Rose State College Preview Day is February 25th from 9am - 1pm. Breakfast, Lunch, and a Raider T-shirt. Sessions will cover Scholarships, Campus Life, Degrees, and Concurrent Enrollment. To register: tinyurl.com/rscjrpreview2022
Seniors planning on attending OU in the Fall of 2022: Start Sooner program. First year students admitted for Fall 2022 are eligible for an early arrival to campus living, 6 hours of college credit, and the ability to explore OU and Norman before the fall semester begins. When: July 10-August 4, 2022 (To be confirmed) Registration is from November 1-June 1. Website: ou.edu/startsooner
Conference (MHSC) is OU’s first high school conference geared towards minorities in STEM exclusively for high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors from across Oklahoma. The purpose is to Educate, Empower, and Represent - disadvantaged and marginalized high schoolers that want to pursue the Health Sciences at the University of Oklahoma. This informative and interactive conference will allow students to explore a multitude of career options at OU's seven health science colleges while also utilizing resources and methods to access higher education more easily.
The Minority Health Sciences Conference is a FREE event. The conference will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2022, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma. Check-in will begin at 7 a.m. If you’re interested in attending, click here to register.
*Note: For registration you are required to upload two completed and signed risk management forms. You can obtain a copy of these forms from your High School Counselor or you can find them on the OU website.*
If you would like to see more on what MHSC is all about, please check out the website, https://www.oumhsc.org/, and follow on Instagram at @OUMHSC.
**Covid-19 precautions as recommended by the CDC will be in place as OU's main priority will always be the safety of their students and their staff above all else.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact nam.p.nguyen-1@ou.edu and myaneisha.taylor@ou.edu.
Langston University has one of the most obtainable full-ride scholarships in the nation in the McCabe Scholarship. Students with a 3.5 unweighted, cumulative GPA and a 22 ACT or 1100 SAT (or valedictorians who may not have tested well) may apply for a four-year full-ride here:
https://forms.gle/eUnRqgfg8c4f83ZQ6
There is also a room and board scholarship that is test optional and starts at a 3.3 unweighted GPA. This is one the same application.
More information on the Honors Program is here: https://www.langston.edu/academics/programs-centers/edwin-p-mccabe-honors-program
Another full-ride is through the USDA and requires a 3.0 gpa and a 21 ACT or SAT equivalent that is aimed at Ag students (and loosely connected majors like Computer Science, Biology, etc.). This USDA 1890 Scholarship is due January 31st of each year and typically comes with a government internship. The link is here: https://www.usda.gov/partnerships/1890NationalScholars
Lastly, I've attached a brochure if you are unfamiliar with Langston's programs/pricing. We also offer smaller scholarships for the first year starting at a 2.5 GPA (admission begins at a 2.4) which students are considered for simply by applying to the university. Our free application for admission is here: www.langston.edu/apply-now
Here is a link to the spring store for baseball, track, and soccer. All proceeds from the gear goes to Newkirk Athletics.
https://gogearonline.com/newkirk-springss22
The store closes February 16th.
Have a great weekend,
Megan Karsten
Rose State College will be hosting a Health Science Preview Day on February 18, 2022 from 9:30-1:00. Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Donnie Anderson. danderson@rose.edu
Monday, March 14, 2022 – President’s Leadership Class Scholarship Application Deadline - $2,750 scholarship, trip to a major U.S. city, and the opportunity to take a leadership course under the instruction of our Northwestern President. https://www.nwosu.edu/plc
Saturday, February 26, 2021 – Spring Showcase – Extra opportunity for high school seniors to visit campus to earn $500 scholarship, free lunch, t-shirt, attend a home Ranger baseball game, and much more! All college application fees are waived for attendees of this event. Juniors will receive all of the above; however, they will only be eligible for the $500 scholarship if they attend the event during their senior year of high school. The Spring Showcase Scholarship of $500 cannot be stacked on top of the Ranger Preview Scholarship of $600. To register for Spring Showcase, go to https://www.nwosu.edu/spring-showcase
Seniors planning on attending OU, the final admission deadline is February 1st.
https://www.ou.edu/admissions/apply/freshman
JUNIORS & SENIORS: Sign up for a National ACT Test. Check with your counselor on if you qualify for a Fee Waiver. Go to act.org to register.
NEW Changes to OK Promise! Starting with the Class of 2023, students are eligible to enroll through their junior year! Income limit has been increased to $60,000. For more information go to: https://www.okhighered.org/okpromise
Seniors, check out these scholarships!
https://www.newkirk.k12.ok.us/page/january
https://www.newkirk.k12.ok.us/page/february
Seniors planning on attending OSU in the Fall of 2022. OSU's Priority Scholarship Deadline is Feb. 1. Information on orientation and enrollment can be found at firstyearsuccess.okstate.edu.
OU Scholarship: CS-INCLUDES (Computer Science Indigenous Community of Learners United to Develop, Excel, Succeed) scholarship:
Scholarship support of up to $10,000 per year for 4 years based on financial need. Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the Fall 2022 school year.
Selected students will be part of the CS-INCLUDES program.
Join the Community of Scholars who will provide both academic and social support. Additional benefits of program participation include:
Family Welcome upon entry into the program
Peer mentorship
Faculty mentorship including CS and Indigenous faculty
Dedicated advising
Academic support, including study nights
Opportunities to support tribal nation building through internships, research, and service learning
Scholarship will be available January 2022. Selection criteria include Computer Science major and a desire for a career that supports Tribal Nation Building. To apply to OU, go to https://www.ou.edu/admissions/apply
Seniors interested in OU’s Medical Humanities Scholars Program:
Early consideration for admission to the OU College of Medicine.
Enhanced appreciation for the art and science of medicine through traditional and complementary clinical experiences during the undergraduate years.
Broader understanding of medicine’s past, present, and future and a sensitivity to the ethical, political, and social issues physicians and biomedical researchers face today.
Preparation for the practice of cross-cultural medicine through language, humanities, and social science courses and clinical internships.
One important point: this is NOT an accelerated pathway to OU College of Medicine, although some students, especially those with many Advanced Placement credits, may choose to complete their undergraduate education in three years.
If interested, please contact Will O'Donnell by email at willodonnell03@ou.edu
The deadline for applications is January 15, 2022.
The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) has established a new institutional scholarship called the Drover Difference Scholarship. It will be available beginning Fall 2022 for students that qualify for “Oklahoma Promise”.
This extra financial award is designed to supplement the state’s Oklahoma Promise Scholarship. The Drover Difference Scholarship is a four-year award for first-time enrolling freshmen. The scholarship provides $1,500 toward the student’s housing and an additional $1,650 toward mandatory fees for the academic year.
Students that qualify, go to https://admissions.usao.edu/apply to apply for admissions and scholarships.
In addition to this new opportunity, USAO has increased the amount of all of its existing competitive awards. Targeting students who show outstanding academic achievement and leadership potential, the annual value of these four-year awards ranges from $5,300 to $7,000.
For more information about these and other scholarships at USAO, visit usao.edu/scholarships.
JUNIORS & SENIORS: Sign up for a National ACT Test. Check with your counselor on if you qualify for a Fee Waiver. Go to act.org to register.
YOUTH LEADERSHIP OKLAHOMA CLASS 22
Leadership Oklahoma is now accepting applications for its 2022 Youth Leadership Oklahoma class! Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 14, 2022. Applicants must be high school juniors, or home school equivalent, who will be entering their senior year in the Fall 2022. Youth Leadership Oklahoma is a weeklong journey across the state, introducing high school students to state leaders, issues, resources, and cultural treasures of Oklahoma.
50 students are selected each year and the program is provided at no cost to the student or their family. Criteria for selection includes a demonstrated leadership ability in school and/or the community such as student council, service clubs, or athletics. Additionally, students must have at least a 3.25 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) and be able to attend the program week in its entirety.
Program dates are June 5 - June 10, 2022
Applications for Youth Leadership Oklahoma are available here:
https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/76377
Completed applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 14, 2022
For more information or if you have questions, please contact Tabitha Narvaiz at tnarvaiz@leadershipoklahoma.com or 405.848.0001.
OU Sooner Discovery Program: This is for sophomores & juniors who are interested in earning 5 hours of college credit, live in the residence halls & experience life as an OU college student. When: June 12-July 8, 2022 (To Be Confirmed). Application is open from Nov. 1st-May 1st. Apply at ou.edu/soonerdiscovery
Seniors planning on attending OU in the Fall of 2022: Start Sooner program. First year students admitted for Fall 2022 are eligible for an early arrival to campus living, 6 hours of college credit, and the ability to explore OU and Norman before the fall semester begins. When: July 10-August 4, 2022 (To be confirmed) Registration is from November 1-June 1. Website: ou.edu/startsooner