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Jimmie L Dean Scholarship Foundation is now taking applications for the 2026 - 2027 School Year
We are excited to announce the Jimmie L Dean Scholarship Foundation is now taking applications for the 2026 - 2027 academic year at our website www.jimmiedeanfoundation.org
Our applications have 2 deadlines: Those students attending OSUIT have a June 15, 2026 deadline All students other than those attending OSUIT deadline is April 15, 2026. There are a separate application forms - 1 for the OSUIT students and another for all other students. Every year since 2010, we have provided individual scholarships of up to $10,000 per year to outstanding Oklahoma students who attend Oklahoma colleges and Universities. Our awards can be renewed for up to 4 years by students who meet the renewable criteria set forth on our website. Since our first awards in the 2010-2011 school year, we have provided actual funds of over $1.8 million. Our mission is to provide financial assistance to Oklahoma students who will attend Oklahoma colleges and universities that we feel will remain in out great state after graduation and contribute to the Oklahoma economy for many years. This award does not consider income levels, hardship conditions, or a specific entrance test score (although we do require a minimum 25 ACT score for 4 year colleges and Universities and 17 for OSUIT students). We do take into consideration the test score when trying to project a student's success in their chosen major area of study.
We are simply looking for true Oklahomans who may find themselves in the position of not having sufficient funds to attend college but have income levels that preclude them from receiving enough financial assistance to cover their costs of attendance. Our awards are structured in a manner to fill in the gap between the scholarships and awards already earned by a student and the cost of tuition and academic fees plus room and board charges, with the goal to eliminate or reduce the need for student debt. The qualities we are looking for are students who are responsible citizens who have worked hard and have achieved good academic standing. We view a student's work history, their expected major, their academic achievement and recommendations from those they have been associated with as a body of work to eventually make our decision as to who will receive an award.
Our application form provides an avenue for a short student essay to allow them to introduce themselves to our foundation. We rely upon this to help select our finalists each year. We encourage you to communicate to prospective students they take this opportunity very seriously. You would be surprised as to how many essays simply state the students need for money or tell us about the other members of their family but really nothing about themselves. In all candor we already know they need money or they would not be applying and telling us about family members is only relevant if it provides insight into the student. We want to know about the student, what jobs they have held, what would make them a good investment for us, and how do they exemplify the qualities of the Foundation.
Our awards are primarily awarded to students who will be pursuing degrees that are science related rather than arts or business majors. Therefore, some of the majors we will not consider are Accounting, Business, performing arts, English, literature, Psychology, Sociology, Journalism, Pre-law, Political Science, Music, Education or similar majors. In short, we are looking for students who are wanting to make or build things or serve in a health science field.
We are excited to announce the Jimmie L Dean Scholarship Foundation is now taking applications for the 2026 - 2027 academic year at our website www.jimmiedeanfoundation.org
Our applications have 2 deadlines: Those students attending OSUIT have a June 15, 2026 deadline All students other than those attending OSUIT deadline is April 15, 2026. There are a separate application forms - 1 for the OSUIT students and another for all other students. Every year since 2010, we have provided individual scholarships of up to $10,000 per year to outstanding Oklahoma students who attend Oklahoma colleges and Universities. Our awards can be renewed for up to 4 years by students who meet the renewable criteria set forth on our website. Since our first awards in the 2010-2011 school year, we have provided actual funds of over $1.8 million. Our mission is to provide financial assistance to Oklahoma students who will attend Oklahoma colleges and universities that we feel will remain in out great state after graduation and contribute to the Oklahoma economy for many years. This award does not consider income levels, hardship conditions, or a specific entrance test score (although we do require a minimum 25 ACT score for 4 year colleges and Universities and 17 for OSUIT students). We do take into consideration the test score when trying to project a student's success in their chosen major area of study.
We are simply looking for true Oklahomans who may find themselves in the position of not having sufficient funds to attend college but have income levels that preclude them from receiving enough financial assistance to cover their costs of attendance. Our awards are structured in a manner to fill in the gap between the scholarships and awards already earned by a student and the cost of tuition and academic fees plus room and board charges, with the goal to eliminate or reduce the need for student debt. The qualities we are looking for are students who are responsible citizens who have worked hard and have achieved good academic standing. We view a student's work history, their expected major, their academic achievement and recommendations from those they have been associated with as a body of work to eventually make our decision as to who will receive an award.
Our application form provides an avenue for a short student essay to allow them to introduce themselves to our foundation. We rely upon this to help select our finalists each year. We encourage you to communicate to prospective students they take this opportunity very seriously. You would be surprised as to how many essays simply state the students need for money or tell us about the other members of their family but really nothing about themselves. In all candor we already know they need money or they would not be applying and telling us about family members is only relevant if it provides insight into the student. We want to know about the student, what jobs they have held, what would make them a good investment for us, and how do they exemplify the qualities of the Foundation.
Our awards are primarily awarded to students who will be pursuing degrees that are science related rather than arts or business majors. Therefore, some of the majors we will not consider are Accounting, Business, performing arts, English, literature, Psychology, Sociology, Journalism, Pre-law, Political Science, Music, Education or similar majors. In short, we are looking for students who are wanting to make or build things or serve in a health science field.
We really need your help tomorrow! Come out to the Field House @ 6pm Tuesday. Nov. 11. We need help performing in front of a crowd before state! Check the flyer below!
🤘JHS Cheer is headed to Gameday State & Football starts their playoff run this week! Let's L💡GHT THE TOWN GREEN to show L💚🤘E for those that keep our Friday Nights poppin !
#SmallTownBigLove
#WEAREJONES
#WINTHELASTGAME
JHS Seniors: The Eugene McDermott Scholars Program offers a full ride merit scholarship to top students who are seeking academic engagement, leadership development, and opportunities to improve their communities through service. Students first submit a complete application through the Common App to UT Dallas including academic transcript, essay, resume, and recommendations. They may then complete and submit a McDermott application with two recommendations. Both applications should be completed well before the UT Dallas Priority Application deadline of December 1, 2025. For More information on this scholarship go to
https://provost.utdallas.edu/mcdermott-programs/eugene-mcdermott-scholars/
https://provost.utdallas.edu/mcdermott-programs/eugene-mcdermott-scholars/
JHS Seniors: Weokie Foundation is awarding 25 $2000.00 scholarships. See flyer for more information and how to register.
JHS Juniors and Seniors interested in the field of archeology and/or learning more about Native American Boarding schools: Mr. Moses has information on a paid internship and can receive college credit for this internship through OU. Internship will be June 8- August 1. If interested see Mr. Moses for more information and how to apply for the internship
JHS Seniors: Just a reminder that the Community Foundation Scholarship's, through the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, deadline is December 3. JHS is guaranteed to have a student receive this scholarship. Just a reminder that completion and submission of their universal application does not get you in application pool. There is a second app for the CFS scholarship with a couple of essay questions. Make sure you get in and complete these applications. This is $3000 scholarship. If you are unsure if you have completed and submitted stop by and see Mr. Moses with your computer so you can login to you OCCF scholarship portal.
https://occf.org/scholarships/
https://occf.org/scholarships/
Seniors and Parents,
The deadline to order a senior shirt is this Thursday night (Nov 6) at 11:59pm!
To order, please use the link in the Senior Google Classroom!
Congratulations to JHS Senior, Luke Musgrave! Luke has signed commitment to continue his education and run Cross Country with Seminole State College! Way to go Luke!
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#ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN
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Leadership will begin hosting our annual Food Drive. 5th Hours have a chance to win a lunch from Cain's or Chic-fil-a!! Food Drive runs from Nov. 17-21.
JHS Seniors planning to major in education:
The Oklahoma State School Boards Association Foundation will once again present the Dr. Bob Mooneyham Memorial Scholarship for Future Teachers this spring to a deserving Oklahoma high school senior who plans to become an Oklahoma educator.
We know your classrooms are full of amazing students you would love to return to your district one day as certified members of your team. We hope you will share this scholarship opportunity with eligible students who plan to major in education.
Applications for the one-year $5,000 scholarship are due by Jan. 9. The application can be completed online at ossba.org/scholarship.
To qualify, the candidate:
Must be a high school student who will earn a diploma from an Oklahoma public high school during the 2025-26 school year.
Must have plans to pursue a degree at an accredited Oklahoma college, university or career technology center beginning in the fall of 2026.
Must have a minimum 3.0 unweighted high school GPA
Is encouraged to have a minimum 20 ACT or 1040 SAT score
Must plan to major in education
Must plan to be an Oklahoma educator
Financial need will also be considered.
Children or grandchildren of OSSBA employees, officers, or board of director members, as well as international students, high school graduates and temporary residents, are ineligible to receive the scholarship.
The successful student will be notified of his or her selection by mid-March. With permission from the district, a representative of the OSSBA Foundation will present the student with the scholarship during the school’s spring award or class day assembly.
This scholarship honors the memory and legacy of Dr. Bob Mooneyham, who began his career as a teacher, coach and guidance counselor, before becoming a school superintendent and college professor. He served as executive director of OSSBA for 25 years – from 1975 to 2000. From the Capitol to the classroom, he was a respected and caring professional who made a difference in the lives of students across the state.
https://www.ossba.org/scholarship/
The Oklahoma State School Boards Association Foundation will once again present the Dr. Bob Mooneyham Memorial Scholarship for Future Teachers this spring to a deserving Oklahoma high school senior who plans to become an Oklahoma educator.
We know your classrooms are full of amazing students you would love to return to your district one day as certified members of your team. We hope you will share this scholarship opportunity with eligible students who plan to major in education.
Applications for the one-year $5,000 scholarship are due by Jan. 9. The application can be completed online at ossba.org/scholarship.
To qualify, the candidate:
Must be a high school student who will earn a diploma from an Oklahoma public high school during the 2025-26 school year.
Must have plans to pursue a degree at an accredited Oklahoma college, university or career technology center beginning in the fall of 2026.
Must have a minimum 3.0 unweighted high school GPA
Is encouraged to have a minimum 20 ACT or 1040 SAT score
Must plan to major in education
Must plan to be an Oklahoma educator
Financial need will also be considered.
Children or grandchildren of OSSBA employees, officers, or board of director members, as well as international students, high school graduates and temporary residents, are ineligible to receive the scholarship.
The successful student will be notified of his or her selection by mid-March. With permission from the district, a representative of the OSSBA Foundation will present the student with the scholarship during the school’s spring award or class day assembly.
This scholarship honors the memory and legacy of Dr. Bob Mooneyham, who began his career as a teacher, coach and guidance counselor, before becoming a school superintendent and college professor. He served as executive director of OSSBA for 25 years – from 1975 to 2000. From the Capitol to the classroom, he was a respected and caring professional who made a difference in the lives of students across the state.
https://www.ossba.org/scholarship/
Congratulations to our choir students!
November Edition of Leadership's Jones Journal!
Congratulations to JHS Senior, Kenlie WInsett! Kenlie has been awarded the Provost's Scholar Award from Southwest Baptist University! This is a $15,500 per year award with total value of $62000.00!
Way to go Kenlie!
#ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN
Way to go Kenlie!
#ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN
Blackwell football game has been changed to Thursday, November 6th. Kids dance @ Halftime!
🏈Game Night Info for Friday's football game at OCS🏈 Admission is through GoFan: https://gofan.co/event/4077713?schoolId=OK21105 Patrons may pay through digital tickets or with a credit/debit card at the gate. There is an option for a Senior Citizens only $5 cash ticket at the gate. The game will be livestreamed on YouTube for free at: https://www.youtube.com/@ocssaints/featured
JHS Students 9-12 grade: The Oklahoma's Promise Scholarship online application is now open.
Oklahoma's Promise offers qualified Oklahoma students an opportunity to earn a scholarship for college tuition.
Who May Apply?
Applicants must be:
Oklahoma residents.
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade students no later than Dec. 31 of the senior year. Homeschool students must be ages 13-16.
Student whose parents' federal adjusted gross income does not exceed:
$60,000 with 1 or 2 dependent children OR
$70,000 with 3 or 4 dependent children OR
$80,000 with 5 or more dependent children.
Special income provisions may apply to:
Children of a certified public classroom teacher employed in Oklahoma for a minimum of 10 years.
Children adopted from certain Oklahoma court-ordered custody and children in the custody of court-appointed legal guardians.
Taxable Social Security benefits based on the death or disability of the student’s parent(s).
Additional documentation may be required for special income provisions.
Application Deadline
Applications must be electronically submitted or postmarked by Dec. 31, 2025, for students who are in the 12th grade during the 2025-26 school year. Students in the 8th-11th grades are encouraged to apply by June 30, 2026. Homeschool applications must be electronically submitted or postmarked before the student’s 17th birthday.
Students placed into Oklahoma DHS custody during the 8th, 9th, 10th or 11th grade who were unable to enroll in the program may enroll prior to their official date of high school graduation.
https://okpromise.org/
Oklahoma's Promise offers qualified Oklahoma students an opportunity to earn a scholarship for college tuition.
Who May Apply?
Applicants must be:
Oklahoma residents.
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade students no later than Dec. 31 of the senior year. Homeschool students must be ages 13-16.
Student whose parents' federal adjusted gross income does not exceed:
$60,000 with 1 or 2 dependent children OR
$70,000 with 3 or 4 dependent children OR
$80,000 with 5 or more dependent children.
Special income provisions may apply to:
Children of a certified public classroom teacher employed in Oklahoma for a minimum of 10 years.
Children adopted from certain Oklahoma court-ordered custody and children in the custody of court-appointed legal guardians.
Taxable Social Security benefits based on the death or disability of the student’s parent(s).
Additional documentation may be required for special income provisions.
Application Deadline
Applications must be electronically submitted or postmarked by Dec. 31, 2025, for students who are in the 12th grade during the 2025-26 school year. Students in the 8th-11th grades are encouraged to apply by June 30, 2026. Homeschool applications must be electronically submitted or postmarked before the student’s 17th birthday.
Students placed into Oklahoma DHS custody during the 8th, 9th, 10th or 11th grade who were unable to enroll in the program may enroll prior to their official date of high school graduation.
https://okpromise.org/
JHS Junior and Senior Students planning to go to college: Jones High School is a member of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation's Central Oklahoma Guidance Counselor Network. This allows our JHS Students the ability to apply for many of the scholarships available at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation.. Their Scholarship portal opened today. It can be found at www.occf.org/scholarships
The attached flyers list out a few of the scholarships that our students can apply for.
In addition, Jones High School is guaranteed to receive a Community Foundation Scholars Scholarship for senior that applies and is qualified. DEADLINE FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS DECEMBER 3. Get your application submitted
Also, Jones High School is guaranteed to receive a New Opportunities Scholarship for Junior that applies and is qualified. This is one of the few scholarships that comes across my desk for Juniors.
If you have questions reach out to Mr. Moses.
The attached flyers list out a few of the scholarships that our students can apply for.
In addition, Jones High School is guaranteed to receive a Community Foundation Scholars Scholarship for senior that applies and is qualified. DEADLINE FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS DECEMBER 3. Get your application submitted
Also, Jones High School is guaranteed to receive a New Opportunities Scholarship for Junior that applies and is qualified. This is one of the few scholarships that comes across my desk for Juniors.
If you have questions reach out to Mr. Moses.
JHS Seniors: The 2026-2027 FAFSA is now open. IF you are going to college this is the financial aid form you need to complete. Monies are first come first serve.
Can be found at the following link
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Can be found at the following link
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa