Scholarship Opportunity

Oklahoma Rising Scholars Award

Offered by Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

State merit award, formerly the Academic Scholars Program, for students attending an Oklahoma college or university.

EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

Eligibility

  • Oklahoma residents may qualify through specified National Merit or U.S. Presidential Scholar recognition or the state’s ACT or SAT threshold.
  • For Fall 2027, the state lists a 103 sum across ACT English, Math and Reading, or a 1540 SAT total. Public institutions also nominate students using campus criteria.

Requirements

  • Maintain full-time enrollment, earn at least 24 semester hours annually and keep a cumulative 3.25 GPA for renewal. Summer funding can require additional hours.

How to Apply

  1. 1Use the 2027–28 state application if you qualify directly. For institutional nomination, ask the college about its process and dates.