Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

Happy International Women in Engineering Day! 🚀 Demand for STEM grads continues to grow. STEM degrees ↑ 22% at all levels over the last decade.

Interested in STEM fields? Take a look: tinyurl.com/okcs-stem

Oklahoma students preparing for high-demand careers can get extra support through the State Regents Workforce Ready Scholarship. This one-time award helps offset tuition, fees, and books for students pursuing degrees aligned with Oklahoma’s workforce needs.

Learn more:

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Eradicating Food Deserts Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: 8/1/2026
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Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship
Award: $1,500
Deadline: 8/1/2026
https://www.michaelmoodyfitness.com/scholarship-application-chicago

Ahmad R Crews Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Deadline: 8/1/2026
https://www.ahmadrcrews.com/scholarship-application/

Universities Space Research Association (USRA) Distinguished Undergraduate Awards
Award: $5,000
Deadline: 8/12/2026
https://www.usra.edu/educational-activities-and-opportunities/usra-distinguished-undergraduate-awardshttps://www.usra.edu/educational-activities-and-opportunities/usra-distinguished-undergraduate-awards

Confident Writers Scholarship
Award: $700
Deadline: 8/09/2026
https://www.confidentwriters.com/scholarship-essay-contest/

GlobalAir Calvin C Carrithers Aviation Scholarsip
Award: $1,000
Deadline: 8/15/2026
https://www.globalair.com/scholarships/

https://www.okcollegestart.org/Financial_Aid_Planning/Scholarships/Scholarship_Links.aspx

National data show college grads have 2x the yearly income, 3x the retirement savings, and 4x the net worth of working-age, non-college educated Americans.

Start your higher ed journey today: OKcollegestart.org |

Last week students in the Early Childhood Education Program took a field trip to the First Americans Museum as a part of their Leadership in Diverse Communities Class!

helps adults who’ve earned some college credit complete a degree while balancing family and work responsibilities. Take the next step to finish your college degree during RECONNECT events this month. You belong here!

More: ReconnectOK.org |

It’s officially summer! Enjoy your summer semester or, if you’re not already a student, jump-start your planning on OKcollegestart.org, where you can take virtual campus visits, find scholarships and much more!

Questions about the changes happening with student loans, beginning July 1st? OKMM is here to help. Check out our special edition to assist in answering some questions.
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Through the Regents’ Business Partnership Excellence Awards, celebrates business partnerships meeting workforce needs and supports tuition waivers, internships, and externships.

Learn more: OKHigherEd.org/econ-dev |

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