Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Academic All-State Award

Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence · Free to apply

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Award

$1,500

One-time award

Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.

Closes
December 1, 2026
closes in 19 days
Essay
Yes
about 500 words
Recommendations
2
plus a transcript
Need-based
No
Merit-based
Yes
Time to apply
~4.3 hrs

Rules read against the official award page. Confirm on the provider's site before applying.

Requirements

Who can apply for the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Academic All-State Award, as the official award page states them. Your student must meet each one.

  • Must be a resident of Oklahoma
  • Open to high school seniors

To apply

  • An essay, about 500 words.
  • 2 letters of recommendation. Ask teachers or counselors early.
  • A transcript, from the school registrar.
  • Must be currently enrolled as a high school senior at an Oklahoma public school.
  • Must achieve a minimum composite ACT score of 30 (no superscores), a combined SAT ERW and Math score of at least 1370, or be named a National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalist.

Good to know

  • The application closes at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2026.

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Does your student qualify?

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  • Requires OK residency

  • For high school seniors

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About the scholarship

This award recognizes 100 outstanding public high school seniors across Oklahoma for high academic achievement, leadership, and service. Recipients receive a $1,500 cash honorarium and an invitation to an annual celebration banquet. Selection is based on test scores, an essay, transcripts, activities, and letters of recommendation.

How to apply

Online form on the provider's site

  1. 1Create an account in the online Academic Awards portal using a personal email address.
  2. 2Upload ACT or SAT score reports in PDF format from a single test date.
  3. 3Input the email address of a school official who will upload your high school transcript and verify eligibility.
  4. 4Provide email addresses for two non-family recommenders, including one high school teacher who instructed you.
  5. 5Compose an essay of up to 500 words addressing the prompt and submit the full application before 5 p.m. on December 1.

From the sponsor's page, which is always the final word.

How the winners are chosen

The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. Most sponsors do not publish how many students apply.

Time to apply
~4.3 hrs of work

Deadline and application cycle

The current deadline is December 1, 2026. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around December 1 each year.

Applications close
December 1, 2026

Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.

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Common questions about the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Academic All-State Award

How much is the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Academic All-State Award worth?

The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Academic All-State Award awards $1,500.

When is the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Academic All-State Award deadline?

The current deadline is December 1, 2026. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around December 1 each year.

Who is eligible for the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Academic All-State Award?

Key requirements: Must be a resident of Oklahoma; Open to high school seniors.

Does the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Academic All-State Award require an essay?

Yes. The application requires an essay of about 500 words, 2 recommendations, and a transcript. Expect to spend about 4.25 hours on it.

How hard is it to win the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Academic All-State Award?

The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. What limits who can enter: open only to Oklahoma residents and an essay is required, which filters out casual applicants. Plan on about 4.3 hrs of work.

Is the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Academic All-State Award free to apply?

Yes. The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Academic All-State Award is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.

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