Foundation Scholarships

Click on the names of the scholarships to apply!

Abercrombie Family Endowed Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026
Full-time undergraduates from a high school in northeast Oklahoma, northwest Arkansas, or southwest Missouri. GPA: 2.5. First-generation students (a student whose parents have not completed a bachelor's degree) who demonstrate financial need based on the FAFSA. Preference for single parents. Applicants must attach a brief statement detailing how they meet the criteria for the scholarship and why receiving this scholarship would benefit them.

Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Full-time undergraduate students who have graduated from an Oklahoma High School in the last 10 years. Must have filed a FAFSA for the next academic year. The award is based on financial aid eligibility. You MUST BE Pell Grant eligible to qualify for this award. Applicants must submit an essay on the importance of a college education and why this scholarship assistance is needed, and a recommendation from a teacher, employer, or clergy member.

Carlton Wright Sand Springs Home Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026  
Must have lived at the Sand Springs Home (including Sand Springs Children’s Home and Family Village) at some point during their childhood. Must be an enrolled full-time (at least 12 hours a semester) student with a 2.5 GPA.

Colonel James D. Ogletree Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026  
Full-time students with a 3.0 GPA requirement for incoming freshmen and a 3.25 GPA for current students. Must submit an essay discussing the importance of patriotism and personal integrity. Must also submit a resume listing your awards, activities, honors, leadership positions, community service efforts, and work experience.

Descendants of the Cherokee Seminaries Students Association Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Full-time students of Cherokee descent who are involved in extracurricular activities. GPA: 2.5. Applicants must attach a resume including extracurricular activities, a copy of their CDIB card, and documentation of family lineage. Priority must be given to students who can demonstrate they are descendants of students who attended the Male or Female Seminaries. Appropriate documentation, or family lineage to a descendant of the seminary, must be shown. Students will want to visit NSU's archive department (archives@nsuok.edu) to obtain a copy of the role where the family member is listed and include family tree information showing how you are related to the family member who attended one of the seminaries.

Dr. Fount Holland Scholarship for First-Generation College Students
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Incoming freshmen who have graduated from a high school in Oklahoma. Must be a first-generation student, defined as a student whose parents have not completed a bachelor's degree. Must be an active participant in TRIO (Upward Bound or Talent Search) and participate in NSU TRIO Student Support Services once at NSU. Applicants must attach an essay describing how they meet the requirements listed above, as well as the goals and vision of their academic pursuits, and how they plan to utilize their education to benefit the community. Applicants must also attach or email a recommendation letter from their TRIO director to scholarships@nsuok.edu.

Dr. John Marouk Endowed Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be full-time freshmen or undergraduates who intend to attend medical school (M.D. or D.O.). Applicants demonstrate leadership qualities and attach a resume of leadership in student organizations, sports, etc., and also list any research projects they have been involved in. GPA: 3.25.

Jack & Jane Cochran Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be parents pursuing a college education and must complete at least 9 hours per semester and at least 18 hours in an academic year. GPA: 2.5. Applicants must attach a statement telling why a college education is essential and how this award would help them to achieve that goal. 

Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
This scholarship is for honorably discharged veterans, their spouses, and grandchildren (unfortunately, great-grandchildren do not qualify). Must meet regular admission requirements. Applicants must upload a copy of the DD214 that lists the Purple Heart.

NSU Warrior Women Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
This scholarship is for full-time, female, active or honorably discharged members of the United States Armed Forces, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force, and/or National Guard. Applicants must be in good academic and administrative standing at the student's most recent educational institution and must not be in default on a federal student loan. Students will need to upload the following items to the application: Proof that they are either an active member or honorably discharged. Example: A copy of the DD Form 214, an essay (350-600 words) describing what a warrior woman means to you, a personal biography, your major/minor, and your career goals. The essay will be judged on adherence to theme, style, originality, and overall quality, as well as a resume that includes volunteer activities and community service.

Royalty Owners Scholarship Fund
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
The Royalty Owner Scholarship Fund has been established to provide annual scholarship funds to one or more students at Northeastern State University who are Class Members or their heirs/kin, with secondary priority given to other royalty owners in Oklahoma if no Class Members or their heirs/kin apply. Click on the name of the scholarship for additional information. Please email documentation to scholarships@nsuok.edu by the deadline.

Sequoyah Club Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Full-time or part-time students who are or have been employed by the Sequoyah Club. Must attach proof of employment at the Sequoyah Club. Applicants must upload proof of employment.

The Sigma Sigma Sigma Jeanne Johnson Service Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026
Applicants must be full-time, incoming female freshmen. (Fall 2024 is 1st semester in college). Applicants must submit a resume detailing their community service involvement and a statement explaining why they should be selected to receive the scholarship. ACT: 23 composite. GPA: 3.5 

Sinco Scholarship Endowment
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Incoming Freshmen OR a Continuing NSU student from an Oklahoma high school pursuing a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management, Accounting, or Finance. Must be full-time with a 3.0 GPA. Must have filed a FAFSA for the 2026-27 academic year. Preference for a Native American student who is enrolled as a member of a federally recognized tribe and must attach a copy of their tribal citizenship card. Applicants must attach a short essay outlining their qualifications, need for the scholarship, and any significant extracurricular non-athletic activities.

Survivors 2 Scholars Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students. GPA: 2.5. Applicants must submit a one-page essay describing how cancer has affected their life.

University Services Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be a dependent of a current full-time NSU employee working in one of the following areas: Auxiliary Services, Business Affairs, Computing and Telecommunications, Student Financial Services, Facilities Management, Bookstore, Human Resources, Grants and Contracts, Career Services, Fitness Center, Development/Alumni, or Housing.
Applicants must be full-time and pursuing their first undergraduate degree. GPA: 2.5. 

Winters Family Scholarships for Students with Physical Disabilities
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be full-time students with a documented physical disability registered through NSU’s Student Disability Services. GPA: 2.5

Click on the names of the scholarships to apply!

Abercrombie Family Endowed Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026
Full-time undergraduates from a high school in northeast Oklahoma, northwest Arkansas, or southwest Missouri. GPA: 2.5. First-generation students (a student whose parents have not completed a bachelor's degree) who demonstrate financial need based on the FAFSA. Preference for single parents. Applicants must attach a brief statement detailing how they meet the criteria for the scholarship and why receiving this scholarship would benefit them.

Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Full-time undergraduate students who have graduated from an Oklahoma High School in the last 10 years. Must have filed a FAFSA for the next academic year. The award is based on financial aid eligibility. You MUST BE Pell Grant eligible to qualify for this award. Applicants must submit an essay on the importance of a college education and why this scholarship assistance is needed, and a recommendation from a teacher, employer, or clergy member.

Bonnie Giese Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Full-time undergraduate students majoring in Elementary Education are eligible to apply. Applicants must be at least 23 years old. GPA: 2.75. Applicants must submit a one-page essay regarding their reason(s) for studying Elementary Education and what they hope to accomplish by doing so. 

Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026  
Junior, senior, or graduate student taking classes through the Broken Arrow campus or Online. Must be a resident of Broken Arrow or a graduate of Broken Arrow High School. GPA: 3.0. Applicants must attach an essay discussing how they have benefited from attending NSU, why they believe they should be awarded this scholarship, and how it will be beneficial to them. Applicants must also ask one non-family member to email recommendations prior to the scholarship deadline, stating why they believe you deserve this scholarship to scholarships@nsuok.edu before the scholarship deadline.

Broken Arrow Community Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Undergraduate or graduate student who is a resident of Tulsa or Wagoner counties, with a preference for those who are living in Broken Arrow. Must be attending classes through the Broken Arrow campus or online. Must complete 9 hours a semester. GPA: 2.0. Applicants must attach a statement telling why a college education is essential and how this award would help them achieve that goal.

Carlton Wright Sand Springs Home Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026  
Must have lived at the Sand Springs Home (including Sand Springs Children’s Home and Family Village) at some point during their childhood. Must be an enrolled full-time (at least 12 hours a semester) student with a 2.5 GPA.

Charles Faudree Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026  
Applicants must be full-time undergraduates majoring in Art or Art Education and also be in good academic standing. Applicants must attach a statement about how they meet the requirements above and how this scholarship will benefit them. Preference will be given to a child from a single-parent home or to a single parent with dependents in the household.

Colonel James D. Ogletree Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026  
Full-time students with a 3.0 GPA requirement for incoming freshmen and a 3.25 GPA for current students. Must submit an essay discussing the importance of patriotism and personal integrity. Must also submit a resume listing your awards, activities, honors, leadership positions, community service efforts, and work experience.

Crafton & Leoser Families Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Must be a full-time sophomore or above on the Tahlequah campus. Must be currently employed. GPA: 2.75. Must attach proof of employment (current pay stub, letter from employer, etc.), and a resume of volunteer service.

Darrell and Gladys (Chaffin) Gosnell Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026  
Applicants must be full-time declared majors in Early Childhood or Elementary Education, primarily taking classes on the Tahlequah campus. They must also have graduated from a high school in one of the following counties: Adair, Cherokee, Mayes, Muskogee, Tulsa, or Sequoyah, and demonstrate financial need. GPA: 3.0. Applicants must attach an essay on why they are seeking an education degree and include any extracurricular or other activities they are participating in that relate to their degree.

Darrell Eugene Wilson Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be full-time undergraduates with a declared major in finance, accounting, business administration, or health care administration. Applicants must also be residents of the state of  Oklahoma. GPA: 3.0. Preference for U.S. military veterans and must attach proof of military service (DD214).

Delta Dental of Oklahoma Pre-Dentistry Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026
Applicants must be full-time sophomores or juniors declared in a pre-dentistry program (Natural Sciences: Cell & Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Integrative Biology) and must demonstrate financial need. Must attach a statement from the dental office you are shadowing at (if applicable) and a resume listing community service (especially dental related) and any pre-dental or science or science groups/clubs/organizations you are in. GPA: 3.5

Descendants of the Cherokee Seminaries Students Association Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Full-time students of Cherokee descent who are involved in extracurricular activities. GPA: 2.5. Applicants must attach a resume including extracurricular activities, a copy of their CDIB card, and documentation of family lineage. Priority must be given to students who can demonstrate they are descendants of students who attended the Male or Female Seminaries. Appropriate documentation, or family lineage to a descendant of the seminary, must be shown. Students will want to visit NSU's archive department (archives@nsuok.edu) to obtain a copy of the role where the family member is listed and include family tree information showing how you are related to the family member who attended one of the seminaries.

Donald Ernest Maritt Merit Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be full-time undergraduates majoring in Telecommunications-related disciplines (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, and Technology). GPA: 3.25. Applicants must upload a resume that lists leadership experience in extracurricular activities, both on- and off-campus.

Dr. Craig Clifford Award of Excellence
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be full-time undergraduates who have completed at least 60 hours. They must also be committed to applying to medical school (including osteopathic, dental, physical therapy, or optometry school). They must actively participate in a pre-professional health club recognized by NSU Student Affairs. Applicants must upload a resume that lists their involvement in organizations. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need. 

Dr. Jackie Wilcox Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students pursuing an education degree with the intention of teaching. Must be a parent with dependents under the age of 18 and must attach proof of their dependency (copy of recent taxes or birth certificate). GPA: 3.0

Dr. John Marouk Endowed Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be full-time freshmen or undergraduates who intend to attend medical school (M.D. or D.O.). Applicants demonstrate leadership qualities and attach a resume of leadership in student organizations, sports, etc., and also list any research projects they have been involved in. GPA: 3.25.

Dr. Tiffany Maher Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026
Full-time students majoring in Chemistry. GPA: 2.5. To receive the second half of the award (spring portion), the recipient must complete at least 20 hours of community service at a senior center, nursing home, or animal shelter.

Frank Haven Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be full-time undergraduates who are at least sophomores and demonstrate financial need. GPA: 2.5. Preference will be given to Information Technology Services student workers. Applicants will need to upload a 2-page essay on how technology will change their lives and why they should be awarded the scholarship. All essays must be typewritten and double-spaced, with a cover page that provides contact information, including a phone number.

Georgia Pacific Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students majoring in Business & Technology (excluding Hospitality), Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Engineering. GPA:3.0. Applicants must upload a one-page essay (In Microsoft WORD) explaining why they should receive this scholarship. Describe any extracurricular activities, including university, non-university, and community service. Please use a 12-point font, 1.5 line spacing, and standard 1-inch margins. 

Green & White Society Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be full-time NSU employees (work at least 40 hours per week) who have been employed for at least one year. They must be enrolled in at least 6 hours (graduate or undergraduate). GPA: 2.75. Preference will be given to members of the Green & White Society (employee givers). If no applicants are found, the scholarship can be awarded to the immediate dependents of full-time NSU employees who have been employed for at least one year.

Helen L. Alred Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must have attended the Shady Grove School District C026 for at least 3 consecutive years and must upload documentation verifying Shady Grove attendance (e.g., a letter from Shady Grove). Applicants must also be full-time juniors or seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Jack & Jane Cochran Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be parents pursuing a college education and must complete at least 9 hours per semester and at least 18 hours in an academic year. GPA: 2.5. Applicants must attach a statement telling why a college education is essential and how this award would help them to achieve that goal. 

James L. Lester, Jr./Sr. Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026
Applicants must be full-time Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors who expect to attend medical school (MD & DO only). They must have financial need and must be active in Baptist Collegiate Ministries, Campus Christian Fellowship, or other Christian organizations at NSU. GPA: 3.4. Applicants must upload a statement of their plans to go to medical school and why they believe they should be awarded this scholarship. They must also upload a list of activities you are involved in, including which Christian organization(s) you are involved with.

Jeremy D. West Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be full-time, regularly enrolled students. They must also be majoring in Political Science, have financial need, and can not be related to the donor. GPA: 3.0. Applicants must submit a personal essay of no more than two pages explaining their passion for political science, the legal system, democracy, or other political or governmental institutions or processes.

Jerry & Barbara Cook Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be full-time sophomores, juniors, seniors, or optometry students. They must be registered to vote in the United States. GPA: 3.0. They must also demonstrate involvement in student organizations at NSU by submitting a resume.

Jonathan Miller Legacy Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students who graduated from a high school in northeastern Oklahoma (north of I-40 and east of I-35) and are majoring in Information Systems. GPA: 3.0. Preference will be given to students working in NSU’s Information Technology Department. 

Lahoma (Hicks) Schultz Native American in Psychology Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Full-time undergraduates with a declared major in Psychology and completed a minimum of 90 credit hours, OR a graduate student pursuing a Master's degree in Psychology. Must be at least 1/8 Native American as demonstrated by a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) card. Must also be a member of a federally-recognized tribe as shown by a tribal membership card. Applicants must submit a 1-page essay of their involvement in research on Native American mental health issues and a resume of their involvement in their tribal community. GPA: 3.0.

Larry Reasor Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be full-time students with a declared major in a program offered by the College of Business and Technology. GPA: 3.0. Preference will be given to students with previous retail experience. Applicants must attach documentation and/or a statement detailing their retail industry experience. 

Mark Giese Endowed Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be full-time undergraduates with a declared major in Health and Physical Education. GPA: 2.75. Applicants must attach an essay regarding their reasons for studying Health and Physical Education and what they hope to accomplish by doing so. 

Matthew O. Henderson Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be full-time undergraduates with a declared major in marketing or finance. They must participate in extracurricular activities that are NSU or major-related. GPA: 3.0. Applicants must attach a resume, including activities they are involved in.

Mickie Coxen Taylor Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be full-time undergraduates currently living in Broken Arrow, OK, a graduate of Broken Arrow High School, and/or attending NSU-BA. They must also be a single parent with at least one dependent child under 18 living in the household. GPA: 2.5. Preference will be given to students with a declared major in the Gregg Wadley College of Science and Health Professions, including science, technology, math, or healthcare. Applicants must attach proof of children/dependency and a brief statement explaining why this scholarship is critical to them to continue their education. They must also include how this affects them as a single parent with dependent children. 

Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
This scholarship is for honorably discharged veterans, their spouses, and grandchildren (unfortunately, great-grandchildren do not qualify). Must meet regular admission requirements. Applicants must upload a copy of the DD214 that lists the Purple Heart.

Nancy Ward Social Work Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be undergraduate Social Work majors of Cherokee descent. They must also be involved in extracurricular activities. GPA: 3.0. Applicants must attach a copy of their CDIB card and proof of relationship to Nancy Ward if applicable. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate that they are descendants of Nancy Ward.

Nowicki Annual Scholarship for Working Students
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be full-time declared undergraduates, sophomores and above, who are employed at least 20 hours per week OFF CAMPUS. GPA: 3.0. Applicants must upload proof of employment (most recent check stub or letter from employer stating how many hours you work per week).

NSU Warrior Women Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
This scholarship is for full-time, female, active or honorably discharged members of the United States Armed Forces, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force, and/or National Guard. Applicants must be in good academic and administrative standing at the student's most recent educational institution and must not be in default on a federal student loan. Students will need to upload the following items to the application: Proof that they are either an active member or honorably discharged. Example: A copy of the DD Form 214, an essay (350-600 words) describing what a warrior woman means to you, a personal biography, your major/minor, and your career goals. The essay will be judged on adherence to theme, style, originality, and overall quality, as well as a resume that includes volunteer activities and community service.

Royalty Owners Scholarship Fund
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
The Royalty Owner Scholarship Fund has been established to provide annual scholarship funds to one or more students at Northeastern State University who are Class Members or their heirs/kin, with secondary priority given to other royalty owners in Oklahoma if no Class Members or their heirs/kin apply. Click on the name of the scholarship for additional information. Please email documentation to scholarships@nsuok.edu by the deadline.

Sandra R. Farley Shaw Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be a full-time second-semester freshman or beyond, and be a single working parent. GPA: 2.5. Applicants must attach a brief statement about how this award would benefit them as a single parent. Applicants must also attach proof of employment (a pay stub or a letter from their employer) and proof of dependent children (a copy of recent tax returns or a birth certificate).

Scott & Tommye Wright Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be full-time juniors or seniors during the 2026-27 award year and must be enrolled in classes at the Tahlequah campus. GPA: 3.0. Applicants must either attach a letter of recommendation in PDF format from an instructor or professor within their declared major, or the letter may also be emailed directly from the recommender to scholarships@nsuok.edu.

Sequoyah Club Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Full-time or part-time students who are or have been employed by the Sequoyah Club. Must attach proof of employment at the Sequoyah Club. Applicants must upload proof of employment.

Sinco Scholarship Endowment
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Incoming Freshmen OR a Continuing NSU student from an Oklahoma high school pursuing a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management, Accounting, or Finance. Must be full-time with a 3.0 GPA. Must have filed a FAFSA for the 2026-27 academic year. Preference for a Native American student who is enrolled as a member of a federally recognized tribe and must attach a copy of their tribal citizenship card. Applicants must attach a short essay outlining their qualifications, need for the scholarship, and any significant extracurricular non-athletic activities.

SNAG Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be full-time undergraduates or graduate students enrolled in a degree-seeking program within the NSU College of Education. GPA: 2.75. Preference will be given to students involved in major-related extracurricular activities or those with significant financial need. Applicants must attach a resume and/or a list of extracurricular activities they are involved in. 

STIR Freshwater Science Studies Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be full-time junior or senior with a declared major in NSU’s Freshwater Science Program. GPA: 3.0. Applicants must submit a one-page essay on why they chose the major and their anticipated career path. They must also commit to volunteer at least 10 hours per semester in activities related to STIR’s mission. 

Survivors 2 Scholars Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students. GPA: 2.5. Applicants must submit a one-page essay describing how cancer has affected their life.

Tom/Joe Lester Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026
Applicants must be a sophomore or higher and have financial need. Must have declared a major in Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement). GPA: 3.25. Applicants MUST be active in a Christian organization at NSU (BCM, Chi Alpha, CSO, Delight Ministries, FCPAS, Kappa Phi, LDSSA, NSU Christian Fellowship, RiverHawks for Christ, Wesley, CCS, FCA, Generations Young Adults, etc) as shown in the uploaded resume. 

University Services Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be a dependent of a current full-time NSU employee working in one of the following areas: Auxiliary Services, Business Affairs, Computing and Telecommunications, Student Financial Services, Facilities Management, Bookstore, Human Resources, Grants and Contracts, Career Services, Fitness Center, Development/Alumni, or Housing.
Applicants must be full-time and pursuing their first undergraduate degree. GPA: 2.5. 

Waters Health Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be full-time students who are Oklahoma high school graduates. Sophomore, Juniors, and Seniors with the intent to pursue one of the following professional or clinical medical degrees - Medicine (MD), Osteopathy (DO), Dental (DDS), Chiropractic (DC), Optometry (OD), Physician Assistant (PA), Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), Nurse Practitioner (APRN), Speech Language Pathology (SLP), or similar degrees requiring graduate or doctoral education. GPA: 2.5

Winters Family Scholarships for Students with Physical Disabilities
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be full-time students with a documented physical disability registered through NSU’s Student Disability Services. GPA: 2.5

Zoe Davis Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be full-time juniors, seniors, or graduate students majoring in business. GPA: 3.25. Applicants must attach a statement outlining how they plan to integrate business and education in their future endeavors. 

Click on the names of the scholarships to apply!

Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026  
Junior, senior, or graduate student taking classes through the Broken Arrow campus or Online. Must be a resident of Broken Arrow or a graduate of Broken Arrow High School. GPA: 3.0. Applicants must attach an essay discussing how they have benefited from attending NSU, why they believe they should be awarded this scholarship, and how it will be beneficial to them. Applicants must also ask one non-family member to email recommendations prior to the scholarship deadline, stating why they believe you deserve this scholarship to scholarships@nsuok.edu before the scholarship deadline.

Broken Arrow Community Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Undergraduate or graduate student who is a resident of Tulsa or Wagoner counties, with a preference for those who are living in Broken Arrow. Must be attending classes through the Broken Arrow campus or online. Must complete 9 hours a semester. GPA: 2.0. Applicants must attach a statement telling why a college education is essential and how this award would help them achieve that goal.

Descendants of the Cherokee Seminaries Students Association Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Full-time students of Cherokee descent who are involved in extracurricular activities. GPA: 2.5. Applicants must attach a resume including extracurricular activities, a copy of their CDIB card, and documentation of family lineage. Priority must be given to students who can demonstrate they are descendants of students who attended the Male or Female Seminaries. Appropriate documentation, or family lineage to a descendant of the seminary, must be shown. Students will want to visit NSU's archive department (archives@nsuok.edu) to obtain a copy of the role where the family member is listed and include family tree information showing how you are related to the family member who attended one of the seminaries.

Green & White Society Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be full-time NSU employees (work at least 40 hours per week) who have been employed for at least one year. They must be enrolled in at least 6 hours (graduate or undergraduate). GPA: 2.75. Preference will be given to members of the Green & White Society (employee givers). If no applicants are found, the scholarship can be awarded to the immediate dependents of full-time NSU employees who have been employed for at least one year.

Lahoma (Hicks) Schultz Native American in Psychology Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Full-time undergraduates with a declared major in Psychology and completed a minimum of 90 credit hours, OR a graduate student pursuing a Master's degree in Psychology. Must be at least 1/8 Native American as demonstrated by a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) card. Must also be a member of a federally-recognized tribe as shown by a tribal membership card. Applicants must submit a 1-page essay of their involvement in research on Native American mental health issues and a resume of their involvement in their tribal community. GPA: 3.0.

Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
This scholarship is for honorably discharged veterans, their spouses, and grandchildren (unfortunately, great-grandchildren do not qualify). Must meet regular admission requirements. Applicants must upload a copy of the DD214 that lists the Purple Heart.

NSU Warrior Women Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
This scholarship is for full-time, female, active or honorably discharged members of the United States Armed Forces, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force, and/or National Guard. Applicants must be in good academic and administrative standing at the student's most recent educational institution and must not be in default on a federal student loan. Students will need to upload the following items to the application: Proof that they are either an active member or honorably discharged. Example: A copy of the DD Form 214, an essay (350-600 words) describing what a warrior woman means to you, a personal biography, your major/minor, and your career goals. The essay will be judged on adherence to theme, style, originality, and overall quality, as well as a resume that includes volunteer activities and community service.

Royalty Owners Scholarship Fund
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
The Royalty Owner Scholarship Fund has been established to provide annual scholarship funds to one or more students at Northeastern State University who are Class Members or their heirs/kin, with secondary priority given to other royalty owners in Oklahoma if no Class Members or their heirs/kin apply. Click on the name of the scholarship for additional information. Please email documentation to scholarships@nsuok.edu by the deadline.

Sequoyah Club Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Full-time or part-time students who are or have been employed by the Sequoyah Club. Must attach proof of employment at the Sequoyah Club. Applicants must upload proof of employment.

SNAG Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be full-time undergraduates or graduate students enrolled in a degree-seeking program within the NSU College of Education. GPA: 2.75. Preference will be given to students involved in major-related extracurricular activities or those with significant financial need. Applicants must attach a resume and/or a list of extracurricular activities they are involved in.

Survivors 2 Scholars Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students. GPA: 2.5. Applicants must submit a one-page essay describing how cancer has affected their life.

Winters Family Scholarships for Students with Physical Disabilities
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be full-time students with a documented physical disability registered through NSU’s Student Disability Services. GPA: 2.5

Zoe Davis Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 8, 2026 
Applicants must be full-time juniors, seniors, or graduate students majoring in business. GPA: 3.25. Applicants must attach a statement outlining how they plan to integrate business and education in their future endeavors.