University Oklahoma 2022 Oklahoma State Regents’ Academic Scholars Program Award

The Oklahoma State Regents’ Academic Scholars Program was created and funded by the Oklahoma Legislature as an incentive for students of high academic ability to attend both public and private higher education institutions in Oklahoma. The program is intended to enhance the academic environment and to retain academically talented students within Oklahoma.

• Table of Content
• About University of Oklahoma
• Oklahoma State Regents’ Academic Scholars Program Award
• Aim and Benefits of Oklahoma State Regents’ Academic Scholars Program Award
• Requirements for Oklahoma State Regents’ Academic Scholars Program Award Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Oklahoma

Founded in 1890, the University of Oklahoma is a public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma just 20 mins. south of Oklahoma City. OU’s Norman undergraduate population is slightly more than 20,000, giving students a major university experience in a private college atmosphere. With three campuses in Oklahoma, OU also offers study abroad opportunities at several locations and OU campuses overseas. ... continue reading

Oklahoma State Regents’ Academic Scholars Program Award

Aim and Benefits of Oklahoma State Regents’ Academic Scholars Program Award

Academic Scholars will receive a scholarship to help cover the cost of room, board, tuition, books and incidental fees for up to eight semesters.

The amount of the award varies according to the type of institution the student attends and qualification status. The annual scholarship amount for automatic qualifiers is $5,500 for students who attend the University of Oklahoma.

The annual scholarship amount for Institutional Nominees is $3,200 for students who attend the University of Oklahoma.

Requirements for Oklahoma State Regents’ Academic Scholars Program Award Qualification

To qualify for the Academic Scholars Program, the applicant must meet the criteria outlined below, prior to college entry.

• Oklahoma students can automatically qualify for the program by achieving designation as a National Merit Scholar, National Merit Finalist or United States Presidential Scholar or by scoring at or above the 99.5 percentile on the ACT or SAT
  • For fall 2022, the ACT required score is a total sum score of the ACT skill areas of 138.
  • For fall 2022, the SAT required score is a total sum score of the critical reading and math skill areas of 1550.
• Public colleges and universities may also nominate students attending their institution for the program based on criteria established by each institution.

Scholars will continue to receive a scholarship each year if they:

• Maintain full-time enrollment (12 hours in the fall and spring and six hours in the optional summer or January term) each semester.
• Complete at least 24 semester credit hours each year or at least 30 semester credit hours if taking the option of summer funding.
• Maintain at least a 3.25 cumulative grade point average each year.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Oklahoma residents who automatically qualify for the program by scoring at or above the 99.5 percentile on the ACT or SAT should obtain an application from their high school counselor or click on the link below to download a copy of the application. Applications are also available by calling the State Regents student information hotline at (800) 858-1840 or 225-9239 in Oklahoma City.

For more details, visit OU website.