Northeastern State University

Fees, Expenses, Financial Aid

Scholarship Programs

Our goal at NSU is to seek the best and brightest students in the area. Each year we award many of these students scholarships based on merit, talent, and financial need. The NSU scholarship programs are extensive and offer many competitive awards.

Scholarships for Entering Freshmen

The following scholarships are available to students entering college for the first time directly after graduation from high school. Scholarship application forms can be obtained online at www.nsuok.edu, or by contacting the NSU Scholarship Office. Most NSU Scholarship Programs have a March 1 deadline unless otherwise noted in the descriptions below.

Baccalaureate Scholars

Each year up to fifteen outstanding entering freshmen are selected as Baccalaureate Scholars. Eligibility is based on an ACT composite score of 30 or higher and a 3.5 or higher high school GPA, or status as a National Merit Semifinalist or Commended Student by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. This three part scholarship consists of an educational stipend from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, an NSU Regents Tuition Waiver, and an NSU Room Waiver for those students living on campus in NSU dormitories.
Award: $8,040/year, 4 year award
Deadline: February 1
Application Form: Freshman and Honors Scholarship Application

Academic Scholars

Students automatically qualify for the Academic Scholars program by being named a Presidential Scholar by the U.S. Department of Education, a National Merit Scholar or National Merit Finalist by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, or by scoring in the 99th percentile of the American College Testing program. In addition to automatic qualifiers, 5 additional Academic Scholars are selected by NSU each year. The recipients of these five scholarships must meet one of the following two requirements: Must achieve an ACT composite score of 30 or higher, OR achieve a high school GPA of 3.8 or above AND a ranking in the top 4% of the high school graduating class. This three part scholarship consists of an educational stipend from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, an NSU Regents Tuition Waiver, and an NSU Room Waiver for those students living on campus in NSU dormitories.
Award: $7,040/year, 4 year award
Deadline: February 1
Application Form: Freshman and Honors Scholarship Application

NSU President’s Leadership Class

The PLC is a unique leadership/scholarship program designed to cultivate outstanding potential in proven student leaders. Applicants for the PLC should display outstanding leadership capability and must have an exceptionally strong academic record. High school seniors invited to enter the President’s Leadership Class last year had a mode ACT composite score of 27.
Award: $4,900/year, 4 year award
Deadline: February 1
Application Form: Presidents Leadership Class Application

Collegiate Scholars

The Collegiate Scholarship is automatically awarded to entering freshmen with an ACT composite score of 26 or above and a 3.5 high school grade point average or higher. This scholarship is applied toward tuition only and does not cover other enrollment fees, books, or housing costs.
Award: $2,700/year, 4 year award
Deadline: March 1
Application Form: Freshman and Honors Scholarship Application

University Scholars

This one year scholarship is offered to entering freshmen with an ACT composite score of 26 or higher and a high school grade point average of 3.0 to 3.49. This scholarship is applied toward tuition only and does not cover other enrollment fees, books, or housing costs.
Award: $2,700/year, 1 year award
Deadline: March 1
Application Form: Freshman and Honors Scholarship Application

Valedictorian Scholars

This four-year scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen who hold the honor of being the Valedictorian of their high school graduating class. To qualify for this scholarship, freshmen must have a class rank of 1, and an ACT composite score of 20 or higher. This scholarship is applied toward tuition only and does not cover other enrollment fees, books, or housing costs.
Award: Up to $2,350/year, 4 year award
Deadline: March 1
Application Form: Freshman and Honors Scholarship Application

Green and White Scholars

This two year scholarship is offered to incoming freshmen with an ACT composite score of 22-25, and a high school grade point average of 3.25 or higher. This scholarship is applied toward tuition only and does not cover other enrollment fees, books, or housing costs.
Award: Up to $2,350/year, 2 year award
Deadline: March 1
Application Form: Freshman and Honors Scholarship Application

Freshman Scholars

This one year scholarship is awarded to entering freshmen with an ACT composite score of 20-21 and a high school grade point average of 3.25 or higher. The amount of the scholarship varies according to academic performance. This scholarship is applied toward tuition only and does not cover other enrollment fees, books, or housing costs.
Award: Up to $1,000 /year, 1 year award
Deadline: March 1
Application Form: Freshman and Honors Scholarship Application

NSU Foundation Scholarships

The NSU Foundation was established in 1973. Its primary function is to assist academic programs throughout the university. This function is supported by the generous donations of NSU alumni and friends whose annual gifts are used to offer numerous privately funded scholarships each year. These scholarships are awarded based on academic performance, grade point average, college major, activities, talents, and many other criteria. Award amounts vary by scholarship program.
Award: Varies
Deadline: March 1
Application Form: Freshman and Honors Scholarship Application

Scholarships for Transfer Students

The following scholarships are available to students who have completed a minimum number of college credit hours at the time application is made. Scholarship application forms can be obtained on-line at www.nsuok.edu, or by contacting the NSU Scholarship Office.

Transfer Connections Scholars

Transfer Connections Scholarships are available to transfer students who have completed at least 48 credit hours at another institution with at least a 3.8 cumulative grade point average. Recipients must be residents of the State of Oklahoma. This scholarship is applied toward tuition only and does not cover other enrollment fees, books, or housing costs.
Award: Up to $1700/year, 2 year award
Deadline: March 1
Application Form: Transfer Student Application

Advantage Transfer Scholars

Advantage Transfer Scholarships are available to transfer students who have completed at least 24 credit hours at another institution with at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average. Recipients must be residents of the State of Oklahoma. This scholarship is applied toward tuition only and does not cover other enrollment fees, books, or housing costs.
Award: Up to $1500/year, 1 year award
Deadline: March 1
Application Form: Transfer Student Application

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

This scholarship is available to students who have earned an associates degree with a competitive grade point average. Applicants must provide proof of membership in PTK, submit a PTK Evaluation Form completed by their PTK sponsor and provide a completed PTK Leadership Activity Form. In addition, while enrolled at NSU recipients must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.25, be full time students and be involved in the alumni chapter of PTK. Award is applied toward tuition.
Award: $2,000
Duration: 2 years
Deadline: March 1

NSU Foundation Scholarships

The NSU Foundation was established in 1973. Its primary function is to assist academic programs throughout the university. This function is supported by the generous donations of NSU alumni and friends whose annual gifts are used to offer numerous privately funded scholarships each year. These scholarships are awarded based on academic performance, grade point average, college major, activities, talents, and many other criteria. Award amounts vary by scholarship program.
Award: Varies
Deadline: March 1
Application Form: Transfer Scholarship Application

Scholarships for Continuing Students

Scholarship application forms for continuing students can be obtained on-line at www.nsuok.edu, or by contacting the NSU Scholarship Office. Most NSU Scholarship Programs have a March 1 deadline unless otherwise noted in the descriptions below.

Regents Tuition Waiver Scholarships

This scholarship is awarded to continuing students based on academic performance. Scholarship recipients are selected by committees from within the various academic departments at NSU. Students are required to have a minimum 3.5 cumulative college grade point average for consideration. Scholarships for continuing students are highly competitive, and most academic departments award scholarship funds first to students with a 4.0 cumulative grade point average, and awards to additional students based on the availability of funds.
Award: Up to $1400 per year, 1 year award
Deadline: March 1
Application Form: Continuing Student Application

NSU Foundation Scholarships

The NSU Foundation was established in 1973. Its primary function is to assist academic programs throughout the university. This function is supported by the generous donations of NSU alumni and friends whose annual gifts are used to offer numerous privately funded scholarships each year. These scholarships are awarded based on academic performance, grade point average, college major, activities, talents, and many other criteria. Award amounts vary by scholarship program.
Award: Varies
Deadline: March 1
Application Form: Continuing Scholarship Application

Miscellaneous Scholarships

NSU promotes numerous external scholarships provided by private companies, foundations, charitable organizations, community service groups, religious organizations, business associations, and civic groups. External scholarship opportunities are received almost daily by the NSU Scholarship Office, and each program has its own scholarship application and deadline. Students are encouraged to continually check the NSU Scholarship web page at www. nsuok.edu, check their campus email, or stop by the scholarship information display located in the lower level of the NSU Administration Building to keep abreast of these external scholarship opportunities.

NSU 2007-2008 Scholarships At A Glance

Freshman Honors and Leadership Scholarships

Freshman Tuition Waivers

Transfer Student Tuition Waivers

Continuing Student Tuition Waivers