Scholarship Opportunities
This site has multiple scholarships. Please check it monthly. https://www.ucango2.org/scholarships/deadline.html#01
What: First National Bank & Trust Scholarship
Who: Velma-Alma Students
When: April 15, 2020
How: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/1NB-2020
What: Lynn Colbert Scholarship for Murray State Collegecovers tuition and fees OR room and board
Who: Seniors from Stephens county who are attending Murray.
When: June 30, 2020
How: https://mscok.academicworks.com/opportunities/431
What: Duncan Association of Realtors Joe Wood Memorial Scholarship for $1000
Who: Any senior from Stephens County
When: April 15, 2020
How: Pick up application in the counselor’s office
What: Security Benefit Strength in Benefit Scholarship, a one-time $2,000 (split into two $1,000 payments per academic semester) scholarship to a student who plans to pursue a certified degree in education or in an occupation that directly supports the educational system.
Who:
When: March 16, 2020
How: https://www.okasbo.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageID=3325
What: Ann Wade Strength in Education Scholarship, a one-time $2,000 (split into two $1,000 payments per academic semester) scholarship to a student who plans to pursue a certified degree in education or in an occupation that directly supports the educational system.
Who:
When: March 16, 2020
How: https://www.okasbo.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageID=3376
What: Horatio Alger Association Career & Technical Scholarship for up to $2500
Who: Students who pursue a career or technical education
When: April 15, 2020
How: https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/technical/
What: Oklahoma Rural Rehabilitation Corporation scholarship
Who: Students whose parents are farmers or ranchers or live in a town of no more than 20,000. The student must also have a financial need.
When: April 15, 2020
How: Applications are in Mrs. Justus’ office
What: Travis W Watkins Scholarship,The Travis W. Watkins Tax Resolution & Accounting Firm Scholarship is a one-time $1,000 award for any current or soon-to-be student. The Travis W. Watkins Scholarship has a brief and 100% confidential submission process, and applicants will be judged on their ability to convey the importance of tax compliance as well as the journey of those challenges.
Who: Any current or soon-to-be student.
When: Last day in April or the last day in December of every year
How: https://www.traviswatkins.com/
What: The Frances Koop Parsons/AT&T Pioneers Memorial Scholarship for $1000
Who: Students who have a 3.0 GPA and whose parents make less than $75,000 per year
When: March 27, 2020
How: Pick up application in the counselor’s office or email kjustus@velma-alma.k12.ok.us
What: Goodwill Industries of Southwest Oklahoma & North Texas scholarship for $1000
Who:
- Students with documented 15 hours of community service
- Students with a documented disability OR a demonstrated financial need
- Must be able to attend theGoodwill Banquet in Lawton
-Must be able to tour the Goodwill facilities
When: March 30, 2020
How: Applications are in the counselor’s office or email kjustus@velma-alma.k12.ok.us for a copy.
What: Imo Scheidt Memorial Scholarship applicant must
Who:
- be a high school graduating senior in the U.S.
- have a minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA
- be/have been in the Foster Care System or intend to major in Social Services
- provide a letter of recommendation from the counselor and/or principal
- maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA to receive 2nd semester payment
- preference will be given to students who are or have been in the foster care system
When: March 12, 2020
How: http://www.cfok.org/apply
What: Waylan Loring Scholarship
Who:
When: March 12, 2020
How: http://www.cfok.org/apply
What: Velma Alma Fountain of Knowledge Scholarship
Who:
When: March 12, 2020
How: http://www.cfok.org/apply
What: McCasland Foundation Scholarship
Who:
When: March 12, 2020
How: http://www.cfok.org/apply
What: Oklahoma Schools Insurance Group Scholarship for $1000
Who: Students who attend school at a OSIG school (Velma-Alma is an OSIG member)
How: Pick up an application from Mrs. Justus
When: Feb. 25th
What: Pete and Lela Stravros Scholarship for $1000
Who: Graduating Oklahoma seniors who are children or relatives of Oklahoma firefighters who are active or retired members of the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association.
When: April 1, 2020
How: https://www.occf.org/scholarship After the application is submitted, see Mrs. Justus for supplemental questions.
What: The Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Scholarship
Who:The Foot Locker Scholar Athletes program honors student-athletes who demonstrate exceptional academic ability and strong leadership skills in sports, in their schools, and within their communities. Students must have a 3.0 GPA.
How: https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/foot-locker-scholar-athletes-2020/4921
When: January 3, 2020
What: PB&J Scholarship
Who: Students who have experienced challenges in their life and who have a drive to succeed.
When: Priority deadline is December 16, 2019. Applicants who apply before this date will be considered for an award of $500. The deadline for the main scholarship of $1,000 is May 31st.
What: Rural Electric Cooperative Scholarship will award 2 – $1500 scholarships and 8 – $1000 scholarships
Who: The applicant’s parents or legal guardian must be a member of Rural Electric Cooperative of Lindsay and be receiving electric service. The student must have a 2.5 GPA.
How: Pick up applications in Mrs. Justus’ office
When: Deadline is January 20, 2020
What: Jimmie L Dean Scholarship
Who: Students attending 4 year colleges who have a 25 on the ACT or students attending OSUIT who have a 17 on the ACT. Also, this scholarship is for students who want to make or build things or serve in the health service field.
When: April 15, 2020
How: http://jimmiedeanfoundation.org/
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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