Regional University Baccalaureate Scholarship
Offered by Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education · Free to apply
This scholarship offers up to four years of tuition waivers and an annual cash stipend to high-achieving Oklahoma residents enrolled in baccalaureate programs at eleven participating regional public universities. Eligible applicants must be National Merit Semifinalists or Commended Students, or have an official ACT composite score of 30 or higher. Applications and deadlines are managed directly by each individual university.
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How hard is the Regional University Baccalaureate Scholarship to win?
This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives.
- Estimated odds
- qualifying students generally receive it
- Paperwork
- ~1 hr to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to Oklahoma residents
How Solyo estimates this: State programs that allocate by published formula are modelled on qualification and filing, not on competition, because there is no selection committee choosing between applicants. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the Regional University Baccalaureate Scholarship?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Oklahoma
- Open to high school seniors and current college students
- Must have an official ACT composite score of at least 30 or be designated as a National Merit Semifinalist or Commended Student.
- Must attend one of the 11 designated Oklahoma public regional universities in a baccalaureate degree program.
- To maintain continued eligibility, recipients must maintain full-time enrollment and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25.
- The application deadline varies by each participating university.
- No statewide date: each college sets its own. File the FAFSA (and any state form) as early as possible.
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Does your student actually qualify?
Not sure your student clears every rule above? Solyo checks 20+ criteria against their real profile: GPA, state, grade level, intended major, and more, across every award in this directory at once.
What the application takes
No essay, recommendation letters, or transcript are required. This is one of the lighter applications in the directory.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is June 30, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around June 30 each year.
- Applications close
- June 30, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
Common questions about the Regional University Baccalaureate Scholarship
How much is the Regional University Baccalaureate Scholarship worth?
The Regional University Baccalaureate Scholarship awards $3,500 per year and is renewable in later years.
When is the Regional University Baccalaureate Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is June 30, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around June 30 each year.
Who is eligible for the Regional University Baccalaureate Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Oklahoma; Open to high school seniors and current college students.
Does the Regional University Baccalaureate Scholarship require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 1 hour on it.
How hard is it to win the Regional University Baccalaureate Scholarship?
This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives. Solyo classifies this award as qualify and receive, meaning qualifying students generally receive it. Plan on about 1 hr of paperwork.
Is the Regional University Baccalaureate Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The Regional University Baccalaureate Scholarship 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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