Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
LOCATION: USA
Northwestern Oklahoma State University scholarships are open for application. The scholarships are not automatically renewed. Students must apply for scholarships each year by the specified deadlines. All students are encouraged to fill out applications for academic, participation, and departmental scholarships.
ELIGIBILITY:
Most scholarships are awarded to students with strong academic records and/or demonstrated leadership capabilities.
To qualify for any scholarship, you’ll need to meet all scholarship eligibility requirements.
Incoming Freshman – All students must complete a Freshman Scholarship Application prior to specified deadlines for eligibility purposes. To be eligible for academic scholarship funds, you must have a minimum 3.0 CGPA and at least a 21 ACT score. If CGPA is a 3.75 or greater and ACT is not at least a 21, alternative academic scholarships are available. Participation Scholarships require a 2.5 CGPA..
Continuing Northwestern students—In order to be eligible for scholarships after your first year at Northwestern, you must successfully complete at least 24 credit hours at Northwestern during the academic year (including summer) and you must maintain a minimum 2.5 CGPA for participation scholarships and at least a 3.5 CGPA for academic scholarships. Apply using the Continuing Student Scholarship Application for academic scholarships and use the individual department online forms for any departmental (Foundation) scholarships.
Transfer students—In order to be eligible for scholarships at Northwestern, you must have successfully completed at least 24 credit hours in the prior year at the school from which you transferred. You must have a 2.5 CGPA for Participation Scholarships and a Transfer Incentive Scholarship. For Associate’s Degree Scholarships, you must have a 3.0 – 4.0 CGPA, and for Academic Scholarships, you must have a minimum 3.5 CGPA. Apply using the Transfer Student Application.
BENEFIT:
Freshman Year Academic Awards
Freshman Academic Scholarships
$500-$1,200 toward tuition. Must have a 3.0 High School CGPA and 21-25 Composite ACT. If CGPA is 3.75 or greater and ACT is not at least a 21, alternative academic scholarships are available.
Extraordinarily Talented Award
$1,900 toward tuition and 1/2 of the cost of semi-private dorm room. Must have a 3.0 High School CGPA and 26-28 Composite ACT.
Exceptionally & Extraordinarily Talented Award
$1,900 toward tuition and full cost of semi-private dorm room. Must have a 3.0 High School CGPA and 29 Composite ACT.
Available for all undergraduate students. Qualifications vary. Awards are up to $2,000