Oklahoma scholarships and grants
Every program the state of Oklahoma runs for students, checked against its official page. For a list matched to you, answer a few questions.
Hide service scholarships (2) These pay for school in exchange for working in a job or place afterward.
Open to most students
Oklahoma's Promise
Tuition at Oklahoma public colleges and universities; a portion of tuition at private colleges and eligible technology center programs (2026-27 per-credit-hour rates published by OSRHE)Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE)
Open now · due December 31, 2026Pays tuition at Oklahoma public colleges and universities (and part of tuition at private colleges and technology centers) for students from families under the income limit who enroll in grades 8-12 and meet the high school requirements.
- What it takes: state application + FAFSA + transcript
- For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads
- Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
- Who can get it: U.S. citizen or lawfully present in the United States when enrolling in college
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Reach Higher Finish Line Scholarship
Up to $5,000 (associate degree, within 5 semesters) or $7,000 (bachelor's degree, within 7 semesters, including prior associate awards); minimum $500 per semesterOklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) - Reach Higher adult degree completion initiative
Open nowFor Oklahoma adults close to finishing a degree: up to $5,000 for an associate degree or $7,000 for a bachelor's (at least $500 per semester) at participating Reach Higher colleges.
- What it takes: state application + essay
- For adults going back to school, undergrads, transfer students
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Paid Student Teaching
Up to $3,250 ($1,625 during student teaching + $1,625 after hire by an Oklahoma public school district)Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE), with OSRHE
Apply any timeService scholarshipThe catch: Complete student teaching; the second $1,625 is paid only if an Oklahoma public school district hires you within a year.
Up to $3,250 for student teachers in Oklahoma educator preparation programs: $1,625 during student teaching and $1,625 more when hired by an Oklahoma public school district.
- What it takes: school nomination
- For undergrads, grad students
- For education, teacher education students
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant (OTAG)
The lesser of 75% of enrollment costs or up to $1,500 (community colleges and career tech centers), $2,000 (regional universities), $3,000 (research universities) per yearOklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE)
Apply any timeNeed-based state grant for Pell-eligible Oklahoma residents: up to $1,500 at community colleges and technology centers, $2,000 at regional universities and $3,000 at research universities.
- What it takes: FAFSA only
- For students starting college, undergrads, trade school students
- Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
- Who can get it: U.S. citizen, national, or eligible non-citizen (exception may be made for certain eligible undocumented students)
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Oklahoma Tuition Equalization Grant (OTEG)
$2,000 per academic year ($1,000 per semester)Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE)
Apply any time$2,000 a year ($1,000 per semester) for full-time Oklahoma residents with family income of $50,000 or less at 12 eligible private, not-for-profit Oklahoma colleges.
- What it takes: FAFSA only
- For students starting college, undergrads
- Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Inspired to Teach (Oklahoma Future Teacher Scholarship and Employment Incentive Program)
Up to $5,500 in tiered scholarships ($1,000 / $1,000 / $1,000 / $2,500) plus up to $4,000 per year of teaching for five years (up to $20,000)Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE)
Apply any timeService scholarshipThe catch: Finish the program and teach 5 years in a row in an Oklahoma public school; the state says there is currently no payback if you don't.
Up to $5,500 in scholarships for full-time teacher-education majors, then up to $4,000 a year for five years ($20,000) for teaching in an Oklahoma public school.
- What it takes: state application
- For students starting college, undergrads, transfer students
- Needs a 2.5+ GPA
- For education, teacher education students
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Oklahoma Rising Scholars Award (formerly Academic Scholars Program)
Per year, entry year 2026 automatic qualifiers: $24,000 (research universities), $13,000 (regional), $12,500 (community/two-year colleges); institutional nominees: $4,000 / $3,200 / $3,000; plus a tuition waiver at public collegesOklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE)
Check datesMerit scholarship for top Oklahoma students: for students entering in 2026, up to $24,000 a year at research universities ($13,000 regional, $12,500 two-year) for automatic qualifiers, plus a tuition waiver at public colleges.
- What it takes: state application + test scores
- For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Regional University Baccalaureate Scholarship
$3,500 per year plus a resident tuition waiverOklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE)
Check dates$3,500 a year plus a resident tuition waiver for high-achieving Oklahoma students at one of 11 public regional universities.
- What it takes: state application + test scores
- For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
William P. Willis Scholarship
$3,000 (research universities), $2,400 (regional universities), $2,000 (community colleges) per yearOklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE)
Check datesFor low-income, full-time Oklahoma undergraduates nominated by their public college: $3,000 (research universities), $2,400 (regional) or $2,000 (community colleges).
- What it takes: school nomination
- For undergrads
- Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
George and Donna Nigh Public Service Scholarship
$1,000 (one year, not renewable)Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education with the George and Donna Nigh Institute
Check dates$1,000 one-year scholarship for an outstanding full-time undergraduate preparing for a public-service career, nominated by an Oklahoma college (one per school).
- What it takes: school nomination
- For undergrads
- For public service students
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
State Regents Workforce Ready Scholarship
One-time: $7,000 (research institutions), $5,000 (regional), $3,000 (two-year)Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE)
Opens laterOne-time $3,000-$7,000 scholarship for full-time Oklahoma students at public colleges in high-demand-field programs who complete a work-based learning experience.
- What it takes: state application + portfolio + recommendation + transcript
- For undergrads
- Needs a 2+ GPA
- For high-demand occupations (as defined by OSRHE) students
- Usual timing: Annual; the 2026 cycle closed Sept. 30, 2026. Notifications by end of January; payment the following fall.
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Chiropractic Education Scholarship Program
Up to $6,000 per year (varies with appropriation)Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Opens laterUp to $6,000 a year for long-time Oklahoma residents studying chiropractic at an accredited out-of-state school.
- What it takes: state application + transcript
- For grad students
- Needs a 3+ GPA
- For chiropractic students
- Usual timing: Annual; application deadline normally falls at the end of May.
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program
Up to the average resident tuition at an Oklahoma State System institution or career tech programOklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) (advisory committee coordinated by Langston University)
Opens laterTuition scholarship (up to the average resident tuition) for low-income Tulsa students, created to preserve awareness of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre; descendants strongly encouraged.
- What it takes: state application
- For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads, trade school students
- Need-based: the FAFSA decides how much you get.
- Usual timing: Annual spring deadline (2026-27 cycle: May 14, 2026).
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
For specific students
Military families, foster youth, certain careers and more. Each card says who qualifies.
Oklahoma National Guard Educational Assistance Program
Resident tuition, mandatory fees and academic service fees, up to 18 credit hours per semester (fall and spring)Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma Military Department
Open now · due December 31, 2026Pays resident tuition, mandatory fees and academic service fees (up to 18 hours a semester) at Oklahoma public colleges for Oklahoma National Guard members.
- Who it's for: Active member of the Oklahoma National Guard (spouse/dependent transfer from Nov. 1, 2026)
- What it takes: state application + membership
- For students starting college, undergrads, grad students, adults going back to school
- Needs a 2+ GPA
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Grow Your Own Educator Program
Tuition, fees and books (no dollar limit stated on the page)Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE)
Apply any timeState grants that pay tuition, fees and books for Oklahoma school district employees and community members working toward a teaching certificate, through their district.
- Who it's for: Employee or community member sponsored by a participating Oklahoma public school district
- What it takes: state application + school nomination
- For adults going back to school, undergrads, grad students
- For education, teacher certification students
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Independent Living Act Tuition Waiver (Foster Care Tuition Waiver)
Resident tuition (fees not covered)Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and Oklahoma Department of Human Services
Apply any timeResident tuition waiver at Oklahoma public colleges for young people who were in DHS custody for at least nine months between ages 16 and 18, usable up to age 26.
- Who it's for: Former foster youth: in Oklahoma DHS custody at least nine months between ages 16 and 18
- What it takes: See how to apply
- For students starting college, undergrads, trade school students
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Scholars for Excellence in Child Care
Free books and 90% of tuition and fees (student pays 10%) for eligible coursework; CDA assessment fee assistanceOklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE)
Apply any timeFor child care workers in licensed Oklahoma facilities: free books and pay only 10% of tuition for child development coursework and credentials at community colleges and technology centers, plus help with the CDA assessment fee.
- Who it's for: Employed 30+ hours/week at a licensed Oklahoma child care facility in the QRIS star program
- What it takes: state application
- For adults going back to school, undergrads, trade school students
- For child development, early childhood education students
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Tuition Waiver for Dependents of Peace Officers, Firefighters and EMTs Killed in the Line of Duty
Full tuition waiver at Oklahoma State System public collegesOklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE)
Apply any timeNo tuition at Oklahoma public colleges for children (age 23 and under) of Oklahoma peace officers, firefighters and EMTs killed in the line of duty, for up to five years.
- Who it's for: Child of an Oklahoma peace officer, firefighter or EMT killed in the line of duty
- What it takes: See how to apply
- For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Tuition Waiver for Former Prisoners of War, Persons Missing in Action and Their Dependents
Full resident and nonresident tuition waiverOklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE)
Apply any timeResident and nonresident tuition waived at Oklahoma public colleges and technical institutes for Oklahoma former POWs, MIAs and their children (age 23 and under).
- Who it's for: Former POW/MIA (Oklahoma resident on entering service) or child of one
- What it takes: See how to apply
- For students starting college, undergrads
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Heroes Promise Scholarship
Tuition at Oklahoma public colleges and universities; a portion of tuition at private collegesOklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE)
Check datesTuition at Oklahoma public colleges for children of Oklahoma service members killed in the line of duty after Jan. 1, 2000 (part of tuition at private colleges).
- Who it's for: Child of a U.S. Armed Forces member killed in the line of duty after Jan. 1, 2000
- What it takes: state application
- For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
Oklahoma Access and Achievement Scholarship Program
Not stated on the official pageOklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE)
Check datesScholarship for students with intellectual disabilities enrolled in one of Oklahoma's comprehensive transition and postsecondary (CTP) programs at NSU, OU or OSU.
- Who it's for: Only some students qualify. The official page explains who.
- What it takes: See how to apply
- For students starting college, undergrads
- Partly need-based: your FAFSA can affect whether you get it or how much.
- Who can get it: U.S. citizen or lawfully present in the United States
Checked against the official page October 5, 2026
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