Foundation Scholarships
Foundation Scholarship Opportunities
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Click on the name of the scholarship(s) to apply.
Abercrombie Family Endowed Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
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 you meet the criteria for the scholarship and why receiving this scholarship would
benefit you.
Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
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. 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 9, 2025
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 9, 2025
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 9, 2025
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 with 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 9, 2025
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 and the goals and vision of
their academic pursuits, and how they might utilize their education to benefit the
community. Applicants must also attach or have emailed to scholarships@nsuok.edu a recommendation letter from their TRIO director.
Dr. John Marouk Endowed Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
Applicants must be a full-time freshman or undergraduate who intends on attending
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 you have been involved in. GPA: 3.25.
Jack & Jane Cochran Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
Applicants must be a parent 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 important and how this
award would help them to achieve that goal.
Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
This scholarship is for honorably discharged veterans, their spouses, and grandchildren.
Must meet regular admission requirements. Applicants must upload a copy of the DD214.
NSU Warrior Women Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
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 you 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, yourself (biography), your major/minor, and your
career goals. Essay will be judged on adherence to theme, style, originality and overall
quality, and a resume including volunteer activities and community service.
Royalty Owners Scholarship Fund
Deadline: March 9, 2025
The Royalty Owner Scholarship Fund has been created to provide annual scholarship
monies to one or more students at Northeastern State University that are Class Members
or their heirs/kin with secondary priority for other royalty owners in Oklahoma if
there are no Class Members or their heirs/kin who apply. Click on the name of the
scholarship for additional information. Please email documentation to scholarships@nsuok.edu by deadline.
Sequoyah Club Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
Full-time or part-time students that 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 9, 2025
Applicants must be a full-time, incoming female freshman. (Fall 2024 is 1st semester
in college). Applicants must submit a resume listing your community service involvement
and a statement as to why you should be selected to receive the scholarship. ACT:
23 composite. GPA: 3.5
Sinco Scholarship Endowment
Deadline: March 9, 2025
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 2024-25 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 9, 2025
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 9, 2025
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 obtaining their first undergraduate degree. GPA:
2.5.
Deadline: March 9, 2025
Applicants must be full-time students with a documented physical disability registered through NSU’s Student Disability Services. GPA: 2.5
Click on the name of the scholarship(s) to apply.
Abercrombie Family Endowed Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
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 you meet the criteria for the scholarship and why receiving this scholarship would
benefit you.
Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
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. 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 9, 2025
Full-time undergraduate Elementary Education majors may apply. Applicants must be
at least 23 years old. GPA: 2.75. Applicants must submit a one-page essay regarding
your reason(s) for studying Elementary Education and what you hope to accomplish by
doing so.
Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
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 you have benefited by attending
NSU and why you believe you should be awarded this scholarship and how it will be
beneficial to you. Applicants must also ask 1 non-family member to email recommendations
prior to the scholarship deadline stating why they believe you deserve this scholarship
to scholarships@nsuok.edu prior to the scholarship deadline.
Broken Arrow Community Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
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: 2.5. Applicants must attach
a statement telling why a college education is important and how this award would
help them achieve that goal.
Carlton Wright Sand Springs Home Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
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 9, 2025
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 of a single parent home OR a student that is a single parent with
dependents in the home.
Colonel James D. Ogletree Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
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 9, 2025
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.), a resume of volunteer service.
Darrell and Gladys (Chaffin) Gosnell Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
Applicants must 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 you are participating in that relate to your degree.
Darrell Eugene Wilson Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
Applicants must full-time undergraduates with a declared major in finance, accounting,
business administration, or health care administration. Applicants must also be a
resident 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 9, 2025
Applicants must be full-time sophomores or juniors declared in a pre-dentistry program
(Natural Sciences: Cell & Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Integrative Biology) with
demonstrated 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 9, 2025
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 with 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 9, 2025
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 listing leadership in extracurricular activities
on or off campus.
Dr. Craig Clifford Award of Excellence
Deadline: March 9, 2025
Applicants must be full-time undergraduates that have completed at least 60 hours.
They must also be committed to applying to medical school (including osteopathic,
dental, physical therapy, or optometry school) and must actively participate in a
pre-professional health club recognized by NSU Student Affairs. Applicants must upload
a resume listing involvement in organizations. Preference will be given to students
with demonstrated financial need.
Dr. Jackie Wilcox Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
Applicants must be full-time undergraduates pursuing an education degree with the
intent to teach. 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 9, 2025
Applicants must be a full-time freshman or undergraduate who intends on attending
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 you have been involved in. GPA: 3.25.
Dr. Tiffany Maher Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
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 9, 2025
Applicants must be full-time undergraduates and must be at least sophomores with
a demonstrable 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 your life and why you should be awarded the scholarship. All essays must
be typewritten and double spaced with a cover page providing contact information including
phone number.
Georgia Pacific Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students majoring in Business & Technology
(with the exception of Hospitality), Computer Science, Cyber Security, and Engineering.
GPA:3.0. Applicants must upload a one page essay (In Microsoft WORD) explaining why
you should receive this scholarship. Describe any extra curricular activities including
university, non-university, and community service. Please use 12 point font size,
1.5 line spacing, and standard 1 inch margins around the page.
Green & White Society Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
Applicants must be full-time NSU employees (works at least 40 hours per week) who
have been employed 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 9, 2025
Applicants must have attended the Shady Grove School District C026 for at least 3
consecutive years and upload documentation to verify Shady Grove attendance (letter
from Shady Grove). Applicants must also be full time juniors or seniors with at least
a 3.0 GPA.
Jack & Jane Cochran Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
Applicants must be a parent 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 important and how this
award would help them to achieve that goal.
James L. Lester, Jr./Sr. Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
Applicants must be a full-time Sophomore, Junior, or Senior that expects to go to
medical school (MD & DO only). They must have financial need and must be active in
Baptist Collegiate Ministries, Campus Christian Fellowship, or other Christian organization
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 9, 2025
Applicants must be full-time and regularly enrolled. 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 2 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 9, 2025
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 9, 2025
Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students who have graduated from a high
school in northeastern Oklahoma (north of I-40 and east of I-35), 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 9, 2025
Full-time undergraduates with a declared major in Psychology and completed a minimum
of 90 credit hours OR a graduate student pursuing a Masters 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
demonstrated by a tribal membership card. Applicants must submit a 1 page essay of
involvement in research of Native American mental health issues and a resume of involvement
in one's tribal community. GPA: 3.0.
Larry Reasor Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
Applicants must be full-time with a declared major in programs offered in 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
your experience in retail.
Matthew O. Henderson Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
Applicants must be full-time undergraduates with a declared major in marketing or
finance. They must have extra-curricular related activities that are NSU or major
related. GPA: 3.0 Applicants must attach a resume, including activities you are involved
in.
Mickie Coxen Taylor Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
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 the age of 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 statement
briefly explaining why this scholarship is important to them to be able 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 9, 2025
This scholarship is for honorably discharged veterans, their spouses, and grandchildren.
Must meet regular admission requirements. Applicants must upload a copy of the DD214.
Nancy Ward Social Work Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
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 that demonstrate that they are descendants of Nancy Ward.
Nowicki Annual Scholarship for Working Students
Deadline: March 9, 2025
Applicants must be full-time declared undergraduates, sophomores and above, that 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 9, 2025
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 you 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, yourself (biography), your major/minor, and your
career goals. Essay will be judged on adherence to theme, style, originality and overall
quality, and a resume including volunteer activities and community service.
Royalty Owners Scholarship Fund
Deadline: March 9, 2025
The Royalty Owner Scholarship Fund has been created to provide annual scholarship
monies to one or more students at Northeastern State University that are Class Members
or their heirs/kin with secondary priority for other royalty owners in Oklahoma if
there are no Class Members or their heirs/kin who apply. Click on the name of the
scholarship for additional information. Please email documentation to scholarships@nsuok.edu by deadline.
Sandra R. Farley Shaw Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
Applicants must be a full-time second semester freshman or beyond that is also 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 (pay stub or letter from employer), and proof of dependent children (copy
of recent taxes or birth certificate).
Scott & Tommye Wright Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
Applicants must be full-time juniors or seniors during the 2024-25 award year and
must be attending classes on 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 the scholarships@nsuok.edu.
Sequoyah Club Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
Full-time or part-time students that 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 9, 2025
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 2024-25 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 9, 2025
Applicants must be full-time undergraduates or graduates enrolled in a degree-seeking
course of study within the NSU College of Education. GPA: 2.75. Preference will be
given to students involved in major-related extracurricular activities or who have
great financial need. Applicants must attach a resume and/or list of extracurricular
activities they are involved in.
STIR Freshwater Science Studies Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
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 9, 2025
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 9, 2025
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 obtaining their first undergraduate degree. GPA:
2.5.
Winters Family Scholarships for Students with Physical Disabilities
Deadline: March 9, 2025
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 9, 2025
Applicants must be full time juniors, seniors, or graduate students that are business
majors. GPA: 3.25. Applicants must attach a statement about how you plan to combine
business and education in your future plans.
Click on the name of the scholarship(s) to apply.
Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
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 you have benefited by attending
NSU and why you believe you should be awarded this scholarship and how it will be
beneficial to you. Applicants must also ask 1 non-family member to email recommendations
prior to the scholarship deadline stating why they believe you deserve this scholarship
to scholarships@nsuok.edu prior to the scholarship deadline.
Broken Arrow Community Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
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: 2.5. Applicants must attach
a statement telling why a college education is important and how this award would
help them achieve that goal.
Descendants of the Cherokee Seminaries Students Association Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
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 with 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 9, 2025
Applicants must be full-time NSU employees (works at least 40 hours per week) who
have been employed 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 9, 2025
Full-time undergraduates with a declared major in Psychology and completed a minimum
of 90 credit hours OR a graduate student pursuing a Masters 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
demonstrated by a tribal membership card. Applicants must submit a 1 page essay of
involvement in research of Native American mental health issues and a resume of involvement
in one's tribal community. GPA: 3.0.
Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
This scholarship is for honorably discharged veterans, their spouses, and grandchildren.
Must meet regular admission requirements. Applicants must upload a copy of the DD214.
NSU Warrior Women Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
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 you 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, yourself (biography), your major/minor, and your
career goals. Essay will be judged on adherence to theme, style, originality and overall
quality, and a resume including volunteer activities and community service.
Royalty Owners Scholarship Fund
Deadline: March 9, 2025
The Royalty Owner Scholarship Fund has been created to provide annual scholarship
monies to one or more students at Northeastern State University that are Class Members
or their heirs/kin with secondary priority for other royalty owners in Oklahoma if
there are no Class Members or their heirs/kin who apply. Click on the name of the
scholarship for additional information. Please email documentation to scholarships@nsuok.edu by deadline.
SNAG Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
Applicants must be full-time undergraduates or graduates enrolled in a degree-seeking
course of study within the NSU College of Education. GPA: 2.75. Preference will be
given to students involved in major-related extracurricular activities or who have
great financial need. Applicants must attach a resume and/or list of extracurricular
activities they are involved in.
Survivors 2 Scholars Scholarship
Deadline: March 9, 2025
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 9, 2025
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 9, 2025
Applicants must be full time juniors, seniors, or graduate students that are business
majors. GPA: 3.25. Applicants must attach a statement about how you plan to combine
business and education in your future plans.
The majority of our Foundation Scholarships are applied for when you fill out a general scholarship application each academic year. If any become available that require a separate application we will send out an email and post the information here.
If you have any questions about the scholarships, applications, or requirements, please
contact the Scholarship Office. Please do not contact the donors directly, as IRS regulations and federal law prevent
them from being involved in the selection of scholarship recipients.
Northeastern State University complies with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all as amended, and other federal and state laws and regulations. NSU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, contracting, employment, financial aid and educational services. Northeastern State University, in compliance with Oklahoma Constitution Article 2, 36A, does not unlawfully grant preferential treatment to, or discriminate against, any individual or group on the basis of race, color, sex, ethnicity or national origin in the operation of public employment, public education or public contracting.