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OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS’ RISING SCHOLARS PROGRAM AWARD FOR RESIDENT TRANSFER STUDENTS Entering Fall 2026

OKLAHOMA RISING SCHOLARS PROGRAM

$7,200

$3,600 per semester/$7,200 per year to help offset the costs of fees, books, or housing and food
Funded by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and is subject to change
Must maintain a 3.25 cumulative GPA, be enrolled full time at OU (min. 12 hours/semester), and complete at least 24 OU credit hours
each academic year
Scholarship duration will vary depending on how many semesters of eligibility are available
Can be used toward any graduate/professional program at OU if funds remain after completion of undergraduate degree. Student must be admitted to graduate program on own merit.

TUITION WAIVER

$5,370

Waives 100% of resident tuition
Must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA, be enrolled full time at OU (min. 12 hours/semester), and complete at least 24 OU credit hours each academic year
Scholarship duration will vary depending on how many semesters of eligibility are available
Can be used toward any graduate/professional program at OU if funds remain after completion of undergraduate degree. Student must be admitted to graduate program on own merit.

RESEARCH & STUDY ABROAD STIPEND

$1,000

Can be used for an approved undergraduate for-credit research experience or as a one-time travel-study stipend when you enroll full-time in one of OU’s many partner universities worldwide
This one-time award is not included in the annual total listed below

Total

$12,570

KEEP IN MIND:

Students who are not approved by the State Regents’ office will be re-evaluated for academic scholarship eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to take advantage of the scholarship?

You must accept your Academic Scholars scholarship at an Oklahoma college or university as a first-time student the fall semester immediately following your high school graduation date.

Will my scholarship transfer?

Yes. Automatic qualifiers may transfer to another public or private Oklahoma college or university at any time. Please notify the State Regents office as early as possible of your intention to transfer. The institution will not notify the State Regents office.

Terms of Rising Scholars Program Award