St. Elijah's and Anthony Shadid Arabic Language Study Scholarship

The Anthony Shadid Arabic Language Study Scholarship was created out of the initiative and generosity of OU alum Anthony Shadid and the St. Elijah’s Church to encourage the study of the Arabic language at the University of Oklahoma.

The scholarship emphasizes the value of language and cultural experiences in the Middle East.

Awards will be given on a competitive basis to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in International and Area Studies, with preference to those participating in an OU-approved study abroad program in the Middle East. Awards are based on factors such as grades, promise in the field, language acquisition, faculty recommendations and the student’s financial need.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be currently enrolled in an Arabic language course
• Must be a resident of the State of Oklahoma
• Must be a full-time, regularly enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Oklahoma
• Must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Applicants may not be an immediate family member of the Donor

*Deadline: The deadline has passed for this award. The next award will be given in spring 2026.

Apply for the Scholarship in CASH