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The OCCC Foundation offers scholarship opportunities for current OCCC students.  During the time the scholarship process is open, a student can log in to the system to complete the universal General Application . The system will help determine the various scholarships for which a student is eligible. Please read the Scholarship Questions and Answers section below before beginning your application.

Scholarship Questions and Answers

How do I get into the scholarship system? When the scholarship application process is open, start the General Application and use your OCCC email and password to log in to our system.

If I am awarded a scholarship, how and when will I get the money? These scholarships are for the Fall 2024 semester. Funds will be deposited into the student's Bursar's Office account at the beginning of the semester after drop and add. We typically do not give scholarships directly to students.

Do I have to be enrolled in a certain number of hours to receive a scholarship? You must be enrolled in at least three credit hours to receive a scholarship. If you are awarded a scholarship for next semester, your enrollment will be checked before scholarships are applied to your account at the Bursar's Office. If you are not enrolled in at least three credit hours, you will not receive the scholarship.

Is the amount listed for the scholarship good for part-time, as well as full-time students?  Yes, If a scholarship is prorated it will be listed in the details section of the scholarship.

Can I get a scholarship if this semester (Spring 2024) is my last semester? No, this particular group of scholarships is for Fall 2024 students.

Can I apply if I am in high school taking OCCC classes through concurrent enrollment? All scholarships offered in this round are for current students, including concurrent enrollment students.

Do my references have to be OCCC faculty or staff?  Check each scholarship for specific reference requirements.  If a scholarship does not specify the type of reference required anyone can be used for a reference excluding family members.

If a scholarship requires that I have completed a certain number of hours at OCCC, does that count the current semester? Yes, when you answer the question about how many hours you have taken at OCCC, include the hours you are currently enrolled in. We will confirm next semester before scholarships are paid that you have completed the required number of credit hours. If you have not completed the required number of hours, you will not be awarded the scholarship.

How do I submit my essay? There is an essay portion included in the general application. Have your essay typed in a format such as Microsoft Word so you can paste it directly into the application form. After you complete and submit your General Application, the scholarship system will auto-apply you to any scholarships you qualify for. The system will also return a list of scholarships that may require you to complete a different essay. You can click on each of those scholarships to see additional requirements.

What should I include in my essay? Most scholarships require 500-750 words (which is equivalent to 2-3 typed pages, double-spaced, 12 pt. font, 1” margins). Check with each scholarship you apply for, as they may have a scholarship-specific question. Most reviewers like a paragraph introduction about you, then a compelling case as to why you need the scholarship. Have a friend or family member review your essay for content, grammar and punctuation.

Can I use the same essay for each scholarship I qualify for? It depends! Read each scholarship qualification and see if the essay requirements are the same. If the questions are different, you should answer each question.

Are there scholarships for my specific degree? There are many scholarships for a wide range of degree programs as well as non-degree-specific ones. Submit your General Application and you will receive a list of those you qualify for. There are several general scholarships that are not related to any specific program of study.

How do I get letters of recommendation?  First, ask your references for approval to include them in the scholarship application process. If they are willing to write a letter of recommendation, include their name and email address on the reference request for each scholarship that requires one. This is a step that disqualifies many applicants because they don't secure their references! Letters of recommendation must be entered into the system by the date scholarships close. Your reference will get an email from the system asking them to submit the letter online. If you use the same reference for multiple scholarships, please inform them that they will receive multiple reference requests, and will need to complete each one. Some scholarships allow you to upload the letter. If they have any trouble submitting the letter, have them contact Rolonda Robinson at 405-682-1611 xt 7709 or  rolonda.r.robinson@occc.edu . Note that your reference does not have to have an OCCC email and password to submit a letter of recommendation.

How can I stay updated about scholarships? Check the OCCC scholarship webpage https://www.occc.edu/scholarships/index.html.

For questions about scholarships, please contact Rolonda Robinson in Financial Aid at 405-682-1611 xt 7709.

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