Durant Independent School District
Durant High School
Scholarships
Links to college scholarships and financial aid
Scholarship directory
Below is a list of scholarships available to Durant High School seniors along with their approximate deadlines. Application forms are available in the counselor's office and the main office:
- FASTWEB
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Scholarship search website. www.fastweb.com. No deadline
- Scholarships.com
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Scholarship search website www.scholarships.com Offers free searches as well as financial aid information, college research database, online FAFSA guide, detail on federal and private education loans. No deadline.
- OU ACT PREP
- The University of Oklahoma is offering 5 ACT Preparation Courses during the school year. Each course is on a Saturday and the cost is $90.00. Interested students should contact the counselors for dates and registration forms.
- PETERSON'S EDGE
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Peterson’s Student Edge program is offering free online access to the college selection, test prep, homework help, and financial aid tools to get started on the road to success. Beginning September 1, you have a chance to win scholarship money and money for your school. Every two weeks the school with the most new registrations will win $1000. Student, parent, and administrator registrations count toward the contest. Each week the student with the most logins will win $1000 in scholarship money. Please see counselors for more information and access cards.
- Oklahoma Academic Scholars Program
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Designated as National Merit Scholar, or National Merit Finalist or score at or above 99.5 percentile on ACT or SAT www.okhighered.org/academic-scholars
- Southern Methodist University
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For information visit http://www.smu.edu/admission/visit
- Murray State College
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Many scholarship available. See counselors for list and applications. Given on first request basis if qualified. Application CD's available in the counselors offices.
- Outstanding Students of America
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$1000 scholarships 8-15 given each year Application available at www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com.
- 2009 Prudential Spirit of Community Award
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Scholarship awarded to a student volunteering in the community. www.prudential.com/spirit
- Oklahoma Ready Mixed Concrete Association Essay Contest
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Open to students 16-18 years old Possible themes are listed on entry forms Entry forms are available in the office or visit www.ormca.com for contest rules, registration forms, poster form and winning essays from previous years. Oklahoma winner will receive up to $1000 National winner will receive up to $5000
- Oklahoma Academic All-State
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Minimum Criteria:ACT score 30 or above or SAT score 1350 or above or National Merit Semi-FinalistApplication in Office Essay Required.
- JOHN F. KENNEDY PROFILE IN COURAGE
- John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay invites high school students to write an original essay about an elected official who has demonstrated political courage. Essay should be 1000 words or less. Students should use a variety of sources such as newspaper articles, books, and/or personal interviews to address the topic: Describe and analyze the decisions, actions, and risks of an elected public official in the United States since 1956 who has courageously addressed a political issue at the local, state, nation, or international level. Winning essayists will receive awards totaling up to $13,500. First place winner will be invited to accept the award at the Profile in Courage Award Ceremony hosted each May by Caroline Kennedy in Boston. The nominating teacher will receive a grant for $500. Online information at www.jfklibrary.org
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- SAE 2009 Engineering Scholarship
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Corporate sponsored scholarships from $1000 - $10,000 University sponsored scholarships from $400 to full tuition Application can be picked up in the office or retrieved online at http://www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University Honors Program
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Parsons Scholarships.Regional University Scholarships.Academic Scholarships. Presidential Honors Scholarships.Academic Scholars by Nomination.ACT composite of 25 or higher or SAT of 1130 from National Test Date.Letter of Recommendation from HS faculty.One-Page letter outlining qualifications and activities.Approved Application for Admissions to SOSU.7 semester HS transcript.Participation in interviews
- Durant Community Scholarship
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Three $1000 scholarships 3.25 cumulative GPA Leadership demonstrated by participation in extra-curricular activities Financial need is given a priority.
- Bacone College
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Bacone College is offering two new scholarships. The Opportunity Scholarship is 25% off tuition, room and board renewable up to four years. The Success Scholarship is 35% off tuition, only and is renewable up to four years as well. Students interested in Bacone College should contact the counselors as soon as possible to begin the admissions process.
- Best Buy
- Best Buy will be awarding 1,000 scholarships of $1,000 to students with solid grades, involved in service learning and work experience. Apply online at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or www.at15.com
- McAlester Scottish Rite Foundation
- John T. Liebrand Memorial Scholarship is for $1000 non-renewable to an Oklahoma College or university for 2010-2011 freshmen only. Applications are available in the counselors' offices. Applications must include transcript with ACT scores, 3 letters of recommendation, and completed application form. Selections will be based on evidence of good moral character, financial need, scholastic ability, career goals, evidence of high standards of patriotism.
- Kimberly Holder Bradford Scholarship
- The family of Kimberly Holder Bradford is offering a scholarship to a graduating senior of Durant High School. Applications are available in the office. Application must include completed application form, official transcript and resume. Deadline for applying is May 1, 2010.
- Durant Masonic Lodge #45
- The Durant Masonic Lodge #45 is accepting applications for scholarships. Applications must include completed form, 150 or less essay, transcript, and two letters of recommendation. Applications are available in the counselors' office. Completed applications must be received by May 1, 2010.
- Marchello Cavallo Baseball Scholarlship
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Applications are available for the MARCHELLO CAVALLO BASEBALL SCHOLARHSIP. Seniors who will be playing either baseball or softball at the collegiate level will be eligible to apply. This scholarship will be in the amount of $500. The application deadline is May 15, 2010. Seniors may pick up an application in the counselors’ offices.
- Durant Elks Lodge #1963
- The Durant Elk's Lodge is offering a $500 scholarship for 6 students planning to attend Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Applications and complete guidelines are available in the counselors' office. Deadline for submitting applications is May 14, 2010.
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- Durant Lion's Club
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The Durant Lion’s Club is offering a $500 scholarship for a deserving senior student. Guidelines include a minimum GPA of 3.0, minimum ACT score of 19, not be related to a Lion’s Club member and complete and turn in the application on time. The application is available in the counselors’ office. Deadline is May 21, 2010.
- Jason C. Wagner Foundation
- The Foundation will award college scholarships to high school seniors in the state of Oklahoma with financial need and most exemplify integrity, intelligence, and kindness. Qualifying and eligible students will be required to submit an application and essay to the Foundation. This year's Scholarship Application and associated Rules and Regulations can be found online at http://www.okacco.com/wagner.html or pick up copies in the counselors' office.
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