Heart of America The Christopher Reeve Award

SCHOLARSHIPS AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The following scholarships are usually offered each year. Remember that scholarship deadlines vary from year to year. Be sure to check for applications early since some might be due at the beginning of the month or may have changed their due date from the previous year. SEPTEMBER AnyCollege.net (Seniors) - $2,000 scholarship _Go to www.anycollege.net and click on Win a Scholarship button _Complete a short application and click on Submit Form button to automatically register Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation www.ckfs.org (9th-12th grade)-various amounts _Take online quizzes monthly for chances to win the monthly scholarships cophillips Spirit Scholars Program (Seniors)-$5,000 renewable _3.25 gpa and above _Must attend OU, OSU, U of Tulsa, CO School of Mines, U of Texas, Texas A & M, Kansas State, or Texas Tech _Application must be submitted via e-mail to the university _Commitment to majoring in discipline recruited by ConocoPhillips (generally business, engineering and geosciences) _Demonstrated leadership abilities and interest in energy industry _See individual schools for application deadlines and to apply Heart of America The Christopher Reeve Award www.heartofamerica.org (9th-12th grade)-$1,000 _Demonstrate tremendous compassion and caring within the community _Must be nominated by someone else for this award Hispanic Scholarship Fund - www.hsf.net or call 1-877-HSF-INFO (Seniors) _Must be Hispanic American _Minimum 3.0 gpa _US Citizen or permanent resident Miss Oklahoma Teen USA Scholarship Pageant- www.missoklahomausa.com (Females 14-18 years old)- $36,000 scholarship for participants; $57,000 scholarships for winnders

_Begin application process on-line _Oklahoma resident _US citizen Nelnet Scholarship Sweepstakes - www.collegeplanning.nelnet.net (Seniors) - $1000 Scholarship Drawing _Enter the weekly scholarship drawing by registering on the website _Then login each week to have your name re-entered in the drawing OK Higher Ed Scholarship - http://www.okhighered.org/tseip/ (Seniors) _For students considering teaching math or science in Oklahoma _The state of Oklahoma helps to pay for student loans or gives a cash benefit if student teaches for five years Oklahoma Hall of Fame Scholarship - www.oklahomaheritage.com/scholarships.aspx https://oklahomahof.com/scholarships/6000-oklahoma-hall-of-fame-scholarship-grade-12 (12th grade) - $5,000 _By teacher, counselor, or administrator nomination _Based on demonstrated knowledge and appreciation of Oklahoma history, and on leadership in the community _Student must commit to attending an Oklahoma college or university Quest Bridge National College Match Program- www.questbridge.org (Seniors) Full cost of tuition (up to $40,000/yr.), Full cost of room and board (up to $15,000/yr.) _Students who are from a low income family, but have demonstrated high achievement _25 colleges in the U.S. are included in FNatthis scholarship Scheap Auto Insurance Scholarship www.cheapautoinsurance.org (Seniors)-$500 _Create a video and post of facebook about Insurance driving habits good or bad Scholastic Art & Writing Awards - www.artandwriting.org (7th -12th grade) - $10,000 _Register online and submit works to local agency _30 categories including: Drawing, Painting, Photography, Animation, Video Games, Poetry, Essays, Short Story and Humor. _Deadlines are posted by type of entry.

Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology - https://siemenscompetition.discoveryeducation.com Awards range from $1,000 - $100,000 _Partnership with the College Board _Work as a team to create a creative project in math, science or technology United States Senate Youth Program (Junior & Seniors) Two $5000 scholarships given in Oklahoma and a trip to Washington D.C. in March _Must have been elected to student government offices _Must be willing to include courses in government or related subjects in college http://sde.ok.gov/sde/social-studies#ussyp Vic Jackson Memorial Aviation Scholarship (Juniors & Seniors)--$2,000 _Lived in Oklahoma for at least 6 months _Financial Need _Private Pilot _Minimum 2.8 gpa www.occf.org Wal-Mart Associate Scholarship - http://www.act.org/walmart/associate/ _US Citizen employed by Walmart for at least six consecutive months prior to application _Demonstrated financial need Wendys Heisman Award www.wendysheisman.com _Applicants must participate in at least one sport _Must have leadership experience in school and community _One male and female school winner selected to compete for further honors Zonta International Scholarship Young Women in Public Affairs Awards - www.zonta.org (Senior Females) $500 _Must be committed to the volunteer sector _Evidence of volunteer leadership achievements _Dedication to the advancement of the status of women OCTOBER AES Engineers Scholarship -- http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

(Seniors) - $500 _1000 word essay _Not required to be taking engineering courses to enter _Awarded on the basis of character as determined by evaluating the essay Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest-- http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8869/atlas_shrugged_essay_contest_scho larship.php (Seniors) 84 awards of up to $10,000 _Must submit an essay on the book Atlas Shrugged Bruce Lee Scholarship - www.bruceleefoundation.org (Seniors) - $1,000 _Award can be applied to any college, university, or CareerTech program _Based on academic record, community service, and knowledge of Bruce Lee _Must complete specific essays and have two letters of recommendation Central Intelligence Agency Student Opportunities - www.cia.gov/careeres/studentopportunities (Seniors) up to $18,000 _3.4+ GPA and 21+ ACT _Must be interested in foreign affairs and intelligence _Provides summer interships while in college Coca-Cola Scholars Program - www.coca-colascholars.org (Seniors) - $10,000-$20,000 in scholarships _3.0 or better GPA _List school activities and clubs _Based on character, personal merit and commitment _Employment & Community Service Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program - www.comcast.com (Seniors) various amounts _2.8+ GPA _Proven community involvement and leadership in school or through work experience _By Principal or Counselor nomination only Dr. Pepper Scholarship www.drpeppertuition.com (Seniors)-Prizes from $2,500 to $100,000 _Submit a 1 minute movie about college football and tuition _Must include Dr. Pepper & impact of tuition prize on your life

Greater Oklahoma City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Scholarship - www.okchispanicchamber.org (Seniors) various amounts _2.5+ GPA _Proven community involvement _Application, essays, and recommendations required Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans www.application.horatioalger.org (Seniors) $5,000 _2.0+ GPA and involved in co-curricular & community activities _Financial need _U.S. citizen Masons Essay Contest (Seniors) 10 scholarships ranging from $100 to $2000 _250-350 word essay about your duties as an American citizen www.mcfok.org National YoungArts Foundation Scholarship www.youngarts.org/applytoday (10-12th grade)--$10,000 _$500,000 in cash awards _Master Classes with Renowned Artists _Voice, Writing, Jazz, Photography, Dance, Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Design, Cinematic Arts Oklahoma Heritage Association Essay Competition - www.oklahomaheritage.com _State Capitol Poster/Essay Competition Grades 10-12 - $125-$350 Topic: Select a native Oklahoman and depict his/her impact on the state through both essay and creative poster OU/Thunder Scholarship - http://www.nba.com/thunder/community/scholarship.html (Senior)- Five $1,000 scholarships _Oklahoma resident _Admitted to OU and planning to attend in the Fall _Must write 200 word essay on how your degree will benefit the state Prudential Spirit of Community Awards - https://spirit.prudential.com/awards/how-toapply

(9-12) $1000 scholarship for State Honorees, then eligible for $5000 national award _Honors young people solely on the basis of volunteer work in your community during the past year Student Films Across America - www.sfaa07.com _Winning films eligible for $30,000 in prizes The Tylenol Scholarship - www.scholarship.tylenol.com (Seniors) _Tuition assistance for healthcare students _Receive one of 150 $1000 grants or one of ten $10,000 grants being offered to students in healthcare related fields of study The University Of Oklahoma Scholarships http://www.ou.edu/scholarships.html http://www.ou.edu/content/admissions/affordability/scholarships.html UCO Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) Scholarship, President s Leadership Council and Emerging Leaders Scholarship (Seniors) Various amounts _Will attend UCO in the fall _Get information and apply online through UCO US Bank Internet Scholarship Program https://usbank.com/scholarship (Seniors)-40 $1000 scholarships _Random drawing process _Must complete application online NOVEMBER Adopt A Veteran Scholarship- www.joefossinstitute.org/jfi-scholarship-program (Seniors)-15 scholarships totally $42,500 _Learn about a veteran _Write an essay about the veteran s life American Civil Liberties Union of Oklahoma- Contact: Tamya Cox, tcox@acluok.org (Seniors) 15 selected, $7,000 each _Strong commitment to civil liberties _Must applicant must plan to attend college full-time _Minimum GPA 3.0 _Must demonstrate financial need

AXA Achievement Scholarship Program - www.axa-achievement.com (Seniors) - One $10,000 state scholarship, ten $15,000 national scholarships (selected from state recipients) _Must be a U.S. citizen _Must demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in an activity in school, the community, or the workplace _Be recommended by an unrelated adult who can attest to achievement ACS Scholars Award - www.acs.org (Seniors) up to $5,000 per year _Must be African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian _3.0+ GPA in science courses _Be pursuing a degree in a chemistry-related field BBG Communications Youth Volunteer Scholarship- www.bbgcommunications.com _Must have at least 50 hours of volunteer in the past two years _3.5 or greater gpa _Essay Chancellor Hans Brisch Scholarship emarquardt@osrhe.edu (Senior)--$2,000 3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/178/chancellor_hans_brisch_scholarship_program.pdf _One student from Deer Creek nominated who has enhanced community or school _Initiation of a program that resulted in an improvement in learning environment or social betterment of the community _High academic achievement _Proven record of leadership success _Plan to attend an Oklahoma college or university Dell Scholars Program - www.dellscholars.org (11th & 12th grade) $20,000 _2.4+ GPA, demonstrated financial need, planning on attending college for a bachelor s degree _Must participate in an approved college readiness program for 2 years _Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident Edwards Annual College Scholarshipwww.edwardslawok.com/scholarship-college.html (Seniors)-$1,500 _2.5+ gpa _Application filled out completely _Essay of at least 500 words

Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarships - www.elks.org/enf/scholars (Seniors) 1st place (4-year amounts) $60,000, 2nd place - $40,000, 3rd place - $20,000, 4th place - $4,000 _Applicants judged on financial need, leadership, and scholarship _To be used at any accredited U.S. college or university _Must advance through local, district, and state competition to reach national competition _Two letters of recommendation _Parental Financial Statement _Essay of 500 words or less _Counselor report _Transcript and SAT/ACT scores FIRE- Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (essay contest)- www.thefire.org (Seniors)- $1,000-$5,000 _700-1,000 words Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) Freedom in Academia Essay Contest write an in depth essay explaining why free speech and First Amendment rights are crucial to higher education and how abuses of these rights harm the college experience. Prizes of $1,000 -$5,000 will be awarded. More information is available at www.thefire.org/contests. Deadline: November 1 _Enter online at www.thefire.org/contests First Amendment Congress Essay Contest - www.foioklahoma.org (All Grades) - $100 - $300 _500 word essay on what your rights should be, as well as any possible consequences, when exercising freedom of speech in cyberspace. _Research should be factual, writing should be personal _Winners recognized and receive prizes during Annual First Amendment Congress Great Plains Association for College Admission Counseling (GPACAC) - www.gpacac.net (Seniors) Six $1000 scholarships (Two winners from Oklahoma) _For use at any college or university _Personal Essay & Transcript _ACT score 21-28, or SAT 1450-1900, Minimum 3.0 GPA Hagan Scholarship Foundation- http://haganscholarships.org (Seniors)-$5,000 per semester _High achieving and self-motivated student _Employment Experience

Intel Science Talent Search - https://student.societyforscience.org/apply-science-talentsearch (Seniors submit, research should start junior year or earlier) up to $100,000 _Must submit original scientific research done solely by the participant (no teams or teacher-led research) _Must complete a 20-page research paper and submission application online Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum Essay Contest - https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/all/oklahoma-city-national-memorial-- museum-student-essay-contest/1005327 (All Grades) - $50 - $100 _First place travels with parent or guardian to Washington D.C... _Entries must be typed. 500 word essay _Teachers may submit up to five entries per grade per school Martin Luther King Oratory Contest www.uco.edu/mlk (Seniors, UCO tuition waivers) The qualifying round will be Nov. 14 and the final round on January 23. First prize is $1,000 UCO tuition waiver, second prize is $500 UCO tuition waiver, and third prize is $300 UCO tuition waiver. The theme this year will be The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. Applications are available at www.uco.edu/mlk. Deadline Nov. 5. NATIONAL READY MIXED CONCRETE ASSOCIATION ESSAY CONTEST (ORMCA) www.ormca.com (Students ages 16-18) $1,000-$5000 _An entry form must be included with all essays. _Entries must be typed, double spaced, and not to exceed 600 words. _Essays judged on content, creativity and grammar _Possible Themes: Concrete s benefits to society, How concrete affects environment, using concrete to build homes, commercial buildings, streets, and highways. _National winner will receive $5000 scholarship to attend a school with a concrete-related curriculum. If winner chooses not to enroll in such a school, he or she will receive a $2000 scholarship for their freshman year at the college of their choice. _Oklahoma winner receives $1000 scholarship (concrete-related curriculum) $500 (nonconcrete related curriculum) Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Scholarship https://www.nrotc.navy.mil (Seniors) - $180,000 _US Citizen _Age 17-23 _ACT in math minimum 21, English minimum 22

_No obligation for first year of college _Upon completion of degree, receive commission as Ensign in the Navy Reserve _Four-year active duty obligation for Marines and Nurses. Five-year active duty obligation for all others National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (Seniors) Essay Scholarship Contest $250 for State Winner, $500 for Divisional Winner, $750 for National 3rd place winner, $1000 for National 2nd place winner, $3000 for National 1st place winner. _Must be nominated by teacher to participate in this contest _Must have the qualities of Dependability, Service, Leadership, and Patriotism to an outstanding degree complete a questionnaire addressing these qualities _Only one student is chosen by a committee of teachers (based on who best fits qualities listed above) and that student writes the essay _DAR judging based on 50 points for Personal questionnaire, and 50 points for Essay _Information in the Counseling Office usually in October Ron Brown Scholar Program - www.ronbrown.org (African American Seniors) 10 scholarships in the amount of $10,000 per year for 4 years _May be used at any university _Must have excelled academically _Exemplified exceptional leadership potential _Participate in community service activities _Demonstrate a financial need _Two letters of recommendation & Essay _Twenty finalists will be chosen and invited to participate in a weekend selection process in Washington D.C. at the expense of the CAP Foundation SAE Engineering Scholarship - http://www.sae.org/students/engschlr/htm (Seniors) Undesignated scholarships ($1000 - $10,000) and University Sponsored Scholarships ($400 full tuition) _Must intend to earn a degree in engineering or a related science Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Scholarship Award - http://inheritanceofhope.org/scholarships-2.html (Seniors) - Up to $10,000 per year, renewable _Must be the child of a parent who has died from breast cancer _Plan to attend a state-supported college in Oklahoma _U.S. Citizen or documented permanent resident The Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarships - http://www.gwcf.org/appdownload.html

(Seniors) - $1000 to $20,000 scholarships _Must be U.S. citizen _Must be planning career in government service _GPA 3.0 _Transcript, references, & essay VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship Contest https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships (9th-12th graders) 1st place $30,000, other $1000 - $16,000 _3-5 minute essay typed, then recorded on audio cassette tape _Submit directly to local VFW _Full contest details available at www.vfw.org/ (go to Search at top of page, enter scholarships, go to Voice of Democracy ) Wal-Mart Dependent Scholarship - www.walmartfoundation.org (12th grade) - $3,000 _2.5+ GPA - must have high academic and scholastic achievements &Active extracurricular or community involvement _Financial need _Essay Section _Must be the dependent of a Wal-Mart or Sam s employee Walton Family Foundation Scholarship - www.walmartfoundation.org (12th grade) - $13,000 _22+ ACT or 1030+ SAT _Financial need _Must be the dependent of a Wal-Mart or Sam s employee Women In Aviation Scholarships http://wai.org/education/scholarships.cfm Numerous scholarships of varying amounts _For Men and Women _All relating to aviation and aerospace careers including pilots, engineers, technicians and mechanics Youth Foundation Grants - www.fdncenter.org/grantmaker/youthfdn (12th grade) up to $4,000 renewable for 4 years _3.5+ GPA, and additional criteria upon request _Financial need _Must be seeking higher education at an accredited U.S. university or college DECEMBER Academic All-State http://www.ofe.org/index.php?application-forms (Seniors) $1,000 scholarship

_Must have a minimum 30 ACT or 1340 SAT score _100 seniors from across the state selected _Honored at a televised Academic Awards Banquet Air Force ROTC Scholarship - https://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/important-dates (Seniors) Full Tuition, books, and fees plus monthly stipend _GPA 3+ and Official Transcript _Class standing in top 40% _24 ACT or 1100 SAT _Complete Application Fitness Test and Letter of Certification _Be 17 prior to scholarship activation _Deadline Dec. 1 Army ROTC Scholarship (Seniors) Several scholarships worth $60,000 _Good high school grades & Extracurricular participation _Pursue an Army-approved academic major (listed on application) _Agree to accept a commission as Regular Army, Army National Guard or U.S. Army Reserve _Meet physical standards _SAT 920+ _2.5 + GPA, three references & essay _Handwritten application preferred ovaer typewriter or computer ASHRAE Undergraduate Engineering Scholarship - http://www.ashrae.org/students/page/1271 Your course of study must be related to heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Deadline Dec 1. Bennington Young Writers Awards - at www.bennington.edu/news_bennyoungwriter.asp (Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors) - $250 - $500 _Submit poetry, fiction or nonfiction _Specific requirements for formatting _Must be original work and sponsored by a high school teacher _Winning entries published on the Bennington College website AXA Achievement Scholarship AXA offers one scholarship of $10,000 in each state and ten national scholarships of $25,000 to high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in a non academic activity or project. This could be something, which has taken place in school, an outside activity or in the workplace. Applications are available at www.axaachievement.com. Deadline: December 15, but only the first 12,000 applications will be accepted

Foot Locker Scholar Athlete https://footlockerscholarathletes.com/ (Seniors) -$20,000 _Involved in sports _Miimimum 3.0 gpa _US citizen who is college bound Herff Jones Principal s Leadership Scholarship https://www.herffjones.com/biuscholarship/ (Seniors) 100 scholarships of $1,000- $12,000 John W. and Mary D. Nichols Scholarship www.oklahomaheritage.com/educationawards/scholarships (Seniors)-$10,000 _Must be nominated by teachers or administrators not related to the student _Based on demonstrated knowledge and appreciation of OK history and academic achievement, citizenship, and leadership McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship - https://www.scholarships.com/news/scholarship-of-the-week/mckelvey-foundationentrepreneurial-scholarship/467 (Seniors) - $10,000 per year, renewable _Must have owned and operated own business while in high school (non-profits accepted) _Have at least 1 paid employee, even if only part time _Go to any 4 year college within 50 states Nathan Zane Fleming OSU President s Distinguished Scholarship www.okstate.edu/finaid (Seniors)-$2,200 renewable scholarship _Must attend OSU _Submit the freshman scholarship application by Feb 1 _Preference given to applicants with financial need NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award www.nfib.com/yea (Seniors) $1,000 - $10,000 _Must be operation a small business Oklahoma JCI Senate Club- http://www.jayceefoundationofok.org/applications.htm (Seniors)-$1,000 _Should complete application

_Application will be screened for appearance, neatness, content, scholastic abilities, extracurricular activities, financial need, and following directions _Top two applications from OK submitted for national judging SAE International Scholarships scholarships@sae.org (Seniors) SAR Eagle Scout Award https://sar.org/education/youth-contests-awards/arthur-mberdena-king-eagle-scout-award (Seniors) Should complete law, American Heritage, and Genealogy merit badges before applying _Application not more than ten pages SBO Music Student Scholarship - www.sbomagazine.com (9th -12th grade) $1,000 per year and up to $20,000 in products for your school _Essay contest _Write in 250 words (or less) "How my music teacher has influenced me and my goals in school..." _Submit entry online