International Student Scholarship Application

This scholarship application is open to all international students pursuing a degree at the University of Oklahoma.

For more information regarding these scholarship opportunities, or the College of International Studies, please contact the college directly.

College of International Studies

  • Email: CIS@ou.edu
  • Phone: (405) 325-1584
  • Website: https://www.ou.edu/cis/scholarships-opportunities/international-students

Cleo Cross Scholarship
This scholarship is for undergraduate or graduate international students. Undergraduates with a 2.5 GPA or higher will be considered and graduates with a 3.0 or higher will be considered. Students must be enrolled full-time to receive the scholarship.

Sue Williams Service Award
The Sue Williams Service Award is to provide an award to international students involved in service to the community. Undergraduates with a 2.5 GPA or higher will be considered and graduates with a 3.0 or higher will be considered. Students must be enrolled full-time to receive the scholarship.

Rosemary Heatley Close Scholarship for International Students
This scholarship is for undergraduate or graduate international students. Undergraduates with a 2.5 GPA or higher will be considered and graduates with a 3.0 or higher will be considered. Students must be enrolled full-time to receive the scholarship. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need from developing countries or countries experiencing internal cultural, economic or political turmoil.

Paul & Rose Sharp Outstanding International Student Award
Paul & Rose Sharp Outstanding International Student Award recognizes excellence, academic achievement and commitment to international activities at the University of Oklahoma. The minimum GPA is 3.0 for undergraduate students and 3.5 for graduate students. Students must be enrolled full-time to receive the scholarship.

Award
Varies
Deadline
02/01/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please select the scholarships for which you would like to be considered. Note to undergraduate students: You must be in your 3rd semester or later at OU in order to be eligible to apply for these scholarships.
  2. Home country:
  3. Alternate email:
  4. Is Spring 2023 your first semester attending OU?
  5. Are you appointed as a graduate assistant?
  6. Marital status:
  7. How many dependent children do you have?
  8. Membership in honorary or scholastic organizations on campus:
  9. Awards, honors, scholarships received:
  10. Service activities at OU and in the Norman/OKC community:
  11. Participation in international student activities:
  12. Describe the contributions you have made to OU.
  13. Provide a detailed statement of your financial need.
  14. The application requires one letter of recommendation from an OU faculty member. Please provide the name and email address of your reference below and click "Save and Keep Editing" or "Finish and Submit" to generate an email to your recommender.You can check the status of your recommendation by clicking on the “References” tab at the top of the page.

    Your reference will be automatically contacted via email to submit an electronic recommendation on your behalf. The deadline for your reference to submit the letter of recommendation is February 1, 2024. If your recommender does not receive the email, contact scholarships@ou.edu. It is your responsibility to ensure that your recommender receives the email request and submits his/her recommendation prior to the deadline.
  15. Letter of Recommendation Waiver

    The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 gives students the right to inspect letters of recommendation written on their behalf for an application for financial assistance. Students may waive this right and keep letters of recommendation confidential. This waiver is voluntary and is not a condition of any award. Scholarship committees may place higher value on letters of recommendation that are submitted confidentially.
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