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2005-2006 Scholarship and Discount Information

Academic Merit Scholarships:

  • Academic Scholarship -- This scholarship is available to first-time freshmen with an ACT score of 19 or above or an SAT score of 1020 or above. You may receive this scholarship up to 10 semesters. You must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA to keep the award. This scholarship will be pro-rated for part-time enrollment. The Academic Scholarship is automatic; all we need is documentation of your ACT/SAT scores. Refer to the following chart to determine the amount of your Academic Scholarship.

ACT

SAT
Academic scholarship (yearly)

35-36

1560-1600
$9,000

32-34

1410-1550
$7,500

29-31

1280-1400
$6,000

26-28

1170-1270
$5,000
22-25 1020-1160
$4,000
19-21 900-1010
$1,500
  • National Merit Scholarship -- This scholarship is determined by the National Merit Corporation and is awarded in the spring of your senior year. You may receive this award up to 10 semesters. You must maintain a 3.0 cumulative college GPA and participate in OC's Honor program to keep the award.

Below is a list of how much the scholarship is worth:

    • Finalist -- full tuition, fees, room and board - minus all other OC scholarships. The Finalist scholarship is prorated for part-time enrollment.
    • Semifinalist -- $2,000/year plus your Academic Scholarship
    • Commendation -- $1,000/year plus your Academic Scholarship
  • Oklahoma State Regents Scholarship -- This is awarded by the Oklahoma State Regents and is worth up to $4,000 per year for up to 8 semesters. Students must have an ACT score of 33 or above. National Merit Finalists who are not residents of Oklahoma can also apply for this scholarship. You must maintain a 3.25 cumulative GPA. For more information, please contact the Oklahoma State Regents Office at (405) 225-9131 or (800) 858-1840.

Other OC Scholarships:

The purpose of the Financial Services Office is to help as many students as possible to receive a Christian education; therefore, you may only receive one award from this category. These awards can only be combined with Academic Merit scholarships (unless indicated otherwise). Awarding of Oklahoma Christian scholarships is based on merit and need.

Maximum OC scholarships and tuition discounts may not exceed full tuition up to 18 hours. Unless indicated otherwise, students receiving scholarships must be enrolled in full-time hours.

  • Art/Design Scholarship -- This scholarship is for first-time OC students majoring in art and design. It is worth up to $1,000 per year for up to 10 semesters. You must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5. To apply, complete the OC application for admission and contact the Department of Art and Design at (405) 425-5548. Early applications will be given priority.
  • Bible Scholarship -- This scholarship is for first-time OC students majoring in Bible. It is worth up to $1,000 per year for up to 10 semesters. You must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA. To apply, complete the OC application for admission.
  • Biology Scholarship -- This scholarship is available to first-time students majoring in biology. Students must have an ACT composite score of 27 or above. You must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a 3.0 GPA in biology courses. This scholarship is worth up to $1,500. It is available for up to 10 semesters. To apply, complete the OC application for admission and contact the chemistry department at (405) 425-5400. Priority deadline for this scholarship is March 7.
  • Business Scholarship -- This scholarship is available to first-time students majoring in business. Students must have an ACT composite score of 25. This scholarship is worth up to $1,000 per year. It is available for up to 10 semesters. To apply, complete the OC application for admission and contact the School of Business Administration at (405) 425-5560.
  • Cheerleading Scholarship -- This scholarship is for students who are chosen during cheerleading tryouts. It is worth up to $1,000 per year for up to 10 semesters. You must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and serve as a cheerleader. To apply, complete the OC application for admission and pass the tryouts. For more information, contact the coordinator at (405) 425-5050.
  • Chemistry/Biochemistry Scholarship -- This scholarship is available to first-time students majoring in chemistry or biochemistry. Students must have an ACT composite score of 27 or above. You must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a 3.0 GPA in chemistry courses. The scholarship is worth up to $1,500 per year. It is available for up to 10 semesters. To apply, complete the OC application for admission and contact the chemistry department at (405) 425-5400. Priority deadline for this scholarship is March 7.
  • Christian Engineering Scholarship -- This scholarship is available to first-time college students majoring in Engineering with an ACT composite score of 27 or above. It is worth up to $1,500 per year. It is available for up to 10 semesters. You must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA. To apply, complete the OC application for admission and contact the engineering department at (405) 425-5400 for additional requirements. Priority deadline for this scholarship is March 7 .
  • Christian Leadership Scholarship -- This scholarship is for first-time college students who demonstrate church work and involvement in preparation for church service within the churches of Christ. It is worth up to $1,000 per year for up to 10 semesters. You must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA and serve as a spiritual leader. To apply for this scholarship, complete the OC application for admission and send us two letters of recommendation from your minister or elders as well as your estimated cumulative high school GPA. You should also submit a personal biography that includes your church leadership and participation, as well as your goals and plans for Christian service during and after college. The deadline for this scholarship is February 1. Limited.
  • Christian School Graduate Scholarship -- This scholarship is for first-time college students who have graduated from any private Christian school. It is worth up to $1,000 per year for up to 10 semesters. You must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0. To apply, complete the OC application for admission.
  • Christian Service Scholarship -- This scholarship is available for first-time OC students who demonstrate an attitude of Christian service through ministries to their community. It is worth up to $1,000 per year for up to 10 semesters. You must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA. To apply for this scholarship, complete the OC application for admission. Priority deadline for this scholarship is March 7 .
  • Church Match Scholarship -- This scholarship is for students who receive a scholarship from a congregation of the churches of Christ. OC will match dollar for dollar up to $1,000. This scholarship may be combined with other scholarships.
  • Dean's Pre-Medical Scholarship -- This scholarship is available to first-time OC students planning to attend a medical or dental school. Students must have an ACT composite score of 28 or above and major in a department contained in the Department of Science. You must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA and be recommended by the department head to continue to receive this scholarship. It is available for up to 10 semesters. The scholarship is worth up to $1,500. To apply, complete the OC application for admission and contact the Department of Science at (405) 425-5400. Priority deadline for this scholarship is March 7 .
  • Distinguished Performer Award (Music) -- This scholarship is for first-time OC students who demonstrate exceptional musical ability and accomplishment. This scholarship is worth up to 3/4 tuition for up to 10 semesters. You must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA. To apply, complete the OC application for admission and contact the music department at (405) 425-5530 for audition requirements. Priority deadline for this scholarship is March 7.
  • Drama/Theatre Scholarship -- This scholarship is for first-time OC students demonstrating theatrical abilities. It is worth up to $1,000 per year for up to 10 semesters. You must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA and participate in theatre. To apply, complete the OC application for admission and contact the theatre department for an audition at (405) 425-5556. Priority deadline for this scholarship is March 7. Limited.
  • Eagle Broadcasting Scholarship -- This scholarship is available to students who work for the Oklahoma Christian broadcasting station, KOCC-I TV6. To apply for this scholarship, please contact the Eagle Broadcasting office at (405) 425-5524.
  • Education Scholarship -- This scholarship is for first-time freshmen students majoring in education with an ACT composite score of 21 or above. It is worth up to $1,000 per year for up to 10 semesters. You must maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA and a 3.0 major GPA. To apply, complete the OC application for admission and contact the School of Education at (405) 425-5430.
  • Engineering Transfer Scholarship -- This scholarship is available to transfer students who are working toward a degree in engineering. You may receive this scholarship for up to 10 semesters. You must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA to keep the award. Refer to the following chart to determine the amount of your award.
Cumulative GPA
Scholarship Amount (Yearly)
4.0
$5,000
3.75-3.99
$4,500
3.50-3.74
$4,250
3.25-3.49
$3,500
3.00-3.24
$3,250
  • Foreign Scholarship -- This scholarship is for students who are citizens of foreign countries and ineligible for federal aid. It is worth up to $2,000 per year for up to 10 semesters. You must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA. To apply, note foreign citizenship on the OC application for admission.
  • History/Political Science Scholarship -- This scholarship is for first-time students demonstrating preparation for and interest in history or political science with an ACT composite score of 19 or above. It is worth up to $1,000 per year for up to 10 semesters. You must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA. To apply, complete the OC application for admission and contact the Department of History and Political Science at (405) 425-5450.
  • Honors Scholarship -- This scholarship is available to first-time freshmen students with an ACT composite score of 28 or above and a high school GPA of 3.5. It is worth up to $1,750 per year. It is available for up to 10 semesters. You must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA. To apply, send us the OC application for admission and contact the Honors Program at (405) 425-5300. Priority deadline for this scholarship is March 7.
  • Junior Varsity -- This is for students desiring to play JV sports. It is worth up to $2,000 per year for up to 10 semesters. You must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5. To apply, complete the OC application for admission and contact the athletic department at (405) 425-5361.
  • Language & Literature Scholarship -- This scholarship is for first-time students majoring in English, English Education, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, English/Writing, Technical Writing, or Spanish. It is worth up to $1,000 per year for up to 10 semesters. You must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA. To apply, complete the OC application for admission and contact the Department of Language and Literature at (405) 425-5330.
  • Math/CS Scholarship -- This scholarship is available for first-time OC students majoring in Math or Computer Science with an ACT composite of 27 or above. It is worth up to $1,500 per year for up to 10 semesters. You must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA. To apply, complete the OC application for admission and contact the math/computer science department at (405) 425-5400. Priority deadline for this scholarship is March 7.
  • Minority Scholarship -- This scholarship is funded by the university and is based on a family's financial need. It is available for first-time OC students. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the OC application for admission to be considered for this award. This may be awarded in combination with other scholarships. You must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
  • Music Scholarship -- This scholarship is for students demonstrating instrumental or vocal musical ability. It is worth up to $1,000 per year for up to 10 semesters. You must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA and participate in a music group. To apply, complete the OC application for admission and contact the music department for an audition at (405) 425-5530. Deadline for this scholarship is March 7. Limited.
  • OC Grant -- This grant is funded by the university and is based on a family's financial need. A student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for this award. This may be awarded in combination with other scholarships and discounts.
  • Psychology and Family Studies Scholarship -- This scholarship is for first-time students majoring in Psychology or Family Studies with an ACT composite score of 21 or above.. It is worth up to $1000 per year for up to 10 semesters. You must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA. To apply, complete the OC application for admission and contact the Department of Psychology and Family Studies at (405) 425-5458.
  • Southwest Christian Honor Transfer Scholarship -- This scholarship is available to students who graduate from Southwestern Christian College with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. It is worth up to $5000. An additional application is required. Priority deadline is March 16.
  • Transfer Scholarship -- This scholarship is based on your cumulative GPA of all college transfer work. This scholarship is good for up to 10 semesters. This scholarship will be prorated for part-time enrollment and will combine with varsity athletic scholarships. Students transferring 15 or more credit hours will be considered transfer students. Please submit your complete college transcript(s) to OC for consideration. You must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA to keep this award. Refer to the following chart to determine the amount of your scholarship.
Cumulative GPA
Scholarship Amount (yearly)
3.50-4.00
$4,000
3.00-3.49
$3,000
2.50-2.99
$2,000
  • University Scholarship -- This scholarship is worth up to $2,000 per year for up to 10 semesters. Applicants will be considered based on academics, leadership, school and community service. You must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0. To apply, complete the OC application for admission.
  • Varsity Athletics -- Oklahoma Christian University is a member of the NAIA and offers a wide variety of collegiate sports. For more information, please contact the athletic office 405-425-5361.
  • Visit Day Awards -- Oklahoma Christian conducts fall and spring high school days. Scholarships are awarded at both of these events. If you are awarded a scholarship at both events, Oklahoma Christian will use the larger of the two awards. The scholarships are for one year and will combine with all other scholarships.

OC Discounts

Oklahoma Christian University guarantees students with certain characteristics a specific tuition discount. The discounts are calculated by taking the percentage of the discount minus all other OC awards (excluding the Academic Scholarship) the student has received.

  • Children's Home Discount -- This is a 50% tuition discount for students who have lived in a children's facility for the past year with no parental support. The discount is calculated by taking 50% of tuition minus all other OC awards (excluding the Academic Scholarship) the student has received. You may use this discount for up to 10 semesters. You must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA. To apply, complete the OC application for admission and provide verification of your recent stay at a children's home.
  • Children of Minister's Discount -- This scholarship is for first-time students who are dependent children of ministers, provided the minister meets certain criteria. Applicants should provide a reference letter from the leadership at their church. This scholarship also requires that the minister's home congregation host an OC function during the year, send a church group to Fall Visit or Spring Visit and deliver a youth census list to OC. The scholarship is calculated by taking 50% of their tuition discount minus all other OC awards (excluding the Academic Merit Scholarship) the student receives.
  • Christian Academy/School Discount -- This is a 25% tuition discount for students (age 24 or under) whose parents work full-time at a K-12 Christian Academy or School. The discount is calculated by taking 25% of tuition minus all other OC awards (excluding the Academic Scholarship) the student has received. You may use this discount for up to 10 semesters. Your parents must continue to work full-time at a Christian Academy or School, and you must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA. To apply, complete the OC application for admission.
  • Foreign Missionary Discount -- This is a 50% tuition discount for students (age 24 or under) whose parents are currently working in the foreign mission field. The discount is calculated by taking 50% of tuition minus all other OC awards (excluding the Academic Scholarship) the student has received. You may use this discount for up to 10 semesters. Your parents must continue to work in the mission field and you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0. To apply, complete the OC application for admission with verification of work in a foreign mission field (e.g., supporting church in the United States).
  • ROTC Room & Board Discount -- This scholarship is valid for up to 10 semesters as long as you maintain the academic scholarship requirements set by ROTC. You must be enrolled at Oklahoma Christian and register for classes at other institutions through Oklahoma Christian. To apply, complete the OC application for admission with verification from ROTC of academic scholarship and amount. This scholarship is awarded to students who have been chosen for ROTC Academic Scholarships. The value of the Room and Board Scholarship will be determined by calculating the ROTC Academic Scholarships as a percentage of tuition. Oklahoma Christian will match that percentage in institutional funds for room and board. This will include all OC monies including the Academic Scholarship.
  • Sister School Discount -- This is a 50% tuition discount for students (age 24 or under) whose parents work full-time at a regionally accredited sister college or university. The discount is calculated by taking 50% of tuition minus all other OC awards (excluding the Academic Scholarship) the student has received. This discount may be used for up to 10 semesters. Your parents must continue to work full-time at a sister college or university, and you must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA. To apply, complete the OC application for admission.

Faculty Facts

"I believe that the liberal arts should free the mind, the body, and most importantly, the human soul. Oklahoma Christian's mission is to incorporate all three of these pursuits in a safe, high-quality learning environment." Dr. Huddleston received the Graduate Research Excellence Award from Oklahoma State University. He is also the Performance and Book Review Editor for Ecumenica Journal Theatre Performance.

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