To support student success and make education more affordable, the College of Professional and Continuing Studies (PACS) offers a variety of scholarships for eligible students. If you have been admitted to the University of Oklahoma and are currently enrolled in PACS courses, you may qualify for scholarship assistance.
PACS scholarships range from $500 to $1,900 per semester and are awarded based on a combination of academic achievement and financial need.
Before applying, please review the eligibility requirements carefully. Students may receive each PACS scholarship only once.
Fall: July 26 through August 30
Spring: December 7 through January 12
Summer: April 19 through May 24
If you meet the eligibility requirements, click the "Apply Now" button to begin. If the application period has not yet opened, the button will not be displayed.
Apply for university scholarships through CASH, the online portal for current and continuing students. Applications open each year from October 1 to February 1.
Through PACS, we are dedicated to helping students identify, apply for, and fully leverage scholarship opportunities that support their academic and career goals.
To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must:
Applicants must:
Applicants must:
Applications are submitted through the CASH Hub.
Applicants must:
Applications are submitted through the CASH Hub.
Once admitted to the University of Oklahoma, register for your required courses through the College of Professional and Continuing Studies (PACS).
Currently available PACS scholarships are listed above.
Carefully read the criteria for each scholarship to determine which opportunities match your qualifications.
Complete every section of the application thoroughly and upload any required supporting documentation. Incomplete applications cannot be considered.
Applications and supporting materials must be received by the deadline listed for each scholarship opportunity.
Contact the PACS Student Services team at pacsstudentservices@ou.edu.
To strengthen your application and improve your chances of being selected:
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Students must meet all eligibility requirements in order to apply, or their application will not be reviewed by the selection committee.
When obtaining a faculty recommendation for the Alumni Scholarship, it must be a current College of Professional and Continuing Studies faculty member. However, it can be from a previous semester, not necessarily from the current semester.
Yes, you must be enrolled in the semester for which you are applying for the scholarship in order to be eligible to apply.
Only degree-seeking students are eligible for scholarships. Certificate-seeking students aren’t eligible to apply for PACS scholarships.
If you’re not sure what scholarship to apply for, please read the eligibility requirements for each scholarship. If you’re still not sure, contact us at pacsstudentservices@ou.edu.
PACS scholarship essays should be one full page (double-spaced, 12-point type) and fully answer the questions asked. This is your chance to tell your story to the committee and convince them that you should receive the scholarship over the other applicants. One-paragraph answers are not sufficient.
It is your responsibility, as the scholarship applicant, to contact the professor and ask them to write the scholarship letter for you and to submit it to the contact person and email address provided. If you do not contact the professor, and you just list the professor's name, you will not be considered eligible for the scholarship.
