Freshmen Scholarships
Incoming Freshmen Scholarships
Great news! We now have automatic scholarships!
| Scholarship | ACT Score | High School GPA | Amount Per Year | Duration |
| Collegiate Scholars* | 26 | 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 | 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.
Out-of-state students are only eligible for our foundation scholarships.
Fill out our General Scholarship Application in order to apply for our private donor foundation scholarships.
The foundation scholarships vary in requirement and amount. They are available to both in-state and out-of-state students. Please complete the scholarship application by March 1 for consideration. To view a summarized list of scholarships available through the NSU Foundation Office, please visit the Endowment Fund Description page.
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 the 2022-2023 school 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 Score | High School GPA | Amount Per Year | Duration |
| Baccalaureate Scholars*' | 30 | 3.5 | $13,200 | 4 Years |
| Academic Scholars*'~ | 30 | 3.8 | $12,600 | 4 Years |
| Northeastern Honors' | 28 | 3.5 | $11,200 | 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 that will apply each semester ($1500 Baccalaureate,
$1200 Academic, $500 Northeastern Honors).
'These scholarships are awarded to incoming freshman only.
*Academic Scholars and Baccalaureate Scholars are only awarded to Oklahoma residents.
~Academic Scholars must meet either the ACT score required OR the High School GPA AND class rank requirement. Students meeting only the GPA and class rank requirements
should have a minimum ACT score of 28.
Students can only receive one of the above scholarships.
Honors Application Deadline: February 1
Student must be admitted by the scholarship deadline.
Please carefully read the Honors Application Instructions first to ensure you are
prepared to complete your application in one setting.
HONORS APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
President's Leadership Class Scholarship Information
The President's Leadership Class Scholarship Application for the 2022-2023 school 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 Score | High School GPA | Amount Per Year | Duration |
| Presidents Leadership Class* | 20 | 3.25 | $11,100 | 4 Years |
*This scholarship is awarded to incoming freshman 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 $750 that will apply each semester.
President's Leadership Class Application Deadline: February 1
Student must be admitted by the scholarship deadline.
Please carefully read the PLC Application Instructions first to ensure you are prepared
to complete your application in one setting.
PLC - Recommender Request Form