Freshmen Scholarships
Incoming Freshmen Scholarship Opportunities
Great News! We have Automatic Scholarships!
In-state students that are admitted by February 1, 2024 will automatically be awarded one of our four-year academic waivers if they qualify! Want an early scholarship offer? If you are admitted by December 1 and you qualify for one of the scholarships below, you will receive an offer by the end of December. Students admitted after the February 1 deadline, will only be awarded if funds are available.
| Scholarship | ACT/SAT Score | High School GPA | Amount Per Year | Duration |
| Collegiate Scholars* |
26 (1230-1250) |
3.25 | $2,200 | 4 Years |
| Valedictorian Scholars* | N/A | 4.0 AND Class Rank of 1 | $1,800 | 4 Years |
| Green & White Scholars* |
20-25 (1030-1220) |
3.25 | $1,400 | 4 Years |
*Must be an Oklahoma Resident in order to receive these waivers.
Students can only be awarded one of the above tuition waivers and must meet both of
the requirements listed for each scholarship.
Official ACT Superscores provided by ACT will be accepted for scholarship consideration.
Out-of-state students are only eligible for our foundation scholarships.
The awards listed above are for the 24-25 academic year and beyond. Prior awards may
have a different amount and duration. Please reach out to our office with any questions.
FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
The General Scholarship Application for the 2024-2025 Academic Year is Now Open!
This application applies students for our foundation scholarships that vary in requirement and amount. They are available to both in-state and out-of-state students. This one application will place you in the running for 98% of the foundation scholarships that you qualify for. Please complete the scholarship application by March 1 for consideration.
OUT-OF-STATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Are you an Out-of-State incoming freshman?
Please visit our Out-of-State scholarship page for more information on our non-resident tuition waivers.
HONORS SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
The Honors Scholarship Application for new freshman coming to NSU for the first during
the 2024-2025 academic year is now open!
The Honors Program at Northeastern State University is a challenging educational option
for academically talented students who enjoy learning. Honor students work with distinguished
faculty members and peers in enhanced courses, pursue independent research, and participate
in co-curricular cultural experiences. One of the benefits of being an Honors Student can include receiving one of our three academic honors
scholarships.
By completing this application, you are applying for all three NSU Honors Scholarships:
- Baccalaureate Scholars
- Each year, a select number of entering freshmen from the state of Oklahoma are selected as Baccalaureate Scholars. Students must demonstrate exceptional academic achievements while in high school. Eligibility is based on a composite ACT score, GPA, exceptional class rank, or status as a National Merit Semifinalist or Commended Student.
- Academic Scholars
- Oklahoma students automatically qualify for the Academic Scholars Program by being named a Presidential Scholar by the United States Department of Education, a National Merit Scholar or National Merit Finalist, or by scoring in the 99th percentile of the American College Testing Program. In addition to automatic qualifiers, five additional academic scholars are selected each year.
- Northeastern Honors Scholars
- Each year, a select number of entering freshmen are selected as Northeastern Honors Scholars. Students must demonstrate exceptional academic achievements while in high school.
| Scholarship | ACT/SAT Score | High School GPA | Amount Per Year | Duration |
| Baccalaureate Scholars*' | 30 (1360-1380) | 3.5 | $14,447 | 4 Years |
| Academic Scholars*' | 28 (1300-1320) | 3.8 | $13,647 | 4 Years |
| Northeastern Honors Scholars' | 28 (1300-1320) | 3.5 | $11,947 | 4 Years |
Each Honors scholarship has a tuition waiver that will cover up to 18 hours of tuition
each semester, a $1500 housing waiver (for on-campus housing only) per semester, and
a cash stipend that varies per scholarship ($1750 Baccalaureate, $1350 Academic, $500
Northeastern Honors) that will apply each semester.
'These scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen only.
*Academic Scholars and Baccalaureate Scholars can only be awarded to Oklahoma residents.
Students can only receive one of the above scholarships.
Non-Oklahoma NHS students' tuition waiver will cover their out-of-state tuition and
they will still be responsible for covering their in-state tuition.
Official ACT Superscores provided by ACT will be accepted for scholarship consideration.
Honors Application Deadline: February 1
Students must be admitted by the scholarship deadline.
Please carefully read the Honors Application Instructions first to ensure you are prepared to complete your scholarship application in one setting.
Honors Application Instructions
President's Leadership Class Scholarship Information
The President's Leadership Class Scholarship Application for new freshmen coming to NSU for the first time during the 2023-2024 academic year is now open!
If you display outstanding leadership capabilities and have an exceptionally strong academic record the President's Leadership Class scholarship could be for you! The President's Leadership Class (PLC) is a unique leadership/scholarship program designed to cultivate outstanding potential in proven student leaders.
| Scholarship | ACT/SAT Score | High School GPA | Amount Per Year | Duration |
| President's Leadership Class* | 22 (1100-1120) | 3.5 | $11,947 | 4 Years |
*This scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen only.
The PLC Scholarship has a tuition waiver that will cover up to 18 hours of tuition
each semester, a $1200 housing waiver (for on-campus housing only) per semester, and
a cash stipend in the amount of $800 that will apply each semester. Non-Oklahoma PLC
students' tuition waiver will cover their out-of-state tuition and they will still
be responsible for covering their in-state tuition.
Official ACT Superscores provided by ACT will be accepted for scholarship consideration.
President's Leadership Class Application Deadline: February 1
Students must be admitted by the scholarship deadline.
Please carefully read the PLC Application Instructions first to ensure you are prepared to complete your scholarship application in one setting.
PLC Recommendation Request Form
