The University of Oklahoma Freshman Scholarships offer newly admitted resident, nonresident, and transfer students a variety of awards to help them achieve their dream of a world-class education with ease.
Admitted students do not need to apply for these awards, but are encouraged to submit their Residual or National Test scores from which they will be judged and awarded. Prize values vary and can be up to $24,000 per year.
Scholarship Descriptions
No additional application is required to be considered for these merit-based scholarships from the University of Oklahoma. This list represents some general fall college-focused scholarships, but it is not exhaustive. Applicants are encouraged to retake the ACT and/or SAT test by April 30 and submit a seventh-semester transcript for consideration for a scholarship upgrade.
Resident Freshman Scholarships
This list represents some of the general college-focused University of Oklahoma freshman scholarships for the fall, but it is not all-inclusive. Admitted students will be offered the highest scholarship listed in the table based on their grades.
Non-Resident Freshman Scholarships
Admitted students will be offered the highest scholarship listed in the chart below based on their qualifications. Students cannot receive more than one of these merit-based awards.
| Scholarship | Award Amount | Qualifications |
| Award of Excellence | $56,000 ($14,000 x 4 years) |
31 ACT or 1390 SAT (or greater) |
| Distinguished Scholar | $52,000 ($13,000 x 4 years) |
29-30 ACT or 1330-1380 SAT |
| University Scholarship | $40,000 ($10,000 x 4 years) |
28 ACT or 1300-1320 SAT |
| Academic Achievement Award | $36,000 ($9,000 x 4 years) |
26-27 ACT or 1230-1290 SAT |
| Non-Resident Merit Award | $28,000 ($7,000 x 4 years) |
24-25 ACT or 1160-1220 SAT |
| Test-Optional Scholarships | See below |
Application Procedure
Students are not required to present additional applications for these awards. They only need to submit their test scores.
Deadlines: Varies