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Rose State College has rescheduled their Black Male Summitt. See flyer for more information and to register.

We the Students Scholarship Essay Contest This scholarship is sponsored by The Bill of Rights Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in September 1999 to engage, educate, and empower individuals with a passion for the freedom and opportunity that exist in a free society. All of its resources are designed to drive students to the United States Constitution and Founding documents as the foundation of their analysis of American history and current events. Requirements include: Open to all United States citizens or legal residents who are students no older than 19 and no younger than 14 as April 15, 2021 and attend school in the United States, one of its territories or districts, or an American Armed Forces School Abroad, and: • who are in grades 8 -12 attending public, private, religious, or charter schools or • are enrolled in a GED or correspondence school program or • are attending a home school program. Award Amount: $500 to $7,500 Deadline: April 15, 2022 https://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/we-the-students-essay-contest

International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation Scholarship The IWSH Foundation exists to help develop and enhance the role of the plumbing industry in community collaborations and educational exchanges, all over the world. Plumbing is vital to global health! Today, IWSH oversees and supports a range of water, sanitation and hygiene initiatives by networking with skilled tradespeople from around the globe. Requirements include: • Submit an essay • Provide a copy of current full-time schedule, school transcripts, or acceptance letter • Must be a current high school senior; or enrolled or accepted as a full-time (12 credit hours) student in an accredited technical school, community college, trade school, four-year accredited college or university, or an apprentice program • International students are eligible. Please submit proper school documentation with the essay. Award Amount: $500-$1,000 Deadline: April 30, 2022 https://www.iwsh.org/hidden/iwsh-essay-scholarship-contest/

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes celebrates inspiring, public-spirited young people from diverse backgrounds all across North America. Each year, the Barron Prize honors 25 outstanding young leaders ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive difference to people and the environment. Requirements include: • Be between the ages of 8 and 18 (not yet age 19) on April 15, 2021 • A permanent resident of and currently residing in the U.S.A. or Canada • Currently working on an inspiring service project or have done so within the past 12 months • Working as an individual to lead their service work. Award Amount: $10,000 Deadline: April 15, 2022 https://barronprize.org/apply/

Frame My Future Scholarship How will you frame your future? Show us by for a chance to win $5,000 for college. Requirements include: Whether through photography, ink, collage, painting, mixed media, or graphic Whether through photography, ink, collage, painting, mixed media, or graphic design work, submit an original creation expressing what YOU hope to achieve in your personal and professional life after college. Award Amount: $5,000 Deadline: April 1, 2022 https://www.diplomaframe.com/contests/frame-my-future-scholarship.aspx

Baptist Joint Committee Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship Contest The annual Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship Contest engages high school students in church-state issues by directing them to express a point of view on a religious liberty topic. Award Amount: 3 awards: $500-$2,000 Deadline: March 14, 2022 https://bjconline.org/contest/

ROTARY CLUB OF EAST OKLAHOMA COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP • MUST BE A 2020-2021 GRADUATING SENIOR FROM CHOCTAW, HARRAH, JONES, LUTHER, OR EASTERN OKLAHOMA COUNTY TECHNOLOGY CENTER. • MINIMUM 3.0 GPA • MINIMUM ACT SCORE OF 19 AWARD AMOUNT: $750.00 DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2022 SEE MR.MOSES FOR APPLICATION

BeArt-Presets Scholarship Contest BeArt-Presets recognizes the importance of education and the role it plays in personal and professional fulfilment. Their scholarship program is available to an undergraduate, graduate, or high school senior with an acceptance from an accredited university or college. Requirements: Available to any student described above, anywhere in the world, from any demographic. Submission of an essay is required. Award Amount: $2,000 Deadline: April 1, 2022 https://www.beart-presets.com/beart-scholarship-program

American Legion Legacy Scholarship The American Legion’s Legacy Scholarship provides need-based college funding to children of post-9/11 veterans who died on active duty, or those who have a combined VA disability rating of 50 percent or greater. Recipients may apply for additional annual awards up to five times. Requirements include: • Child, or a child of a spouse by prior marriage, of active military, National Guard or reservist who died on active duty on or after September 11, 2001 OR child, or a child of a spouse by prior marriage, of a post-9/11 veteran who has a VA disability rating of 50% or higher • Completed FAFSA • Breakdown of college expenses Award Amount: up to $20,000 Deadline: April 1, 2022 https://www.legion.org/scholarships/legacy

Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Educational Advancement Foundation Scholarship The mission of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation is to promote lifelong learning. This is accomplished by securing charitable contributions, gifts and endowed funds to awards scholarships, fellowships and grants. Featured this month is the AKA Educational Advancement Scholarship. Requirements include: • Be a full-time college sophomore or beyond • Be currently enrolled in an accredited degree-granting institution • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 ("B" average) • Demonstrate community service and involvement. Award Amount: Varies Deadline: April 15, 2022 https://akaeaf.org/scholarships

Be the Boss Scholarship Did you know...? Female founders outperform their male peers? Unbelievably... Only 18% of all startups have a female founder only 10% are female-led. In fact, of the $114 billion in funding given to these startups, only 6% of it makes its way to a female-founded startup. How about this one... Among the most successful companies, men begin their businesses with six times as much capital as women do! That’s why GoSkills is eager to offer a scholarship exclusively for women who want to execute on their business ideas. Award Amount: $2,000 (two awards) Deadline: March 15, 2022 https://www.goskills.com/scholarship

American Ground Water Trust College Scholarships - $2,000 - 3 Awards (Deadline: June 30, 2022) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a current high school senior or college student who intends to pursue a career in the field of groundwater. Applications can be found by going to: https://agwt.org/content/scholarship-opportunities

Equal Justice Scholarship - $1,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: May 31, 2022) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a current high school senior, college student, or graduate student. B) Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing. Applications can be found by going to: https://grandcanyon.law/2022-equal-justice-scholarship/

Rise Up Baking Scholarship - $1,500 - 1 Award (Deadline: May 31, 2022) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Have demonstrated academic excellence through a GPA of 3.0 or higher. B) Have been accepted in a Baking & Pastry Arts program at a US-accredited post-secondary institution. Applications can be found by going to: https://modernmountainflour.com/pages/rise-up-baking-scholarship#:~:text=You%20have%20demonstrated%20academic%20excellence,time%20first%2Dyear%20undergraduate%20student.

ASHRAE High School Senior Scholarships - $3,000 - 4 Awards (Deadline: May 1, 2022) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a high school senior with a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0. B) Be accepted into an engineering, pre-engineering, or engineering technology program. Applications can be found by going to: https://www.ashrae.org/communities/student-zone/scholarships-and-grants/high-school-senior-scholarships

AFA Teens Awareness College Scholarship - $5,000 - 71 Awards (Deadline: April 1, 2022) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a current high school senior who will be attending college in the fall of 2022. B) Write an essay (1,500 word maximum) describing the impact of Alzheimer's disease or another dementia- related illness on themselves, their families, or their communities. Applications can be found by going to: https://alzfdn.org/young-leaders-of-afa/scholarship-contest/#:~:text=AFA's%20Teen%20Alzheimer's%20Awareness%20Scholarship%20provides%20educational%20funding%20to%20college,been%20impacted%20by%20Alzheimer's%20disease.

USPAACC Scholarships - $5,000 - 14 Awards (Deadline: March 31, 2022) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a high school senior of Asian Pacific Island heritage. B) Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States with a 3.3 GPA or higher. Applications can be found by going to: https://uspaacc.com/programs/education/college-scholarships

Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship - $3,500 - 58 Awards (Deadline: March 31, 2022) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be accepted into a post-secondary school for the fall semester of the upcoming academic year. B) Be diagnosed before the age of 18 with cancer, a high-grade, or anaplastic brain tumor. Applications can be found by going to: https://thenccs.org/scholarship/

Folds of Honor Scholarship - $5,000 – 100 Awards (Deadline: March 31, 2022) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a family member of US military personnel or a military veteran. B) Be enrolled or planning to enroll in a program of study at an accredited college or university, or an accredited technical or trade school program, which results in a certificate or license. Applications can be found by going to: https://foldsofhonor.org/scholarships/

CONGRATULATIONS TO JHS SENIOR, JASON LANIER! Jason has been awarded the Founders Scholarship and one additional academic scholarship from Oklahoma Baptist University in the amount of 18,750 per year. Total value is $75000.00! Way to go Jake!! #ITSAGREATDAYTOBEALONGHORN