Apply for the 2026 Scholarship
Each year, the Oklahoma Central Foundation helps Oklahoma students fund their education. In 2025, we awarded $50,000 in scholarships to hardworking individuals attending college or trade school in the state.
Your Chance to Earn a 2026 Scholarship
This year, the Oklahoma Central Foundation will award $2,000 scholarships to graduating high school students or current college/university/trade school students continuing their education at an Oklahoma institution.
Who’s Eligible to Apply?
- Applicants must be a current high school senior or current college/university/trade school student
- Applicants must be at least 16 years old
- Applicants must have a minimum of 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Applicants must be accepted as a full-time student at a college, university or trade school program in Oklahoma for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic semester. If scholarship money is awarded, this is the only program that will receive the funds on behalf of the applicant.
- Applicants must submit a completed scholarship application with accompanying materials by the designated deadline
- Applicants must be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States, and a legal resident of the State of Oklahoma, or a member of Oklahoma Central Credit Union
- Trade students may apply funds towards books and/or supplies.
How to Apply for the 2026 Scholarship
Follow these steps to submit your application:
Step 1:
Complete Application & Essay
1. Fill out the 2026 scholarship application form (all fields required)
2. Include a typed 400–500 word typed essay (double-spaced in 12-point font) that answers:
"What does your ideal financial institution look like in the year 2035, and how should it help people your age build a strong financial future?"
Step 2:
Submit required Documentation
Include one of the following:
1. Submit a copy of your acceptance letter from an Oklahoma college, community college, university, or trade school
2. OR a copy of your official certified transcript from your current or most recently attended school
Step 3:
Submit Your Application
Drop off: At any Oklahoma Central branch (ATTN: Julie Morose)
Mail to:
Oklahoma Central Foundation
Attn: Julie Morose
PO Box 471227 Tulsa, OK 74147
Email to: scholarships@oklahomacentral.org
Meet Chloe – Former Scholarship Recipient & Now Veterinarian
Dr. Chloe Bradway, DVM, received Oklahoma Central Foundation scholarships in 2016, 2017, and 2018. That support played a key role in launching her journey toward becoming a veterinarian. Today, she's a licensed professional and a shining example of how our scholarships empower Oklahoma students to pursue their dreams.
2025 Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to our 2025 Oklahoma Central Foundation scholarship recipients.
The Oklahoma Central Foundation announces the recipients of its 2025 Scholarship Program. Selected for their achievements and demonstrated leadership and engagement in their communities, these winners were awarded a combined $50,000 in scholarship funds for the upcoming school year.
- Xayda Alexander - Attending the University of Tulsa
- Tulsi Patel - Attending the University of Tulsa
- Shelby Garland - Attending the University of Oklahoma
- Brooke Grimes - Attending East Central University
- Ryan Dimmick - Attending Oklahoma State University
- Mackenzie Thiessen - Attending Oklahoma State University
- Camryn Wiles - Attending Oklahoma State University
- Alice Nicholson - Attending the University of Oklahoma
- Jaxon Smith - Attending the University of Oklahoma
- Halle Bucktrot - Attending Rogers State University
- Raven Hunter - Attending the University of Central Oklahoma
- Ethan Williams - Attending Oklahoma Baptist University
- Brielle Anderson - Attending the University of Oklahoma
- Brianna Brown - Attending Tulsa Community College
- Colton Storm - Attending Rogers State University
- Ryann Broom - Attending Oral Roberts University
- Caden Lawellin - Attending the University of Oklahoma
- Kathryn Haapanen - Attending Tulsa Community College
- Madilynn Drueppel - Attending the University of Oklahoma
- Kyanna Cook - Attending Oklahoma State University
- Connor Westcott - Attending Oklahoma State University
- Tucker Goss - Attending Oklahoma State University
- Ethan Haapanen - Attending Oklahoma State University
- Justice Brown - Attending Oklahoma State University
- Meagan Clymer - Attending Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Frequently Asked Questions
Students must be at least 16 years old with a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must be accepted as full-time students at a college, university, or trade school in Oklahoma for the 2026–2027 academic year. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required, along with Oklahoma residency or membership with Oklahoma Central Credit Union.
The deadline to apply for the 2026 Oklahoma Central Foundation Scholarship is April 3, 2026 at 5:00PM.
Yes. Students attending a trade school program in Oklahoma are eligible to apply as long as they meet the application requirements.
Each recipient will receive a $2,000 scholarship. Approximately 25 scholarships will be awarded this year.
You can submit your application, essay, and documents by dropping them off at any Oklahoma Central branch (Attn: Julie Morose), by mail to the Foundation’s address, or by email to scholarships@oklahomacentral.org.