Thousands of scholarships are available. But, be warned about offers that require any money up front. It shouldn't cost anything to search or apply for a scholarship. There are many clearinghouse web sites for national scholarships. One is www.fastweb.org. For scholarships administered by the state of Oklahoma go to the State Regents for Higher Education web site at www.okhighered.org. Also, don't forget to register by June 30th following your your Sophomore year for Oklahoma's Promise, formerly OHLAP. For details on the program visit www.okpromise.org.
Each year the Title VII program puts together financial aid and scholarship packets for seniors who are currently in the program. Parents, be sure to ask your students for the packet each December/January.
Scholarships Currently Available:
American Indian Science & Engineering Society Scholarships: Deadline April 15 & June 15, 2008. Various scholarships ranging from $1000 to $3000.
Catching the Dream: Deadlines March 15, April 15 & September 15, 2008. Amounts awarded vary. www.catchingthedream.org
Chickasaw Nation Grants and Scholarships: Deadlines February 1, June 15 and September 1, 2008. www.chickasaweducationservices.com
Association on American Indian Affairs: Deadline April 21 thru July 1, 2008. www.indian-affairs.org
Wells Fargo Undergraduate Scholarship: Deadline May 2, 2008. www.aigcs.org
Cherokee Nation Undergraduate Scholarship: Deadline June 13, 2008 www.cherokee.org
American Indian Science & Engineering Scholarships (various ones available): Deadlines see website www.aises.org
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