Oklahoma Rising Scholars Program

Are you a senior with high academic ability? If you are a top Oklahoma scholar who is graduating from high school in 2027, this incentive program was made for you! This scholarship will help cover the cost of tuition, fees, and books.

Details

Sponsored by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, OCCC’s 14 institutional nominees to the Oklahoma Rising Scholars Program will receive an eight-semester scholarship that can be transferred to any in-state college or university after the completion of an associate degree or the accumulation of at least 48 credit hours. Nominees also must attend OCCC for the first year. Recipients will receive a tuition waiver from OCCC for up to 15 credit hours per semester and $1,500 per semester from the State Regents, which will offset the cost of fees and books.

The application deadline for the program is March 1, 2027. 

Students selected to be institutional nominees will be emailed an award offer. Acceptance of the award is required.

Eligibility Requirements

1. To be eligible and considered, applicants must have a 29 ACT/SAT equivalent or 3.7 GPA and top 5% of class or rank #1 or #2, or a 3.7 GPA and 26 ACT or SAT equivalent
2. Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States (no exceptions)
3. Must be an Oklahoma resident
4. Must be admitted to OCCC, submit the scholarship application, upload national ACT scores and at least a six-semester high school transcript by May 1
5. Must be a 2027 high school graduate
6. Must sign and submit an acceptance letter by the specified date in the award email.

NOTE: For more specific requirements set by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, you can visit https://secure.okcollegestart.org/Financial_Aid_Planning/Scholarships/Academic_Scholarships/Academic_Scholars_Program.aspx#eligibility.

Continued Eligibility

1. Must maintain a 3.25 cumulative GPA or higher
2. Must maintain full-time enrollment (12 hours in the fall and spring and six hours in the optional summer term) 
3. Must be enrolled no later than the first day of classes for the Fall and Spring semesters
4. Must complete at least 24 semester credit hours each year or at least 30 semester credit hours if taking the option of summer funding
5. Institutional nominees are eligible for transfer to a four-year public or private Oklahoma institution after completion of an associate degree or the accumulation of at least 48 credit hours. Institutional nominees must attend the nominating institution for the first year.