Scholarship Opportunities
What: Plumbers and Pipefitters Apprenticeship Program
Who: 18 year olds who have a high school diploma or GED.
How: An application may be found on: http://plumbersandpipefitters.com
What: Western Oklahoma Electrical Apprenticeship
Who: Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and have a passing grade on Algebra I.
How: Call (405)672-7600 or email staff@woejatc.org
Who: Time Clock Go hopes to help students further their education by providing a scholarship for those who are passionate about effective communication practices. The scholarship is open to all students attending college in Spring 2020.
How: To apply, students must provide proof of their college enrollment and a 750-word essay discussing a life experience that has led to personal development. Visit the website at: https://www.timeclockgo.com/scholarship
When: November 30, 2019
When: November 30, 2019
What: UCO Counselor’s Day Scholarship
Who: Velma-Alma student who has been admitted to UCO by Feb. 3rd.
How: Write in your own handwritting why you are going to UCO. Typed responses will not be considered.
When: February 21st.
What: Hagar Scholarship Foundation, up to $6000 per semester
Who: Students must have a 3.75 GPA, 24 on the ACT and must have an EFC less than $6500 on the FAFSA.
How: http://hsfmo.org
When: November 15th
What: Oklahoma City Community Foundation Scholarships has numerous scholarships available.
Who: Oklahoma seniors
How: Create an account at https://occf.academicworks.com/ and students need to have completed their FAFSA. For a list of scholarships, see Mrs. Justus.
When: Scholarships open on Oct. 1st
What: Keep Oklahoma Beautiful Video Contest
Who: High school students
How: Make a 25-45 second long video that conveys that littering is costly. http://keepoklahomabeautiful.com
When: Register by Nov. 15th and submit the video by Dec. 3rd
What: Chancellor Hans Brisch Scholarship
Who: Students who have outstanding leadership skills and have numerous volunteer hours. Community service is 2/3 of the nominee’s score. The high school can only submit one applicant.
How: See Mrs. Justus for the application.
When: Deadline is December 6, 2019
What: Horatio Alger Scholarship, ranging from $10,000 to 25,000
Who: Students who have a 2.0 and demonstrate financial need (parent income is $55,000 or less)
How: Apply at scholars.horatioalger.org
When: October 25
What: Prudential Spirit of Community Award
Who: Students in grades 5-12 who have engaged in a volunteer activity at least in part after Sept 1, 2018.
How: Students much complete an application and submit it to a school official to be validated. Apply online at spirit.prudential.com
When: November 5, 2019
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