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Oklahoma scholarships, grants & apprenticeships

4 scholarships on this site are limited to Oklahoma residents, schools or employers, and the next one to close is Oklahoma's Promise on Dec 31, 2026. Oklahoma students can also apply to all 138 open national scholarships.

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State aid: Oklahoma offers Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant (OTAG) (Up to $3,000 at research universities; $2,000 regional; $1,500 two-year – 2026–27), run by Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Federal Pell Grants stack on top.

Registered apprenticeships in Oklahoma are handled by the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship — Oklahoma office (the federal Office of Apprenticeship).

The IRS lists 5 community foundations in Oklahoma with at least $1 million in assets; the largest is Oklahoma City Community Foundation Inc in Oklahoma City. Many run local scholarships with one shared application. For hands-on careers, 68 accredited trade programs in Oklahoma appear in federal College Scorecard data.

Scholarships for Oklahoma students (4)

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Oklahoma's Promise

College tuition scholarship at Oklahoma public colleges (partial tuition at private schools and career-tech programs) · Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education · High school (8th–12th grade)

Oklahoma students from qualifying families (AGI up to $60,000–$80,000 depending on number of dependents) who apply by Dec 31 of their senior year and meet the program's grade and conduct requirements.

Apply any time in grades 8–11 or by Dec 31 of senior year; income limits start at $60,000 AGI.
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Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship

$500 to $6,000 per year · Jimmy Rane Foundation · High school senior

High school seniors no older than 20 on Aug 1, 2027, living in AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MS, MO, NE, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV or DC; financial need is a major factor.

Application opens Dec 1, 2026; application and materials due Feb 5, 2027 (recommendations by Feb 10). No late applications.
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Oklahoma City Community Foundation Scholarships

Varies by fund · Oklahoma City Community Foundation (OCCF) · High school senior / college student

Oklahoma students applying to OCCF's many scholarship funds, each with its own criteria (several are for central Oklahoma schools or specific groups).

Application opened Oct 1, 2026; deadlines begin Dec 2, 2026, with the major deadline Feb 15, 2027. Some funds have their own dates.
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High Voltage Lineman Scholarship

One scholarship (lineman program) · Ozarks Electric Cooperative · High school senior or recent graduate

High school seniors and graduates (up to two years out) from high schools in Ozarks Electric's service territory, for the Arkansas State University–Newport High Voltage Lineman Technology program.

Online application due March 31, 2027.

Oklahoma state grants

Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant (OTAG)
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

Up to $3,000 at research universities; $2,000 regional; $1,500 two-year (2026–27)

Oklahoma residents with financial need at participating Oklahoma schools.

No statewide deadline — first-come, file early.

Official page

Oklahoma grants: how to apply and deadlines →

Apprenticeships in Oklahoma

U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship — Oklahoma office

Registered by the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship. Paid, on-the-job training with a credential at the end.

Search openings on Apprenticeship.gov Full Oklahoma apprenticeship guide →

Community foundations in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City Community Foundation Inc
Oklahoma City · $1.1 billion in assets
Scholarships page
Tulsa Community Foundation
Tulsa · $1.1 billion in assets
Cherokee Strip Community Foundation
Enid · $29 million in assets

All 5 Oklahoma community foundations →

Looking at trade school? Compare 68 accredited trade programs in Oklahoma.

Frequently asked questions

Are there scholarships only for Oklahoma residents?

Yes. 4 on this site are limited to Oklahoma, and the next deadline is Dec 31, 2026 (Oklahoma's Promise).

What state grants does Oklahoma offer?

Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant (OTAG). Most use the FAFSA, so file it early.

Can I apply to national scholarships too?

Yes. All 138 open national scholarships accept students from Oklahoma unless their own rules say otherwise.