For questions on the scholarships offered by CIS, contact Jennifer Grover at jgrover@ou.edu.
There are many OU scholarships in the Centralized Academic Scholarship Hub (CASH). The system allows current students to apply for most OU scholarships in one central location, with one deadline.
The following applications will open October 1 and close February 1, unless otherwise noted.
| Scholarship | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Ann and Marc Nuttle Award for Middle East Studies | IAS undergraduate students Demonstration of superior understanding of religious tolerance in the Middle East through a thoroughly researched term paper on the subject |
| CIS Board Of Visitors Scholarship | Undergraduate and graduate students Study abroad in underrepresented destinations |
| Cole Frates Endowed Scholarship
| IAS undergraduate or graduate students
Study abroad in Latin America or Europe, with extra consideration for students who wish to study in Holland |
| Molly & David Boren Scholarship | IAS undergraduate and graduate students with financial need and |
| Paula Throckmorton Zakaria and Fareed Zakaria Scholarship
| IAS undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a study abroad program |
| St. Elijah's & Anthony Shadid Arabic Language Study Scholarship | IAS undergraduate and graduate students Best IAS student in Middle East Studies whose principal language of study is Arabic |
| Enes Kanter Scholarship | IAS undergraduate and graduate students Additional consideration given to female students or students who demonstrate a commitment to increasing the prevalence of, or improving the role of, women in the field of international studies |
These scholarships must be applied for individually.
SCHOLARSHIP | CRITERIA | |
|---|---|---|
| Student Travel Support Grant | IAS undergraduate and graduate students Travel for research and educational activities | |
| Internship Support Grant | IAS undergraduate and graduate students Travel and housing related to international internship activities Multiple Deadlines | |
| Mary & Don Sherman International Networking Scholarship | IAS undergraduate and graduate students IAS majors who take part in an international networking opportunity Deadline: February 1 | |
| Admiral William J. Crowe, Jr. Outstanding IAS Student Award | IAS senior graduating in May who demonstrate high academic achievement, a commitment to public service, and a desire to pursue a career in global affairs Deadline: February 15 | |
| William W. Talley, II Award | Given every spring in even-numbered years to a graduate IAS alum who is currently enrolled in (or has been admitted and plans to attend) the master's degree program in International Studies (MAIS) at the University of Oklahoma Student award given in 2024. Deadline: February 15 | |
| IAS Majors Emergency Relief Fund | Full-time IAS majors who have experienced emergencies leading to unexpected financial obligations they are unable to meet with their available financial resources. Deadline: Awarded on a rolling basis; applications reviewed on the 1st of each month. | |
| First Generation CIS Student Scholarship | IAS majors or minors who are first in their family to attend college. Deadline: March 1 | |
| Transfer Student Scholarship for CIS Students | Transfer students with declared majors or minors in the College of International Studies. Deadline: March 1 | |
| Parsa Scholarship for Iranian Studies | Iranian Studies minors Deadline: March 12 |
