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Academic Scholars Program
"The Academic Scholars Program provides scholarships to academically outstanding students who attend an Oklahoma college or university. [Students] receive a scholarship to help cover the cost of room, board, tuition, books and incidental fees for up to eight semesters. The actual value of the scholarship varies based on the institution the scholar chooses to attend."*

More information about eligibility, benefits, and program rules is available at the Oklahoma Higher Education website.
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Contact: State Regents information hotline
Contact Phone: 800-858-1840Contact eMail: aharris@osrhe.edu
Website: www.okhighered.org/academic-scholars/index.shtml

*per OSRHE site

OKC-GO Program
"Attend OCCC Tuition Free! The OKC-GO program is designed to remove some of the financial barriers that might limit a student's ability to succeed in college. The program is exclusive to OCCC and services graduates from Oklahoma City public high schools. Eligible students can attend OCCC tuition free for up to 3 years or 61 college credit hours. Additionally, students will have access to learning labs, personal mentoring, and leadership building opportunities."*

More information about eligibility and requirements is available at the Oklahoma City Community College website.
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Deadline is July 1st of every year.

Contact: Office of Recruitment and Admissions
Contact Phone: 405-682-7580Contact eMail: sbraun@occc.edu
Website: www.occc.edu/OKC-GO/

*per Oklahoma City Community College site

Regional University Baccalaureate Scholarship
"This scholarship enables 11 participating public universities to provide up to four years of scholarship support to academically-promising Oklahoma students enrolled in a baccalaureate program. Each participating institution may nominate up to 15 awardees per year."*

Regional universities included are: Cameron University, East Central University, Langston University, Northeastern State University, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma Panhandle State University, Rogers State University, Southeastern Oklahom
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Application is made directly through the university the student plans to attend. The application deadline will vary for each institution.

Contact: Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
Contact Phone: 405-225-9239Contact eMail: studentinfo@osrhe.edu
Website: www.okhighered.org/student-center/financial-aid/rubs.shtml

*per OSRHE site

Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program
"Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program awards scholarships to Oklahoma students who plan to attend an Oklahoma college or university based on their potential for continued academic excellence and achievement."*

More information about eligibility and the application process is available at the Oklahoma Higher Education website.
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Contact: Oklahoma State Department of Education
Contact Phone: 405-521-2808Contact eMail: rrichardson@osrhe.edu
Website: www.sde.state.ok.us/Finance/Scholarships/Byrd/default.html

*per OSRHE site

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