Scholarships also will be offered to test-optional students based on our holistic review of the application, with the highest weight given to academic rigor and high school performance. Students may also qualify for additional need-based financial resources and are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
| Scholarship | Award Amount | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
| National Merit Finalist | $127,340 | Guaranteed to every National Merit Finalists. See nationalscholars.ou.edu for details. |
| National Merit Semifinalist | $60,000 ($15,000 x 4 years) | Be named a National Merit Semifinalist and have a 3.5 GPA. Students who advance to Finalist standing and name OU as their college choice by April 30 are eligible to be upgraded to the National Merit Finalist package. |
| Award of Excellence | $60,000 ($15,000 x 4 years) | 31 ACT or 1390 SAT (or greater) and 3.5 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| Distinguished Scholar | $56,000 ($14,000 x 4 years) | 29-30 ACT or 1330-1380 SAT and 3.5 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| University Scholarship | $44,000 ($11,000 x 4 years) | 28 ACT or 1300-1320 SAT and 3.5 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| Academic Achievement | $40,000 ($10,000 x 4 years) | 26-27 ACT or 1230-1290 SAT and 3.5 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| Honor Award | $32,000 ($8,000 x 4 years) | 26 ACT or 1230 SAT (or greater) and 3.25-3.49 GPA |
| Merit Award | $28,000 ($7,000 x 4 years) | 24-25 ACT or 1160-1220 SAT and 3.5 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| Test-Optional Scholarships | See below |
Scholarships also will be offered to test-optional students based on our holistic review of the application, with the highest weight given to academic rigor and high school performance. Students may also qualify for additional need-based financial resources and are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
| Scholarships | Amount and Description | Eligibility |
| National Merit Scholars | $69,100 (Combination of one-time and multi-year state, university, and National Merit funding) | Guaranteed to every National Merit Finalists. See nationalscholars.ou.edu for details. |
| National Merit Semifinalist | $16,000 ($4,000 x 4 years) | Be named a National Merit Semifinalist and have a 3.5 GPA. Students who advance to Finalist standing and name OU as their college choice by April 30 are eligible to be upgraded to the National Merit Finalist package. |
| Oklahoma State Regents' Academic Scholars Program | $50,600 (Combination of one-time and multi-year funding) | ACT/SAT scores in top one half of one percent for OK residents. To learn more, visit okhighered.org/academic-scholars. |
| Award of Excellence | $16,000 ($4,000 x 4 years) | 31 ACT or 1390 SAT (or greater) and 3.5 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| Distinguished Scholar | $12,000 ($3,000 x 4 years) | 29-30 ACT or 1330-1380 SAT and 3.5 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| University Scholarship | $10,000 ($2,500 x 4 years) | 28 ACT or 1300-1320 SAT and 3.5 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| Academic Achievement Award | $8,000 ($2,000 x 4 years) | 24-27 ACT or 1160-1290 SAT and 3.25 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| Scholarships | Amount and Description | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| National Merit Scholars | $123,500 (Combination of one-time and multi-year state, university, and National Merit funding) | Guaranteed to every National Merit Finalists. For details see nationalscholars.ou.edu |
| National Merit Semifinalist Scholars | $60,000 ($15,000 x 4 years) | National Merit Semifinalists with a 3.5 GPA. National Merit Finalists will be eligible to be upgraded to the National Merit Scholar award listed above. |
| Award of Excellence | $60,000 ($15,000 x 4 years) | 31 ACT or 1390 SAT (or greater) and 3.5 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| Distinguished Scholar | $56,000 ($14,000 x 4 years) | 29-30 ACT or 1330-1380 SAT and 3.5 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| University Scholarship | $44,000 ($11,000 x 4 years) | 28 ACT or 1300-1320 SAT and 3.5 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| Academic Achievement Award | $40,000 ($10,000 x 4 years) | 26-27 ACT or 1230-1290 SAT and 3.5 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| Non-Resident Honor Award | $32,000 ($8,000 x 4 years) | 26 ACT or 1230 SAT (or greater) and 3.25-3.49 GPA |
| Non-Resident Merit Award | $28,000 ($7,000 x 4 years) | 24-25 ACT or 1160-1220 SAT and 3.5 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| Scholarships | Amount and Description | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| National Merit Scholars | $68,500 (Combination of one-time and multi-year state, university, and National Merit funding) | Guaranteed to every National Merit Finalists. See nationalscholars.ou.edu for details. |
| Oklahoma State Regents' Academic Scholars Program | $43,150 (Combination of one-time and multi-year funding) | ACT/SAT scores in top one half of one percent for OK residents. To learn more, visit okhighered.org/academic-scholars. |
| Award of Excellence | $16,000 ($4,000 x 4 years) | 31 ACT or 1420 SAT (or greater) and 3.75 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| Distinguished Scholar | $12,000 ($3,000 x 4 years) | 29-30 ACT or 1350-1410 SAT and 3.75 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| University Scholarship | $10,000 ($2,500 x 4 years) | 28 ACT or 1310-1340 SAT and 3.5 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| Academic Achievement Award | $8,000 ($2,000 x 4 years) | 26-27 ACT or 1240-1300 SAT and 3.5 GPA |
| Scholarships | Amount and Description | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| National Merit Scholars | $121,500 (Combination of one-time and multi-year state, university, and National Merit funding) | Guaranteed to every National Merit Finalists. For details see nationalscholars.ou.edu |
| National Merit Semifinalist Scholars | $56,000 ($14,000 x 4 years) | National Merit Semifinalists with a 3.5 GPA. National Merit Finalists will be eligible to be upgraded to the National Merit Scholar award listed above. |
| Award of Excellence | $56,000 ($14,000 x 4 years) | 31 ACT or 1420 SAT (or greater) and 3.75 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| Distinguished Scholar | $52,000 ($13,000 x 4 years) | 29-30 ACT or 1350-1410 SAT and 3.75 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| University Scholarship | $40,000 ($10,000 x 4 years) | 28 ACT or 1310-1340 SAT and 3.5 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| Academic Achievement Award | $36,000 ($9,000 x 4 years) | 26-27 ACT or 1240-1300 SAT and 3.5 GPA |
| Non-Resident Honor Award | $32,000 ($8,000 x 4 years) | 26 ACT or 1240 SAT (or greater) and 3.25-3.49 GPA |
| Non-Resident Merit Award | $28,000 ($7,000 x 4 years) | 24-25 ACT or 1160-1230 SAT and 3.5 GPA |
| Scholarships | Amount and Description | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| National Merit Scholars | $68,500 (Combination of one-time and multi-year state, university, and National Merit funding) | Guaranteed to every National Merit Finalists. See nationalscholars.ou.edu for details. |
| Oklahoma State Regents' Academic Scholars Program | $43,150 (Combination of one-time and multi-year funding) | ACT/SAT scores in top one half of one percent for OK residents. To learn more, visit okhighered.org/academic-scholars. |
| Award of Excellence | $16,000 ($4,000 x 4 years) | 31 ACT or 1420 SAT (or greater) and 3.75 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| Distinguished Scholar | $12,000 ($3,000 x 4 years) | 29-30 ACT or 1350-1410 SAT and 3.75 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| University Scholarship | $10,000 ($2,500 x 4 years) | 28 ACT or 1310-1340 SAT and 3.5 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| Academic Achievement Award | $8,000 ($2,000 x 4 years) | 26-27 ACT or 1240-1300 SAT and 3.5 GPA |
| Sower Award | $4,000 ($1,000 x 4 years) | 3.5 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| Scholarships | Amount and Description | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| National Merit Scholars | $121,500 (Combination of one-time and multi-year state, university, and National Merit funding) | Guaranteed to every National Merit Finalists. For details see nationalscholars.ou.edu |
| National Merit Semifinalist Scholars | $56,000 ($14,000 x 4 years) | National Merit Semifinalists with a 3.5 GPA. National Merit Finalists will be eligible to be upgraded to the National Merit Scholar award listed above. |
| Award of Excellence | $56,000 ($14,000 x 4 years) | 31 ACT or 1420 SAT (or greater) and 3.75 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| Distinguished Scholar | $52,000 ($13,000 x 4 years) | 29-30 ACT or 1350-1410 SAT and 3.75 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| University Scholarship | $36,000 ($9,000 x 4 years) | 28 ACT or 1310-1340 SAT and 3.5 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| Academic Achievement Award | $32,000 ($8,000 x 4 years) | 26-27 ACT or 1240-1300 SAT and 3.5 GPA |
| Non-Resident Honor Award | $28,000 ($7,000 x 4 years) | 26 ACT or 1240 SAT (or greater) and 3.25-3.49 GPA |
| Non-Resident Merit Award | $24,000 ($6,000 x 4 years) | 24-25 ACT or 1160-1230 SAT and 3.5 GPA |
| Sowers Award | $4,000 ($1,000 x 4 years) | 3.5 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| Scholarships | Amount and Description | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| National Merit Scholars | $64,000 (Combination of one-time and multi-year state, university, and National Merit funding) | Guaranteed to every National Merit Finalists. See nationalscholars.ou.edu for details. |
| Oklahoma State Regents' Academic Scholars Program | $38,000 (Combination of one-time and multi-year funding) | ACT/SAT scores in top one half of one percent for OK residents. To learn more, visit okhighered.org/academic-scholars. |
| Award of Excellence | $12,000 ($3,000 x 4 years) | 31 ACT or 1420 SAT (or greater) and 3.75 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| Distinguished Scholar | $10,000 ($2,500 x 4 years) | 29-30 ACT or 1350-1410 SAT and 3.75 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| University Scholarship | $6,000 ($1,500 x 4 years) | 28 ACT or 1310-1340 SAT and 3.5 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| Academic Achievement Award | $4,000 ($1,000 x 4 years) | 26-27 ACT or 1240-1300 SAT and 3.5 GPA |
| Scholarships | Amount and Description | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| National Merit Scholars | $117,000 (Combination of one-time and multi-year state, university, and National Merit funding) | Guaranteed to every National Merit Finalists. For details see nationalscholars.ou.edu |
| National Merit Semifinalist Scholars | $36,000 ($9,000 x 4 years) | National Merit Semifinalists with a 3.5 GPA. National Merit Finalists will be eligible to be upgraded to the National Merit Scholar award listed above. |
| Award of Excellence | $36,000 ($9,000 x 4 years) | 31 ACT or 1420 SAT (or greater) and 3.75 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| Distinguished Scholar | $32,000 ($8,000 x 4 years) | 29-30 ACT or 1350-1410 SAT and 3.75 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| University Scholarship | $28,000 ($7,000 x 4 years) | 28 ACT or 1310-1340 SAT and 3.5 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| Academic Achievement Award | $24,000 ($6,000 x 4 years) | 26-27 ACT or 1240-1300 SAT and 3.5 GPA |
| Non-Resident Honor Award | $16,000 ($4,000 x 4 years) | 26 ACT or 1240 SAT (or greater) and 3.25-3.49 GPA |
| Non-Resident Merit Award | $16,000 ($4,000 x 4 years) | 24-25 ACT or 1160-1230 SAT and 3.5 GPA |
| Scholarships | Amount and Description | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| National Merit Scholars | $64,000 (Combination of one-time and multi-year state, university, and National Merit funding) | Guaranteed to every National Merit Finalists. See nationalscholars.ou.edu for details. |
| Oklahoma State Regents' Academic Scholars Program | $38,000 (Combination of one-time and multi-year funding) | ACT/SAT scores in top one-half of 1% for Oklahoma residents. To learn more, visit okhigherd.org/academic-scholars. |
| Award of Excellence | $12,000 ($3,000 x 4 years) | 31 ACT or 1420 SAT (or greater) and 3.75 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| Distinguished Scholar | $10,000 ($2,500 x 4 years) | 29-30 ACT or 1350-1410 SAT and 3.75 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| University Scholarship | $6,000 ($1,500 x 4 years) | 28 ACT or 1310-1340 SAT and 3.5 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| Academic Achievement Award | $4,000 ($1,000 x 4 years) | 26-27 ACT or 1240-1300 SAT and 3.5 GPA |
| Scholarships | Amount and Description | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| National Merit Scholars | $117,000 (Combination of one-time and multi-year state, university, and National Merit funding) | Guaranteed to every National Merit Finalists. For details see nationalscholars.ou.edu |
| Award of Excellence | $36,000 ($9,000 x 4 years) | 31 ACT or 1420 SAT (or greater) and 3.75 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| Distinguished Scholar | $32,000 ($8,000 x 4 years) | 29-30 ACT or 1350-1410 SAT and 3.75 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| University Scholarship | $28,000 ($7,000 x 4 years) |
| Scholarships | Amount and Description | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| National Merit Scholars | $68,200 (Combination of one-time and multi-year state, university, and National Merit funding) | Guaranteed to every National Merit Finalist who names OU as their college choice prior to May 1. Students who apply to OU after Dec. 15 are still eligible. See nationalmerit.ou.edu for details. |
| Oklahoma State Regents’ Academic Scholars Program | $38,000 Partial tuition waiver and a technology & textbook allowance plus cash award from state over four years. | ACT/SAT scores in top one half of 1 percent for OK residents.Qualifying criteria set annually by the State Regents.Students may qualify on a national exam through June, whether or not they applied by Dec. 15. Go to okhighered.org/academic-scholars. |
| Oklahoma State Regents' Institutional Nominee | $25,200 Partial tuition waiver plus cash award from state over four years. Limited number available. | Minimum qualifying criteria and award amountset annually by the State Regents in late fall. Students whoapply by Dec. 15 will be considered. For details go to okhighered.org/academic-scholars. |
| Award of Excellence | $12,000 ($3,000 x 4 years) Partial tuition waiver over four years. | 31 ACT or 1420 SAT (or greater) and 3.75 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| Distinguished Scholar | $10,000 ($2,500 x 4 years) Partial tuition waiver over four years. | 29-30 ACT or 1350-1410 SAT and 3.75 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| Valedictorian/ Salutatorian | $10,000 ($2,500 x 4 years) Partial tuition waiver over four years. | Residents ranked 1 or 2 in their class will be considered. Due to limited funding, ACT/SAT scores will also be used to make final selections. |
| University Scholar | $6,000 ($1,500 x 4 years) Partial tuition waiver over four years. | 28 ACT or 1310-1340 SAT and 3.5 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| Academic Achievement Award | $4,000 ($1,000 x 4 years) Partial tuition waiver over four years. | 26-27 ACT or 1240-1300 SAT and 3.5 GPA |
| Scholarships | Amount and Description | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| National Merit Scholars | $130,000 (Combination of one-time and multi-year state, university, and National Merit funding) | Guaranteed to every National Merit Finalist who names OU as their college choice prior to May 1. Students who apply to OU after Dec. 15 are still eligible. See nationalmerit.ou.edu for details. |
| Oklahoma State Regents' Institutional Nominee | $43,200 Partial tuition waiver plus cash award from state over four years. Limited number available. | Minimum qualifying criteria and award amount set annually by the State Regents in late fall. Students who apply by 12/15 will be considered. For details go to okhighered.org/academic-scholars. |
| Award of Excellence | $36,000 ($9,000 x 4 years) Partial tuition waiver over four years. | 31 ACT or 1420 SAT (or greater) and 3.75 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| Distinguished Scholar | $32,000 ($8,000 x 4 years) Partial tuition waiver over four years. | 29-30 ACT or 1350-1410 SAT and 3.75 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| University Scholar | $28,000 ($7,000 x 4 years) Partial tuition waiver over four years. | 28 ACT or 1310-1340 SAT and 3.5 GPA or top 10% class rank |
| Academic Achievement Award | $24,000 ($6,000 x 4 years) Partial tuition waiver over four years. | 26-27 ACT or 1240-1300 SAT and 3.5 GPA |
| Non-Resident Honor Award | $16,000 ($4,000 x 4 years) Partial tuition waiver over four years. | 26 ACT or 1240 SAT (or greater) and 3.25-3.49 GPA |
| Non-Resident Merit Award | $16,000 ($4,000 x 4 years) Partial tuition waiver over four years. | 24-25 ACT or 1160-1230 SAT and 3.5 GPA |