Southwestern Oklahoma State University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025
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. Scholarships awarded through the University Foundation are identified with an (F) following the description. Information and applications for Foundation scholarships may be obtained from the Office of Institutional Advancement (Burton House).
awarded to a full-time student with a home residence in Oklahoma. The student must have a 3.0 GPA or better. It will be funded on the basis of academic merit and need. (F)
BUSEY BROTHERS’ SCHOLARSHIP: Established by Brian and Philip Busey to benefit six deserving students. (F)
CARL HICKERSON SCHOLARSHIP: Established by Carl Hickerson, a lifelong educator, to assist Southwestern Oklahoma State University students from western Oklahoma. (F) CECIL AND GLADYS LEWIS SCHOLARSHIP: This fund was established by the Cecil and Gladys Lewis estate. It will be awarded to a Sayre student from Beckham or Roger Mills Counties. (F) (Sayre Location) CECIL AND IMOGENE ROUNDS SCHOLARSHIP: A scholarship program established by Imogene Rounds in honor and memory of Cecil Rounds. The fund provides scholarship assistance to residents of Baptist Boys Ranch Town or other students in Oklahoma Baptist Child Care or residents of childcare in Oklahoma who plan to attend SWOSU. (F) CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION SCHOLARSHIP: A fund established by Chesapeake for students majoring in Business, Math and Chemistry. (F) 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. DAVIS/McELMURRY SCHOLARSHIP: This fund was established by the Wilma McElmurry Estate. The scholarship is a need-based scholarship. (F) DAWNING PLACE SCHOLARSHIP: A scholarship fund established by the Dawning Place, Inc., in order to provide financial assistance to students based on financial need and academic merit. Preference is given to graduates of the Western Oklahoma Vocational-Technical School. ( F) 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. DONALD AND JEAN HAMM SCHOLARSHIP FUND: This scholarship fund was established by the children of Donald and Jean Hamm. Southwestern students who are active in the Church of Christ Student Center in Weatherford, in good standing, with a 3.0 GPA, are eligible to apply. (F) DONALD THOMAS HOOVER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship was established in 2013 for deserving SWOSU students. (F) DR. ALBERT H. GABRIEL SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship fund was established to commemorate the significant contributions of Dr. Gabriel to the School of Business and his leadership role in the development and organization of the M.B.A. Program at SWOSU. It is awarded to a student who has been admitted into the M.B.A. Program. (F)
Following are scholarships, awards, and other types of honors which are currently available at SWOSU.
GENERAL
A. E. FRIEDRICH III MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship fund was established by Goldie Friedrich. It is awarded to a Clinton High School senior. (F) 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. ANDY AND DORA FARMER MEMORIAL TEACHING SCHOLARSHIP: This fund was established by the children of the Farmers. The scholarship is available to all full-time students at the Sayre location, being a U.S. citizen with a home residence in Oklahoma. It is based on financial need. (F) (Sayre Location) ANN TEACHING SCHOLARSHIP: A fund established by David L. (Red) Gillingham, husband of educator. To be awarded by the Classroom Teachers Association of the Hydro-Eakly Public School to an elementary teacher, through grade eight, that has less than 10 years’ experience . Recipient to be randomly selected. It must be used within one year of the date of the award. (F) GILLINGHAM MEMORIAL BILL & ELOISE MUNCY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Established by Mike Muncy in memory of Bill & Eloise Muncy with preference given to students from Geary, Oklahoma. (F) BRENDA LUMPKIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: This fund was established by family and friends in memory of Brenda. This will be awarded to a history major. (F)
BURCH (F.C., EMAGENE & BARBARA) MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: A fund established by Fred Burch, to be
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