College of Liberal Arts Scholarships Students may apply for scholarships at scholarships.uco.edu. Dean s Office Scholarships (open to all CLA Disciplines) Dr. Pamela Washington Scholarship for Liberal Arts Outstanding Sophomore https://occf.academicworks.com/opportunities/1398 Scholarship Mission: This scholarship, provided by the Everett Family Foundation through the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, recognizes a sophomore student who has excelled in the classroom and who demonstrate campus leadership. Liberal Arts Civic Engagement Scholarship Scholarship Mission: To provide a scholarship to recognize a Liberal Arts student s leadership and community involvement. 1. Must be a Liberal Arts major. 2. Must be a full-time student. 3. Must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA. Liberal Arts Honor Society Student Officer Scholarship Scholarship Mission: The scholarship provides recognition to the outstanding efforts of a Liberal Arts honor society officer. 1. Must be a Liberal Arts major. 2. Must be a full-time student. 3. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. 4. Must be a current Honor Society Officer. Nathanial Martinez Endowed Scholarship Scholarship Mission: To provide a scholarship to a Liberal Arts major who is registered with Disability Services. 1. Registered with UCO Disability Support Services. 2. Full-time undergraduate. 3. Liberal Arts major. 4. Minimum of 3.0 GPA.
Liberal Arts Student Organization Officer Scholarship Scholarship Mission: The scholarship provides recognition to the outstanding efforts of a Liberal Arts student organization officer. 1. Must be serving first term as an LA student organization officer. 2. Must be a full-time student. 3. Must be a Liberal Arts major. 4. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. 5. Must be a continuing student in the Fall semester that the scholarship is disbursed. The Panera Bread Liberal Arts Student Organization President Scholarship Scholarship Mission: The scholarship provides recognition to the outstanding leadership and efforts of a Liberal Arts Student Organization president. 1. Must be a College of Liberal Arts major. 2. Must be a full-time student. 3. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. 4. Must have served at least one term as a president of a LA student organization. Textbook Brokers Leadership Scholarships in Liberal Arts Scholarship Mission: To provide scholarship assistance to students within the College of Liberal Arts that demonstrate leadership. 1. Student must be a Liberal Arts major. 2. Must have at least a 3.0 GPA. 3. Must be enrolled full-time 12 hours UG or 9 hours GR.
Debate Scholarships Doug Duke Endowment for Excellence Scholarship Mission: This scholarship is provided for meeting the immediate needs of debaters. 1. Minimum GPA of 3.0. 2. Enrolled full time. 3. Must be a continuing student in the fall semester that the scholarship is awarded. H.B. Mitchell Endowed Scholarship for Debate Scholarship Mission: This scholarship is named in honor of former debate coach Harland B. Mitchell and is awarded to the student who exemplifies the best qualities of Oklahoma high school debate. This scholarship is for Oklahoma residents only and is only available to students beginning their first year at UCO. 1. Oklahoma resident who has committed to attending UCO. 2. Accepted in the Debate Program. 3. Show competitive success by providing records and documentation from tournaments and quality competitions. Other success such as speaker and team awards, Oklahoma high school policy debate and national tournaments will be considered. 4. Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. 5. Letter of recommendation from high school debate coach. (Enter a valid email address) The Lee Sherman Debate Scholarship Scholarship Mission: To provide a scholarship to a student who is an Oklahoma resident and who has committed to going to UCO and to being active in the Debate Program. 1. Plan on attending UCO in the Fall. 2. Accepted into the UCO Debate Program. 3. Show competitive success by providing records and documentation from tournaments and quality competitions. 4. Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale from high school. 5. Participate on the UCO Debate Team for one year. 6. Provide a letter of recommendation from high school debate coach. The Tyler Henry Memorial Endowed Scholarship for Debate Scholarship Mission: This scholarship is provided to assist a student who has completed 12 hours at UCO and has been accepted to the Debate Team. 1. Accepted as a member of the UCO Debate Team. 2. Must have completed 12 hours at UCO. 3. Provide a letter describing influences in declared major, financial need, and special circumstances.
Criminal Justice Scholarships Dr. Jaime Burns Scholarship in Criminal Justice-Corrections Scholarship Mission: To provide a scholarship to an excelling student with the chosen major of Criminal Justice- Corrections 1. Must be a Criminal Justice-Corrections major. 2. Must have minimum GPA of 3.3. 3. Must have completed 60 hours of coursework. Dr. Sid Brown Excellence in Criminal Justice Award Scholarship Mission: To provide a scholarship to a Criminal Justice major whose research paper is selected by the committee. 1. Have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. 2. Must be majoring in criminal justice. 3. Must be an undergraduate senior or graduate student. Finney Scholars Scholarship for Criminal Justice Scholarship Mission: To provide scholarships that recognize Liberal Art students who are identified as having a proven record of high academic achievement in their chosen major. 1. Criminal Justice major. 2. 3.5 GPA in chosen major. 3. 3.5 GPA overall. 4. Currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student. 5. Committee may request further documentation which could include proof of excellence through CJ coursework or CJ activities. W. Roger Webb Endowed Scholarship in Criminal Justice Scholarship Mission: To provide a scholarship to a Criminal Justice student who shows passion and commitment to their chosen major as evidenced by strong academic performance. 1. GPA of at least a 3.0. 2. Enrolled in at least 12 hours full time. 3. Criminal Justice Major
English Scholarships Adam Luke Worden Memorial Endowed Scholarship Scholarship Mission: This scholarship honors Adam Luke Worden, who received the Bachelor of Arts degree in English with minors in Religious Studies and Philosophy from UCO. This memorial scholarship provides financial assistance to an undergraduate English or Creative Writing major who is gifted in the discipline. 1. Enrolled in Bachelor of Arts program in English or the Bachelor of Arts program in English - Creative Writing. 2. Junior or senior status. 3. Minimum overall GPA of 2.5. 4. Full time student. Barbara Kay Gilmore Endowed Scholarships for English Scholarship Mission: This scholarship, established in honor of UCO alumna Barbara Kay Gilmore, recognizes outstanding full- and part-time undergraduate and graduate students in English. 1. Full- or part-time enrollment in the Bachelor of Arts program in English, the Bachelor of Arts program in English/Creative Writing, the Bachelor of Arts in Education program in English Education, or the Master of Arts program in English (any major). 2. Minimum GPA of 3.0. 3. Completed at least 60 undergraduate credit hours or have attained graduate standing. Bob Burke Endowed Scholarship in Creative Writing Scholarship Mission: This scholarship, established by historian, author, and attorney Bob Burke, provides financial assistance to students applying to or enrolled in the Master of Arts program in Creative Writing. 1. Students applying to or enrolled in the Master of Arts program in Creative Writing. 2. Minimum GPA of 2.5 Carol Hamilton Creative Writing Endowed Scholarship Scholarship Mission: This scholarship, established in honor of UCO alumna and former faculty member Carol Hamilton, supports a UCO senior who has been accepted into the graduate program in Creative Writing. 1. Show promise as a creative writer. 2. Must be a student in his/her first year of the UCO Master of Arts in Creative Writing program. 3. Must be a continuing student in the fall semester that the scholarship is awarded.
Clara Kessler Endowed Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Mission: This scholarship, which honors UCO alumna and Eastern Washington University faculty member Clara Kessler, recognizes an English Education major who intends to teach English. Criteria 1. Enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts in Education program in English Education. 2. Must be a continuing student in the fall semester that the scholarship is awarded. Dale Edward McConathy Scholarship Scholarship Mission: This scholarship, established in honor of UCO alumnus Dale Edward McConathy, recognizes an undergraduate or graduate student in English who displays promise as a writer. 1. Enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts program in English, the Bachelor of Arts program in English/Creative Writing, the Bachelor of Arts in Education program in English Education, or the Master of Arts Program in English (any major). 2. Must be a continuing student in the fall semester that the scholarship is awarded. Danielle Lelene Barnes Endowed Scholarship Scholarship Mission: This scholarship, established in memory and honor of UCO student Danielle Lelene Barnes, recognizes a student who is pursuing a major in English and a minor in Women's Studies. 1. English major. 2. Minimum overall GPA of 3.0. 3. Enrolled in the Women's Studies minor. 4. Preference given to a student who is active in the association of Women's Studies Student Organization. 5. Preference given to a female minority student. 6. Open to all classification (freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior) and to international students. 7. Must be a continuing student in the fall semester that the scholarship is awarded. Dr. Claude Arnold Scholarship https://occf.academicworks.com/opportunities/1390 Scholarship Mission: This scholarship, provided by the Everett Family Foundation through the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, recognizes a student who has excelled in the classroom and who shows outstanding research ability and potential in the field of English Studies. 1. Must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts program in English, Bachelor of Arts in English/Creative Writing, or Bachelor of Arts in Education program in English Education. 2. Minimum GPA of 3.0. 3. GPA of at least 3.5 in the major.
Dr. Dean Everett Outstanding English Student Award https://occf.academicworks.com/opportunities/1394 Scholarship Mission: This scholarship, provided by the Everett Family Foundation through the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, recognizes a well-rounded student who has excelled academically and has contributed to the campus community. 1. Enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts program in English, the Bachelor of Arts program in English/Creative Writing, or the Bachelor Arts in Education program in English Education. 2. GPA of 3.0 overall. 3. GPA of 3.5 in the major. Dr. Loree M. Rice Endowed Scholarship Scholarship Mission: This scholarship, established in honor of emerita faculty member Dr. Loree M. Rice, recognizes a junior English Education student 1. Enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts in Education program in English Education. 2. Junior status. 3. Must be a continuing student in the fall semester that the scholarship is awarded. Finney Scholars Scholarship for English Scholarship Mission: This scholarship recognizes Liberal Art students who have a proven record of high academic achievement in their chosen major. 1. English major. 2. 3.5 GPA in chosen major. 3. 3.5 GPA overall. 4. Currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in good standing with the University. 5. Show practical evidence of excellence in the discipline as determined by the department.
Lorraine K. Bell Scholarship Scholarship Mission: This scholarship, established in honor of former UCO English and humanities instructor Lorraine King Bell, recognizes a student who has demonstrated outstanding scholarly ability and has played an active role in department and university activities. 1. Enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts program in English, the Bachelor of Arts program in English - Creative Writing, the Bachelor of Arts in Education program in English Education, or the Master of Arts program in English any major. 2. Junior, senior, or graduate standing. 3. Demonstrated scholarly excellence. 4. Active participation in department and university activities. Martin, Wilson, and Associates Endowed Scholarship in Creative Writing Scholarship Mission: This scholarship, established by Jim Martin and Evelyn Wilson, recognizes a Creative Writing student. 1. Majoring in Bachelor of Arts in English-Creative writing or Master of Arts in Creative Writing. 2. Minimum overall GPA of 3.0. 3. Enrolled at UCO with junior, senior, or graduate standing.
History and Geography Scholarships Caffee Family Scholarship Scholarship Mission: To provide a scholarship to a UCO student who is a History major and has high academic achievement and strong writing skills. 1. Full-time undergraduate student currently enrolled at UCO and enrolled for the semester you will receive the scholarship. 2. Minimum 3.25 GPA. 3. History Major. Carolyn Pool Scholarship in Museum Studies Scholarship Mission: To provide a scholarship to a UCO student (graduate or undergraduate) in the Department of History and Geography who is active in museum studies. 1. Enrolled at UCO as a full-time student 2. History-Museum Studies major 3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 Dr. Churchill Gender and Sexuality Student Scholarship Scholarship Mission: This scholarship is awarded to an excelling student(s) with the declared or intent to declare minor in Gender and Sexuality. Those with intent must submit proof of declaration and enrollment in Gender and Sexuality minor classes prior to the scholarship distribution to the student. Preference will be given to students with majors in the College of Liberal Arts. 1. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0. 2. Must be a continuing student in the fall semester that the scholarship is awarded. Dr. Stan Hoig Endowed Memorial Scholarship in History Scholarship Mission: To provide a scholarship for a UCO student who is a declared History Department major who submits a paper focusing on the American West. 1. Major in History General, History Education, History Museum Studies, or Geography. 2. Submit a paper on the American West, including Oklahoma, American Indians, or any other aspect of the region. (The recipient must commit to submitting the paper for publication in the Chronicles of Oklahoma or other scholarly journal.) 3. Minimum GPA of 3.5 in the graduate program or 3.0 in the undergraduate program.
Emeritus Scholarship for History and Geography Scholarship Mission: The scholarship is awarded in honor of a retired or retiring professor of History and Geography. 1. Enrolled at UCO for the following Fall semester. 2. History, Geography, History-Museum Studies, or History Education major. 3. Junior status (at least 60 hours) in the Spring 2017 semester. 4. Completed 18 hours in history, geography, and/or social studies; at least 6 of the hours must be 3000 level courses or above. 5. Overall GPA of 3.0 with a GPA of 3.5 in major. Finney Scholars Scholarship for History and Geography Scholarship Mission: To provide scholarships that recognize Liberal Art students who are identified as having a proven record of high academic achievement in their chosen major. 1. Declared History or Geography major. 2. 3.5 GPA in chosen major. 3. 3.5 GPA overall. 4. Currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in good standing with the University. 5. Show practical evidence of excellence in the discipline as determined by the department. John Osburn Scholarship for History and Geography Scholarship Mission: To provide a scholarship to History or Geography students who show outstanding achievement in academics and activities as it relates to their major. 1. Full-time student at UCO. 2. History or Geography major undergraduate or graduate. 3. Minimum overall GPA of 3.0. 4. Submit an essay 1 p. discussing outstanding achievements in one of the following areas as it relates to the study of history or geography:-volunteer work-goals and aspirations-financial need-mentor influence
Kenneth Rees Endowed Scholarship in History Education Scholarship Mission: To provide a scholarship for one History Education student. 1. History Education major. 2. 3.0 minimum GPA. 3. 3.5 major GPA. 4. Two letters of recommendation from faculty members. 5. Applicant must be participating in their student teaching in the Fall semester in which the scholarship is awarded. LeRoy Long IV Graduate Student Research Award for History and Geography Scholarship Mission: This award provides funds to one graduate student each academic year to perform archival research in Oklahoma, the United States, or abroad. 1. Must be a student of the Department of History and Geography. 2. Must be a graduate student performing original archival research. Pugh Family Pioneer Endowed Scholarship in Geography Scholarship Mission: This scholarship provides funds for a student whose major is Geography who holds a standing of sophomore or junior at UCO. The scholarship is open to US as well as International students. 1. Sophomore or junior standing in the semester awarded. 2. Geography major. 3. Must be a continuing student in the fall semester that the scholarship is awarded. Russ Goodno History Scholarship Scholarship Mission: The scholarship is awarded to a History General or History Education major in honor of retired Professor of History Russ Goodno. 1. History or Geography-General or History Education major. 2. Minimum GPA of 2.5 overall. 3. Current FAFSA on file with the UCO Office of Financial Aid. 4. Must provide a 1-2 page essay describing financial need and academic potential.
Sheryle Marlow Memorial Scholarship in Geography Scholarship Mission: This scholarship recognizes a Geography student who shows passion and commitment to their chosen major and has financial need. 1. Minimum GPA of 2.0. 2. Undergraduate student. 3. Geography major. 4. One-page essay on how your education at UCO will benefit yourself and the community. W. David Baird Scholarship in Oklahoma and Native American History Scholarship Mission: To provide a scholarship to a UCO student in the Department of History and Geography who meets the requirements outlined in the signed scholarship agreement. 1. Full time undergraduate student 2. Geography, history or history education major 3. Minimum 3.0 GPA 4. Sophomore or above
Humanities and Philosophy Scholarships Alumni and Faculty Scholarship for Philosophy Scholarship Mission: To provide a scholarship for Philosophy students who demonstrate high academic promise. 1. Declared Philosophy major. 2. Completed at least 15 credit hours of Philosophy courses. 3. Must be a continuing student in the fall semester that the scholarship is awarded. 4. Philosophy GPA will be primary consideration. Finney Scholars Scholarship for Political Science Scholarship Mission: To provide scholarships that recognize Liberal Art students who are identified as having a proven record of high academic achievement in their chosen major. 1. Declared Humanities, Philosophy, or Applied Liberal Arts major. 2. 3.5 GPA in chosen major. 3. 3.5 GPA overall. 4. Currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in good standing with the University. 5. Show practical evidence of excellence in the discipline as determined by the department. Richard and Helen Peters' Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Achievement in Applied Liberal Arts Scholarship Mission: To recognize a student's outstanding academic achievement in Applied Liberal Arts. 1. Applied Liberal Arts major. 2. Full or part-time undergraduate student 3. Meet the standards set by the program under the direction of the Department of Humanities and Philosophy. Vivian Lanier Endowed Scholarship Scholarship Mission: To provide a scholarship for a student showing great promise in Humanities in order to aid in their quest for knowledge. 1. Declared Humanities major. 2. Completed at least 18 hours toward a Humanities degree. 3. Show great promise in Humanities. GPA considered. 4. Outstanding analytical ability and dedicated to the subject matter. 5. Special consideration will be given to students who have acted as a tutor or who plan on pursuing a teaching career.
Mass Communication Scholarships Al McLaughlin Scholarship in Mass Communication Scholarship Mission: This scholarship recognizes Mass Communication students with at least a 3.5 GPA with preference given to a major or minor in photography. 1. Minimum GPA of 3.5. 2. Mass communications major or photographic arts minor. 3. Must be a continuing student in the fall semester that the scholarship is awarded. Barbara Norman Scholarship Scholarship Mission: To provide scholarship dollars to a graduating senior who is a Mass Communication major in order to purchase clothing for interviews. 1. Mass Communication major. 2. Graduating senior in the Spring that the award is given. Daniel Smith Photography Scholarship Scholarship Mission: Two scholarships are provided: one scholarship is provided by book proceeds from Building Traditions, Educating Generations and a second scholarship is provided by various private donors. 1. Photography major. 2. Junior or senior status in the Fall that the scholarship is disbursed. 3. Minimum 3.0 GPA. 4. Enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours. Dr. Stan Hoig Endowed Memorial Scholarship in Mass Communication Scholarship Mission: To provide a scholarship for a Mass Communication major who submits a media sample suitable for publication or broadcast; preference will be given to a student who provides a sample that features the American West. 1. Mass Communication major. 2. Preference will be given to the student who submits a sample featuring the American West, including Oklahoma, American Indians, or any other aspect of the region. 3. Currently enrolled at UCO and returning in the Fall semester. 4. Junior or senior standing in the Fall that the scholarship is disbursed. 5. Minimum GPA of 3.0.
Dr. Woody Gaddis Photography Endowed Scholarship Scholarship Mission: To provide a scholarship to a photography major. 1. Declared Photography major. 2. Junior or senior standing in the Fall that the award is disbursed. 3. Minimum of 3.0 GPA. 4. Enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours. 5. Active in Mass Communication activities. Finney Scholars Scholarship for Mass Communication Scholarship Mission: To provide scholarships that recognize Liberal Art students who are identified as having a proven record of high academic achievement in their chosen major. 1. Mass Communication major. 2. Minimum 3.5 GPA in chosen major. 3. Minimum 3.5 GPA overall. 4. Currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in good standing with the University. 5. Show practical evidence of excellence in the discipline as determined by the department. Gean B. Atkinson Scholarship in Advertising Excellence Scholarship Mission: To provide a scholarship to a Mass Communication major who is actively involved in the professional community. 1. Mass communications major. 2. Minimum GPA of 2.5. 3. Must be a continuing student in the fall semester that the scholarship is awarded. Jack Deskin Professional Media Scholarship Scholarship Mission: This scholarship awards a junior or senior studying Professional Media who displays excellence in the study of broadcasting. 1. Professional Media major. 2. Junior or senior in the Fall that the scholarship is awarded. 3. Minimum 3.0 GPA. 4. Enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours. 5. Active in Mass Communication activities.
Joe Hight Award Scholarship Mission: To recognize the best paper written by a Junior or Senior for the course MCOM 4423 Media Ethics or MCOM 4433 Victims and the Media. 1. At least a sophomore in standing. 2. Mass Communication major. 3. Must be a continuing student in the fall semester that the scholarship is awarded. Media Studies Scholarship Scholarship Mission: To provide a scholarship to a UCO student in the Mass Communication Department who is a Media Studies Minor. 1. Declared Media Studies Minor 2. Junior or Senior standing in the fall semester the scholarship is disbursed 3. Minimum of 3.0 GPA 4. Enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours. Price Lang Scholarship for Communication Excellence Scholarship Mission: The scholarship recognizes a junior or senior level Mass Communication student and highlights the importance communications and media have in shaping public policy. 1. Full-time undergraduate junior or senior level student 2. Minimum 3.0 GPA 3. Professional Media or Strategic Communications Major Reba Collins Endowed Scholarship Scholarship Mission: This scholarship is awarded to a student who shows outstanding achievement and promise in print journalism. 1. Mass Communication, Strategic Communication majors. 2. Junior or senior status in the Fall semester that the scholarship is awarded. 3. Minimum 3.0 GPA. 4. Enrolled in at least 12 hours. 5. Active in Mass Communication activities.
Stanley W. Case Endowed Memorial Scholarship in Mass Communication Scholarship Mission: This scholarship is designed to honor veteran news anchor, broadcast journalist and UCO Distinguished Alumni Stan Case. More information on this scholarship is available here. 1. Professional Media major. 2. Junior or senior status with at least one semester remaining before graduation. 3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 overall. 4. Successfully completed four of the required courses in the Professional Media degree program. 5. Must express a desire to begin a career in broadcasting after graduation. Wendell and Pauline Simmons Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Mission: This scholarship recognizes a Mass Communication student who shows passion and commitment to their chosen major as evidenced by strong academic performance. 1. Mass Communication major. 2. Junior or senior status in the Fall the scholarship is disbursed. 3. Minimum 3.0 GPA. 4. Enrolled in at least 12 hours. 5. Active in Mass Communication activities.
Modern Languages Scholarships Cathy Stults Scholarship in French Studies Scholarship Mission: This scholarship provides funds to support a student who is a French major or minor. 1. Declared major or minor in French. 2. 3.5 minimum GPA. 3. Active in French Club or the French speaking community. 4. Continue to study French at UCO. Enes Kanter Turkish Scholarship Scholarship Mission: To promote an understanding and awareness of the Turkish culture by providing scholarships to undergraduate students enrolled in a Turkish language course. 1. Must be a full time undergraduate student. 2. Minimum GPA of 2.5. 3. Enrolled in a Turkish Language course. Finney Scholars Scholarship for Modern Languages Scholarship Mission: To provide scholarships that recognize Liberal Art students who are identified as having a proven record of high academic achievement in their chosen major. 1. Modern Languages major. 2. Minimum 3.5 GPA in chosen major. 3. Minimum of 3.5 GPA overall. 4. Currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in good standing with the University. 5. Show practical evidence of excellence in the discipline as determined by the department. Nollert Family Scholarship in German Studies Scholarship Mission: The scholarship provides funds to support a student who is a German major or minor. Criteria 1. Declared major or minor in German. 2. 3.5 minimum GPA. 3. Active in the German Club or the German speaking community. 4. Continue to study German at UCO.
Outstanding French Student Scholarship Mission: This scholarship is awarded to a student who shows excellence in French language studies. 1. Declared major or minor in French. 2. Minimum 3.0 GPA. 3. Show club participation, club leadership, involvement in outreach events, or have plans for participation in a study tour. Outstanding German Student Scholarship Mission: This scholarship is awarded to a student who shows excellence in German language studies. 1. Declared major or minor in German. 2. Minimum 3.0 GPA. 3. Show club participation, club leadership, involvement in outreach events, or have plans for participation in a study tour. Outstanding Spanish Student Scholarship Mission: This scholarship is awarded to a student who shows excellence in Spanish language studies. 1. Declared major or minor in Spanish. 2. Minimum 3.0 GPA. 3. Show club participation, club leadership, involvement in outreach events, or have plans for participation in a study tour. Pandora Tadefa Spanish Education Scholarship https://occf.academicworks.com/opportunities/1402 Scholarship Mission: The scholarship is provided to address the demand for Spanish Language Teachers and is awarded to a student with a declared major in Spanish Education. Samuel Henry and Elizabeth P. Mitchell Scholarship Scholarship Mission: The scholarship is awarded to recognize students of the Modern Languages Department who are accomplished in several languages. 1. Declared major or minor in a language. 2. 3.5 minimum GPA. 3. Active learner in more than one language.
Political Science Scholarships Dr. Carl H. Guild Jr. & Dr. Thomas E. Guild Endowed Scholarship Scholarship Mission: To provide a scholarship for a political science or business student planning to attend law school after graduating from UCO. 1. This scholarship is open to all declared Political Science majors who have completed a minimum of 15 hours and have a minimum cumulative 3.0 or higher GPA. 2. Must be a continuing student in the fall semester that the scholarship is awarded. Dr. James Caster Scholarship in Legal Studies Scholarship Mission: The scholarship is named in honor of Dr. James Caster and is intended to aid a Political Science major who plans to attend Law School. 1. Political Science major. 2. Full-time student returning in the Fall 2017 semester. 3. Minimum GPA of 2.5 overall. 4. Current FAFSA on file at the UCO Office of Financial Aid. Dr. Randall Jones Endowed Outstanding Senior Political Science Student Award Award Mission: To provide an award for a senior, majoring in Political Science, to recognize academic achievement, and contributions to the department, college and university. 1. Political Science major. 2. Senior standing 3. Overall GPA and hours enrolled will be considered in selection. 4. Political Science GPA and hours will be considered in selection. Finney Scholars Scholarship for Political Science Scholarship Mission: To provide scholarships that recognize Liberal Art students who are identified as having a proven record of high academic achievement in their chosen major. 1. Declared major in Political Science. 2. 3.5 GPA in chosen major. 3. 3.5 GPA overall. 4. Currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in good standing with the University. 5. Show practical evidence of excellence in the discipline as determined by the department.
Joe E. White Jr. Endowed Scholarship in Political Science (Outstanding Junior Political Science Student) Scholarship Mission: This scholarship recognizes a Political Science student who shows passion and commitment to their chosen major as evidenced by strong academic performance. 1. Minimum 3.0 GPA. 2. Junior standing 3. Political Science major. Nance Family Scholarship Scholarship Mission: The scholarship is awarded to a graduating student with a political science major with a 3.75 GPA. 1. Political Science major. 3. Minimum 3.75 GPA. 4. Full time undergraduate student graduating in the spring. Outstanding 1st Year Graduate Student Scholarship (General, Master of Public Administration or International Affairs) 1. Must be a graduate student. 2. Must be a General Political Science, Master of Public Administration, or International Relations major. 3. Must show strong academic performance as measured by overall GPA and Political Science GPA. Outstanding 2nd Year Graduate Student Award in General Political Science 1. Must be a graduate student majoring in general Political Science 2. Must show strong academic performance as measured by overall GPA and Political Science GPA. Outstanding 2nd Year Graduate Student Award in Master of Public Administration This scholarship is awarded to a Political Science major who exemplifies high academic achievement in their specific area of study and class standing. 1. Must be a graduate student majoring in Political Science - Public Administration 2. Must show strong academic performance as measured by overall GPA and Political Science GPA.
Outstanding 2nd Year Graduate Student Award in International Relations Scholarship/Award Mission: Each of the scholarships/awards mentioned are awarded to Political Science majors who exemplify high academic achievement in their specific area of study and class standing. 1. Must be a graduate student majoring in Political Science - International Relations 2. Must show strong academic performance as measured by overall GPA and Political Science GPA. Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society Award Award Mission: To provide an award to an outstanding member of Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society. This award is available to an undergraduate or graduate student. 1. Must be a member of Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society. 2. Must submit a 100-word (approx.) essay on your contributions to Pi Sigma Alpha. 3. Must have minimum 3.0 major GPA. 4. Must have minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Political Science Leadership Award Award Mission: To recognize outstanding leadership characteristics in a Political Science major. 1. Junior or senior status in the fall. 2. Provide evidence of leadership in the Department of Political Science student organizations and campus activities. 3. Political Science major. Political Science Paper Award Award Mission: This award provides money to recognize the winner of Political Science paper submissions. There will be a Graduate and Undergraduate paper winner. Winners will be the department s representatives for the Oklahoma Political Science Association Paper Award competitions in the fall. Criteria [Graduate]: 1. Graduate Student 2. Political Science Major Criteria [Undergraduate] 1. Undergraduate student 2. Political Science major. 3. Must be a continuing student in the fall semester that the scholarship is awarded.
Sandra Mackey Endowed Scholarship Scholarship Mission: To provide scholarships for graduate students in the Master of Arts program, International Affairs option. 1. Minimum 3.0 GPA in undergraduate studies 2. Open to graduate students in the Master of Arts, Political Science - International Affairs program 3. Must be a continuing student in the fall semester that the scholarship is awarded. Undergraduate Transfer Student Scholarship Scholarship Mission: The purpose of this scholarship is to provide help to a student who has transferred in to UCO from another institution and is a declared Political Science major. 1. Undergraduate transfer student. 2. Declared Political Science major. 3. GPA and Political Science course load will be considered.
Sociology, Gerontology, and Substance Abuse Studies Scholarships Department of Sociology, Gerontology, and Substance Abuse Studies Scholarship Scholarship Mission: This scholarship recognizes a Sociology, Gerontology, or Substance Abuse Studies student who shows passion and commitment to their chosen major as evidenced by strong academic performance. 1. Must be an undergraduate majoring in sociology or a graduate student majoring in Substance Abuse Studies or Gerontology. 2. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. 3. Must be a continuing student in the fall semester that the scholarship is awarded. Edmond Senior Community Foundation Scholarship in Gerontology Scholarship Mission: To provide a scholarship to student who is accepted in the Graduate Program in Gerontology. 1. Accepted into the Masters of Arts in Gerontology program. 2. Enrolled in a minimum of six (6) hours. 3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 and in good standing with the University. 4. Express intent to work in the field of Gerontology. 5. Financial need will be considered. Finney Scholars Scholarship for Sociology, Gerontology and Substance Abuse Studies Scholarship Mission: To provide scholarships that recognize Liberal Art students who are identified as having a proven record of high academic achievement in their chosen major. 1. Must be Sociology, Gerontology, and Substance Abuse Studies Major 2. Minimum 3.5 GPA in chosen major. 3. Minimum 3.5 GPA overall. 4. Currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in good standing with the University. 5. Show practical evidence of excellence in the discipline as determined by the department.
Judy Leitner Endowed Scholarship in Gerontology Scholarship Mission: To provide a scholarship for a graduate student enrolled in the Master of Arts in Gerontology program. 1. Admitted into the Master of Arts in Gerontology program. 2. Enrolled in a minimum of three 3 credit hours. 3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 and in good standing with the University. 4. Oklahoma resident. Odom Outreach Scholarship in Sociology Scholarship Mission: This scholarship is to be awarded to a Sociology undergraduate major who has shown resilience in his/her life and has demonstrated community involvement through volunteer efforts. 1. Declared major of Sociology-General, Human Services, or Substance Abuse Studies. 2. Undergraduate. 3. Full-time student returning in fall semester. 4. Minimum overall GPA of 2.5. 5. Current FAFSA on file with the UCO Office of Financial Aid.