We know that the affordability of a college education is at the top of your mind as you navigate your college search. We make an education at OBU affordable with many scholarship opportunities, including several full-tuition scholarships and even scholarships exclusive to students pursuing degrees in the McCabe Family School of Education.
Incoming Freshmen Scholarships
OBU automatically awards two annual scholarships to incoming freshmen based on academic achievement or demonstrated need. Students may also apply for Oklahoma's Inspired to Teach Scholarship and the Federal TEACH Grant. More information is below.
| Total | $12,000–$17,000 or more! |
|---|---|
| Scholarship | Amount |
| Academic Merit | $10,000–$15,000 based on academic achievement |
| Bison Grant | $2,000 or more (File your FAFSA to find out if you qualify for more!) |
| Total | $5,000 possible in additional scholarships! |
|---|---|
| Scholarship | Amount |
| Visit Campus | $1,000 (by Feb. 4) $500 (after Feb. 4) |
| Multicultural | $1,000 |
| Out of State | $2,000 |
| Project Lead the Way | $1,000 |
Additional Scholarships and Grant Opportunities
In addition to the scholarships automatically available to incoming students, the following scholarship and grant opportunities are available.
| Scholarship | Amount |
|---|---|
| University Scholar | Full Tuition |
| Allen Academic Scholar | Full Tuition |
| Martin Academic Scholar | Full Tuition |
| Oklahoma Regents Academic Scholars Program | $4,000 |
| Scholarship/Grant | Amount |
|---|---|
| OBU Bison Grants and Endowed Scholarships | Varying Amounts |
| Allen Scholarships | $1,000–$5,000 |
| Martin Scholarships | $1,000–$5,000 |
| Air Force ROTC Dorm Room Scholarship | OBU room charges |
For more information on these scholarships, visit the Freshmen Scholarships information page.
Transfer Student Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities are also available for students transferring to OBU from another university. For more information on these scholarships, visit the Transfer Student Scholarships information page.
| Scholarship | Amount |
|---|---|
| Academic Merit Scholarships | $8,000–$12,000 |
Scholarships listed are applicable for students entering OBU for the first time during the 2023-24 academic year. Students must enroll full-time to qualify. Some scholarships may not be applicable for student athletes, full-tuition scholarship recipients, or students currently receiving the employee education benefit.
McCabe Family School of Education Scholarships
Incoming Freshmen
Inspired to Teach
Inspired to Teach offers qualified Oklahoma college students an opportunity to earn scholarships and benefits. Program participants may have the opportunity to earn up to $25,500 as they complete their Educator Preparation Program and teach in Oklahoma.
TEACH Grants available
The TEACH Grant Program provides grants of up to $4,000 a year to students who are completing or plan to complete course work needed to begin a career in teaching. For education majors who agree to teach in high-need fields at high-need schools as documented by the federal government, state government, or local education agency, and approved by the Department of Education.
High-need fields are mathematics; science, including, but not limited to, computer science; foreign language; bilingual education; English language acquisition; reading specialist; special education; or any other field that has been identified as high-need in the annual Teacher Shortage Area Nationwide Listing (Nationwide List).
Upperclassmen Scholarships
OBU's McCabe Family School of Education program provides 28 various scholarships for upper-class education students ranging from $90 to $4,300.
For additional information and to apply for these scholarships, please contact the division chair.