Oklahoma Scholarships
Living or studying in Oklahoma qualifies you for scholarships that most students never see: statewide awards restricted to OK residents, where the applicant pool is a fraction of any national contest. These verified awards sit on top of the national scholarships and Oklahoma's own state aid programs, so treat them as one layer of a larger funding plan.
- Open scholarships
- 4
- Median award
- $5,000
- Largest award
- $5,000
- No essay required
- 1
Carolyn Wilson Dialysis Patient Scholarship
Up to $5,000Annual: July 15Residents of Arkansas, Louisiana, or Oklahoma diagnosed with end-stage renal disease who are currently on dialysis or are kidney transplant recipients and demonstrate financial need may apply. One scholarship of up to $5,000 per academic year covers tuition at higher-education or vocational programs. Funding may renew for one additional year based on academic performance and fund availability. Submit a statement of purpose, a reference from a nephrology professional, and the application. Funds are paid directly to the educational institution.
Essay written for youKathy Pace Technology Scholarship
$5,000Annual: May 30Texas or Oklahoma residents accepted to or enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate technology-related degree program with a minimum 3.0 GPA may apply for Centre Technologies' Kathy Pace Technology Scholarship. One $5,000 award is given annually. Funds may be used for tuition and other school-related expenses. Submit two recommendations, a transcript, a degree plan, and an 800-word essay. The scholarship honors Kathy Pace and her belief in combining compassion with technology to strengthen communities.
Essay written for youGeorge and Donna Nigh Public Service Scholarship
$1,000Rolling deadlineOklahoma residents enrolled full time in an undergraduate public-service degree program at an Oklahoma college or university may be nominated by their institution's president for the George and Donna Nigh Public Service Scholarship. Each participating institution nominates one student annually for a non-renewable $1,000 award. Recipients also participate in public service seminars offered by the Nigh Institute. Nominees must demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and preparation for a career in public service. The scholarship was established by the Oklahoma Legislature in 1999 to support outstanding students entering public service careers.
No essay requiredJimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship
Amount variesDue Feb 5, 2027U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are high school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores under age 20 and residing in eligible states or the District of Columbia may apply. Applicants need a minimum 3.0 GPA (high school seniors) or 2.75 GPA (college students), plus demonstrated academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and financial need. Award amounts vary based on need and may renew for up to four academic years. Complete the application with details on honors, leadership, community service, financial need, and future goals. Funds must be used at an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Student-athletes in intercollegiate sports and exclusively online students are ineligible. The Jimmy Rane Foundation has awarded hundreds of scholarships to help deserving students pursue college educations.
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Common questions
How many Oklahoma scholarships are there?
Award Scholar currently lists 4 verified scholarships for Oklahoma students, with amounts and deadlines checked against each sponsor's official page. The median award is around $5,000, and the largest reaches $5,000.
Do these scholarships require essays?
Not all of them. 1 of the current awards need no essay, so they take minutes to apply to. The essay-based ones tend to be less crowded and pay more, and Award Scholar can draft those essays in your own voice.
What Oklahoma financial aid exists beyond scholarships?
Oklahoma runs its own aid programs, including Oklahoma's Promise and Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant (OTAG), administered by Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. File the FAFSA (No fixed state deadline published. Check with your school's financial aid office and file early.) to unlock them, then stack private scholarships on top. See the full Oklahoma financial aid guide for deadlines and eligibility.
Can Oklahoma students also win national scholarships?
Yes. Statewide awards restrict the applicant pool to Oklahoma residents, which improves your odds, but they are one layer. Most winning students combine state-restricted awards, national scholarships that match their profile, and state aid.
When is the next deadline?
The next verified deadline in this group is February 5, 2027. Deadlines are spread across the whole year, so a miss is never fatal — new windows open every month.