Scholarship Awarding University:
Oklahoma Baptist UniversityType of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will close on the 15th of January, 2025.
Scholarship Summary:
Oklahoma Baptist University values academic scholarship and the pursuit of academic excellence and in recognition of this, domestic entering freshmen with qualifying scores are eligible to compete for the highest academic award at OBU, the Full Tuition University Scholarship award.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must;
i. Earn a minimum high school GPA of 3.5 (out of 4.0)
ii. Obtain a minimum ACT composite score of 29 or a SAT score of 1330 or a CLT score of 89
Value of Scholarship:
The University Scholar Award covers the full tuition cost and is renewable annually for four years.
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
i. Complete an application for admission into OKBU.
ii. Submit the following:
- a. Letter of Recommendation attesting to your academic accomplishments.
- b. Current resume exhibiting leadership, involvement in school, church, community, and work activities.
- c. 500–1,000 word essay addressing one of the following questions:
1. Familiarize yourself with the mission statement of the university. How might these concepts be strengthened through your OBU education? How might you demonstrate them in your chosen profession?
2. Imagine you are returning to OBU for your 10-year reunion. What are two or three of the major accomplishments you are eager to share with your class, and how will you say your OBU education helped you to achieve these goals?
3. Identify an educational, social or economic trend you think will have a significant impact on your chosen profession, and describe some leadership qualities you possess that will help you respond to that trend and have a positive impact on that professional field.
All required documents must be submitted by the stated deadline through one of the following methods:
A. Online Submission
You may submit your documents online via Slate.
- Documents must be in .pdf, .doc, or .docx format, and must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the due date.
B. Mail Submission
Documents must be postmarked by the due date and sent to:
OBU Office of Admissions
500 W University
500 W University
Box 61174
Shawnee, OK 74804
C. Email Submission
You may attach all necessary documents to an email addressed to admissions@okbu.edu by 11:59 p.m. on the due date.
iii. Qualifying candidates will participate in an interview with a panel of OBU representatives. Interviews will be held during University Scholars' Weekend, Friday-Saturday, February 21-22, 2025.
Shawnee, OK 74804
C. Email Submission
You may attach all necessary documents to an email addressed to admissions@okbu.edu by 11:59 p.m. on the due date.
iii. Qualifying candidates will participate in an interview with a panel of OBU representatives. Interviews will be held during University Scholars' Weekend, Friday-Saturday, February 21-22, 2025.
iv. University Scholar Candidates will also be invited to join OBU faculty and staff for a special dinner on Friday, February 21. Additionally, all candidates will be recognized on Saturday, February 22 during the University Scholarship Recognition Ceremony.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the OKBU University Scholar Page.