ACADEMIC SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The Academic Scholars Program, established by the state Legislature and governor in 1988 and operated by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, provides scholarships to academically outstanding students who attend an Oklahoma college or university.
Academic Scholars receive a scholarship to help cover the cost of room, board, tuition, books and incidental fees for up to eight semesters. The actual value of the scholarship varies based on the institution the scholar chooses to attend.
This program should not be confused with the Oklahoma State Department of Education’s Oklahoma Academic Scholars. Before the creation of the Academic Scholars Program, the State Department of Education had an award called “Oklahoma Academic Scholar.” The student has to meet certain criteria to receive this recognition. It should be noted that this is a recognition only, not a scholarship. For more information about the SDE’s Academic Scholar program, visit www.sde.state.ok.us/Schools/Counseling/AcademicScholars.html.
For more information about the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education's Academic Scholars Program, e-mail llangston@osrhe.edu.
