Superintendent’s Leadership Class – If you wish to participate in this year’s Superintendent’s Leadership Class activities be sure to submit your application by Friday, September 5. Information is available at bottom of page of https://nwtech.edu/student-services/student-organizations/. Applicants must submit an application and 3 letters of recommendation by the September 5, 2025, deadline.
ODCTE Otha Grimes Scholarship – CareerTech adult students who can show a need may apply for the Otha Grimes scholarship. There is an online application that is due locally by September 12. Mrs. Williams will be in the Career Center this Wednesday, September 3, at 8:30 am and 1:00 pm. To help students who have questions. This is a more complex application so be sure to take advantage of her help on Wednesday!! Bring all your information about any scholarships, grants, assistance you are getting and bills you owe this fall semester. Information is available at https://oklahoma.gov/careertech/about/foundation/scholarships.html.
NWTC Foundation Scholarship – Only adult students may apply for the NWTC Foundation Scholarship in the Fall semester. Information and application for the NWTC Foundation Scholarship is available athttps://nwtech.edu/student-services/financial-aid-tuition/. The application, transcripts, letter of recommendation and resume is due on Friday, September 12.
2026 Coca-Cola $20,000 Scholars Program Scholarship – The application is open for high school students graduating in the 2025-2026 academic year. The deadline to submit a full application is 5 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. To learn more visit – https://connect.coca-colascholars.org/selectionroadmap and https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/ccsf .
10X Digital Scholarship – Are you a high school senior or undergraduate who is looking to offset the cost of your business, tech, marketing or communications degree? Apply for the 10X $4,000 digital marketing scholarship to be awarded Fall 2025. Scholarship application is due by September 10, 2025. More information is available at https://10xdigitalinc.com/scholarship/.
The Gates Scholarship –The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential. Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance* that is not already covered by other financial aid and the Student Aid Index, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university. An ideal candidate will have: An outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 10% of his/her graduating class), Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities), Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.) More information is available at https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship The deadline is September 15, 2025.
Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship – 140-character statement that completes this sentence: I pledge to not text and drive because… More information at https://www.digitalresponsibility.org/dont-text-and-drive-scholarship/ Deadline is September 30, 2025.
Shout it Out Scholarship – $1,500 scholarship due September 30. More information available at https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/shout-it-out-scholarship
Oklahoma State University Thoma Scholars – Scholarship opportunity for rural students. The full-ride scholarship will cover the cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, housing, meals, books and other educational expenses for four years. Thoma Scholars will also receive a one-time study abroad scholarship. Deadline is December 1, 2025. Information is available at https://thomafoundation.org/become-a-thoma-scholar/.
Many local scholarships may be posted on the Oklahoma City Community Foundation website at https://occf.org/scholarships/. Go ahead and get registered so you are ready to apply for scholarships once they open!
Scholarship information is also available at https://www.okcollegestart.org/Financial_Aid_Planning/Scholarships/Scholarship_Links.aspx.
You may view the Google Sheet I created with scholarship information at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pDekVeFqasmQaO6o-BuJdixTaY28Cbb3/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101254102480318574637&rtpof=true&sd=true. You may create a copy for you and then delete the information you don’t need and track the scholarships you do want to apply for!!
How should you stay organized when applying for scholarships? It depends. Are you a paper person or a “I hate paper” person? If you are a “paper” person then get a large 3 ring binder and some divider sheets that you can label. Then print the scholarship information and put each scholarship in a different section in order by due date! If you are not a paper person, create a Google Drive folder and name it Scholarships and then create other folders for each scholarship you want to apply for. Be sure to put the date within the folder name such as Sept12-NWTC Foundation Scholarship. Then put copies of everything needed for that scholarship within that folder.
If you need assistance with any scholarships, please visit with me.