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Scholarship award notifications are sent to the student’s Southeastern email in late Spring for upcoming year. Applications received after the priority deadlines may not be considered for all scholarship programs and will be considered only if funds remain available.
There are four automatic scholarships available to Southeastern’s new Oklahoma-resident freshmen. No application is required for these scholarships. All students who match the qualifications will be eligible to receive them.
Automatic Scholarships do not stack with Scholar Programs scholarships (i.e., Honors Program, PLC, JMLS, and Parsons) or State Scholarships (Oklahoma Rising Scholars and Regional Baccalaureate Scholarship). In addition, you must be admitted, enrolled full-time, and have your ACT/SAT scores on file at SE by the beginning of the first semester of attendance. To be considered full-time you must be enrolled in at least 12 hours per semester; can be for Full Term, Term 1, or Term 2, but must be enrolled full-time by Add/Drop date of the intended semester.
*Stack refers to combining scholarships from multiple sources.
Automatic Scholarships are renewable for multiple semesters. To renew these scholarships each term, students must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and full-time enrollment.
Amount: up to $1,250 per semester tuition waiver; considering all other scholarships
Eligibility: Oklahoma resident. Ranked 1st or 2nd in your high school graduating class as stated on your official high school transcript
Duration: Per semester for a total of 8 semesters.
*This scholarship is not stackable with Academic Excellence or Stronger Storm.*
This scholarship is not stackable with Valedictorian/Salutatorian or Stronger Storm.
The Oklahoma Rising Scholars Award (formerly Academic Scholars Program), established by the state Legislature and governor in 1988 and operated by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, provides scholarships to academically outstanding students who attend an Oklahoma college or university.
Rising Scholars receive a scholarship to help cover the cost of room, board, tuition, books and incidental fees for up to eight semesters.The actual value of the scholarship varies based on the institution the scholar chooses to attend.
Learn more about the Oklahoma Rising Scholars Award
Learn more about the Oklahoma Rising Scholars Award
This scholarship enables 11 participating public universities to provide up to four years of scholarship support to academically-promising Oklahoma students enrolled in a baccalaureate program.
Learn more about the Regional University Baccalaureate Scholarship
The SE Honors Program is dedicated to helping students succeed academically, professionally, and personally. Through a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, students are encouraged to explore diverse perspectives, think critically, and deepen their understanding of their own culture as well as the cultures of others. Students interested in joining the Honors Program are encouraged to learn more about the opportunities, challenges, and experiences it offers.
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Established in 2022 with a gift from the Massey Family Foundation, the John Massey Leadership Scholars Program offers students an opportunity to prepare for lives of leadership, service, and purpose and begins with the selection of students who have demonstrated their potential for academic success, leadership, and impact.
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Established by a perpetual endowment from the estate of Dr. David L. “Chock” Parsons, the Parsons Scholar designation is the most prestigious scholarship offered by Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
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The President’s Leadership Class (PLC), is one of Southeastern’s premier scholarship programs for new freshmen. Get to know the current PLC program and discover for yourself the wonderful opportunities awaiting you in the President’s Leadership Class.
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All Out-Of-State students receive a 100% waiver for out-of-state non-resident tuition while eligible to enroll at SE. In-State/Resident tuition and fees still apply. This scholarship varies in amount and is applicable to all semesters – fall, spring, and summer.
There is one competitive automatic scholarship for out-of-state students. No application is required for this scholarship. Meeting minimum test score requirements does not guarantee scholarship award. Priority consideration will be given to highest achieving admitted students.
Automatic Scholarships do not stack with Scholar Programs scholarships (i.e., Honors Program, JMLS, PLC). In addition, you must be admitted, enrolled full-time, and have your ACT/SAT scores on file at SE by the beginning of the first semester of attendance. To be considered full-time you must be enrolled in at least 12 hours per semester; can be for Full Term, Term 1, or Term 2, but must be enrolled full-time by Add/Drop date of the intended semester.
Renewal Process:
Automatic Scholarships are renewable for multiple semesters. To renew these scholarships each term, students must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and full-time enrollment.
This scholarship is not stackable with Valedictorian/Salutatorian or Stronger Storm.
The SE Honors Program is dedicated to helping students succeed academically, professionally, and personally. Through a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, students are encouraged to explore diverse perspectives, think critically, and deepen their understanding of their own culture as well as the cultures of others. Students interested in joining the Honors Program are encouraged to learn more about the opportunities, challenges, and experiences it offers.
Click to learn more about the Honors Program
The President’s Leadership Class (PLC), is one of Southeastern’s premier scholarship programs for new freshmen. Get to know the current PLC program and discover for yourself the wonderful opportunities awaiting you in the President’s Leadership Class.
Click to learn more about the President’s Leadership Class (PLC)
Established in 2022 with a gift from the Massey Family Foundation, the John Massey Leadership Scholars Program offers students an opportunity to prepare for lives of leadership, service, and purpose and begins with the selection of students who have demonstrated their potential for academic success, leadership, and impact.
Click to learn more about the John Massey Leadership Scholars Program (JMLS)