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Scholarship Application Schedule

To ensure our programs are accessible to as many students as possible, The College of Professional and Continuing Studies offers various scholarships for our students.  If you have been admitted to the University of Oklahoma and are currently taking courses through the PACS program, you may be eligible for a scholarship. 

PACS scholarships range from $500 to $1900 per semester and are based on both financial need and academics.

Please read the scholarship criteria carefully before applying.  Students cannot receive the same scholarship more than one time. 

Application Open Dates & Deadlines


Fall - July 15 through September 7

Spring - December 15 through February 2

Summer - April 29 through June 1
 

Start-Up Scholarship

Criteria: 

  • Must be admitted to a PACS undergraduate program and actively enrolled during the awarding semester.
  • Must have fewer than 12 hours completed in an OU College of Professional and Continuing Studies undergraduate degree program
  • Must have a minimum 2.75 GPA
  • Demonstrate financial need

Alumni Scholarship

Criteria: 

  • Must be admitted to a PACS undergraduate program and actively enrolled during the awarding semester.
  • Must have at least 12 College of Professional and Continuing Studies hours completed in the undergraduate degree program
  • Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in College of Professional and Continuing Studies hours

A.R. Bert Larason Public Service Scholarship

Criteria: 

  • Applicants must be enrolled full time
  • Applicants must have a major course of study in Organizational Leadership, Criminal Justice, Lifespan Care Administration, or Integrative Studies
  • Applicants must demonstrate leadership ability
  • Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or above
  • Applicants must be classified as seniors in the year of the award.  
  • Applicants from Oklahoma will be given preference, but all applicants will be considered.  

Note: This scholarship is awarded once each academic year. The application opens on October 1st and closes on February 1st for disbursement the following academic year.  

Larason Scholarships are processed through the CASH Hub

Olga Theresa Brioli Scholarship

Criteria: 

  • Must be admitted to a PACS undergraduate program and actively enrolled during awarding semester.
  • Degree-seeking students
  • Undergraduates 3.0 GPA in at least 12 College of Professional and Continuing Studies hours

Olga Theresa Brioli Scholarships are processed through the CASH Hub

College of Professional and Continuing Studies
1700 Asp Avenue
Norman, Oklahoma 73072
Updated 11/20/2024 by College of Professional and Continuing Studies: pacs@ou.edu