Southwestern Oklahoma State University Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026
MILLIE ALEXANDER THOMAS MEMORIAL SCHOLAR- SHIP FUND: A fund established by Goldie Alexander Friedrich and Arch Alexander in memory and honor of Millie A. Thomas. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who has completed a minimum of 90 credit hours, with a home residence in Custer, Beckham, Washita, Dewey, Roger Mills, Greer, Kiowa, or Caddo County. (F) M.L. AND PEARL HOLLADAY SMALLING SCHOLARSHIP: Dr. John Hays established this scholarship in 2004. First priority is to a descendant of “Ranger” John Holladay. Applicants must self- identify as a descendant of John Holladay and provide at least one letter of verification for John Hays, Elaine Bush Donohoe, or Vickie Smith. (F) NADINE KAISER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Scholarship awards are given in memory of Nadine Kaiser, a home economist and educator. (F) ORBIE WILBURN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: A fund established by Gary and Linda Wilburn in memory of their son to be awarded to a Weatherford High School graduate who has been an athlete. It will be funded on the basis of academic merit and need. (F) PANSY FREEMAN SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship fund was established through the estate of Pansy Freeman in memory of Pansy, Orville, Charley, and Lucille Freeman. This scholarship will be funded on basis of merit and need. (F) PAUL AND DOTTIE FLICK SCHOLARSHIP: A fund established by Paul Flick, Jr., a western Oklahoma business leader, to assist talented students with financial need. Recipients must be from Clinton High School, Elk City High School, Hammon High School, or the Sayre location. (F) PAULA JEANNE HORSBURGH : A fund established by Bob and Katie Bartmann in memory of Katie’s mother, Paula Jeanne Horsburgh, to assist full time students pursuing a Veterinary degree with a 3.0 GPA. (F) 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. R/B/G KOBEL MEMORIAL FUND: Established by Cecil Pettle, executor of the estate of Glenna Kobel, according to her will. The earnings of the fund are to be used to fund a scholarship to a student in the home economics field. However, these are requests only and not mandatory restrictions on the Trustee. (F) RICHARD HOUSTON LUMPKIN OVERCOMERS SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship was established to benefit students pursuing professional pursuits in public service and/or Christian vocational work; Oklahoma residents that demonstrate effort in overcoming of physical limitations/disabilities and/or financial obstacles in the pursuit of higher education at SWOSU coupled with a positive outlook and exhibition of sound character straits including discipline, integrity, focus, and dedication to the accomplishment of goals. (F) 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.
SHANNON LITTLE BIRD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Established by Dutch and Sandy Little Bird as a memorial to their son, Shannon, to be awarded to deserving Weatherford High School students that have participated in high school wrestling or football. (F) SHRINER/SMITH SCHOLARSHIP FUND: A scholarship fund established by the late Gladys Shriner and Geraldine Shriner- Smith to provide assistance to a graduating senior of Hobart High School. (F) STUDENT ORGANIZATION SCHOLARSHIPS: A number of student organizations have scholarship funds for deserving members. SUE GOODALL LOYALL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: A scholarship program established by Scott Loyall in honor and memory of Sue Goodall Loyall. The fund provides scholarship assistance to a graduating senior from Butler, Hammon, Cheyenne, Thomas-Fay-Custer, Leedey or Reydon. (F) SWOSU FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: Applications are available at https://swosufoundation.com/scholarships/. (F) THE TREADAWAY FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship was established to benefit incoming freshman from Woodward High School. (F) 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. TRAVIS L. HARRIS SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship program was established in recognition of Travis Harris’ work with the blind. He was the first blind graduate of SWOSU (1947). The scholarship program provides assistance for blind students attending SWOSU. (F) TRUMAN SMITH SCHOLARSHIP: Established by Truman Smith for a full-time student that is a U.S. citizen. Financial need will be considered. (F) W. D. & BESS HIBLER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP: Fund established by Dr. Joe Anna Hibler in the memory of her parents, who were educators. The recipient must be a full-time student, a U. S. citizen from Oklahoma, and be accepted in the Department of Education and School of Business. It will be funded on the basis of academic merit and need. The scholarship shall be funded to the student during their professional semester. (F) WARREN A. WILSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: The fund was established in memory of Dr. Warren Wilson to recognize his outstanding contributions as an educator and former Director of Financial Aid at SWOSU. The fund provides scholarship assistance for students with a rural Oklahoma background who could not attend SWOSU without financial assistance. (F) WEATHERFORD COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship fund was established by the Weatherford community sales tax. Priority is given to transfer students who hold an Associate in Science degree, an Associate in Applied Science degree, or an Associate in Art degree with a 3.25 cumulative grade point average. June 15 is the annual deadline for application. (F)
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