Oklahoma Bankers Foundation Scholarship

Name: Oklahoma Bankers Foundation Scholarship – Oklahoma Bankers Association

Award Amount: $1,000 per recipient

Information and Eligibility:
The Oklahoma Bankers Foundation Scholarship, offered through the Oklahoma Bankers Association, provides financial assistance to graduating high school seniors who are connected to Oklahoma’s banking community. The scholarship is designed to support students pursuing higher education at accredited institutions within Oklahoma while recognizing the contributions of families actively involved in the state’s banking industry.

Eligibility criteria include:

• Academic Level: Graduating high school senior.
• Residency: Graduate of an Oklahoma high school.
• Enrollment: Planning to enroll full-time at an accredited Oklahoma college, university, or institution of higher education.
• Affiliation: Applicant must have a parent, grandparent, sibling, or spouse who is a Professional Member of the Oklahoma Bankers Association.
• Academic Standing: Must demonstrate satisfactory academic performance and readiness for college-level study.

Application Requirements:

• Completed Oklahoma Bankers Foundation Scholarship application form.
• Official or unofficial high school transcript showing cumulative GPA and graduation status.
• Statement or short essay outlining educational goals, career interests, and how the scholarship will assist in pursuing higher education.
• Verification of OBA Professional Member relationship (parent, grandparent, sibling, or spouse).

Selection Criteria:

• Strong academic record and potential for success in postsecondary education.
• Clear demonstration of character, responsibility, and leadership in school or community activities.
• Quality of the written statement or essay.
• Strength of connection to the Oklahoma banking community through an OBA Professional Member.

Additional Details:

• Scholarship funds are typically awarded as a one-time payment.
• Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s Oklahoma institution to be applied toward tuition or other qualified educational expenses.
• A selection committee designated by the Oklahoma Bankers Association reviews all applications and selects the recipient.

Deadline:

• April

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