The University of Oklahoma - Alumni - University of Oklahoma
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NATIONAL MERIT<br />
AND STATE REGENTS<br />
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS<br />
For information concerning scholarships<br />
in this academic area please contact:<br />
National Scholars Programs<br />
550 Parrington Oval<br />
Room 104<br />
Norman, OK 73019-3034<br />
(405) 325-1290<br />
http://www.nationalmerit.ou.edu<br />
High school seniors qualify for the National Merit<br />
competition based on the PSAT score from their junior<br />
year in high school. Students who score in the top one<br />
half <strong>of</strong> one percent on the PSAT are notified directly<br />
<strong>of</strong> their Semifinalist standing by the National Merit<br />
Scholarship Corporation early in their senior year.<br />
National Merit College-Sponsored Award<br />
NUMBER GIVEN: Varies<br />
AMOUNT: $1,250 per year for four years<br />
TYPE: Merit<br />
ELIGIBILITY: National Merit Finalists who designate<br />
OU as their college <strong>of</strong> first choice with the National<br />
Merit Scholarship Corporation.<br />
DEADLINE: Established by the National Merit<br />
Scholarship Corporation.<br />
AVAILABLE TO: Incoming Freshmen<br />
National Merit Scholar Non-Resident Tuition Waiver<br />
NUMBER GIVEN: Varies<br />
AMOUNT: Waives non-resident portion <strong>of</strong> tuition<br />
TYPE: Merit<br />
ELIGIBILITY: All non-resident National Merit Finalists<br />
who designate OU as their college choice with the<br />
National Merit Scholarship Corporation.<br />
DEADLINE: Established by the National Merit<br />
Scholarship Corporation. Eligible students also receive<br />
a laptop computer allowance and a travel study stipend.<br />
AVAILABLE TO: Incoming Freshmen<br />
National Merit Scholar Resident Tuition Waiver<br />
NUMBER GIVEN: Varies<br />
AMOUNT: Waives resident tuition<br />
TYPE: Merit<br />
ELIGIBILITY: All <strong>Oklahoma</strong> resident National Merit<br />
Finalists who designate OU as their college choice with<br />
the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Eligible<br />
students also receive a laptop computer allowance and<br />
a travel-study stipend.<br />
DEADLINE: Established by the National Merit<br />
Scholarship Corporation.<br />
AVAILABLE TO: Incoming Freshmen<br />
<strong>Oklahoma</strong> Academic Scholars Program (<strong>Oklahoma</strong><br />
State Regents for Higher Education)<br />
NUMBER GIVEN: Varies<br />
AMOUNT: $2,750/semester for 8 semesters<br />
TYPE: Merit<br />
ELIGIBILITY: <strong>Oklahoma</strong> residents with ACT/SAT<br />
scores in the top one half <strong>of</strong> one percent from single<br />
national test date (qualifying score established each<br />
year by State Regents); or <strong>Oklahoma</strong> residents and<br />
non-residents who are named National Merit Finalists,<br />
National Merit Scholars, or Presidential Scholars.<br />
Eligible students also receive Regents Scholar tuition<br />
waiver and laptop computer allowance.<br />
DEADLINE: Set by State Regents.<br />
AVAILABLE TO: Incoming Freshmen<br />
<strong>Oklahoma</strong> Academic Scholars Program Institutional<br />
Nominee Award<br />
NUMBER GIVEN: Set by State Regents annually<br />
AMOUNT: Set by State Regents annually<br />
TYPE: Merit<br />
ELIGIBILITY: Minimum ACT/SAT scores and/or GPA<br />
and rank in class as set annually by State Regents.<br />
Recipients also receive the Regents Scholar tuition<br />
waiver. Complete general freshman scholarship<br />
application for consideration.<br />
DEADLINE: February 1<br />
AVAILABLE TO: Incoming Freshmen<br />
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