Clara Luper Scholarship

List of all current scholars

The Clara Luper Scholarship Program demonstrates that access and opportunity are the critical components necessary for underserved students to realize the goal of a private college education. Scholars’ retention rates exceed national averages, and barriers presented by socioeconomic status are greatly reduced because of this program. Oklahoma City University is committed to student success.

Leadership

Oklahoma City University stands alone in awarding a scholarship of this magnitude. The Clara Luper Scholarship Program helps provide a private college education to deserving students who may not otherwise have the opportunity.
We are Oklahoma City’s university and want our student population to reflect the community we serve. The Clara Luper Scholarship Program promotes the United Methodist tradition of scholarship and service by significantly reducing or removing the primary barrier to a private university education — cost.The Structure
Scholarship candidates must submit an application, provide an essay, and complete an interview. From the students chosen each year to represent the Clara Luper Scholarship Program, Devon Energy executives will choose five. Those students have the opportunity to earn an internship with the company and develop relationships with key industry professionals.

After all available state, federal and/or tribal aid or other scholarships received have been applied, the Clara Luper Scholarship:
» Could pay the remaining balance for tuition
» With application and approval could pay a portion of room, and board 
» Provides a $200 per semester book allowance from the Clara Luper Book Library

» Provides support services dedicated to the growth, welfare, and success of each studentStudents are eligible for up to eight consecutive semesters of the scholarship provided they maintain a level of good standing with the university, complete program requirements each semester and maintain the minimum GPA requirement. Summer school is not included unless the student has a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better and meets all program requirements.*All recipients are required to attend a summer II bridge program (for credit) and the annual scholarship retreat in August.

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Who Can Apply? Applicants must:

• Enter Oklahoma City University as a first-time freshman during the fall semester following high school graduation

• Meet the university’s general admission standards. Students must either score a 22 ACT or 1020 SAT or must have a 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) and rank in the top half of high school graduating class.

How to Apply?

Complete and submit the university’s on-line application for admission, and print out and return the required supplemental information paper application (.pdf) including the required scholarship essay.

• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which can be accessed and completed at www.fafsa.ed.gov (Request a copy be sent to Oklahoma City University. Our FAFSA code is 003166.) Here is a guide of the proper steps to complete your FAFSA.

• Complete the university’s student data form, which can be accessed and completed at www.okcu.edu/financialaid

• Submit all other financial aid documents as requested by the university’s financial aid office

• You must submit your application for admission and scholarship with the questions (.doc) completed, as well as your completed FAFSA information. No application is considered without a completed FAFSA on file in admissions.

When to Apply?

By March 1st, 2012.

Sponsors
Devon
OG&E