Scholarships
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WE’RE OPEN for the 2025-2026 Scholarship Season!
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation has connected donors with Oklahoma students to help them achieve their educational dreams. This important service has made OCCF one of the largest independent scholarship providers in the state.
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation distributes more than $4.5 million annually to students across our great state to support higher education and career training.
Our scholarships range from $2,000 to $20,000 and many awards are renewable each year. We have opportunities for high school seniors, college students, graduate students, career and technical students, adult learners returning to school, and students of all abilities.
To help you understand the timing of our processes, here is a brief overview of what to expect for this upcoming scholarship season:
OCCF Universal Application
200+ Opportunities − 1 Application
Grand Opening: October 1, 2024
Deadlines begin: December 4, 2024
Major Deadline: February 15, 2025
Stand-Alone Applications
| Scholarship | Who’s Eligible | Opens | Closes |
| Central Oklahoma ASHRAE Scholarship | HVACR Engineering Degree Programs | 10/1 | 12/4 |
| New Opportunities Scholars | First-Generation High School Juniors | 10/1 | 2/15 |
| Hutchinson Corporate Scholarship | Hutchinson Oil Company/Hutch’s C-Stores Employees & Dependents | 10/1 | 4/15 |
| James Whitfield Employee Scholarship | Quail Creek Golf & Country Club Employees & Dependents | 10/1 | 7/1 |
| OKC Golf & Country Club Scholarship | OKCGCC Employees & Dependents | Opens in December 2024 |
How will I be notified?
Award decisions will be made on a rolling basis in spring 2025. If you receive a scholarship, you will be notified via mail or email.
Log back into your scholarship dashboard after June 1st to learn the status of your applications if you did not receive a notification.
If you are selected for a scholarship, you will need to complete a few follow-up items for the award to be paid directly to your college during the fall 2025-spring 2026 academic year.
Transforming Futures
Savien Johnson was one of 1,700 Oklahoma County youth in foster care. Thankfully, he found financial help from generous scholarship donors at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation that will help him follow his dreams.
How Do I Establish a Scholarship Fund?
Our staff can assist you with:
- Setting up eligibility criteria, guidelines, award amounts and even a selection committee.
- Establishing a scholarship to honor or memorialize a loved one.
- Supporting educational opportunities, a specific institution or a course of study.
- Investing in a pathway to success for others.
- There is a $50,000 minimum to start a scholarship fund.
Our Program at a Glance
Scholarship Opportunities
in awards
Scholarship Recipients
24/25 Academic Year
