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Southeastern offers many scholarships to help you finance your education. A scholarship is a financial award given to a student on the basis of academic achievement and promise. Many are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend applying as early as possible. Awards are often merit-based, though there are some that consider financial need as well. While scholarships do not have to be repaid, most require full-time enrollment (minimum 12 hours per semester) and have academic progress requirements that must be maintained.
Scholarship award notifications are sent to the student’s Southeastern email. Applications received after the priority deadlines may not be considered for all scholarship programs and will be considered only if funds remain available. Scholarship applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Automatic Valedictorian/Salutatorian A tuition waiver of $1,250 per semester, renewable for 8 semesters is awarded to Oklahoma students who ran 1 or 2 in their graduating class.
Automatic Academic Excellence Scholarship A tuition waiver of $1,000 per semester, renewable for 8 semesters is awarded to students with an ACT composite of 23 or SAT of 1130 or higher. No application – must be admitted by July 15.
Automatic Stronger Storm A tuition waiver of $750/semester per semester, for 2 semesters, is awarded to students with an ACT composite of 22 or lower or SAT score of 1100 or lower. No application – must be admitted by July 15.
Foundation Scholarships Variable cash scholarships based on academics, financial need, leadership and character, and/or additional requirements are awarded to students through the General Scholarship Application online.
General Scholarship Application
Talent Based Scholarships Variable tuition waiver and cash scholarships based on individual talent and additional requirements for each scholarship. Decision process is determined by the specific department.
President’s Leadership Class The President’s Leadership Class (PLC), is one of Southeastern’s premier scholarship programs for new freshmen. A tuition waiver of $1,500 per semester, renewable for 8 semesters, is awarded to students with an ACT composite of 20 or SAT of 1030 or higher, from a National Test Date. Applicants must have a 3.0 or higher unweighted HS GPA. Demonstrate outstanding leadership in extracurricular activities and community involvement. Complete the General Scholarship Application (GSA) and the supplemental PLC Application (found within the GSA) and participate in the Scholarship Competition Weekend.Â
General Scholarship & PLC Applications
Honors Program Scholarships As an academic program, the Honors Program provides financial support to nearly all of its students, ranging from $1,500 to the full cost of attendance. Most awards are renewable for up to 8 semesters. Admission to the Honors Program is highly selective; applicants must have an ACT composite of 25 or higher (or SAT equivalent) OR 3.5 or higher unweighted HS GPA, and complete the General Scholarship Application (GSA) and the Honors Program Application (found within the GSA), and participate in the Scholarship Competition Weekend.
General Scholarship & Honors Program Applications
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) Academic Scholar Full tuition waiver and cash scholarships with awards from $1,200 to $2,000 per semester, renewable for 8 semesters that are awarded to students in the 99.5th percentile of the ACT or SAT from a National Test Date OR with an ACT composite of 30 or equivalent SAT score or higher OR HS GPA of 3.8 on a 4.0 scale and either top 4% of their class or rank 1st or 2nd in their graduating class. Submit General Scholarship Application (GSA), complete the Honors Program Application (found within the GSA) and participate in the Scholarship Competition Weekend.
General Scholarship & Honors Program Applications
OSRHE Regional University Scholar Full tuition waiver and cash scholarship of $1,500 per semester, renewable for 8 semesters, is awarded to students with an ACT composite of 30 or higher. Submit General Scholarship Application (GSA), complete the Honors Program Application (found within the GSA) and participate in the Scholarship Competition Weekend.
General Scholarship & Honors Program Applications
John Massey Leadership Scholars
This transformational program will prepare students for lives of leadership, service, and purpose. John Massey will forever be Southeastern Oklahoma State University, and through this legacy gift, will continue to touch the lives of those members of our University community, today, tomorrow and beyond.
Our Purpose: The John Massey Leadership Scholars Program will transform lives by equipping Southeastern students to serve and lead their communities, organizations, and the world with purpose and integrity.
Our Values: The John Massey Leadership Scholars Program rests on its namesake, John Massey’s life motto: “Just do the right thing.” The JMLS program values are purpose, integrity, leadership, service, love, and impact.
Our Vision: By 2042, the John Massey Leadership Scholars Program will have made a difference in the lives of approximately two million people by helping them live lives of purpose, love, and impact.
Our Strategy: The John Massey Leadership Scholars Program consists of three primary components: Scholarships, Mentoring, and Programming.
Tuition waiver programs are available to Oklahoma residents only. To be considered an Oklahoma resident, you/your parents must have lived in Oklahoma continuously for the last 12 months for reasons other than education. The tuition waiver scholarships listed are not stackable and are competitive.
For all scholarships, students must maintain full-time enrollment (12 hours/semester) and maintain a 2.5 GPA or as required by award. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
 *Applications received after Priority Deadlines may not be considered for all scholarship programs and will be considered only if funds remain available. Automatic tuition waivers, Honors and Leadership Scholarships are NOT stackable.*
Out-of-State Tuition Waiver All out-of-state students, both undergraduate and graduate, will receive a 100% out-of-state, non-resident tuition waiver each semester while eligible to enroll at Southeastern. The out-of-state, non-resident tuition waiver is available for any semester (Fall, Spring or Summer). No application is necessary. In-State/Resident tuition and fees still apply.
Foundation Scholarships Variable cash scholarships based on academics, financial need, leadership and character, and/or additional requirements are awarded to students through the General Scholarship Application online.
General Scholarship Application
Talent Based Scholarships Variable cash scholarships based on individual talent and additional requirements for each scholarship. Decision process is determined by the specific department.
President’s Leadership Class The President’s Leadership Class (PLC), is one of Southeastern’s premier scholarship programs for new freshmen. A cash scholarship of $500 per semester (renewable for 8 semesters), full room scholarship (for 2 semesters), and PLC Community is awarded to students with an ACT composite of 20 or SAT of 1030 or higher, from a National Test Date. Applicants must have a 3.0 or higher unweighted HS GPA. Demonstrate outstanding leadership in extracurricular activities and community involvement. Complete the General Scholarship Application (GSA) and the supplemental PLC Application (found within the GSA) and participate in the Scholarship Competition Weekend.Â
General Scholarship & PLC Applications
Honors Program Scholarships As an academic program, the Honors Program provides financial support to nearly all of its students, ranging from $1,500 to the full cost of attendance. Most awards are renewable for up to 8 semesters. Admission to the Honors Program is highly selective; applicants must have an ACT composite of 25 or higher (or SAT equivalent), and complete the General Scholarship Application (GSA) and the Honors Program Application (found within the GSA), and participate in the Scholarship Competition Weekend.
General Scholarship & Honors Program Applications
John Massey Leadership Scholars
This transformational program will prepare students for lives of leadership, service, and purpose. John Massey will forever be Southeastern Oklahoma State University, and through this legacy gift, will continue to touch the lives of those members of our University community, today, tomorrow and beyond.
Our Purpose: The John Massey Leadership Scholars Program will transform lives by equipping Southeastern students to serve and lead their communities, organizations, and the world with purpose and integrity.
Our Values: The John Massey Leadership Scholars Program rests on its namesake, John Massey’s life motto: “Just do the right thing.” The JMLS program values are purpose, integrity, leadership, service, love, and impact.
Our Vision: By 2042, the John Massey Leadership Scholars Program will have made a difference in the lives of approximately two million people by helping them live lives of purpose, love, and impact.
Our Strategy: The John Massey Leadership Scholars Program consists of three primary components: Scholarships, Mentoring, and Programming.
For all scholarships, students must maintain full-time enrollment (12 hours/semester) and maintain a 2.5 GPA or as required by award. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
*Applications received after Priority Deadlines may not be considered for all scholarship programs and will be considered only if funds remain available. Automatic tuition waivers, Honors and Leadership Scholarships are NOT stackable.*
Automatic Tuition Waiver Scholarship Tier 1 A tuition waiver of $1,000 per semester, renewable for 4 semesters is awarded to first-time Southeastern students who hold an Associates of Arts or Associates of Science degree with a minimum 3.0 transfer GPA and are Oklahoma residents. No application – must be admitted by July 15, 2023 for Fall 2023 and November 1, 2023 for Spring 2024.
Automatic Tuition Waiver Scholarship Tier 2 A tuition waiver of $500, for 2 semesters is awarded to first-time Southeastern students who hold an Associates of Arts or Associates of Science degree with a minimum 2.0 transfer GPA and are Oklahoma residents. No application – must be admitted by July 15, 2023 for Fall 2023 and November 1, 2023 for Spring 2024.
Foundation Scholarships Variable cash scholarships based on academics, financial need, leadership and character, and/or additional requirements for each scholarship. To apply, complete the General Scholarship Application online.
General Scholarship Application
Honors Program Scholarships As an academic program, the Honors Program provides financial support to nearly all of its students with transfer awards up to $1,500 per semester. Students must have participated in honors program at a 2-year or 4-year school. Scholarships are competitive. Complete the General Scholarship Application (GSA) and the Honors Program Application (found within the GSA), and participate in the Scholarship Competition Weekend.
General Scholarship & Honors Program Applications
Talent Based Scholarships Variable tuition waiver and cash scholarships based on individual talent and additional requirements for each scholarship. Decision process is determined by the specific department.
Tuition waiver programs are available to Oklahoma residents only. To be considered an Oklahoma resident, you/your parents must have lived in Oklahoma continuously for the last 12 months for reasons other than education. The tuition waiver scholarships listed are not stackable and are competitive.
For all scholarships, students must maintain full-time enrollment (12 hours/semester) and maintain a 2.5 GPA or as required by award. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
*Applications received after Priority Deadlines may not be considered for all scholarship programs and will be considered only if funds remain available.
Out-of-State Tuition Waiver All out-of-state students, both undergraduate and graduate, will receive a 100% out-of-state, non-resident tuition waiver each semester while eligible to enroll at Southeastern. The out-of-state, non-resident tuition waiver is available for any semester (Fall, Spring or Summer). No application is necessary. In-State/Resident tuition and fees still apply.
Foundation Scholarships Variable cash scholarships based on academics, financial need, leadership and character, and/or additional requirements for each scholarship. To apply, complete the General Scholarship Application online.
General Scholarship Application
Talent Based Scholarships Variable cash scholarships based on individual talent and additional requirements for each scholarship. Decision process is determined by the specific department.
For all scholarships, students must maintain full-time enrollment (12 hours/semester) and maintain a 2.5 GPA or as required by award. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
*Applications received after Priority Deadlines may not be considered for all scholarship programs and will be considered only if funds remain available. Automatic tuition waivers, Honors and Leadership Scholarships are NOT stackable.*
President’s Leadership Class The President’s Leadership Class (PLC), is one of Southeastern’s premier scholarship programs for new freshmen. A tuition waiver of $1,500 per semester, renewable for 8 semesters, is awarded to students with an ACT composite of 20 or SAT of 1030 or higher, from a National Test Date. Applicants must have a 3.0 or higher unweighted HS GPA. Demonstrate outstanding leadership in extracurricular activities and community involvement. Complete the General Scholarship Application (GSA) and the supplemental PLC Application (found within the GSA) and participate in the Scholarship Competition Weekend.
General Scholarship & PLC Applications
Honors Program Scholarships As an academic program, the Honors Program provides financial support to nearly all of its students, ranging from $1,500 to the full cost of attendance. Most awards are renewable for up to 8 semesters. Admission to the Honors Program is highly selective; applicants must have an ACT composite of 25 or higher (or SAT equivalent) OR 3.5 or higher unweighted HS GPA, and complete the General Scholarship Application (GSA) and the Honors Program Application (found within the GSA), and participate in the Scholarship Competition Weekend.
General Scholarship & Honors Program Applications
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) Academic Scholar Full tuition waiver and cash scholarships with awards from $1,200 to $2,000 per semester, renewable for 8 semesters that are awarded to students in the 99.5th percentile of the ACT or SAT from a National Test Date OR with an ACT composite of 30 or equivalent SAT score or higher OR HS GPA of 3.8 on a 4.0 scale and either top 4% of their class or rank 1st or 2nd in their graduating class. Submit General Scholarship Application (GSA), complete the Honors Program Application (found within the GSA) and participate in the Scholarship Competition Weekend.
General Scholarship & Honors Program Applications
OSRHE Regional University Scholar Full tuition waiver and cash scholarship of $1,500 per semester, renewable for 8 semesters, is awarded to students with an ACT composite of 30 or higher. Submit General Scholarship Application (GSA), complete the Honors Program Application (found within the GSA) and participate in the Scholarship Competition Weekend.
General Scholarship & Honors Program Applications
John Massey Leadership Scholars
This transformational program will prepare students for lives of leadership, service, and purpose. John Massey will forever be Southeastern Oklahoma State University, and through this legacy gift, will continue to touch the lives of those members of our University community, today, tomorrow and beyond.
Our Purpose: The John Massey Leadership Scholars Program will transform lives by equipping Southeastern students to serve and lead their communities, organizations, and the world with purpose and integrity.
Our Values: The John Massey Leadership Scholars Program rests on its namesake, John Massey’s life motto: “Do what’s right.” The JMLS program values are purpose, integrity, leadership, service, love, and impact.
Our Vision: By 2042, the John Massey Leadership Scholars Program will have made a difference in the lives of approximately two million people by helping them live lives of purpose, love, and impact.
Our Strategy: The John Massey Leadership Scholars Program consists of three primary components: Scholarships, Mentoring, and Programming.
Current students will continue to be considered for University scholarships by applying through the General Scholarship Application online.
General Scholarship Application
*Applications received after Priority Deadlines may not be considered for all scholarship programs and will be considered only if funds remain available. Automatic tuition waivers, Honors and Leadership Scholarships are NOT stackable.*
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Jennifer Rudolf
Scholarship Coordinator
SE Welcome Center
Phone: 580.745.3212
Email: SEscholarships@se.edu