First Time Freshmen Scholarships
2024-2025 Academic Year
All students newly admitted to USAO are automatically evaluated for scholarship eligibility.
Complete your application for admission by Feb. 1, 2025, for automatic scholarship consideration.
Students may only receive one academic or talent scholarship unless otherwise noted. Students receiving a one-year scholarship are encouraged to apply each spring for continuing student scholarships in subsequent years.
All scholarships are competitive and may change annually depending upon scholarship funding availability and other institutional factors. Housing portions of scholarships are subject to on campus room availability and are not guaranteed. Students not living in on campus housing will not be eligible for the room portion of scholarship offers.
To be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and apply for admission prior to Feb. 1, 2025. You may submit new test scores through May 1, 2025 to upgrade your scholarship package. USAO accepts ACT scores or the SAT and CLT equivalent. You must be enrolled full-time as a degree seeking student at USAO and maintain a minimum GPA (requirements vary). Some scholarships are limited.
4 Year Scholarships
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility | Maintenance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma’s Academic Scholar Program |
$49,920 4 yrs x ($6,630 tuition |
Named a Presidential Scholar by the U.S. Department of Education, named a National Merit Scholar or National Merit Finalist, or 99th percentile on ACT. Apply through Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education website. |
3.25 retention GPA, full-time enrollment each fall and spring, complete minimum 24 credit hours each academic year. |
| Regent's Baccalaureate Scholarship |
$49,920 4 yrs x ($6,630 tuition |
30+ ACT and minimum 3.5+ GPA on 4.0 scale. | 3.25 retention GPA, full-time enrollment each fall and spring, complete minimum 24 credit hours each academic year. |
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Regent's Academic Scholar (USAO is allowed 7 Nominees) |
$49,920 4 yrs x ($6,630 tuition |
Oklahoma Resident, 30+ ACT or SAT equivalent, OR 3.8 GPA and either top 4% or rank of #1 or #2, OR 3.8 GPA and 28 ACT. |
3.25 retention GPA, full-time enrollment each fall and spring, complete minimum 24 credit hours each academic year. |
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Te Ata Scholarship * Scholarship named in honor of Mary Thompson Fisher (Te Ata), Class of 1919 |
$22,000 4 yrs x ($4,000 tuition |
3.25 GPA and 26+ ACT |
2.70 retention GPA, full-time enrollment each fall and spring, terms of eligibility must be consecutive. |
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Academic Distinction Scholarship** |
$16,000 4 yrs x ($3,000 tuition |
4.0 GPA or 25+ ACT and 3.0 GPA |
2.70 retention GPA, full-time enrollment each fall and spring, terms of eligibility must be consecutive. |
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University Scholarship** |
$8,000 4 yrs x ($1,500 tuition |
3.75 GPA or 23-24 ACT and 3.0 GPA |
2.70 retention GPA, full-time enrollment each fall and spring, terms of eligibility must be consecutive. |
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Green & Gold Scholarship** |
$6,000 4 yrs x ($1,000 tuition |
3.5 GPA or 21-22 ACT and 3.0 GPA |
2.70 retention GPA, full-time enrollment each fall and spring, terms of eligibility must be consecutive. |
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FastTRACK |
$9,282 3 yrs x $3,094 tuition per |
(Must complete 12 hrs per semester AND enroll in 12+ |
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Drover Difference Scholarship |
$10,600 4 yrs x ($1,650 fees |
Must be eligible to receive Oklahoma's Promise each year. |
2.70 retention GPA, full-time enrollment each fall and spring, terms of eligibility must be consecutive. |
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Oklahoma Educator Award Scholarship |
$10,000 4 yrs x ($2,000 tuition |
Must be a dependent of an Oklahoma public school teacher. |
2.70 retention GPA, full-time enrollment each fall and spring, terms of eligibility must be consecutive. Yearly documentation of parents' educator status required. |
| Novikow Music Scholarship | In-state tuition waiver up to 18 credit hours each fall and spring | Must be declared music major and audition for the scholarship, 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, and minimum 20 ACT or SAT equivalent. | 3.00 retention GPA, continuous enrollment in recital and a major ensemble, enroll in 15+ credit hours each fall and spring. |
| The Joseph and Marjorie Dougherty Scholarship*** | $4,000/year |
Non-education related recipients: 28+ ACT or SAT equivalent and 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale Education-related recipients: Preference given to 3.5+ GPA on a 4.0 scale and exceptional ACT/SAT score. |
2.75 retention GPA, full-time enrollment each fall and spring, terms of eligibility must be consecutive. |
** Minimum 3.0 High School GPA
*** Limited number of scholarships awarded, depending on funding