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Martin Scholarship

Choctaw students in Oklahoma can compete for OBU’s full-tuition Martin Scholarship. Review eligibility, required documents, and the priority deadline.

  • 3.0 Minimum GPA
  • 25 Minimum ACT
  • Jan 1 Application Deadline

Martin Scholar Full-Tuition Scholarship

The Martin Scholarship is a full-tuition award for first-time freshmen who are Oklahoma Choctaw students. Proof of Choctaw enrollment is part of the application.

Requirements

  • First-time freshman
  • Oklahoma Choctaw student
  • Application for admission
  • High school GPA of at least 3.0
  • One of the following:
    • ACT of at least 25
    • SAT of at least 1200
    • CLT of at least 78

Application

Submit the following through your admissions portal by Jan 1, 2027, at 11:59 pm:

  • Student photo
  • Proof of Choctaw enrollment
  • Current high school transcript
  • Current resume exhibiting leadership, involvement in school, church, community, and work activities
  • Electronic recommendation from someone outside your family, such as a teacher, pastor, or coach. This is completed in your application portal. Copies of a letter of recommendation will not be accepted.
  • Three short answer questions

Submit the FAFSA to OBU by February 1 to minimize your out-of-pocket cost for tuition, fees, room, and board. Many current students receive additional institutional aid regardless of their qualification for federal aid.

OBU Scholar’s Day - February 5th

We’re excited to welcome scholarship finalists to OBU’s campus for our Full Tuition Scholarship Competition. This is the day to show up prepared and give it your all. A full tuition scholarship is on the line. Stay tuned for the complete event details after you receive your finalist notification.

Close to Qualifying?

If your test scores are just short of the requirement, a Residual ACT may help. OBU accepts Residual ACT scores for scholarship qualification through January 12. Learn more and register on the Residual ACT testing page.

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The scholarship is limited to 16 hours per semester for eight semesters or until completion of degree. It does not apply to summer term tuition. University Scholar recipients are not eligible for additional OBU aid.