“Scholarships are instrumental in supporting students. They enable working students to stay focused on school and professional development by helping to eliminate the financial stress that goes with receiving a higher education. In many cases, they are the only reason one can continue their education. Scholarships allow students like me to be more successful in the classroom and on campus.”
Brian Phillips, Human Relations, Class of 2021
STUDENT STORIES
MEET ANIA
When Ania's dream of attending college on a basketball scholarship ended due to injury, she went through physical therapy where she found a new dream and now has her sights set on medical school.
MEET BRIAN
Like so many others, Brian's summer internship was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with the support of a scholarship, he quickly secured another opportunity and took a step toward his goal of working for Google.
MEET AUBRIE
Since her senior year of high school, Aubrie has been taking care of herself. The circumstances and challenges she has endured led to the path she is on to help others as she pursues a degree in psychology at OU.
“There are so many students who struggle to pay for college, and I personally know how tough it is. Scholarships allow students from all different backgrounds to get an outstanding education and have the opportunity to do great things. Donors and scholarships create a whole new experience for students like me, and I want to give that to someone someday.”
Ania Henderson, Biology, Class of 2021
WHERE TO GIVE MY SUPPORT?
The College of Arts and Sciences Scholarship Fund
Students are the heart of everything at the OU College of Arts and Sciences, and now more than ever, the need for scholarship support is very real. Scholarships provide that extra help that allows students to navigate through this challenging pandemic and stay on track to achieving their OU degrees. Your generosity to this fund can make a meaningful difference in the life of a student.
Click Here To Make Your Scholarship Gift Today
Your Area of Passion
With more than 30 different academic programs the College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college on the OU campus. What area of the College are you most passionate? Do you care the most about the success of your own college major, the work of one of our centers or research units? Your support of specific academic programs allows the departments to provide world-class instruction for our students and stay on top of new trends in their fields.
“I know from personal experience that every penny counts and there have been times I didn’t know if I’d be able to eat, pay the bills, or keep insurance. I have had a job during college, but like so many other students that was effected by the recent pandemic. When you are donating to the College of Arts and Sciences, you are helping students like me who really need support.”
Aubrie Shinedling, Psychology, Class of 2023
MESSAGE FROM THE COLLEGE
"The OU College of Arts and Sciences is fortunate to have a dedicated group of supporters who are making a transformative impact on the lives of our future graduates. Our alumni and friends are an integral part of unlocking our greatest potential as one of the nation’s top public research universities and setting our students up to succeed. In the coming months, you will hear more about Aubrie, Ania and Brian and learn how you can help enrich their experience and help them thrive and build a dynamic future."
David Wrobel, OU College of Arts and Sciences Dean
Rhonda Dean Kyncl, OU College of Arts and Sciences Associate Dean for Students
CONNECT WITH US
We’d love to chat with you more, and we’re here for your questions. Please contact, Cassie Jansing at 405-325-9122.
