Scholarship Opportunity

Kirschner Scholarship Program

Offered by Oklahoma City Community Foundation

Need-based postsecondary aid for eligible Oklahoma students who are independent, have lost both parents, are in foster care or are experiencing homelessness.

EssayNot required
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2027–28 award cycle

OpensOctober 1, 2026
DeadlineFebruary 15, 2027

Eligibility

  • Be an Oklahoma resident age 25 or younger and a graduating high school senior, GED recipient or current college student.
  • Demonstrate financial need and meet at least one listed circumstance: loss of both parents, living independently of parents, foster care, or homelessness under McKinney-Vento.

Requirements

  • Provide the supporting information requested in the matched scholarship application.

How to Apply

  1. 1Complete the OCCF Universal Application and submit the matched scholarship by February 15, 2027.