2009-10 Scholarships*
OBU's merit-based awards consist of both achievement-based and academic scholarships.Academic Scholarship Opportunities
Academic scholarships are awarded to students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement. The awards are not based on financial need. They are renewable provided the student maintains the appropriate OBU GPA. The renewal college GPA is a 2.8 GPA for the $4000 award, 3.0 for the $5000 and $7000 awards and a 3.5 for the Full Tuition award. Student may retain scholarship for up to 8 semesters.OBU provides significant scholarship aid for high-achieving students.
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Enter your GPA and test score below to determine your OBU Academic Scholarship or Grant! Your application and acceptance for admission is all you need to qualify.
Full-Tuition Scholarships
These full-tuition scholarships are awarded to students who have at least a 32 ACT or 1450 SAT and a 3.75 gpa. Qualified students must complete a scholarship application. OBU will invite a group of students to campus to interview for the 8 scholarships. Students not selected for interview or for one of the scholarships automatically qualify for a $7000 Academic Scholarship. Applications may be requested by calling the office of Admissions.
Competition deadlines:
December 7 - Eligible students are notified by the university
February 1 - Submitted materials are due to the Office of Admissions
February 15-16 - Interviews on campus
Transfer Student Academic Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded based on current college transcript.GPA Academic Award
2.50-2.99 $2500
3.00-3.59 $3500
3.60 & Above $4500
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships: $1,000 per year
The PTK Scholarships are for transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa.
The required GPA for renewal of Transfer Academic Scholarships is 2.5 for the $2500 award, 3.0 for the $3500 and $4500 awards, and 3.5 for the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship.
Achievement-Based Awards
These achievement-based awards acknowledge students who have demonstrated talent in academics or sports or who have been active in church, school or civic activities. They are all renewable four years provided the student maintains the appropriate OBU GPA. OBU reserves the right to determine eligibility for all OBU awards.Air Force ROTC Dorm Room Scholarship: $1,750
For recipients of Air Force ROTC Type I or Type II Scholarships who are active in OBU's cross-town ROTC program at OU.
Band Award: $250-$600
Students who are not majoring in music and have outstanding performance ability on band instruments may audition for these awards. They are renewable and competitive-based. Students receiving this award must be members of the Symphonic Band.
Church Partnership Scholarship - up to $2000 per year
This program forms a direct financial partnership between Baptist churches, Baptist associations and the University. The program combines funds provided by churches or associations with funds provided by OBU to create the total awards. OBU will match up to $1000 per year ($500 per semester.)
Church Staff Dependent Scholarship $1000 per year
Children or spouses of currently employed, paid, professional denominational ministers of a Southern Baptist church, association, state convention or the Southern Baptist Convention are eligible. Please send a letter from the employer to the Student Financial Services Office designating the position held.
Department Scholarships: Amount Varies
Students majoring in Art, Theatre, Communication Arts, Nursing or a Southern Baptist Church Vocation are eligible to apply for a limited number of scholarships awarded by the OBU department of their major. To apply, go to Forms and print the application applicable to your major.
Falls Creek Scholarship: $1,000 per year
For every year student attended Falls Creek while in high school.
Fine Arts Scholarship: $500-$4,000
Students with outstanding talent in voice, keyboard, instrument, music composition, art, theatre or telecommunication. Students must major in the scholarship area and exhibit continued excellence in their area. Auditions must be completed by early March
MK Scholarship: Guaranteed $5,000 in OBU Scholarships
For children of current International Mission Board or North American Mission Board missionaries.
Prichard Church Vocations Scholarship: $1,800
Any student entering Southern Baptist ministry or missions may receive this award provided he or she majors or minors in religion or applied ministry.
Click here to print the Prichard application.
Riddle Scholarship: Up to $5,000
This scholarship is for graduates of high schools in the counties of Lincoln, Pottawatomie, and Seminole with a 3.0 or better high school GPA. Transfer applicants must have a 2.5 or higher college GPA. A limited number of awards are available.
Super Summer Scholarship: $1,000 per year
For every year student attended Super Summer on OBU campus while in high school.
Varsity Athletic Awards: Amount May Vary
All varsity programs offer renewable awards for students with outstanding athletic ability. Varsity athletic awards are administered entirely through OBU's athletic department.
Zoll Business Scholarship: $1,000 per year
For students with business-related majors. Limited number available.
OBU Bison Grants or OBU Endowed Scholarship: Amounts Vary
Need-based grants awarded based on unmet demonstrated need and other financial aid student is receiving.
International Student Scholarship: $1,750 per year
For students attending OBU on an I-20 application. Please note that students who qualify for the International Student Scholarship may also receive Athletic Awards if applicable, but are not eligible for Academic or Transfer Academic Scholarships.
*Scholarships listed are applicable for students entering OBU for the first time during the 2009-10 academic year.
Other Resources
SmartGuide to Financial Aidwww.finaid.org
SmartGuide Frequently Asked Questions
www.finaid.org/questions/faq.phtml
The College Board
www.collegeboard.org
Wired Scholar
www.wiredscholar.com
CollegeNET
www.collegenet.com
FastWeb
www.fastweb.com
Nursing Scholarships
www.nursingscholarship.us
Scholarship Points
www.scholarshippoints.com
