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NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY BACHELOR’S SCHOLARSHIP

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

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FULLY FUNDED HANSEN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP (HLI), 2026

Application Deadline: International Applications are Thursday, January 15, 2026, by 11:30 PM Pacific Time

U.S. Applications are due by Sunday, March 15, 2026, by 11:30 PM Pacific Time

LOCATION: USA

The Hansen Leadership Institute is very pleased to announce the transformative opportunity for young global leaders to collaborate, learn, and grow in an environment dedicated to leadership development and peacebuilding.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible to apply for the 2026 Hansen Leadership Institute, you must meet several basic requirements:

You must be 20-25 years old on July 1, 2026

You must have completed at least one year of college or university at the time of application.

If you are not currently enrolled in college or university, you must be a recent graduate (2024 or 2025 to apply)

You do not need a U.S. visa to apply for the program. If you are selected as a participant, the institute will provide all the necessary documentation to assist in your U.S. visa application, including a letter of acceptance, a letter defining our financial support, a DS-2019 issued by the University of San Diego and a receipt for your paid SEVIS fees.

To verify English proficiency, when you submit a name and email address for your academic referee, they will automatically receive an email with instructions to log in and answer a questionnaire to complete to verify your English proficiency. This verification will be submitted with their recommendation form. This is an automatic process; there is no extra information for you to provide.

The next program dates are July 1-22, 2026. ALL FELLOWS MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE PROGRAM. No participants will be allowed to arrive late or leave early.

The selection committee will begin reviewing international student applications in February, and results will be emailed to all applicants in early March.

References: This is a letter of reference from a person who knows you well and can explain why you are a qualified applicant for the program. All applicants must submit two (2) references:

From an academic adviser or professor. This person should be able to evaluate your English proficiency and;

From an NGO or community organization with whom you have worked.

In order to give your referees ample time to reply, you should request these recommendations as soon as you begin the application.

Click on the “Apply” tab for a link to the International and U.S. application portal.  Log in to create an account and begin completing the online application.

    BENEFIT:

    The Hansen Leadership Institute is fully funded by the Fred J. Hansen Foundation. This includes international airfare, room and board, and all programmatic costs. If selected, the only cost to participants will be the fees incurred in obtaining a passport and spending money.

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