Southwestern Oklahoma State University Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027
SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS, AND HONORS
The SWOSU Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit charitable organization that awards scholarships to selected incoming and continuing students from over 200 distinctive scholarship funds generously provided by SWOSU’s private donors. Scholarship amounts vary from $250 to over $1,000 per year. Applications and information about the funds may be obtained by visiting https://swosufoundation.com/scholarships/, calling 580-774-3267, or by visiting the SWOSU Institutional Advancement Offices at the Burton House. Scholarship eligibility is determined by Student Financial Services, the University Foundation, academic departments, organizations, or schools. Contact respective departments for details. GENERAL ALPHA PHI SIGMA: The Iota chapter of the national scholarship fraternity selects its outstanding member each year as the recipient of the Alpha Phi Sigma Key. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN: A cash award given each December to assist a female graduating senior with spring semester tuition. The recipient is selected on the basis of scholarship and financial need. Priority is given to non- traditional students who have re-entered college to complete a degree and develop skills for a career change. CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS: These scholarships are made available by the various civic organizations and are applied for through the local organizations, such as Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis, Chamber of Commerce, etc. DEAN’S HONOR ROLL: Undergraduate students who complete 12 or more hours in the fall and spring semester or six or more hours in the summer semester and earn a 3.50 or higher grade point average qualify for this honor roll. DUKE AWARDS: Recipients are outstanding students selected by the Student Government Association and members of the faculty. The awards are presented near the end of the academic year at a special assembly. HONOR GRADUATES: Seniors with outstanding academic records are recognized during the graduation convocation. Those with four-year cumulative grade point averages of 3.90 to 4.00 are designated as graduating summa cum laude; 3.75 to 3.89, magna cum laude; and 3.50 to 3.74, cum laude. INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS: Tuition waiver scholarships are authorized by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. They are awarded to outstanding high school and college students on the basis of academic achievement and American College Test scores. March 1 is the annual deadline for freshman applications; May 1 for continuing student tuition waivers. PRESIDENT’S HONOR ROLL: Undergraduate students who complete 12 or more hours in the fall or spring semester or six or more hours during the summer semester and earn a 4.00 grade point average qualify for this honor roll.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR INDIAN STUDENTS: The Bureau of Indian Affairs provides scholarship grants (non- reimbursable) to Indian students who have a minimum of one- fourth Indian blood, are in need of financial assistance, and who demonstrate reasonable academic potential. STUDENT ORGANIZATION SCHOLARSHIPS: A number of student organizations have scholarship funds for deserving members. TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS: Any new transfer resident who is fully admissible, in good standing, to SWOSU with at least 16 hours (if applying for spring), and 24 hours (if applying for fall) from a college or university and a 3.25 minimum grade point average will be eligible to apply for this scholarship. Awards are for one academic year only.
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