SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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2024/2025 SCHOLARSHIP

 

United Way Youth Volunteer Scholarship

United Way of North Central Oklahoma is proud to support our community's students with four $500 scholarships:  You’re never too young to make a difference. United Way’s Youth Volunteer Scholarship recognizes teens in Kay County who are active volunteers, giving back to their community through their time and talents.

  • A $500 scholarship awarded to a local high school senior dedicated to bettering the community through volunteerism.
  • Application Materials:
    • Cover Sheet
    • Resume
    • Current Transcript with ACT Score
    • Community Service Form
    • Letter of Reference from the organization through which the student served
    • Essay Portion:
      • Topic: The Importance of Community Service for Teens
      • Approximately 200 words; typed; double spaced

 

Applications are due no later than 2PM on March 14, 2025.  Entries must be mailed, dropped off or emailed to:

United Way of North Central Oklahoma

205 N 2nd St.

Ponca City, Ok 74601

SOROPTOMIST INTERNATIONAL of Ponca City Scholarship

Senior Girl Education Scholarship

The Soroptimist Club of Ponca City is offering two $500.00 Senior Girl Scholarships to girls graduating in the spring of 2025. Applicants must submit a complete application, and the responses will be scored by 3 non-Soroptimist independent judges. The scoring sheet is attached so applicants can preview what goes into the scoring process.

Important details:

  1. ​​​​Deadline for application is March 14, 2025.
  2. Application must be typed using 12-point font and an essay up to 750 words.
  3. Make a copy of your application.
  4. Application can be mailed or dropped off to: RSVP, 445 Fairview Ave. Suite 101, Ponca City, OK 74601. OR arrangements can be made to give your application to your school counselor, and we can pick it up.

 

If you have questions, contact either of the two members listed at the bottom of your application.

Awards will be announced at the Spring 2025 Scholarship Awards Ceremony.

 

DOWNLOAD APLLICATION HERE