Explore the ASC's annual awards, honors, and scholarships! Applications are accepted from October 1st through February 1st of each academic year. Apply for PACE through CASH to be considered for ASC's additional awards.
PACE recognizes the top 1% of the 2026-2027 incoming class who represent outstanding accomplishments in four key areas:
Participation in recognized campus clubs and activities
Academic achievement with a minimum of 3.5 in 14 hours
Community service either on campus or in the metro area
Excellence in leadership positions on campus, including residence life
Apply through CASH by February 1st.
The Provost’s PACE Award is made possible through the following generous donors:
Dennis McLaughlin, Friends of Myrna L. Carney, Jerry and Joanne Baker, and various other donors to the Academic Success Center.
Alpha Lambda Delta is a national honor society for freshmen sponsored by First Year Learning & Engagement.
Its purpose is to encourage superior academic attainment among students during their first year of higher education, promote intelligent living and a continued high standard of learning, and assist students in recognizing and developing meaningful goals for their unique roles in society.
ALD annually recognizes its top members through various awards and scholarships.
Dan Tankersley had a strong affection for the University of Oklahoma. His family endowed this scholarship in his name to assist and reward students who have overcome life obstacles and demonstrated academic perseverance to progress toward graduation. Mr. Tankersley believed that individuals could pull themselves up by their bootstraps to work another day. This award is presented by the Academic Success Center.
The Outstanding Peer Teaching Assistant Award is granted to PTAs who have gone above and beyond to promote the mission of the Academic Success Center, which is to cultivate academic excellence for students across all disciplines and the University of Oklahoma. These students demonstrate strong mentorship skills and provide a sense of community and connection for first-year students in ASC courses. Award recipients are nominated by their instructor and chosen by a selection committee in March of each year.
