Transfer Scholarships
Transfer Scholarships
2019-2020 Academic Year (Fall 2019/Spring 2020 starts)
Note: Scholarship amounts for fall 2020 and spring 2021 will be available beginning July 1, 2019.
Students are strongly encouraged to apply for admission and scholarships early while scholarships are most abundant. In most cases, scholarships are stackable, but may not exceed the cost of tuition. Please see each scholarship for individual consideration deadlines.
All university scholarships require full-time enrollment.
NOTE: As of their admission date, incoming students who have attempted less than 30 credit hours after graduating high school will be considered for freshman merit and freshman departmental scholarship eligibility.
Any combination of Oklahoma City University scholarships cannot exceed the block price tuition of 12-16 hours.
Transfer Academic and Departmental Scholarships
Transfer Academic Scholarships
Based on cumulative college GPA, renewable for a maximum of five consecutive semesters. Full-time enrollment of 12 or more hours per semester is required for scholarship. RN-BSN Nursing Students are not eligible for academic scholarships.
| Scholarship | Cumulative GPA Requirement | Amount (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer Presidential Award | 3.6 - 4.0 | $7,000 |
| Transfer University Scholarship | 3.3 - 3.59 | $5,500 |
| Transfer Achievement Scholarship | 3.0 - 3.29 | $4,000 |
Awards are renewable up to five consecutive semesters (excluding summer terms) with required minimum cumulative 3.0 unweighted GPA. These awards are for transfer students entering in either Spring 2018, Fall 2018 or Spring 2019.
Transfer Departmental Scholarships
(administered by Student Financial Services)
Based on cumulative college GPA, renewable for a maximum of five consecutive semesters. These scholarships are for students with majors within Kramer School of Nursing (excluding RN-BSN students), Meinders School of Business and Petree College of Arts & Sciences. Full-time enrollment of 12 or more hours per semester is required for scholarship.
| Scholarship | Cumulative GPA Requirement | Amount (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Award | 3.6 - 4.0 | $4,500 |
| Departmental Award | 3.3 - 3.59 | $3,500 |
| Departmental Award | 3.0 - 3.29 | $2,500 |
Awards are renewable up to five consecutive semesters (excluding summer terms) with required minimum cumulative 3.0 unweighted GPA. These awards are for transfer students entering in either Spring 2018, Fall 2018 or Spring 2019.
Talent Scholarships
Fine Arts Scholarships are based upon the results of performance auditions or portfolio review. For information about auditions or portfolio review, click on the links below or contact the Office of Admissions.
Dance and Arts Management Scholarships
- Based on audition
- May be combined with academic scholarship, not to exceed the cost of block tuition
Music Scholarships
- Based on audition
- May be combined with academic scholarship, not to exceed the cost of block tuition
Theatre Scholarships
- Based on audition
- May be combined with academic scholarship, not to exceed the cost of block tuition
Art Scholarships
- Based on portfolio
- May be combined with academic and departmental scholarships, not to exceed the cost of block tuition
Film Scholarships
- Based on portfolio
- May be combined with academic and departmental scholarships, not to exceed the cost of block tuition
*Talent Scholarships may be combined with academic scholarships; however, talent scholarships are not stackable with departmental scholarships, with the exception of Art and Film Scholarships which may be combined with both academic and departmental scholarships, not to exceed the cost of block tuition.
OCU Scholarships for Any Major
Phi Theta Kappa
Candidates must be seeking their first Bachelor's degree, an active member of their Phi Theta Kappa chapter, have 48 semester-quality hours, a minimum 3.5 GPA, and have not previously attended any other 4-year institutions. This scholarship may be combined with other Oklahoma City University institutional scholarships (excluding the Undergraduate Research Scholarship) but may not exceed the cost of block price tuition of 12-16 hours. Excludes RN-BSN Nursing Students. The scholarship is renewable for up to four consecutive semesters (a maximum of two years) by maintaining a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Application deadline is August 15th for Fall admits and December 15th for Spring admits. For more information call (405) 208-5655.
Speech and Debate
We have a rich history of helping students achieve their dreams of pursuing an education at OCU. We offer generous scholarship support for team members, whether they participate in debate, competitive speech, performance, or a combination of events. Scholarship renewal requires a 3.0 GPA.
Ann Lacy School of Dance and Entertainment Scholarships
Dance and Arts Management Scholarships
- Based on audition
- May be combined with academic scholarship, not to exceed the cost of block tuition
Meinders School of Business Scholarships
Business Students
Herman Meinders Business Transfer Scholarship For Oklahoma City Community College & Rose State College Students Only
The Herman Meinders Business Transfer Scholarship is a $5,000 per semester award (with a maximum of $10,000 per academic year) for students transferring a minimum of 30 credit hours from the Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC), Seminole State College, or the Rose State College system into Oklahoma City University’s Meinders School of Business. To receive the award an applicant must be transferring in at least a 2.5 cumulative college GPA on the transferred 30 credit hours.
The Scholarship is renewable for up to four consecutive semesters (a maximum of two years) by maintaining a minimum 2.5 GPA and is stackable with other scholarships. There is no interview or application to complete.
C.A.I.R.S - Creative Activity Inquiry Research Scholarship
The Creative Activity Inquiry Research Scholarship (C.A.I.R.S.) is open to transfer students in the Petree College of Arts & Sciences, Kramer School of Nursing, and Meinders School of Business who have proven research and academic skills from undergraduate level collegiate experiences. Depending on qualifications, students may be eligible to receive a tuition scholarship for up to 60% reduction in the block tuition price of 12-16 hours. This scholarship stands alone and will not be stacked with any other university scholarships, and the scholarship cannot exceed 60% of the tuition block price. The scholarship is renewable with a cumulative 3.0 GPA. The C.A.I.R.S. program requires a minimum two-year academic commitment. The C.A.I.R.S. Committee requires that applicants have submitted an application to OKCU, faculty letter of recommendation, the C.A.I.R.S. application and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The C.A.I.R.S. program will consider both fall and spring semester transfer applicants. Candidates must be seeking their first bachelor's degree and have earned a minimum of 3.0 collegiate GPA. Selected applicants will be required to interview with an OKCU faculty mentor. Students who are outside of the Petree College of Arts & Sciences and Meinders School of Business may participate in this program but are not eligible for additional scholarships
Petree College of Arts & Sciences Scholarships
Oklahoma Transfer Award
Beginning with the spring 2019 semester, transfer students coming directly from an Oklahoma higher education institution with a minimum 3.0 cumulative college GPA and enrolling in the Petree College of Arts and Sciences will automatically be awarded the Oklahoma Transfer Award. This award is $5,000 per academic year ($2,500 each fall and spring semester for a maximum of 6 semesters). Eligible students must be a direct transfer from an Oklahoma higher education institution (attending there the semester prior to OCU enrollment, excluding summer semesters) and have completed at least 30 credit hours post high school graduation at that particular Oklahoma direct-transfer institution. This award is only available to students who enroll in the Petree College of Arts and Sciences (excluding the Adult Degree Completion Programs ‘ADCP’). The Oklahoma Transfer Award is not stackable with Athletic Scholarships, the Education Scholars’ Program awards, Employee Remission, Minister’s Remission or Tuition Exchange. Once awarded, if the recipient changes majors outside of the Petree College of Arts and Sciences while a student at Oklahoma City University, the award will no longer apply for the semesters not enrolled in the Petree College of Arts and Sciences.
U.S. Schaul Endowed Philosophy Scholarship
U.S. Schaul (January 10, 1867- January 6, 1951) was named after the eighteenth president. He was orphaned at the age of six, when his father died from lingering effects of a Civil War wound. U.S. Schaul graduated from University of Pennsylvania, where he won prizes for debate in Philosophy, English Literature, and Greek Prose Composition. He was a Phi Beta Kappa who also participated in varsity rowing and football.
The U.S. Schaul Endowed Philosophy Scholarship is for students pursuing a B.S. in Philosophy. Students must have a 3.5 GPA, and will be required to maintain a 3.5 GPA each semester to renew the scholarship. The donor requires the student to be a U.S. Citizen, and preference will be given to students who graduated from an Oklahoma City Metro area public or private high school or junior college. The $2,500/ year scholarship is renewable for three semesters, provided the student maintains eligibility.
C.A.I.R.S - Creative Activity Inquiry Research Scholarship
Deadline: April 12, 2019
The Creative Activity Inquiry Research Scholarship (C.A.I.R.S.) is open to transfer students in the Petree College of Arts & Sciences and Meinders School of Business who have proven research and academic skills from undergraduate level collegiate experiences. Depending on qualifications, students may be eligible to receive a tuition scholarship for up to 60% reduction in the block tuition price of 12-16 hours. This scholarship stands alone and will not be stacked with any other university scholarships, and the scholarship cannot exceed 60% of the tuition block price. The scholarship is renewable with a cumulative 3.0 GPA. The C.A.I.R.S. program requires a minimum two-year academic commitment. The C.A.I.R.S. Committee requires that applicants have submitted an application to OKCU, faculty letter of recommendation, the C.A.I.R.S. application and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The C.A.I.R.S. program will consider both fall and spring semester transfer applicants. Candidates must be seeking their first bachelor's degree and have earned a minimum of 3.0 collegiate GPA. Selected applicants will be required to interview with an OKCU faculty mentor. Students who are outside of the Petree College of Arts & Sciences and Meinders School of Business may participate in this program but are not eligible for additional scholarships
Art Scholarships
Based on portfolio May be combined with academic and departmental scholarships, not to exceed the cost of block tuition.
OKCU Teaching Scholars
For Oklahoma City Community College and Rose State College Students Only
If a student (beginning spring 2017), transfers to Oklahoma City University with an Oklahoma City Community College or Rose State College associate degree, and majors in education, he/she is eligible to receive a $9,000 (annual) teaching scholarship. The scholarship is renewable for up to six semesters by maintaining full-time enrollment of 12 hours or more per semester and a minimum 3.0 GPA.
More Information about the scholarship, click here »
Rose State College: Exercise & Sport Science Scholarship
Any student directly transferring from Rose State College into OCU's Exercise & Sport Science program with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA may be eligible to receive a $2,500 (per year) Exercise & Sport Science Scholarship, stackable with academic and departmental grid scholarships. For more information on this scholarship, please contact Jason Miller at jmiller2@okcu.edu.
Weightlifting/Barbell Club Scholarship
Petree College of Arts & Sciences Department of Exercise and Sport Science is offering two $3,000/yr scholarships for incoming Fall 2018 freshmen and transfer students. If selected, recipients will be required to participate in three days of training per week and compete in two big meets per year with the Weightlifting/Barbell Club. For more information on this scholarship or to learn more about OKCU's Weightlifting/Barbell Club, please contact Jason Miller at jmiller2@okcu.edu.
Film Scholarships
- Based on portfolio
- May be combined with academic and departmental scholarships, not to exceed the cost of block tuition
Brooke Haley Memorial Scholarship
This endowed scholarships fund was created in 2005 to honor Brooke Haley, a mass communications (broadcasting) student. The scholarship is intended for students who demonstrate a commitment to the field of mass communications as well as professional. Funds are applied to tuition expenses Students must have 3.25 GPA. Current students, transfers and high school seniors may apply.
School of Theatre Scholarships
Theatre Scholarships
- Based on audition
- May be combined with academic scholarship, not to exceed the cost of block tuition
Wanda L. Bass School of Music Scholarships
Music Scholarships
- Based on audition
- May be combined with academic scholarship, not to exceed the cost of block tuition
Methodist Scholarships
Minister Remission for Methodist Clergy And Their Dependents
Prospective students who are a spouse or dependent of an ordained, United Methodist Minister who actively serves the United Methodist Church within the Oklahoma Conference or the Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference may be eligible for Minister's Dependent Remission.
Students are required to complete the FAFSA; and after all federal and state grants have been applied the Minister Remission will cover the remaining tuition up to the block pricing structure of 12-16 hours (fees and books are not included). Hours that exceed the block pricing structure will be the responsibility of the student and cannot be covered by the Minister Remission benefits, university gifts, or endowments.
To learn more or apply, visit the application website. For additional information, please contact Rita Himes in University/Church Relations at rhimes@okcu.edu or (405) 208-5060 or Alainna Collins in the Office of Admissions at agcollins@okcu.edu or (405) 208-5093.
United Methodist Dollars For Scholars (UMDFS)
The number of awards available through this program is determined annually by the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation.
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Apply online at umhef.org. Online applications are accepted from January 1 through March 1 annually.
CYME Leadership Scholarship
Recipient must attend CYME Leadership Camp in Oklahoma at least 4 times during their high school years and be eligible for admission into Oklahoma City University. The scholarship covers half tuition and can be stacked with some OCU scholarships up to the cost of tuition. To check your eligibility for this scholarship, you may fill out the attached form. If you are eligible for the scholarship, your award will be posted to your BlueLink account.
Kramer School of Nursing Scholarships
The Kramer Way Scholarship
The Kramer Way Scholarship is a gift by an anonymous donor which will provide $400,000 for ten new BSN students who are eligible to enroll immediately in NURS courses and $90,000 for six new MSN students over a two-year period. After all federal and state grants have been applied, the Kramer Way Scholarship may be applied to a student's remaining tuition. These awards may be for a maximum of two years per student. RN-BSN students are not eligible for the scholarship. No university or school fees, books from the campus bookstore, nor housing scholarships will be covered by the Kramer Way Scholarship. Federal and state grants, outside scholarships, loans, and personal payments can be used to cover the cost of university fees.
C.A.I.R.S - Creative Activity Inquiry Research Scholarship
The Creative Activity Inquiry Research Scholarship (C.A.I.R.S.) is open to transfer students in the Petree College of Arts & Sciences, Kramer School of Nursing, and Meinders School of Business who have proven research and academic skills from undergraduate level collegiate experiences. Depending on qualifications, students may be eligible to receive a tuition scholarship for up to 60% reduction in the block tuition price of 12-16 hours. This scholarship stands alone and will not be stacked with any other university scholarships, and the scholarship cannot exceed 60% of the tuition block price. The scholarship is renewable with a cumulative 3.0 GPA. The C.A.I.R.S. program requires a minimum two-year academic commitment. The C.A.I.R.S. Committee requires that applicants have submitted an application to OKCU, faculty letter of recommendation, the C.A.I.R.S. application and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The C.A.I.R.S. program will consider both fall and spring semester transfer applicants. Candidates must be seeking their first bachelor's degree and have earned a minimum of 3.0 collegiate GPA. Selected applicants will be required to interview with an OKCU faculty mentor. Students who are outside of the Petree College of Arts & Sciences and Meinders School of Business may participate in this program but are not eligible for additional scholarships
Oklahoma City University Scholarships
- If a student receives a substantial university scholarship that exceeds their academic and departmental scholarships, the special scholarship will replace all other scholarships (this includes talent, and/or athletic tuition scholarships).
- Scholarships do not automatically stack. Pageant Scholarships (Miss OCU, Miss Oklahoma and Miss Black Oklahoma) stand alone for the semesters they are awarded and cannot be stacked with other university tuition scholarships.
- All tuition scholarships can only be applied to the standard block price of 12-16 hours and will not cover additional hours.