excludes 16 metropolitan counties in the Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Lawton Metropolitan Statistical Area as defined by the U.S. Census. The following counties are excluded: Comanche, Canadian, Cleveland, Grady, Lincoln, Logan, McClain, Oklahoma, Creek, Okmulgee, Osage, Pawnee, Pottawatomie, Rogers, Tulsa, Wagoner.).

Graduating seniors of Oklahoma high schools (students who complete graduation requirements through home schooling are eligible) and demonstrate high academic capacity as evidenced by a GPA ≥ 3.25.
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.

The value of the scholarship is based on financial need as determined by the Scholarship Committee. The Carolyn Watson Opportunities award will vary up to $12,000 per academic year for a maximum of four years. Financial need is required.

When: Feb 15, 2021

How: https://occf.academicworks.com/

What: Jackie Robinson Foundation - Through the JRF application, more than 4,000 talented young minority high school students apply to become JRF Scholars and carry on the civic-minded legacy of the foundation's namesake, Jackie Robinson.

Who: The JRF Scholarship program addresses the financial needs of college students and provides extensive, hands-on mentoring and support services. Once chosen from a national, selective application process, JRF Scholars receive a generous four-year grant to attend the undergraduate school of their choice and enroll in JRF's celebrated "42 Strategies for Success Curriculum." This four-year program guides JRF Scholars to effectively navigate their college environments, explore career options, develop leadership skills, and embrace a commitment to service. The program also promotes the values and character traits embodied in the heroic life of Jackie Robinson, encouraging JRF Scholars to positively impact the lives of others.

When: February 1, 2021 at 5 p.m. ET

How: jackierobinson.org

What: PB&J scholarship for $500-1000

Who: Students who may have experienced personal challenges that may not have allowed them to perform well academically.

How: https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/pbj-scholarship?utm_source=notification&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pbj2020

When: May 31, 2020

What: DAR Scholarships

Who: High School seniors

How: National Scholarships: https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships

Oklahoma Scholarships: https://www.oklahomadar2.weebly.com/scholarship-program.html

Oklahoma scholarships require a local chapter sponsor. Info was sent to the seniors through google classroom.

When: January 31, 2020

What: Horatio Alger Scholarship

Who:

Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2021 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation
Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
Be a United States citizen

How: https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/

When: October 25, 2020

What: Hagan Scholarship for up to $48.000 for four years.

Who: Students graduating from a public school with less than 50,000 residents or students graduating from a remote rural public high school. Applicants must have a 3.75 GPA and be ranked in the top 20% of their class.

When: November 15, 2020

How: https://haganscholarships.org/

What: U.S. Senate Youth Scholarship Program awards two juniors or seniors a trip to Washinton DC and a $10,000 scholarship.

Who: Students who have held office in their student government.

How: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAH-KLbEz86AQofTAjpPqpGIwPgC8JHdO7yPlYqBXZUtOdgQ/viewform

When: November 20, 2020

What: Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarships

Who: High school seniors – a connection with the Elks organization is NOT required.

How: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm

When: November 15, 2020

What: ESA Scholarships, for more than 200 scholarships

Who: Graduating seniors – students do not have to be a member of ESA,