Prospective Freshmen or Transfer Students

Prospective freshmen and transfer students interested in majors within Ferguson College of Agriculture are eligible to compete for three levels of scholarships:

 

• University-wide scholarships

• Ferguson College of Agriculture scholarships

• Departmental scholarships

Did you take college courses in high school or wondering if your previous college courses will transfer? Use the Transfer Credit Guide to see if your credits transfer.

 

Scholarships

The Plant and Soil Sciences Department awarded approximately $175,000 in scholarships to 81 students for the 2020-2021 academic year.

 

• How to Apply
  To compete for these scholarships prospective freshmen and transfer students need to complete an Admissions Application.
  
• When should you apply?
  For the summer or fall entry term, apply by November 1 to receive early scholarship and financial aid notification and to compete for the highest level academic awards. You must submit all application materials by February 1 for full scholarship consideration.
  
  For the spring entry term, all application materials must be submitted by October 15 for priority consideration. Materials will be accepted through the Friday before the first day of spring semester classes for final consideration.
• How will I be notified about an award?
  Each unit is responsible for contacting students about their scholarship. Most often, students are only contacted if they are awarded a scholarship. Students may use their O-key account to login to their Student Information System (SIS) to view awards.
  
  Tips for assuring your application gets sent to the college and major in which you are interested:
  All students, despite their major interest, who complete the OSU Admission Application will be eligible to compete for University-wide scholarships including tuition wavier scholarships, President's Leadership Council Scholarships and numerous other scholarships.
  
  To ensure a student is considered for scholarships from and it's departments, he or she needs to choose a program of study (major) that is offered through the Ferguson College of Agriculture.
• McKnight Leader Scholars
  The McKnight Leaders Scholars program recruits students from rural communities, outside of Oklahoma, to attend OSU. The program includes a renewable waiver of out-of-state tuition fees, $10,000 in scholarships over two years, and opportunities to develop leadership skills through exclusive courses and seminars. For additional information about the program, visit theMcKnight Scholars webpage.
• Financial Aid
  Explore the Scholarships and Financial Aid website to learn more about University-wide scholarship opportunities and the financial aid process at OSU. This office is located in the Student Union, Room 119, and may be reached by phone at  (405) 744-6604.

For more information and to see how to apply for a scholarship, please visit our Scholarship Page!