Scholarship
Welcome and enjoy perusing the scholarship list below. Watch for weekly updates throughout first semester.
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If you find a scholarship for which you wish to apply, see Mrs. Cooper in the College Counseling office, she will be happy to assist you.
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Always check the financial aid/scholarship website of the colleges to which you apply.
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Some colleges have additional scholarship applications and deadlines. Be sure to review the list of visiting colleges and universities found on the College Counseling Site. These schools are sending a representative to our campus to share the highlights of their programs and they are happy to talk about scholarship opportunities. Juniors and seniors may register on Naviance to meet with any of the college representatives. Sophomores are welcome to attend if they do not have a scheduled class during the visit time.
If you have questions, feel free to e-mail rcooper@hollandhall.org or call 481-1111, Ext. 230.
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The OK Academic Scholars PROGRAM is available to all National Merit Finalists and to any student who scores an ACT sum total of 134 or and SAT critical reading and math total of a 1575. You must attend an Oklahoma college or university. Please check out the scholarship by clicking on the OK College Start link in the upper right hand corner of this page. |
For the amounts vary by college, check with the college you will attend. Deadline is June of 2012. |
8/29/11 |
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Best Buy is awarding 1200 scholarships of $1,000. Students in grades 9-12 are eligible. Applicants must have solid grades plus community service or work experience. |
Deadline: February 15, 2012 | 1/20/12 |
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SportQuest announces the 2011-2012 Playing with Purpose Scholarship. A total of $12,500 of scholarships are available to Christian Student Athletes. To apply you must be a sophomore, junior or senior, maintain a minimum “C” average or higher, compete as a varsity athlete in one or more spots and be a committed follower of Jesus Christ. To apply on-line go to www.playingwithpurpose.org. |
Amounts vary between $300 and $1,500 see website for specifics, deadline to apply is March 1, 2012. | 12/21/11 |
| 4. | University of Dayton announces the Leadership in Service Scholarship. Student must be nominated and must demonstrate an innate desire for personal development and a committment to service his his or her school, church, or community. This is not based on GPA and test scores. See Mrs. Cooper for additional details. | Amount/deadline $10,000 (2,500 x4) February 15, 2012 | 11/2/11 |
| 5. | The Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs announces the 13th annual Citizenship essay contest. All entrants must be an Oklahoma high school senior. Question: “Is the United States Constitution a “living documnet?” Why or why not? The essay must be between 1,000 to 1,250 words. | You could win $5,000, 2,500, 2,000, $1,500, or $1,000 in a tuition scholarship paid to the college or university of your choice. For specific details visit www.ocpathink.org. See Mrs. Cooper for an entry form.
Deadline: February 27, 2012 |
1/26/12 |
| 6. | OSU School of Media and Strategic Communications is proud to offer seven scholarship opportunities for fall 2012 incoming freshmen. The OK Press Association and OK News Foundation will award five $2,000 scholarships to freshmen interested in one of three degrees Multimedia Journalism, Sports Media or Strategic Communications. The Media House will award two $1,800 scholarships to students planning to major in one of the three majors and live in the Media House, located in the “Village.” See Mrs. Cooper in the college office to pick up an application. | Deadline for all scholarships is February 24, 2012. | 2/2/12 |
| 7. | Cappex announces two scholarships High School Innovator of the Year and “Lead with your Heart” both earn $5,000. Innovators must have invented something noteworthy or improved a process that affects school, city or town. Heart leaders must have dedicated their h.s. career for the greater good and demonstrated selfless service. Checkout scholarships opportunities on the Cappex website. Apply today at www.cappex.com/scholarships | $5,000 for each scholarship nonrenewable | 8/30/11 |
| 8. | The Oklahoma Engineering Foundation has changed its scholarship program from a one-year scholarship to a four-year scholarship. Applicants must meet the following qualifications: 3.0 GPA minimum, ACT Composite 24 – 29 with a math sub test of 28 or above, major in an accredited engineering program at one these Oklahoma universities: OCU, OSU, OU, ORU, UCO,or TU, and be an Oklahoma resident. For more details go to www.ospe.org/scholarships. | $500 per semester x 4 years, Deadline to apply is February 15, 2012 | 12/21/11 |
| 9. | OSU Freshmen Research Scholars is looking for applicants. To be competitive you must have a 27 ACT or the equivilent SAT and a solid academic record. Scholars will be given the opportunity to complete research with graduate students and professors. Opportunities to be published are available. To learn more about the scholarship go http://okstateu.com/ |
Amount: $1,000
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2/16/12 |
| 12. | GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program is seeking students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and show financial need. For additional details visit www.reaganfoundation.org/ |
20 - $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 renewable x 4) Deadline February 17, 2012 |
12/1/11 |
| 15. | OU Club of Tulsa gives six scholarships given to incoming freshmen. Must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement and leadership in school or community activities. See Mrs. Cooper for an application. |
Five awards total $2,000 each and one is for $4,000. The awards are nonrenewable. Deadline: March 1, 2011 |
9/28/11 |
| 16. | Oklahoma City University announces scholarship aduitions dates for the Wanda L. Bass School of Music. November 18-19, February 3-4 and March 9-10. To schedule an audition go to www.okcu.edu/music or call 405-208-5980. | 9/28/11 | |
| 18. | Al’s Formal Wear is offering two $1,000 college scholarships. For rules and an application visit www.alsformalwear.com/ |
Entries are accepted until May 31, 2012. | 10/19/11 |
| 22. | Big Sun Scholarship – must be a high school senior or attending a post secondary institution and playing a sport at the school. Requires an essay, for additional details visit the website www.bigsunathletics.com. | $500 one time award
Deadline: June 22, 2012 |
10/25/11 |
